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Torres High time capsule stores East Los Angeles’ struggles and triumphs
- 10-22-2010
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By EGP News Report
Parents and community members joined former Congressman Esteban E. Torres, elected officials and officials of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on Monday to dedicate a time capsule placed in the Esteban Torres High School’s main courtyard. The time capsule contains pictures documenting the creation of the school from beginning to end, as well as information about the school’s namesake, former U.S. Rep. Esteban E. Torres and the surrounding community, according to a press release from the district. Los Angeles County Supervisor and Board Chair Gloria Molina recalled the struggle to find a location for the first high school built in unincorporated East LA and highlighted the schools’ namesake.“We are proud that it is named after one of our community’s original Warriors – Esteban Torres – our leader, role model and champion,” Molina said. “This school reflects his lifetime of contributions to East Los Angeles.”
Congressman Torres said the school is an example of the collaboration between LAUSD, the parents, teachers and students of the Eastside to bring about educational reform. “This dynamic event for Eastside schools manifests the importance of educational reform in East Los Angeles,” Torres said. “I believe this day is extremely important for everyone. I am especially indebted to the organizing work of InnerCity Struggle and the East Side Educational Collaborative.” (more…)
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