Redondo Union junior represents students at school board
Daniella Ruotolo passes out information at a school board meeting. Photo Last year Redondo Union High School junior Daniella Ruotolo had an easy assignment. For Spanish class, she had to stand in front of her fellow classmates and give a presentation about her family. “I was holding the poster and my hand was shaking a lot, so the poster was flapping in the air,” said Ruotolo. “I was like, ‘This shouldn’t be happening!’ Then I decided that that can’t happen anymore, and I need to get better at this.” Sixteen-year-old Ruotolo decided to put a stop to her shaking hand and decided that applying to be the Redondo Union High School Board representative would give her a chance to practice public speaking. “I thought the best way to do that without actually running would be to do that job since you have to talk in front of people and you’re even on TV,” said Ruotolo. Her mother, Joan Barnett, was supportive of Ruotolo’s decision to join the board the entire time. “I think it’s wonderful, it’s a great opportunity for her to be able to express herself in public, and the exposure is great,” Barnett said. Ruotolo joined former high school council representative Brooke O’Neal for a board…
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