LA FUENTE LITERARY AND ART MAGAZINE
A BIT ABOUT US
Wilson's Literary Magazine
Our History
La Fuente Magazine, The Fountain in Spanish, was named for a fountain in Wilson High School's central quad. The fountain was an iconic school landmark; tall and ornate, with fish swimming in the bottom bowl, maintained by students. The first literary and art magazine at Wilson—one of the first high school-run magazines in Southern California—was named after it. The original La Fuente Literary and Art Magazine published creative work by Wilson students and celebrated the school's diverse, talented student body.
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A few years after its installation, however, a group of students poisoned the fountain's fish by adding soap to the water. The fountain was removed, and the magazine disbanded not long after. Wilson alumni donated a new fountain to the quad, this time filled with native Californian plants instead of water. This is the fountain that stands in Wilson's quad today.
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La Fuente Magazine was not brought back—until now, that is. We learned about the fountain's history through Wilson's Link Crew program and jumped at the opportunity to bring new life to a Wilson tradition. Now, La Fuente is an online magazine that celebrates the artwork and writing of creative Bruins. Our mission is to encourage creativity at Wilson and to provide a platform for students to share their art.
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Got art or writing? Head to our submissions page.
MEET OUR TEAM
The Bruins Behind the Magazine
Claire Beeli
Editor-in-Chief
Claire is a senior at Wilson in the WAVE pathway; she's the founder and prose editor of La Fuente. Her writing is recognized by institutions like the YoungArts Foundation and the New York Times Learning Network, and published in Rattle, Block Party Magazine, Polyphony Lit, and others. She is Long Beach's first Youth Poet Laureate. Outside of school, she volunteers at her local library, beta reads, and coordinates events as an Assisteen committee chair.
Daphne Richard
Art Editor
Daphne is a senior in the WAVE pathway at Wilson. She's a leader in many clubs here, including Red Cross Club, World Poetry Club, and Outdoors Club. She has also been in art-related classes while at Wilson. Outside of school, Daphne is an avid painter and reader.
Coming soon...
Poetry Editor
Do you love reading and writing poetry? Are you looking for a new hobby, a boost on your college application, or just somewhere air-conditioned to eat lunch? Apply to be our poetry editor here. We promise we don't bite.
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Sloane Beeli
Jaclyn Goshert
Mr. Szeto
Secretary
Sloane is a junior at Wilson in the WAVE pathway. She is president of the Wilson Outdoors Club, treasurer of Wilson's branch of Best Buddies, and a member of many other clubs. Outside of school, she's a program chair with the Assisteens of Long Beach, a Boy Scout, and an escape room employee. If she's taking too long to email you back, you can bribe her with special edition books.
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Treasurer
Jaclyn is a junior at Wilson in the WAVE pathway. For her whole time at Wilson, she's been a part of Musical Theatre, where she is serving as secretary this year. She is also in the governing body of many clubs, including the Wilson Outdoors and World Poetry clubs. She is currently on the Wilson gymnastics team. Outside of school, she is a Girl Scout and the treasurer of the Assisteens of Long Beach.
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Teacher Sponsor
Mr. Szeto is a Wilson art teacher. Find him in Room 3102 (and us there on Mondays at lunch!). He teaches AP Art History and Art 5-6, among other classes. He has a Master's degree in Literature. If you see him, thank him for being such a great sponsor!​
Interested in joining the team? Email lafuentemagazine@gmail.com or come by Room 3102 during lunch on Mondays.
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