From movies to books to basketball courts, the CSPA -- and its predecessor, the Scholastic Sports Association -- has alumni with interesting stories worth telling. CSPA Blogger is where those stories are shared.
It was one of the best experiences of my life and definitely the best thing I could have done this summer.
— Allie Silvas, workshop 2011
It definitely was a wonderful learning experience. The workshop re-affirmed my love for writing and journalism.
— Christine Byun, workshop 1998
I have never had such a positive, entertaining, educational, informative and stimulating two weeks in my life.
— Ally Van Deuren, workshop 2010
I found that I learned an immense amount about journalism in two short weeks … I would not trade the friendships or the memories I made there for anything.
— Crystie McIntyre, workshop 1988
I can honestly say that it was a pleasure to be immersed in such a fast paced, diverse and incredible 12 days of journalism.
— LiAnn Ishizuka, workshop 2007
I met incredible people at CSPA, learned invaluable lessons, made unforgettable friends. I will never forget this experience.
— Kim Minugh, workshop 1998
What a wonderful, confidence-building, learning experience I had at the workshop. I have never worked so hard and laughed so hard in my entire life.
— Alicia P. Ross, workshop 1997
It was probably the best-spent two weeks of my life, and everyone can use an experience like that.
— Stewart King, workshop 1993
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first heard about the CSPA workshop, but now I wouldn’t trade those classes for anything … Every class was so unforgettable.
— Jennifer Chou, workshop 1995
CSPA really allowed me to grow as a writer and a person. It was inspiring to be around people who have the same goals and interests as myself.
— Nicole Fisher, workshop 2009
What made it so special was the earnest effort that comes through on the part of the instructors … the fact they wanted to be there teaching was inspirational.
— Rebecca Marshall, workshop 1990
I learned so much in the two weeks I spent at Cal Poly about writing, people skills, and what journalism is really like.
— Kerry Murray, workshop 1994
I don’t know how to possibly sum up my gratitude for giving me the most important two weeks of my life.
— Nicole Sunderland, workshop 1995
My experience was absolutely amazing … Journalism is more than just writing and exposes, but about responsibility to readers as well.
— Laura Nelson, workshop 2007
The workshop was the highlight of my high school years … The last memories, all the laughs, all of the wonderful friends I met and the things I learned about journalism … were invaluable.
— Anthony Lee, workshop 1998
I never considered myself much of a writer, but I think the workshop gave me a chance to pull some writing blood out from within me.
— Thomas Lee, workshop 1995
I can count the workshop as one of the best experiences in my high school career.
— Ruth Kwan, workshop 1993
... I came into the workshop a little apprehensive about the intense workload, but after two weeks of nonstop writing and fun, I can definitely say that I wouldn’t trade my time ... for anything in the world.
— Camille Amparo, workshop 2007
The skills I learned and the people I met are truly irreplaceable.
— Kelsey Wong, workshop 2007
I learned more about journalism than I did in my entire year working for my school newspaper.
— Amy Marcoullier, workshop 1996
