Brookside flagged for excellence

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers A BANNER DAY-During a flag ceremony Monday, Brookside Elementary School celebrates being named a California Distinguished School for the third time. Brookside students, from left, Weston Pollock, Daniella Reda and Inbal Girone bring the flag forward while proud principal Debra Burgher assists. The school is now eligible for Blue Ribbon recognition, a nationwide honor.