Karina Aguilar

Karina Aguilar

I am a 14 year old, a student at UPVHS, in my belief your thoughts that are able to put in words is an art created by one. Hoping to Major in medicine, minor in journalism.
Poem: ‘Drowning’

Poem: ‘Drowning’

Picture fighting for your life You are terrified You gasp for more breath Fear. Panic. Confusion. Yet, with every gasp of air you take, you hope it will not be your last. But you feel weakened, having given your best fight, You are surrounded as if by water, Pulled...

Poem: ‘Drowning’

Poem: Pigment

We live in a country that is considered free and just to all. Are we all living up to this description of our home? Why in my free land am I seen lower only because of my beautiful race? I’m seen lower by the white man because of my brown skin. Because of ignorant...

Poem: ‘Drowning’

Poem : The Nail

In your cruel eyes I am nothing more than a fragile nail. as you continuously hang your selfish achievements against your depressing wall of fear and insecurity you hammer down onto that fragile nail pushing it deeper into your wall leading to nothing but destruction...

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Toy Drive

Our school does as many things as possible to give back to the community. We value our community and the people in it. Being close to Christmas, a holiday in which we come together and give back to one another, I decided to organize an event which was a toy drive for...

Kyle comes to UPVHS

Kyle Finck did the honor of visiting our school on Nov. 19. We had about 40 students who attended his presentation. It really inspired many of our students to join Journalism Club. "Kyle has such high energy , he's amazing" said Mr. Poyer. This presentation has led to...

Thank you

Thanksgiving, a holiday where we thank the people who have mentored us and helped every single student become a person of value. At University Prep, we have five values which are: Academic Excellence, Potential, Respect, Building A Safe Nurturing Community, and Giving...