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# Santa Monica Props for DP’s Hanatani
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-props-for-dps-hanatani-editor/
- Published: 2007-03-28T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:19:01.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Janie Yuguchi Gates Principal, Olympic High School*

I’m writing to express our deep appreciation for Melody Hanatani’s articles involving Olympic High School (“Rocking students learn music biz,” March 16, page 11).

Melody has provided accurate and insightful coverage of our events, understanding the background of our students and the issues we encounter on a daily basis. She has also accommodated changes in appointments as they’ve occurred and is very articulate in her crafting of a very balanced and accurate story.

As a small continuation high school of 130 students, we’re very appreciative of the positive attention the Santa Monica Daily Press has brought to our work as we strive to build a successful future for each and every student.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 28, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/032807.pdf?ref=smdp.com)