Korean American and Olympic gold medalist Sammy Lee (photo from usctrojan.com) attended the dedication of a school in Los Angeles named in his honor this week, reports KoreAm.
The Dr. Sammy K Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary School is the third school in the Los Angeles Unified School District to be named for a Korean American, but this is the first time a Korean American received this honor while still alive.
The students sang a special song in his honor with lyrics perfect for the occasion.
“You overcame so much discrimination/ Your perseverance became an inspiration,” sang the students to the tune of Gangham Style.
To that, Lee replied “One day this school will be named after one of you.”
You can read more memorable moments from the dedication ceremony in KoreAm.
