ELAPA MAGNET Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1

Welcome to Volume 1 Issue 1 of ELAPA MAGNET BLOG

Today, May 2, 2015, a party was given in honor of our lovely librarian Karen Gibler who will be retiring this year. A wonderful time was had by all. If you would like to see pictures of the event go to https://karengiblerparty.shutterfly.com

Awards Update 

10th grader Jose Corrales received a Summer Scholarship from Exploring the Arts and will be participating in the OPEN ROADS wilderness program which includes documentary filmmaking, storytelling, hiking, boating, and camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY - LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT

Yesterday, May 1 our very own 10th grader Victor Gonzales was the Winner of the Langston Hughes Poetry Contest at the Huntington Library. He performed his poem to music that been written for it and performed by the Ron McCurdy Jazz Quartet. We should be receiving a link soon, so that everyone can view it. His poem was awesome and brought the house down. The new education center at the Huntington Library is amazing; the theatre is very beautiful.

ELAPA IN THE HOUSE!

On Thursday April 30 - Our poetry team competed at the Get-Lit Slam. Another exciting day! Our team: Berenice Cisneros, Sam Zaragoza, Isabel Jacquez, Jose Corrales. Sam has been on the team since 9th grade. He is graduating but he is going out with a bang. That was a great performance.

AUTRY FILM FESTIVAL

ELAPA Magnet left the festival on Saturday April 26th with some major awards. Christopher Leon won "Best High School Filmmaker" for his film Outside Looking In and Kassandra Celis was won the award "Best Cinematography" for her film November.  The other filmmakers from ELAPA Magnet whose films were selected to screen at the festival were: Jose Corrales, Joanice Mejia, Briana Orozco, Sofia Lugo, Guadalupe Martinez, Fernanda Hernandez, and Ashley Castro. Christofer Leon is only in 9th Grade; can't wait to see what he produces over the next three years.