Humans of Eastside

This is Mr. Salek's sociology class at Eastside Memorial high school. We are collecting stories from our classmates to show their struggles and successes.

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

"Sometimes I wonder where I would be and what I would be if it weren’t for the accident... there wouldn’t be a reason for James to leave."

[Sarah E Stone @SELAISD_Sarah]

Art programming builds self-confidence, persistence, a growth mindset and an appreciation for beauty #SELProud @ZilkerElem @AustinISDSEL

[Aleza Berube Sitarz @alezamarie]

Check out @Coach_Rudy & @AustinISDSEL in the Atlantic! https://t.co/3ME1mxbe4t @cfchildren @caselorg

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

"I went on a date... and after it was over, his mom wanted to drive me home... I didn’t know where to get dropped off. Our car was our home"

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

If there was a soundtrack to your life, what would it be?... Lost Boy by @itsruthb (Ruth B)

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

Proud of these players and coaches, great great season! https://t.co/12SJ1EWtUZ

[International High School, Austin ISD @InternationalHS]

Thank u parents,staff, students, & Eastside community 4 ur ❤️& support of these amazing young men. Great season🌏❤️💪⚽️🐾

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

spent the night next to the bike rack just listening to music half asleep... Every little sound would wake me up...check out my surroundings

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

We have potential, determination, passion, and hope. So here we are beyond the numbers.

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

When did you decide to transition? When I first discovered makeup. I put on a full face...looked in the mirror, and finally felt satisfied

[Humans of Eastside @EastsideHumans]

The only real father I’ve ever had is my mother and no DNA test will change that. I don’t care who it is. Nothing will change...