Kids talk back

Mary A. Castillo

o7 The Coastline-Pilot went to the Laguna Beach Ballet Studio to ask

students, what are you most proud of and why?

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“I’m proud to be me because I’m different than everyone else.”

ELEANOR KNABE, 11

“I’m proud of my accomplishments because no one else achieved them but

me.”

KATIE BING, 14

“I’m proud of my relationships with my friends, family and God.

Without them I wouldn’t be me.”

JILLIAN RUBAGO, 14

“I’m proud to have so many great friends all over the world.”

ALEXANDRA FAUBEL, 12

“I’m proud of all the cultures I am. I have cousins in Italy and

Israel.”

HAYLEY SIMON, 13

-- Interviews and photos by Mary A. Castillo