The 2008 Writes of Spring festival was a smashing success.

 We appreciate your support.

 Special thanks to:

• Gail Chabran, Dean of Communications and Languages
• Wendy Gonzalez and Armida Tellez, Communications and Languages
• John Francis, Communications and Languages
• Dean JoAnna Downey and the Division of Arts and Cultural Programs
• The Rio Hondo College Faculty Association
• The A/V & theater tech expertise of Greg Garza and Gabriel Carrasco
• Auxiliary Services Organization
• Cathy Butler, Hanna Lessin, and the Associated Student Body
• The Rio Hondo College Bookstore
• The Honors Transfer Society
• Fabiola Ortiz and the Americorp Student Volunteers
• Sylvia Viramontes
• Sandra Rivera’s sign production services
• Mary Cowan and El Paisano
• The LA Weekly
• Wendybird Photography
• Bob Samuelson and Erwin Figueroa in Printing Services
• The ever-reliable Facilities Services!

 Thanks also to:

• Kenn Pierson, Beverly Reilly, and Dana Vazquez for their help in hosting events
• Lenore Navarro Dowling, Bill Korf, and Lydia Llerena for their contributions as talent liaisons
• Our guest speakers and all those students who participated in the readings
• All the instructors who supported our festival by bringing their classes to the events

 Hope everyone enjoyed the program!