Kimberly Vallejo, a two-time LA Marathon finisher, has recently graduated from San Fernando High School and was awarded the SRLA Scholarship this year. This scholarship will help fund her academic journey at Carnegie Mellon University, where she plans on studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. Learn more about Kimberly’s SRLA journey in her own words here.
Read MoreJesus Clemente, a SRLA runner for the past two years, has recently graduated from Bell High School. This year, Jesus was awarded the SRLA Scholarship, which will help fund his academic journey at the University of California, San Diego. He plans to major in Political Science with a focus on Public Law, aiming to pursue a career in politics and eventually attend law school. You can learn more about Jesus’s SRLA journey in his own words here.
Read MoreAnthony Abasi, a two-time LA Marathon finisher, has recently graduated from Magnolia Science Academy High School and was awarded the SRLA Scholarship this year. This scholarship will help fund his academic journey at Stanford University, where he plans on studying Bioengineering and Symbolic Systems. Learn more about Anthony’s SRLA journey in his own words here.
Read MoreViolet Cueva-Flores first started running with SRLA during her first year of high school and hasn’t stopped since! She recently graduated from Animo Inglewood Charter High School and was awarded the SRLA Scholarship this year. This upcoming fall, she’ll attend an Ivy League institution, Dartmouth College, where she plans on majoring in Mathematics. Violet shares her SRLA journey in her own words on the SRLA blog.
Read MoreMargareth Aquino has been running with Students Run LA (SRLA) since 7th grade. A recent graduate of Marshall High School, she is one of five SRLA students who was awarded the prestigious Honda Power of Dreams Scholarship this past spring. This fall, Margareth will take her scholarship to the University of Southern California, where she will major in Pharmacology and Drug Development. Margareth shares her SRLA journey in her own words on the SRLA blog.
Read MoreFrom being a student runner to proudly leading the SRLA team at RFK Community Schools-New Open World (NOW) Academy,Mr. Colin’s journey with Students Run LA has come full circle. Born and raised in Koreatown, Mr. Colin witnessed firsthand the transformative power of SRLA. This program shaped his life and that of his classmates, and now, as a 5th-grade teacher, he is now paying it forward to offer the same life-changing experience to his students. Recognized for his dedication and impact, Mr. Colin received the prestigious SRLA STAR Award this past May. Leading the SRLA team is an honor for Steven, and he is thrilled to support and inspire his students every step of the way!
Read MoreA dedicated SRLA Leader at Mt. Gleason, Coach Gee has been part of the SRLA program since 2012. She believes SRLA changes not just students' lives, but also families, schools, and communities. This May, she was honored with the SRLA Star Award for her unwavering commitment and outstanding leadership.
Read MoreMs. Rodriguez began her SRLA journey as a student at Bravo Medical Magnet. Like so many others, a friend convinced her to join SRLA. She was reluctant but, after some convincing, joined the program as an SRLA Leader. Ms. Rodriguez is a dedicated SRLA Leader who goes above & beyond to help her students and promote SRLA. Earlier this month, Ms. Rodriguez was honored with an SRLA Star Award for her commitment to unselfishly and enthusiastically providing outstanding leadership.
Read MoreMeet Carl, a senior at Polytechnic High School, who is participating in SRLA for the first time this school year. During his SRLA Journey this year Carl has found a second family in his teammates. Read this week’s blog to learn more about Carl’s experience.
Read MoreThis week we are highlighting Fernanda, a ninth grader at Girls Leadership Academy! This is her first season running with SRLA and she is aiming to run the LA Marathon for this first time with her teammates, this March.
Read MoreThis past Saturday, SRLA handed out over 3,500 pairs of running shoes to our students and leaders. These shoes, generously donated by Nike, mark an important milestone for SRLA students - the halfway point in their training for the Los Angeles Marathon. We asked students to reflect on what the gift of shoes meant to them.
Read MoreMeet Fabiola! She is a 12th grader at Angel’s Gate High School and is training to complete her first marathon this year. Through her SRLA journey she is learning how the importance of consistency in reaching her goals.
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