Photo Gallery: La Cañada Elementary fifth-grader Michael Kwan is principal for a day
La Cañada Elementary School’s fifth-grader and the “Principal for a Day” Michael Kwan, left, gives second-grader Chris Bae an award during recess at the La Cañada Flintridge school on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
With La Cañada Elementary School Principal Emily Blaney, left, looking on, fifth-grader Michael Kwan, the principal for a day, gives an award to Ms. Carey Durfee and her second-grade class during recess on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Michael Kwan, a La Cañada Elementary School fifth-grader and the principal for a day, goes over his schedule with Principal Emily Blaney. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
With La Cañada Elementary School transitional Kindergarten teacher Pam Daniger, second from right, and Principal Emily Blaney looking on, fifth-grader Michael Kwan, the principal for a day, explains the virtues of picking up trash and leaving the school eating area clean to fellow students. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
La Cañada Elementary School fifth-grader and “Principal for a Day” Michael Kwan, center, keeps an eye on the action during recess. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
La Cañada Elementary School Principal Emily Blaney, left, and the “Principal for a Day” Michael Kwan walk the school yard during recess. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
La Cañada Elementary School “Principal for a Day” and fifth-grader Michael Kwan, sitting at center, poses with the transitional Kindergarten class, during recess. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)