Capo Valley Graduate Is Perfect -- In Attendance, That Is

Of the 3,700 seniors who graduated last month from Capistrano Unified School District, only one managed to have perfect attendance.

We’re talking for all 13 years of her K-12 education.

Mission Viejo resident Madeline Hannah, who graduated Capistrano Valley High School and is headed for Brigham Young University - Idaho, is that one.

The one who never missed school, not for one of the 2,330 or so days of her educational career.

“Despite a couple of close calls, she managed to fall ill only on weekends and holidays,” said Capo spokesman Marcus Walton.

The school board recognized her achievement Wednesday.  In response, Hannah had a prototypical Southern California take on milestone.

“It’s kind of a cool accomplishment that I can say I had perfect attendance,” she said.