Jackets of Excellence
JACKETS OF EXCELLENCE
Class of 2024
WHAT IS "JACKETS OF EXCELLENCE"
"Jackets of Excellence" is an award to recognize Venice students who have demonstrated the best attributes of a Gondo.
The Community Luncheon has been honoring staff and community members since 1965. The tradition to honor seniors began in 1984. Since then, over 1,200 jackets have been awarded. The 2016 Community Luncheon committee was represented by members from the Venice Chamber of Commerce, the Venice Neighborhood Council, the Venice Alumni Association, Venice High School, and the WLGS Magnet. There were many corporate sponsors and individual sponsors of the jackets from the community as well. It was a beautiful event attended by over 200 people.
The Community Luncheon has been honoring staff and community members since 1965. The tradition to honor seniors began in 1984. Since then, over 1,200 jackets have been awarded. The 2016 Community Luncheon committee was represented by members from the Venice Chamber of Commerce, the Venice Neighborhood Council, the Venice Alumni Association, Venice High School, and the WLGS Magnet. There were many corporate sponsors and individual sponsors of the jackets from the community as well. It was a beautiful event attended by over 200 people.
REQUIREMENTS
The Venice High School Faculty & Community is very proud to sponsor the students of Venice with The Jackets of Excellence.
Gondoliers that are eligible must meet the requirements that are listed below.
Gondoliers must have:
- Attended Venice High School or Venice Magnet programs two of the three years, of 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.
- Student cannot have received more then three Unsatisfactory marks on combined final grades report between 9th and 11th grade.
- Student must have an overall GPA of 3.75 Los Angeles Unified School District unweighted or higher at VHS. For Class of 2027 and beyond, the GPA requirement will be 3.8 unweighted.
- Student cannot have more than 7 total absences per year at VHS.
- Meet/Exceed on ELA and Math 11th Grade State SBA Tests
When completing the application, Gondolier must list clubs, sports teams, community service and volunteer work that they have participated in while attending Venice High School.
Any student who has met these qualifications will be eligible to submit an application.
Any student who has met these qualifications will be eligible to submit an application.
If you would like to sponsor a jacket for one of our awardees, please pledge online at the Venice Chamber Of Commerce website. Sponsors are needed:
Venice Community Sponsor $125
Venice Community Friend $250
Venice Community Angel $500
Venice Community Champion $1,000
Venice Community Friend $250
Venice Community Angel $500
Venice Community Champion $1,000
Invest in our community's future today!
If you would like to mail in a check, make checks payable to Venice Chamber of Commerce and mail to PO Box 202, Venice, CA 90291.