A new CC! tile wall brightens Jefferson Elementary. It began in September 2001, spurred by an active parent, Diane Murphy, who went on to coordinate the project. “The parents wanted to emphasize the importance of good character and leave a lasting reminder to all,” says Jan Malone of the school. Each of the 600+ students made a tile representing a Pillar of Character. The builders finished the wall in April, 2002, and dedicated it in a small ceremony on April 21. Jerry Klein of the Redondo Beach Unified School District attended, and Jan Malone gave a talk about character.