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Centennial historians trace La Joya ISD growth from 1986 to early 2000s; bonds, arts and athletics highlighted
Summary
The district’s centennial committee gave a historical presentation covering 1986–2005 growth: superintendents, bond-funded construction including a performing-arts center and stadium, expansion of bilingual/early-childhood programs and athletics milestones were described.
At the April 23 board meeting, La Joya ISD Centennial Committee historians Ivan Silva and Mr. Chapa presented a historical overview of the district from 1986 through about 2005, describing a period of rapid population growth, multiple bond measures and expansion of facilities, programs and extracurricular opportunities.
Silva and Chapa recounted leadership changes — naming superintendents who served in the period, including Miguel de los Santos and Dr. Zamora — and credited successive administrations with expanding facilities and academic programming. The presentation said the…
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