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Lujan-Chavez Elementary School Reaching Exemplary Status… Home of the Stars! Lujan-Chavez Elementary School

When did Lujan-Chavez open it’s doors to students? Lujan-Chavez Elementary School opened in July 2001, to serve half the population of students who attended Helen Ball Elementary School previously. We share our facility with Sun Ridge Middle School.

Where did the name Lujan-Chavez come from? Our school was named after two Veteran’s who went to Socorro schools.

Alvaro Lujan Received Purple Heart Died in 1945 Originally buried in Bastro, Belguim Now buried at the Socorro Mission Private Alvaro Lujan received the Purple Heart for his bravery in World War II. He died in 1945. He was originally buried in Bastro, Belgium. He is now buried in the cemetery at the Socorro mission.

Luis Chavez Socorro student Soldier in World War II 36th artillery division In 1945 sent to Italy Swept for landmines and hidden underground bombs Died when he was 29 years old Sgt. Luis Escajeda Chavez was a soldier in World War II. He was in the 36th artillery division. In 1945, he was stationed in Salerno, Italy where he was killed while sweeping for landmines. He was 29 years old.

What is the Purple Heart? The Purple Heart is an Honor for a common soldier wounded or killed in battle. This military decoration is difficult to obtain. The Purple Heart is an Honor for a common soldier wounded or killed in battle. This military decoration is difficult to obtain. Alvaro Lujan earned the Purple Heart because he gave his life for our country.

Lujan-Chavez Elementary Happy Anniversary Lujan-Chavez Elementary