Mrs. Lelya Sampson celebrates her Centennial Birthday with mayoral proclamations and fanfare. Author: Jeff Zevely (Reporter) Updated: 3:15 PM PST February 5, 2021
SAN DIEGO We can all look back and remember at least one great teacher who made an impact on our lives. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Mount Hope where community members celebrated the Centennial Birthday of a legendary teacher. We were met by a crowd of people singing Happy Birthday to 100-year-old Mrs. Lelya Sampson.
Credit: Mrs. Lelya Sampson
Not many people will celebrate 100 birthdays, especially with fanfare like this. Mrs. Sampson became a teacher in 1947 and gave her heart and soul to students at San Diego Unified School District. I just feel good doing it. It makes me happy, said Mrs. Sampson who retired in 1976.