Cleveland ISD's Southside Elementary honors the Memory of a Beloved Student, Juan Pablo Ariza Rozo.
On October 19, 2023, Southside Elementary and the Cleveland Community gathered to unveil and dedicate the Juan Pablo Ariza Rozo Hammock Memorial Reading Area. The area is a peaceful and serene space on the Southside Elementary campus, will stand as a lasting tribute to Juan Pablo's memory. The area features six hammocks and a bench.
Tammy Collums, Pre-K Teacher at Southside Elementary and her spouse, Grady, put the project together, with help from Cleveland High School CTE students, Cleveland Rotary Club, McCoy's Building Supply, Good Promotions and more.
The event feature speakers included Cleveland ISD Superintendent Stephen McCanless and Southside Elementary Principal Kelli Blankenship. Invocation was provided by Brother Carl Williamson.
Additional pictures will be posted via Cleveland ISD's social media.