NEW COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX TO BE NAMED AFTER BENEFACTOR, HIP HOP AND BUSINESS MOGUL ANDRE ‘DR. DRE’ YOUNG

November 13, 2017
Compton Unified School District
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CONTACT: Melissa R. Franklin
Compton, CA 90220 (310)946-7805/ [email protected]

NEW BUILDING TO BE NAMED AFTER DR. DRE - NEW COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX TO BE NAMED AFTER BENEFACTOR, HIP HOP AND BUSINESS MOGUL ANDRE ‘DR. DRE’ YOUNG

COMPTON, CA -- The Compton Board of Trustees unanimously approved the naming of a new, state-of-the-art performing arts complex after hip-hop legend and Compton native Dr. Dre. The “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center” will break ground in 2020, and is being made possible through a contribution of $10 million by Mr. Young. The unanimous decision was made at the District's November 8 Board meeting. “I am looking forward to seeing this tremendous vision break ground and am so thankful to Mr. Young, who has done Compton proud,” said Compton Unified Board President Satra Zurita “He is firmly planting a legacy of opportunity for our students!” The center is an extension of a major facilities renovation project planned for Compton High School. The Compton High School project is being funded by Measure S, which was approved by voters in 2015. “It is important that we acknowledge and mark the generosity and partnership of Mr. Andre Young, as this is a very historic day in Compton--one that sets the District’s trajectory on a bright path forward,” said Board of Trustee Vice President Micah Ali, “We are a District on a turnaround, and Dr. Dre’s investment is proof of that. Folks like to say, ‘turn down for what,” but Compton Unified is turning up for our students!” The Board decision also confirmed the District’s intent to make the center available for community use during non-school hours, once constructed. Superintendent Darin Brawley echoed the Board’s enthusiasm. “I am grateful to Mr. Young, not only for making such contribution to our District and its students, but also for seeing our students as valuable… as having potential and deserving of opportunity.”