Youth News Team

Adriana Valencia is a senior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys traveling to different parts of the world, going to concerts, listening to music, and finding new ways to express herself creatively. Adriana hopes to attend a 4 year university and major in Media Studies or Communications and pursue a career in media.

Alyson Martinez is a junior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort.

Anakin Rivera is a junior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. He enjoys drawing, playing video games and watching documentaries. Rivera hopes to explore the field of engineering and nursing.

Andrea Curiel is a junior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys photography, music, reading, and adventures. Andrea hopes to attend a four-year university and pursue a career in media entertainment.

Chicuei Ehecatl is a senior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. He enjoys playing music on his guitars, cooking new foods from different cultures and likes to read. Chicuei hopes to help spread love and peace in the world.

Clarabel Lara is a senior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends/family, and playing piano. Clarabel hopes to attend a 4-year university and possibly major in English.

Dania Legido is a senior at Oscar De La Hoya participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys writing stories, solving puzzles, and playing video games. Dania hopes to be able to go to a good college and earn a good career.

David Garcia is a senior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. He enjoys going out for runs in the community, photographing landscapes, and listening to music during his free time. David hopes to major in Computer Science at Dartmouth College and continue photographing landscapes around the world.  

Destheny Solano is a senior at Mendez High School participating The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys going out with friends, reading, and listening to music. Destheny hopes to major in biology.

Destiny Ramirez is a senior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys watching crime documentaries, traveling, and going to the beach. Destiny hopes to attend a four year university to pursue a career in medicine.

Edwin Perez is a senior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, watching TV shows, and spending time with friends and family. Edwin plans to attend a four-year university, and major in biology.

Esther Gomez is a junior at Oscar de la Hoya participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys listening to music, drawing, and going out on walks. Esther hopes to pass high school and get into a good school for baking so that later on in the future she can own her own bakery.

Genesis Peña is a junior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys any artistic activities, puzzles and loves My Melody. Genesis hope to graduate from a prestigious university and become a psychologist, focused on adolescents.

Hannah Anaya is a senior at Roosevelt high school participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys reading, writing, and photography. Hannah hopes to attend a four year university after high school and major in journalism.

Ismerai Calcaneo is a senior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School and is participating in The Beat’s podcast cohort. She enjoys playing music, hanging out with friends, and learning new things. Ismerai hopes to become a doctor and help her community as much as she can.

Ivan Castillo is a senior at Oscar De La Hoya participating in The Beat’s print cohort. He enjoys cinema, writing, and deep driving into random topics. Ivan hopes to become a Journalist or venture into the film industry.

Jaret Chavez is a senior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s podcast cohort. He enjoys Listening to music, playing volleyball, and drinking coffee. Jaret hopes to become an industrial engineer.

Joan Cordova is a senior at MSTMA Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. They enjoy playing for her school’s mariachi, swimming, and drawing. Joan hopes to own a small cafe and art studio in the future.

Joselyn Galeas is a junior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s podcast cohort. She enjoys playing tennis, soccer, and going out with friend. Joselyn hopes is to learn and grow with my peers in this cohort.

Kimberly Segundo is a senior at Oscar De La Hoya participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys reading, sketching, and hiking. Kimberly hopes to make bank and make her parents proud.

Marco Caliz is a junior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. He enjoys playing piano, taking pictures, and going out. Marco hopes to finish high school and get into a 4 year college.

Maya Everhart-Sanchez is a junior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Maya hopes to attend a four-year university and possibly major in political science.

Natalie Juarez is a senior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys learning, spending time outside, and running. Natalie hopes to attend a four year university outside of L.A. and earn an education within International Studies and Environmental Science. She looks forward to aiding her community.

Reana Peña is a senior at Collegiate Charter High School and is participating in The Beat’s podcast cohort. She enjoys watching movies, playing with her dog and doing school clubs. Reana hopes to one day be a reporter and work in broadcasting.

Sofia Peña is a senior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys listening to music, exploring new places and writing journalism pieces. Sofia hopes to attend a Four-year college to study linguistics or neuroscience.

Stephanie Perez is a senior at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School. She has interests in editing, and producing podcasts as well as photography and writing. Stephanie aspires to attend a four-year university and pursue a career involved in media.

Suri Meza is a junior at Roosevelt High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys playing tennis, watching movies, and reading. Suri hopes to major in political science at a 4 year university and continue her community involvement.

Susan Sanchez is a senior at Oscar De La Hoya participating in the Beat’s photography cohort. She enjoys listening to music, baking, and watching Netflix. Susan hopes to one day open a business in Boyle Heights.

Victor Sauceda is a junior at Mendez High School participating in The Beat’s print cohort. He enjoys listening to music, playing basketball, and eating. Victor hopes to travel around the world someday.

Violet Rodriguez-Aceves is a freshman at Anawakalmekak participating in The Beat’s print cohort. She enjoys crocheting, reading, and beading. Violet hopes to pursue a career in the medical field.