The Aromas-San Juan Unified School District voted unanimously to
approve the naming of the football field at Anzar
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Barragan Field
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in memory of the late Raymond C. Barragan, who helped fund the
baseball field at the San Juan Bautista high school and who also
purchased uniforms for the team.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
The home turf for the Anzar High football team officially has a name.
The Aromas-San Juan Unified School District voted unanimously to approve the naming of the football field at Anzar “Barragan Field” in memory of the late Raymond C. Barragan, who helped fund the baseball field at the San Juan Bautista high school and who also purchased uniforms for the team.
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The Board of Trustees approved the action item 5-0 during last Wednesday’s regular meeting.
Superintendent Willard McCabe said the district will now put an agreement together in writing with the Barragan family, and will likely have a dedication ceremony during one of Anzar’s home football games in the fall.
Although Barragan passed away on Feb. 7, 2008, his family decided to donate $25,000 to the Football Fundraising Committee last year, a donation made in the memory of their father.
McCabe called it a generous amount, and a “symbol of what the father did.” Among other things, Barragan helped establish Pop Warner in Gilroy, as well the Golden Valley Little League in the 1960s.
Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees also officially opened the hiring process for a head football coach and assistant coaches. Last week, McCabe said his goal was to have the positions filled by March.
“The program will hinge on a good, quality coaching staff, who will provide the best opportunities for our kids,” McCabe said.
