Los Angeles, CA -- Washington Preparatory High School (Prep) is filled with many different and unique people.

One group specifically has come together to work on a project to connect the school to environmental, or “green” efforts taking place throughout the community and the nation.
Community Based Instructions (CBI) is a special education class that has been nurturing the Prep’s garden since last year.

For many residents of South Los Angeles, Staff Sergeant First Class John W. Marshall is remembered as a hero.

Marshall, who was a resident of South Los Angeles and a 27-year-veteran of the United States Army, was a devoted husband, father and soldier. Marshall reenlisted in the army at the age of 50 after being notified that the unit he had trained was being deployed to Iraq.

While stationed in Baghdad, Marshall made the ultimate sacrifice when his convoy was ambushed.