Streets Named After 2 High-Achieving Coachella Valley Students

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — Two streets were ceremonially renamed Thursday to recognize the academic excellence of two graduating students from Cathedral City High School and Mount San Jacinto High School.

Christopher Vega of Mount San Jacinto High School and Sofia Gonzalez of Cathedral City High School will have a street adjacent to their respective school named after them for the entirety of a year starting Thursday.

Christopher has had near perfect attendance since attending MSJHS his junior year, according to a statement from the city. He also participates with strong leadership attributes and has maintained a 4.0 GPA during his senior year.

He plans attend College of the Desert and pursue a career as an emergency medical technician and paramedic.

Christopher's street was unveiled at 7:30 a.m. on the corner of Landau Boulevard and McCallum Way.

Sofia was nominated for the 2022 Golden Lion award — the most prestigious award a student can receive at CCHS, according to a statement from the city. She was enrolled in honors, advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses, achieving a GPA of about 4.7 for her senior year.

She plans to attend California State Fullerton to pursue a degree in liberal arts and then a career as an elementary school teacher.

Sophia's street was unveiled at 8 a.m. on the corner of Date Palm Drive and Dave Kelley Road in Cathedral City.

The street naming ceremonies recognize graduating high school students each year.