Carlos Santana Gets His Own 'Academy' In Los Angeles

By Michael Lopez

Just imagine graduating eighth grade with a degree from the "Carlos Santana Arts Academy." That's what hundreds of L.A. kids will get to experience when they finish their studies at a newly christened elementary school.

Centered in SoCal's popular San Fernando Valley, the Carlos Academy will follow the same regimen as any other public institution in the L.A. Unified School District. But we're hopeful that subjects like music and history (particularly Carlos' era of 1970's rock) will get special attention.

The Mexican guitar god seemed quite touched by the honor, sending a letter to the district thanking them for the recognition. Outside of his musical abilities, Santana is a known philanthropist, which weighed heavily on the LAUSD's decision to add his name to the school.

Carlos is currently on the Divine Rascals tour with George Lopez. But we get the feeling when he gets back to L.A., you may just catch "Mr. Santana" popping in to the Academy to teach a few after school guitar lessons.

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