Clarisa (right) poses with Juan (left) in their Twin Day outfits during RYSE’s Spirt Week, as part of our month-long 10 year anniversary celebration!
My name is Clarisa Gachupin, I am 13 years old and I attend REALM Charter School. I have been a RYSE Member since July 2018.
How did you hear about RYSE?
From my brother, he’s been a member since he was 13.
What is your favorite thing about RYSE?
My favorite thing about RYSE is the people, I make new friends and participate in many programs with them.
What have been some of your favorite programs at RYSE?
The programs I attend every week are Grow Your Bites, Education for Liberation, College A-Z, Line Dancing Into Cultura, Grill & Build, Sin Fronteras.
What’s something you do at RYSE that you are proud of?
Meeting new people (staff and members), getting advice from staff.
Describe RYSE in 3 words:
Caring, Family, Incredible
If you had any superpower, what would it be and why?
Invisibility, sometimes I want to be left alone. If I’m invisible no one can see me so I can relax.
What is your idea of happiness?
Being able to be there for another person who is struggling through something. Being able to listen and give them advice.
Clarisa supports during RYSE’s outdoor movie night as part of our members and families appreciation week, October 2018.