Darth Vader visits Turlock school for May the Fourth

The dark Sith lord of the Galactic Empire surprised students at Sacred Heart School in Turlock on Tuesday.

Darth Vader visited with kindergarten through third-grade classes, whose members seemed delighted to interact with the dark side of the Force.

The visit marked May the Fourth, an annual commemoration of all things Star Wars (“May the Fourth Be With You”). Darth Vader bore a striking resemblance to Christian Sigala, a 22-year-old 2008 graduate of the school. He was accompanied by his father, Vince.

Vader’s message to the students seemed decidedly bright for the supreme commander of the Imperial Fleet: Study hard and be good.

This story was originally published May 4, 2016 at 1:38 PM with the headline "Darth Vader visits Turlock school for May the Fourth."