Auditorium to Be Named for Chavez
The auditorium at San Fernando High School in Pacoima will be renamed for the late labor leader Cesar Chavez at a dedication ceremony Sunday.
Paul Chavez will speak on behalf of his late father at the 3 p.m. event.
Rep. Howard Berman (D-Mission Hills), state Sen. Richard Alarcon (D-Sylmar), Assemblyman Tony Cardenas (D-Sylmar) and Herbert Siguenza from the comedy troupe Culture Clash are also expected to attend.
The 1,200-seat auditorium, built in 1955, has never been named. A mural on the auditorium’s exterior depicting Chavez and his struggle to improve conditions for migrant farm workers will be unveiled at the ceremony.
A video tracing the history of the United Farm Workers Union, founded by Cesar Chavez, will also be shown at the free event.
The San Fernando High School band and the Mariachi Los Tigres will provide entertainment.
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