100th BIRTHDAY, 100th SCHOOL DAY CELEBRATED
Cesar Chavez's Oldest Living Relative Marks Her 100th Birthday With Students
at Carson Elementary
WHAT: Carson Elementary 100th Day of School Celebration With Special Guest
WHEN/WHERE: 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011. Carson Elementary School, 6905
Kramer St. (92111)
DETAILS: Dolores Merino, first cousin of Cesar Chavez, will be at her
granddaughter's school to celebrate her 100th birthday with the students.
When she was a child, Dolores lived with Chavez on the family's ranch in
Arizona. Her granddaughter, Mitzi Merino, is principal of Carson Elementary
School. Students are planning a party for the senior Mrs. Merino in the
auditorium and she will also visit a classroom.
CONTACT: Mitzi Merino, Principal, Carson Elementary School, (858) 496-8060.
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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)
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