Here comes the bride … to the schoolyard
By Katy Murphy
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 7:55 pm in elementary schools, teachers.
Talk about an exciting last day of school. Teachers Candace Chang and Jesse Inclan decided to tie the knot this morning at the place where they fell in love: Hillcrest School in Oakland.
Beverly Rothenberg, the school principal, performed the surprise outdoor ceremony before about 325 students and many of their parents. Chang wore a knee-length wedding dress and the groom, a physical education teacher, wore a light-colored suit. The kids blew bubbles at the end.
“Everyone had a big smile on their face for the rest of the day because it was so uplifting,” Rothenberg said. “It was so happy.”
A short story and photo will appear in tomorrow’s Tribune.
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June 17th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Best wishes to the happy couple! I don’t know the bride, but the groom has been an absolute dynamo at the school (not Hillcrest) where I teach.
June 17th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Marriage is still greeeeeaaaat!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Mike
June 17th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I think this is one of the best stories I’ve read all year! Congratulations to the newlyweds!!
June 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Congratulations to the Bride and Groom! What a fantastic memory for the kids and what a sweet way to commemorate their love for each other. Best wishes for a happy and long marriage!
April 9th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Ms. Chang and Mr. Inclan were my first grade teachers. I went back to find my grade-school teachers, and was so surprised to find Ms. Candace Inclan. Wow!