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6th Annual César Chávez Birthday Celebration
This annual event focuses on educating our communities about the legacy of César E. Chávez, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human dignity. The celebration’s programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Chavez’s words through student contests. Winners will be showcased at a free celebration event held in Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall.
Theme: Innovation
This years event includes Mercadera Market from noon to 4:00 PM in Bradley Pavilion. The celebration itself will be in Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall starting at 4:00 PM.
2024 Art Winners
Grades 9-12
1st - Jesus Arenas
2nd - Rumana Bibi Nur Ahmad
Grades 6-8
1st - Guiliana Vallejo-Aldape
2nd - Luis Manriquez-Atilano
Grades 3-5
1st - Xeonobia Diaz
2nd - Leilani Dietz
3rd - Nicholas Edwards
2024 Speech Winners
1st - Ruth Omoruyi
2024 Writing Winners
1st - Florence Okidi
2nd - Zayveon Smith
3rd - Ruth Omoruyi