Aliso High Students Share Fears of Others

* The Los Angeles Times has done a remarkable job of keeping us informed of the current school situation after the earthquake. However, as a student at Aliso High School, a small San Fernando Valley continuation school, I can’t help but feel that because of our size (84 students), we weren’t given the attention received by larger campuses such as Kennedy High School in Granada Hills and El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills.

We too have suffered extensive damage. Our two main bungalows were condemned and our other two buildings will need to be demolished. We were left without a place to learn.

The students of Aliso High School are intelligent, unique individuals who for one reason or another couldn’t handle a normal classroom situation. Yet in the time they’ve been at Aliso, most have made profound progress, progress that wouldn’t have been possible without the strong bond between the staff and students at this small, wonderful school.

As we wait for word on what is to become of our campus, we share the same fears as students at other high schools. We are scared of not reaching our goals, we are scared of not graduating, and we are scared to return to what once was our home away from home and find it unfamiliar.

ALEXANDRA SEARS

Northridge