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VOL. 9 ⢠FALL 2015
CArdinAl Hannaâs Restaurant Hosts Eighth Graders for Life Skills Lunch
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annaâs Restaurant opened its doors to welcome St. Johnâs eighth grade class for a life skills seminar. Owner Dave Hanna invited the students for lunch at his restaurant where he spoke to them about his business and shared his successes and struggles. He offered
the students a lesson on dining etiquette and the importance of emotional intelligence, nonverbal communication, and presentation.
work with St. Johnâs and several local high schools. Mr. Hanna explains âHannaâs is more than a restaurant. We want to make a difference in our community by talking to kids and giving them career, leadership, and life skills to succeed.â
Mr. Hanna opened his first coffeehouse in 1993 and subsequently moved into the restaurant business with his fine dining establishment, Hannaâs in Rancho Santa Margarita. Hannaâs unique staff training emphasizes a commitment to excellence in everything they do; from its superb cuisine to its top notch service. They started the student program last year and currently
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The Emperorâs New Clothesâ was artfully presented by the Elementary Division students in Grades 1-5. Ever reminding us of how important it is to appreciate life through the eyes of a child coupled with the trappings of vanity, our students, working in conjunction with Creative Kids Playhouse, masterfully performed Hans Christian Andersenâs tale to the delight of all. The students worked diligently memorizing their lines and practicing their songs and the performance captured the priceless innocence and enthusiasm of our children. When the Emperor, played by Gavin Price, was asked what he most enjoyed about being in the play he replied, âOne of the best things about the play is I love to act and this gave me the chance to do it. It is fun to be an actor!â n
Thank you to Mr. Dave Hanna and all of Hannaâs staff for your continued work with our students. Hannaâs next partnership with St. Johnâs will be catering the Cardinella Gala this spring. n