College Prep:
Thanks to several unassuming women, Barrio Logan College Institute graduates are receiving many of the dorm essentials for their jump to higher
Coronado Mayor Tom Smisek declares January 15-19 "Neighbors Across the Bridge Day."
The Coronado City Council today declared January 15th through the 22nd as Neighbors Across the Bridge week in Coronado. This is to recognize a project conceived and founded by Brad Willis, the Peace Chair for Coronado Rotary.
10 years of success, 10 more years of goals
November 17, 2006: By Pablo Jaime Sainz, La Prensa San Diego
BLCI Open House 2006: A non-profit that encourages students to excel in their education is celebrating its first decade with a noble goal: To get 100 kids from Barrio Logan to attend college in the next 10 years.
Barrio Logan student leaders recognized
November 3, 2006: By Pablo Jaime Sainz, La Prensa San Diego
BLCI Students, Board Member win NEI Student Leader, Local Hero awards: Without a doubt, Barrio Logan is home to many leaders in the community. Some are young, some are older, but all have the same goal ...
UNIVISION salutes BLCI students for Hispanic pride!
September 15 - Octover 15, 2006: Univision, KBNT-CA (Ch. 17)
BLCI KIDS ON TV! "Orgullo Hispano" salutes 6 BLCI students and alumni who stand out as role models in the Latino community. Did you miss the news during HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH? Watch the clips here!
Zulma Monsalvo Class of 2009
Diana Aguiar Class of 2008
Emmanuel Lopez Class of 2014
Jose Vallejo YALE UNIVERSITY
Jose Cruz POINT LOMA NAZARENE
Alex Villa CITY COLLEGE
The Miramontes parents have dedicated their lives to their children
September 28, 2006: By Gustavo Maciel, El Latino
El Latino recognizes the Miramontes family for their excellent work as parents, and for having instilled in their children the best of Hispanic heritage.
Looking forward to a warm dorm in college!
July 4, 2006: By Pablo Jaime Sainz, La Prensa San Diego
Anonymous group of ladies makes the college experience a joy for Barrio Logan students: After reading about the obstacles a local Latino student had to overcome to succeed in school, Mary decided she wanted to help ...
Barrio Logan institute Preps Young Students to Succeed
July 16, 2006: By Jeff Ristine, San Diego Union Tribune
10th year marked; 10 to enter college: When Dinorah Miramontes signed up for the Barrio Logan College Institute when she was in the third grade, she kept her own expectations low ...
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Big Plans, Big Accomplishments
June 19, 2006: La Prensa San Diego
When most students hand in an assignment, they get a grade. Alex Villa got four hundred students to talk about immigration ...
College Starts Early in the Barrio
February 8, 2006: By Betsy Lopez Fritscher, Voice of San Diego
Barrio Logan College Institute teaches eight-year-olds how to get into college. The mission of the institute is simply stated, yet not simply achieved ...
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