She was the grand marshal of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festivals parade in 1979.

CLAREMONT — Masago Armstrong helped thousands of students stay on track during her 30 years as registrar of Pomona College in Claremont.The Shibuyas hard-won prosperity was interrupted by catastrophe in April 1942.

saw most of them off to nearby Stanford.Masago Shibuya Armstrong was born in Menlo Park.the entire family was sent to temporary quarters at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia.

working on the familys flower farm.Masago Armstrong was known for her skill and diligence as registrar and for her kindness and care for Pomona students.

where Masago graduated with a masters degree in 1941.

Due to the executive order issued by President Franklin D.The barracks and other buildings are long gone.

have excavated this important history.and will stop that from ever happening to anyone else.

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