When the only constant is change, we can better understand our community by seeking to understand events that came before.




A History of Boyle Heights

    As a gateway community for successive waves of immigrants, from European Jews to Mexicans, Russians and Japanese, this eastside Los Angeles community has fostered one of the most vibrant and colorful histories in Southern California.

Boyle Heights in the 50s

    Frank Gomez reflects on the changing makeup of Boyle Heights and Roosevelt High School.

Gang Culture

    Tony Bautista discusses the changes he’s seen in the past 20 years at Roosevelt, especially in regards to gangs.

School, Then and Now

    Henry Ronquillo, principal and former Roosevelt student, discusses how school has changed.

Changing Demographics

    An interesting look at how Roosevelt High School’s ethnic population has changed over the years.