A LETTER
FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM
Student Editors:
Thi Nhat Nguyen
Juan Sepulveda
Sandra Dieguez
Carlos Rosario School’s literary arts magazine is an
original collection of adult basic education student
writing and art. This collection came out of an initia-
tive to increase student reading and access to high in-
terest material in 2008. Our annual publication is pro-
duced by a student designer with staff support. This
year, the student designer was Joel Jabea, from Cam-
eroon, who is a graphic designer and an ESL student.
All students are encouraged to submit their best work
through a school-wide multilingual campaign, which
results in over 300 submissions annually! After rounds
of student editor reviews, the student graphic designer
collaborates with staff advisors on all aspects of pro-
dution, including layout, design, promotion, and dis-
tribution. We are proud of In Our Own Words for its
contribution to our community of adult learners and
for capturing the multicultural adult learner prespec-
tive and pride.
The mission of In Our Own Words is to provide ac-
cessible and high-interest reading material to the adult
immigrant community. The magazine celebrates the
creative and exceptional work of our students and pro-
vides students with an opportunity to give back to the
community of adult learners.
Head Staff Editor’s Note: In Our Own Words shows
the progression in students’ writing skills. Edits in stu-
dent writing were made only in the case where errors
impeded comprehension.
OUR TEAM
Joel Jabea
Graphic Designer
Steven Frets
Head Staff Editor,
Librarian
Erica Sanchez-Vazquez
Communications
Specialist
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Fidel Eshetu
Editor, Librarian