Category Archives: Boyle Heights

February 22, 2010

A Ray of Sunshine at Sunrise Elementary

By Andrew Pelayo, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member After completing the first quarter at Sunrise Avenue Elementary, students and teachers  are picking up the pace in preparation for the upcoming California Standards Tests. At this time of year, some … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2010

Seeing My Impact at School

By: Sophie Rokicki, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member During my first week at Hollenbeck Middle School, my goal was to get a feel for not only my students, but also for the school’s atmosphere – social cliques, hang-out spots … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2009

Boyle Heights

By Sarah Espinosa On my first day visiting Hollenbeck Middle School, I walked past a woman painting a mural across the street.  The mural depicted Mexican history and pride.  Later that day, Mr. Bautista, our liaison, led us into the … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2009

Starbucks and City Year Los Angeles

City Year Los Angeles is happy to announce we are featured on the Starbucks homepage (www.starbucks.com). The video profiles CYLA Corps Member Kevin Diep and his service at Hollenbeck Middle School. It is a powerful testament of our work here … Continue reading →

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