KIDS TALK

--Interviews and photos by Bryce Alderton

The Daily Pilot went to Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa to ask

kids, “What makes you proud to be an American?”

“We’re free and not a lot of people have to judge us.”

Yuriko Marshukova, 8

Costa Mesa

“We have the best schools.”

Oscar Aguirre, 9

Costa Mesa

“Because it’s a free country and I can do anything I want, like being

together with my friends.”

Daniel Cho, 7

Costa Mesa

“It’s beautiful here. I like seeing the flowers, trees, plants and the

birds.”

Alex Hanna, 7

Costa Mesa

“I have peace. I like going to church and the park. I pick up trash at

the park so it doesn’t cause pollution.”

Francisco Rafaela, 9

Costa Mesa