Category Archives: Hollenbeck Middle School

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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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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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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