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The Variety Boys’ and Girls’ Club in Boyle Heights proudly announced that two of their Club members from the NATO of CA/NV Digital Media Center won awards in the national Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) contest. The Lenovo-sponsored App Lab Competition awarded a total of 9 grants in three age categories - 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18. Winning submissions addressed an issue faced by their community. This is the second year in a row that the Boyle Heights Club in East Los Angeles has won the national contest for the work being produced in the NATO of CA/NV Digital Media Center. The winners, Bianca C and Alexander G, are both 12 years old. They have been active participants in the programming offered in the NATO of CA/NV Digital Media Center, Alexander for almost three years and Bianca for over one year. They both have grown to love graphic design. Members wanted to create an App to showcase their skills and solve a problem that their community was facing; out of a large field Bianca and Alexander came up with award winning concepts and designs. When asked how he felt to receive this honor Alexander said, “To win a national contest, it feels amazing! Thanks to the help of Ms. Lulu, I was able to succeed.” Bianca replied “It feels amazing to have won the BGCA National Contest and I have no words to express how happy I am. This is the first contest that I have ever won. I am grateful to Ms. Lulu for being an amazing Media Center teacher.” The Club’s Executive Director, Patricia Siqueiros expressed her appreciation to NATO of CA/NV with these words, “THANK you for your continuous investment in our Club and especially its members. Because of the NATO of CA/NV's generous financial support our Club members are able to dream of a world beyond Boyle Heights. THANK you!!!” Here are the details for the winning projects: Staff: Lulu Anguiano |
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Description: I created Appreciate. app for students, ages 7-17 to recognize their blessings and focus on the positive. As a student, I know at times school can be difficult and stressful. With the Appreciate. app, it helps kids reflect daily on the positive things that he/she may have such as food, shelter, and the Variety Boys & Girls Club. At the club, I have been journaling for 4 months and I have seen a positive difference in my attitude and appreciation for my family, friends, food, and the club. I am confident that Appreciate. app will be successful because daily gratitude journaling will help kids stay positive and grateful for all the big and little things in life.
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Description: Due to the pandemic, I designed an app called Fête. I created this app for people of all ages to celebrate special occasions with friends and family virtually and safely from home. While using the Fête app, you can create a virtual party by choosing the theme, color scheme, background, guest list, and invite. You can also send invitations through text or email and monitor who will be attending your virtual party. Additionally, you can chat with other participants and play built-in games or partake in various activities during your celebration. Fête app will be successful because individuals of all ages enjoy celebrating holidays, birthdays, graduations and special occasions and with my app, everyone can celebrate safely from home.
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Project Title: APPRECIATE. APP
Project Title: Fête App