Griffith Student Quotes…

Erika Hernandez 6th grade
The After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles program is important to me because it’s kind of like my second family. I get along great with the staff, especially Jose. He is my favorite countdown leader. My favorite classes are School of Rock and guitar. Jose’s countdown is my favorite countdown because he tries to help us with our homework and he also teaches us a little about guitar. I like guitar class because ever since I was a little girl, I told my mom that one day I was going to learn how to play guitar. My most cherishable moment was when I met the staff and I saw that they were really nice people.

Maria Teresa V. 8th grade
The All-Stars mean a lot to me.  All I think it’s because the programs are so fun. My favorite classes are internet, school of rock, drums and guitar.  What I like about guitar is that I can learn to play the cords, drums I like it when it’s loud. School of Rock is my favorite because my friend and I are there together, and because I listen to music. My favorite countdown leaders are Marcos and Jose because they are cool and funny.

Carlos Chavez 8th grade
The After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles programs are a great place to hang around and have fun. My favorite blast-off class is break-dancing because I like to do that kind of dancing. When I first came, I heard about break-dancing so I decided to join and found out that it was fun. My favorite countdown leaders are Marcos and Eric because they are both my break-dance instructors. My most memorable moment was when I started to do the six step in break-dancing because I felt real good to know the move.

Anthony Camacho 7th grade
What does ASAS mean to you? I get to help out with snack and help the countdown leaders.

What is your favorite class and why? Model cars class, because I get to take home the cars when I’m done. I also like running the student store.

What is your most memorable moment and why? I remember when it was my birthday and I got a cake. My friends put the icing all over my face and I got to take the rest of the cake home.

Who’s your favorite countdown leader and why? Elvis, because he lets me help him and I get to run snack for the other students.

Hector Favela 8th grade
What does ASAS-LA mean to you? A program where kids can come and do their homework, study and play fun games.
Most favorite classes and why? Math because I’m good at it, and basketball because I have fun playing against the staff. 

Luis Castro 6th grade
The All-Stars means a lot to me because it helps me with homework. My favorite class is guitar because you learn how to play and you laugh

Bret Harte Student Quotes:

Jason Velasquez 7th grade
“I like the program because of all the good games and no one tells me what to do. The staff helps me with my homework and if there was no program I would be at home eating.”

Oscar Ganados 7th grade
“I like the LA After-School All-Stars because they help you with your homework. I also like all the cool classes. The two classes I like the most are Urban Art and Model Car Club.

Kyme Miles 8th grade
“I feel that this is a good program because they help you with your homework and you do things you have never done before plus you get to hang out with your friends.”

Devario Peterson 8th grade
“I am inspired to be an all-star because it is fun. I learn a lot of new things and the staff helps me when I need it.”

Adrian Villalva 7th grade
“To be in the program means a lot. You get help with your homework, you get to have fun and the staff takes care of you. The staff wants you to be safe and will help you out with stuff. My parents say the program keeps us safe and staff takes care of you so nothing bad will happen to you.”

Alkeya Kirk 6th grade
“The program means a lot to me and I will stay in it as long as I can. My mom says the program is a good way to learn and have fun at the same time. If there was no program I would just be watching television and eating. The countdown leaders are also very cool.”

Jorman Portillo 6th grade
“My parents like the program because I learn good stuff and stay out of bad stuff.”

Saul Oliva 7th grade
“The program is cool because there is a lot of cool classes and the people are cool. I like that I am safe and I won’t be on the streets with some gang bangers or in trouble with the law.”

Steven Henderson 8th grade
“Program helps us stay off the streets and to stay out of gangs and keeps you from getting killed.”