California Nisei High School Diploma Project
	Many Japanese Americans who were enrolled in and/or graduated from  in high school when Exec Order 9066 came about, never received their high school diplomas. Now comes the California Nisei High School Diploma Project IF YOU... -Are an individual of Japanese descent -Were unable to complete your high school education in your neighborhood school because of forced removal and incarceration during World War II -Were a member of the high school graduating classes of 1942-1945 You may be eligible to retroactively receive your diploma from the high school you were (or would have) enrolled in preceding your internment. An immediate family member can submit an application on behalf of an eligible individual, living or deceased. In accordance with Assembly Bill 781, passed into California State law on January 1, 2004. To receive an application, contact: California Nisei High School Diploma Project Attn: Naomi Funahashi 1840 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone 415.567.5505 Fax 415.567.4222 Email: nfunahashi@jcccnc.org Website www.canisei.org Local to San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy general area? Contact also: Brian Shiroyama, 408.776.0361 or bshiroyama@yahoo.com