A Tribute to Chris Mendoza / EDEC
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Christian Mendoza aka EDEC, Founder of INK HEADS, great artist and great friend to many.
I met Chris when I was about 17 years old in downtown Miami. He walked into Pucci’s pizza looking for me during my high school lunch break. I didn’t know who he was, but I was freaked out/ intimated of him because here’s this huge New York looking guy who is older than me by 9 or 10 years / He was holding my zine - OpenZine - and he appeared to be aggressively looking for me. He was trying to find me because he wanted to give me pictures of graffiti that his crew did.
We were publishing 2 page spreads of some graffiti for the last several issues of OpenZine. But, we really did not have a real plug in until that moment. It was a dream because Ink Heads was my favorite graffiti crew. I was a fan, I myself never did graffiti but was an admirer of it. That’s pretty much how our friendship started.
Every other month I would meet up with him and he would give me graffiti photos and we would publish them in our zine. This was before the Internet stuff and it was just mind blowing the sort of photos and access he was giving to us.
Christian Aaron Mendoza aka EDEC, Founder of INK HEADS, great artist and great friend to many.
Photo by Alec Heggen
Above photos by Alec Heggen
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I was studying painting in high school at New World School of the Arts and I would find him at the Miami Dade Public library looking over ancient religious texts and books on Egyptian hieroglyphics. He was very talkative and friendly. He always had stories to share if you were ready to listen.
Overtime I would run into him at central moments of life. He would always show support when I would have an exhibit in places like New York or other big cities. He was a champion of so many creative people. There was no one like him. I’m truly blessed and thankful I was able to spend time with him last Sept in Iowa at Art Farm Iowa where I had an exhibit and he was about to paint a beautiful piece in a mural garden surrounded by corn fields.
One of my last beautiful memories of him was when we were throwing a ball around in Northwood, Iowa and talking about baseball and there was an absolutely stunning rainbow behind us and he said we were in the “field of dreams.” It was a simple and radiant moment in time - a moment I like to call heaven on earth.
Chris is truly in heaven now and he is living better than any of us. He will be missed in this life and he will remain in our hearts forever because forever is heaven my friend. Rest and Live Forever Chris AKA EDEC !
Words by Kiki Valdes
Photo by Dalluge Photography
Rest in Peace Christian Aaron Mendoza - EDEC
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Christian Aaron Mendoza
1972 - 2026
Please join us as we come together to celebrate the life of our dear friend, Christian Aaron Mendoza. (Edec)
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM
we will gather at:
Graceland Funeral Home
13900 SW 117th Avenue Miami, Fl. 33186
Christian was more than a friend-he was a gifted artist, a creative soul, and someone who left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His passion, talent, and love for life touched so many, and his memory will continue to inspire us.
As we share stories, memories, laughter, and tears, we invite you to join us in honoring the beautiful life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.
Though he is no longer with us, he will forever remain in our hearts. Rest easy, EDEC. Until we meet again.
Chris Mendoza in front of his mural
"Cosmic Dragon" at Art Farm Iowa
Alex Brown- Committed!
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Senior Walk 2025-26
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These Feet were made for
walking- At graduation!
Prom Masquerade
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YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!
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YEARBOOKS ARE IN!
Bulldog Day
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Blue wins 31-27!
Field Day 2025-2026!
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fiELD DAY 2025-2026 WAS A BLAST!
Career Day
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Choose your own path!
Career day 2025/26
COMMITTED TO MISERIOCORDIA
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Read Across America!
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On Thursday, March 5th, the 21st Century Community Learning Center hosted its annual Read Across America / Dr. Seuss Day Celebration! Students from the Grandview, Intermediate, and Middle School Bulldog Academies joined together to celebrate literacy with their families! Staff members from 21st CCLC held four stations where students from Grandview and Intermediate Bulldog Academy participated. The stations were: Dr. Seuss Bingo, Arts and Crafts, a Relay Race created and led by the Middle School Bulldog Academy students, and a book giveaway station led by the nonprofit organization Cops 'n' Kids.
Over 90 students attended, joined by over 45 parents/family members!
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COMMITTED TO URSINUS
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ALEX BROWN BAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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Door Decorating Contest Winners 2025!
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Blue Wins 2025 Powderpuff!
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Making a Difference!
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Installation views of Deeper Terrain at Art Farm Iowa
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GETTING DEEPER/ Here are some installation shots of my solo show "Deeper Terrrain" at Art Farm Iowa and my time there in Sept. The show has about one more week to go to see it before November 15th. This is my first real show in the Midwest, hope you can see it if your in the area.
Vote For Coach Keen
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Attention Please:
Bucks County Courier Times has a poll going for Top Bucks County high school football head coach and our very own Corey Keen is on the list!
When you have time please vote for Corey. You can vote multiple times.
Ticket Link For the Big Game
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Congratulations to the Varsity Football team on their 42-8 victory over Jenkintown to become the PIAA District 1 Single A Champions for a 3rd year in a row!
The team moves on to play in the PIAA District Regional game against Belmont Charter this Friday, 11/7 at Rober Morris “A” Field. Kick off is 7:00pm
Tickets are online for $7.00. The link below is to secure your tickets. QR codes will be posted at the gate as well. NO cash entry.
Come out Friday night to cheer on our Bulldogs!
We are the Champions(of District 1A)!
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