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History of Eldorado Emerson Private School

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1958 Eldorado Emerson was incorporated
1959 First classes began at our first campus in Fullerton
1961 The Ludwicks and Cannons purchased the land at our present location
1962 The school moved to Orange and began classes in trailers
1963 The campus moved into the first four buildings
1967 The first high school graduation took place
1970 Dr. Glory Ludwick finished her MagiLex books for young readers
1980 Elementary and high school curriculum grew with the addition of AP and Honors classes in English, Science, History, Math and Computers
1991 The school purchased new playground equipment and planned the field
1995 The PALS (Parents' Assistance League) held their first auction to help enhance the school
1997 Eldorado Emerson recruited many international students from foreign countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Columbia, Africa, Brazil, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and France
1997 The school received its most recent six-year accreditation
1998 Dr. Ludwick completed the remaining buildings that featured the library, performing arts center, computer lab, and additional English, Social Studies and Science Lab
2000 The first orchestral performance took place in our newly constructed auditorium. Also completed were the Monet Garden, pond, and Japanese bridge
2003 WASC Accreditation committee visited and approved the school for continuing accreditation. The preschool playground was enlarged and a tricycle trail was added
2006 Eldorado Emerson PALS received a grant to build a Mandala Garden. This beautiful garden was completed in 2007 adjacent to our field.

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