“Today a Reader - Tomorrow a Leader!”
Margaret Fuller
Aguilitas:
As a child I recall those Saturdays when our parents would take us to Harmon Park Library in Central Phoenix. The library became a source of education, entertainment and adventure. From board books to chapter books to classics, the Library filled that hole, that gap and most assuredly the doubt many would have in us as future leaders. Our parents instilled the love of reading at an early age coupled with a focus on academics and concern for community and justice that together instilled a sense of purpose and determination. Life was not easy for our parents, raising 7 children in times of illness and poverty. However, their insistence that we all excel in academics, read outside of our studies, achieve spelling bee and music memory championship status was their plan to ensure our success. Reading IS fundamental, is the foundation for success, feeds the mind, the heart and the soul. Read On!
YOU are the Change we seek!
Mrs. H.
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Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (Womenshistorymonth.gov)
Some incredible women to mention:
- Kamala Harris - First women Vice President in the United States
- Stacey Abrams - American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, author
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(AOC) - U.S. Representative for New York
- Deb Haaland - U.S. Representative for New Mexico
- Ellen Ochoa - First Hispanic women to go to space
- Dolores Huerta - American labor leader and civil rights activist
- Kate Gallego - Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona
- January Contreras
- Jeri Williams - Police Chief of the Phoenix Police Department
- Sojourner Truth - American abolitionist and women's rights activist
- Harriet Tubman - American abolitionist and political activist
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Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson - the women behind Hidden Figures
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From Center for Disease Control(CDC):
How to Protect Yourself When Going Out
· Wear a mask that covers your mouth AND nose to help protect yourself and others.
· Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
· Avoid crowds.
· Avoid poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
If You are at Risk of Getting Very Sick
· People of any age can get COVID-19, even healthy young adults and children.
· People who are older or have certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
· Other groups may be at higher risk for getting COVID-19 or having more severe illness.
What to Do If You're Sick
· STAY HOME except to get medical care.
· Isolate yourself from other members of your family to prevent spread to them and the people that they may have contact with, like grandparents.
· Even if you don’t feel sick, you can spread COVID-19 to others.
· Get care immediately if you are having emergency warning signs, like trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest.
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Rosemary Ybarra Hernandez aka Mrs. H |
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Mrs. H. was born a desert dweller in Phoenix, Arizona during the month of November which makes her a Scorpio. While they say the Scorpion is loyal, and she really is, it’s not about her sting - it’s about her Chancla! As CEO/Founder of AGUILA, Mrs. H. is fierce in advocating for her students and while her comment “I have great expectations of you” sounds scary, she tells us it comes from pure love.
Almost 3 years ago, Mrs.& Mr. H. decided to make the BIG move to Albuquerque, NM to be closer to their grandchildren. As desert dwellers they have had to adapt to colder weather and now the word SNOW is a part of their vocabulary. However they love the hot air balloons that fill the air, with some coming very close to their home and one landing on their street. Together they have created a cozy, spiritual and relaxing casita where they overlook the city and with a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains. Mrs. H. truly misses her Arizona family and friends and COVID made it impossible to visit. She looks forward to her 2nd vaccine so that she can meet up with all of you in person. In the meantime she says: "Stay Calm and Chancla On" (stay focused).
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Hello everyone, I am Monica Avila, Phoenix native, mother of 1 and Nana of 2 boys and the youngest of 4 siblings. So let me share my story of why I chose Softball. I come from a family of many athletes. From my grandparents, mother, aunts, uncle, siblings, and cousins. Soccer, Volleyball, Softball pretty much were our sports of choice. Even though I played all 3 sports, Softball became my passion and with confidence I must say I was very skilled at it. Being the youngest in my family only challenged me to learn the game and play at levels 5 years above my age. I began playing at age 6, and made my name known on the field for many years after. In summary, I was an outstanding Catcher and 3rd baseman which later led to ending my playing years on the mound. Awww the love of controlling the batter. The challenge..sit her down with 1,2,3 strikes you're out or to see what defense my teammates would do to hype up the field. Time to show my stuff with a bat in hand always #4 in the line up.. only meant it was time to clean up the bases. So once again the challenge ahead.. 123 strikes was never an option but to the fence or over...absolutely. Traveling to many different cities and playing against top teams from around the world. We were girls of many cultural backgrounds but spoke the language of true passion of competition. What's your passion?
Who ever said "You Play like a girl" like that's supposed to be something so bad. I would gladly take the compliment when told that.
I played for many years, coached at Betty Fairfax H.S as their Varsity hitting and pitching coach, worked Softball operations for 30 yrs, and have gained the most amazing friend/ athletes around. There is a saying that diamonds are a girl's best friend… they just didn't say which one.
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My name is Michel Contreras and I was born and raised in South Phoenix. I first joined AGUILA right before my senior year of high school and AGUILA has been part of my life ever since. My passion is for fighting for justice and capturing it all along the way with my photography skills. I currently work part time with AGUILA assisting in digital and online resources while supporting students on their way to college. When I am not working, I am out trying new coffee shops or local food places. |
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Bob Wenham is a retired Healthcare professional and was a clinical laboratory scientist and director. He has three sons and 10 grandchildren, all out of state. He likes to hike, bike, golf, kayak, travel and listen to music.
He is currently volunteering at the Desert Mission Food bank, Honor Health medical ethics committee, Northeast POD vaccination clinic, Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix and AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute. I like volunteering because I have a passion to help, support and mentor others to make a difference in people’s lives.
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Lisa Lopez Risch is an Arizona native raised in beautiful South Phoenix. She LOVES travel, adventure and exploring new cultures. One of her favorite quotes is from St. Augustine, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” She believes traveling expands and enriches your life in deep, meaningful ways and teaches everyone the beauty of this amazing world. She enjoys working with Aguila students to help make their college dreams come true and to help them become who they were meant to be.
What I've done during COVID
I will be honest, COVID has been brutal for our family and some days are much harder than others. It's been tough but a huge silver lining for us has been our new dog Marley, the most adorable puppy ever! What a bright light Marley has been for our family! She joined us in June and everyday since, she's been an adventure. She is playful with boundless amounts of energy. She's funny, inquisitive, loves to snuggle and is always up for a walk or a treat. She's brought many smiles and belly laughs these last several months and we cannot imagine how much more difficult this time would have been without her.
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Mucho gusto a todos,
My name is Dina Eloi. I was born and raised in Guatemala, Central America. I have lived in Colombia and Louisiana, and now I reside in Phoenix with my family. My passion is to learn and then share that with others. I love learning about other cultures and when I travel, my itinerary is so full of activities that there is no time to rest. I always end up needing a rest from my vacation. Before finding my love for teaching high school, I have had many different careers; professional dog handler, chicken food preparer, barge inspector and others. I believe everyone will find their purpose and career meant for them as long as you always leave doors and windows open to allow them in. You never know until you try!
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Hello everyone! My name is Caleb Gomez and I am a proud alumni of AGUILA and a current Program Specialist here for AGUILA! I am blessed to be a part of an organization that allows me to use my passion for helping others while allowing me to tap into my creative side! However, when I’m not facilitating 8th grade Academy Sessions, assisting high schoolers with their college plan, or hosting and performing original songs for AGUILA Storytime, I am out ruining A-List celebrities romantic dinners with their significant other! Here’s the story of how I ruined JOHN CENA’S dinner date!
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Hola a todos! I am Analyssa Flores, a proud Mexican of Chihuahuense descent. I am also a Gen Z college student who is pushing through her junior year of college to make her family proud. I am a dog mom of a four-year old(human years) of a miniature poodle, Pato. When I am not studying or taking care of Pato, I am cooking new recipes I see on Tik-Tok like I have recently found my love for making charcuterie boards. I enjoy relieving my stress by doing crafts and DIYs like recently constructing those famous balloon numbers for my sister’s 13th birthday. |
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Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona
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With over 150 degree and certificate programs, Phoenix College serves approximately 17,000 students each year. Phoenix College prepares its students for whatever their next step is — university transfer, career training and advancement, or lifelong learning.
Today, the College continues to be a place of diversity, equity and access. Our focus on transformation includes seeking out partnerships that work with opportunity youth, refugee and immigrant populations, Hispanic, Asian, Native American populations and adult learners. PC is dedicated to providing access to valuable and affordable education and community services.
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AGUILA Applications are OPEN! |
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AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute applications are open!
If you are, or know of, a high-school student who would fit into our program, please spread the word that our application for the 2021-2022 AGUILA year is live!
*Reminder* if a student is currently in our program, they STILL need to reapply each year to remain in the program for the following year.
Our application is completely online and all application steps can be found on our website(aguilayouth.org).
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Storytime was designed to inspire young children through that seed planted so long ago by Mary Gonzales Ybarra, Mrs. H's mother. Visit our website for more information to include dates/times for AGUILA Storytime and enjoy the journey through the love of reading.
Storytime this month will be on March 17th from 6PM to 7PM via Zoom. How lucky are you!
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AGUILA presents AGUILA StoryTELLING
AGUILA is proud to launch another exciting opportunity to listen and learn from others in story. We begin with the celebration of Women's History Month and the birth of Cesar Chavez via stories of Cesar Chavez as told by women through the lens of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - (1) Be impeccable with your word; (2) Don't take anything personally; (3) Don't make assumptions and (4) Always do your best. All are invited to join on March 31, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7: 30 pm (Arizona time).
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SEUSS-ISMS! - A guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out…and Those Already on Their Way.
Dr. Seuss
Expand Your Horizons
The more that you read,
the more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
the more places you’ll go.
- I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
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"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day"
Irish Blessing
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You can help us make a difference in the lives of a growing number of students who aspire to create change through education. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is tax-deductible. |
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Editor: Analyssa Flores | Photography:Michel Contreras |
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