Nominated by our College Readiness Director, Yuliana Reygoza, Class of 2025 was given the opportunity to take part in a summer program called Lawndale, presented by Open Center for the Arts.
OPEN is located just around the corner from our school in Little Village. The project aims to create unity in North and South Lawndale through the arts.
Yuli and other area teens worked with Chicago artist, Haman Cross III on a mural that focused on bringing different groups of people together for the common good of our neighborhoods.
Yuli was thrilled to be able to take part in this summer internship. She gained communication skills, learned more about the art movement in Little Village and furthered her artistic talents -- all to benefit the neighborhood she calls home.