Thursday, October 18, 2007
SWOP homepageFresh Faces of SWOP and Fall Program
This fall SWOP has hired two new interns, Orlando Mancha and me, Aurea Cardiel. Both of us participated in the youth program over the summer. We were hired here to learn new skills and bring the skills we already have to contribute to SWOP. Our biggest project will be the Fall Program. Our first assignment was to interview each other so everyone can get a feel of who we are.
1. What interests did you have to be an Intern here?
Orlando: “I loved the summer program so much! It made me feel like I could make a difference and the internship is one step closer to making that difference.”
Aurea: “I come from a politically involved family I guess you could say and we used to be involved in the Chicano movement and our community a lot, but as I got into high school I drifted away from all that and now I want to get back into it. I see this opportunity as a gateway to get involved once again. ”
1. What interests did you have to be an Intern here?
Orlando: “I loved the summer program so much! It made me feel like I could make a difference and the internship is one step closer to making that difference.”
Aurea: “I come from a politically involved family I guess you could say and we used to be involved in the Chicano movement and our community a lot, but as I got into high school I drifted away from all that and now I want to get back into it. I see this opportunity as a gateway to get involved once again. ”
2. What are your favorite colors?
Orlando: “Turquoise because it’s my birthstone and silver because it’s shiny!”
Aurea: “My favorite colors are purple because it’s my mom’s favorite color and red and black because they represent solidarity, rebellion, the blood of those who are fighting in the struggle, and the blood of those who have died in the struggle.”
Orlando: “Turquoise because it’s my birthstone and silver because it’s shiny!”
Aurea: “My favorite colors are purple because it’s my mom’s favorite color and red and black because they represent solidarity, rebellion, the blood of those who are fighting in the struggle, and the blood of those who have died in the struggle.”
3. What do you want to be when you’re older? Why?
Orlando: “I want to be a car designer because I love every aspect of cars!”
Aurea: “I’m not sure yet.”
Orlando: “I want to be a car designer because I love every aspect of cars!”
Aurea: “I’m not sure yet.”
4. Where were you born?
Orlando: “I was born in Albuquerque, NM at the UNM Hospital.”
Aurea: “I was born in Albuquerque, NM at the UNM Hospital as well.”
Orlando: “I was born in Albuquerque, NM at the UNM Hospital.”
Aurea: “I was born in Albuquerque, NM at the UNM Hospital as well.”
5. Describe your neighborhood.
Orlando: “There are a lot of parks. Mostly middle to upper class. There are always cops and the homes are older.”
Aurea: “It’s called the ‘war-zone’. There’s drug dealers, prostitutes, druggies, gangs, etc. The side of the street I live on is all houses, but the rest of the block is apartments. There’s always cops.”
Orlando: “There are a lot of parks. Mostly middle to upper class. There are always cops and the homes are older.”
Aurea: “It’s called the ‘war-zone’. There’s drug dealers, prostitutes, druggies, gangs, etc. The side of the street I live on is all houses, but the rest of the block is apartments. There’s always cops.”
6. What was your favorite toy growing up?
Orlando: “Glo-worms and Golden Books were my favorite!”
Aurea: “Big-wheels!”
This Fall Program is going to be a blast!!! Not only is it fun, but educational as well. I’m not talking about learning what we learn in school like Math or English, we’re learning about Chicano history, the War, media, graffiti, etc. It’s a time for us to get involved in creating social change in our own communities too. Making a change in society and letting the Youth voice be heard! It’ll also be a great place just to hang out and finish any homework you need to get done. Just think, you’ll get to meet new people and learn a few new things. We we’ll be meeting at the SWOP office located at 211 10th St. SW. Our meeting time is from 3 p.m. to 7p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. If you have any questions you can contact Monica or Emma by e-mail: emma@swop.net or monica@swop.net. Or by phone at 505-247-8832. Hope to see you there!!!
Orlando: “Glo-worms and Golden Books were my favorite!”
Aurea: “Big-wheels!”
This Fall Program is going to be a blast!!! Not only is it fun, but educational as well. I’m not talking about learning what we learn in school like Math or English, we’re learning about Chicano history, the War, media, graffiti, etc. It’s a time for us to get involved in creating social change in our own communities too. Making a change in society and letting the Youth voice be heard! It’ll also be a great place just to hang out and finish any homework you need to get done. Just think, you’ll get to meet new people and learn a few new things. We we’ll be meeting at the SWOP office located at 211 10th St. SW. Our meeting time is from 3 p.m. to 7p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. If you have any questions you can contact Monica or Emma by e-mail: emma@swop.net or monica@swop.net. Or by phone at 505-247-8832. Hope to see you there!!!
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