Jonathan Cain and Ned Colletti return to Leyden

Alumni Ned Colletti and Jonathan Cain recently spoke to students about pursing goals and facing challenges. West campus librarian Janine Asmus arranged the two-day event after reading their respective books.

As members of the district's Wall of Fame, the alumni spoke candidly of the challenges, highs, lows, triumphs and lessons learned that led to Cain's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Colletti's tenure with the Dodgers when he had the highest winning percentage of any GM in the National League.

They also talked with small groups of students, gave their autograph, and took pictures with fans. Essentially, their message to the students was the same: Never stop believing in yourself, your dream, your passion.

The authors met community members at an informal gathering where they exchanged anecdotes and autographed copies of their respective books, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Cain, and "The Big Chair" by Colletti. And, just as he had done for the students, Cain performed a medley of Journey's greatest hits.