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Ánimo Pat Brown Student Headed to UC Santa Cruz with Full Ride Scholarship
Although Montiel doesn’t see herself as the perfect student, her struggles have made her even more determined to attend college. The Jordan Brand awarded Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School senior Brianna Montiel the Jordan Brand Wings Scholarship. Montiel is among thirty-four high school students across the United States to join the Jordan Brand Wings 2023 cohort.
Read More >>Ánimo Jackie Robinson’s Artist Talks Childhood, Joy, And Winning Ánimo Voice’s Art Competition
Ánimo Voices Writing and Art competition named Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Elizabeth Martinez as one of three art winners in the 6th annual arts competition. For Martinez, this year’s Ánimo Voices’ theme, ‘About Joy,’ came with many reflections on individual and collective sparks of joy to lift her and others’ spirits to get through difficult times.
Read More >>Ánimo Voices Middle School Writing Winner Talks Creative Process and Dealing with Feedback
Fatima Gonzalez, a seventh grade student from Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School, has found comfort in writing about her experiences. This spring, Ánimo Voices’ sixth annual Writing and Art competition gave Gonzalez a platform for her voice through her written piece, ‘A Feeling That Felt Like Freedom.’
Read More >>Ánimo Voices Spoken Word Winner Talks Writing Process and Getting Over Fears
The Green Dot Public Schools California literacy team founded the Ánimo Voices Writing and Art Competition in 2017 to give Green Dot California students a chance to elevate their voices, express creativity, and build community.
Read More >>Ánimo City of Champions Juniors Learn Real Estate at School
This past semester, Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School offered its first Real Estate course to juniors. Through this course, students get their first glimpse of college courses, not only having a chance to receive certification but to create a seamless pathway to college.
Read More >>Spoken word: ‘She Tells Me’ by Ashley Pineda
Read the spoken word that won third place from all of our California high schools by Ashley Pineda, a student at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter high school.
Read More >>Art: ‘Juxtaposing Joy’ by Wendy Cornejo
See the art piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by Wendy Cornejo, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘My Loves’ by Brisa Martinez
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by Brisa Martinez, a student at Ánimo Ralph Bunche Charter High School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘My Anything Box’ by Jeremiah Avalos
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California middle schools by Jeremiah Avalos, a student at Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School.
Read More >>Spoken word: ‘Behind the Lens’ by Eli Roberson
Read the spoken word that won second place from all of our California high schools by Eli Roberson, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
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