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Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor

I am a senior at Bonita Vista High School and this is my first year on staff. This year I am one of the Opinion Copy Editors for The Crusader. I joined newspaper because I have always wanted to get involved within my school's community. Furthermore, I wanted to meet new people from my school's community and build relationships. I hope to make a great impact for The Crusader and help make great edits for my peers’ articles! 

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On May 8, financial commissioner of Bonita Vista High (BVH)s Associated Student Body (ASB) Kian Torres is seen working in the ASB. He is given money from a student trying to buy the yearbook.

[Video] Different pathways

Lauralai Gilbert, News Editor
May 15, 2023
On April 20th Ben Schindler came to Bonita Vista High to tell the story of his mother. Esther Turqoie as a major part in getting Schindler into BVH, she can be seen helping Schindler close out his presentation.

Keep the legacy alive

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
April 27, 2023
Sophomore and pitcher Natalie Gonzales strides towards the plate with the pitch as the infielders and outfielders look in. Bonita Vista High’s (BVH) girls’ softball team goes on to win at home vs Rancho Buena Vista (RBV)with a commanding score of 13-6.

No place like home

Anissa Barajas, Copy Editor
April 26, 2023
On April 6, Bonita Vista High (BVH) went head to head with Eastlake High for a Quiz Bowl competition in BVHs Library. BVH is seen preparing for the game, while passing out pencils and papers for them to write during the competition.

[Photo] One more buzz

Jechaenna Velazco, Photographer
April 12, 2023
Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) boys varsity volleyball team huddles up before their game against Patrick Henry High (PHH) on Feb. 22. BVH finishes the game winning 3-1 sets against PHH.

Setting the seasons first victory

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
April 2, 2023
Moderator Kendall Steward and Black Student Union (BSU) president and senior Benitel Kabongo exchange numbers. Steward attended BVH and emphasizes how black sororities creates connections even past high school. Kabongo attended Stewards Why join a black fraternity or sorority workshop.

Rising above your circumstance

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
February 6, 2023
On Jan. 19 at Bonita Vista High (BVH), seniors stand in line as they wait for the windows to open to receive their Gradnite ticket. Students are expected to have a signed permission slip, an ID, and money coming to the register.

[Photo] Walt-z to Disneyland

Grace Na, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
At BVH, Interventions Coordinator Steven Wiggs wears a T-shirt of his late son Micah Pietila-Wiggs. Sitting on his desk are two of the seven bears made by P.E teacher Randi Wittak to honor his memory. Wittak will make five more bears for other family members in the future.

Don’t bear the memories alone

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
January 30, 2023
Illness brings delays to students work ethic and causes a struggle for them to catch up in school. Students only hope is to stay connected during their illness by a series of emails, leading to a decline in effective communication with their teachers.

Under the weather

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
January 10, 2023
Bonita Vista High girls varsity volleyball Opposite Hitter Abby Topete (18) hits the ball towards the Pacific Ridge varsity girls volleyball team. As the third set finishes, the crowd grows eager for a win on the road to CIF.

BVH makes their way into the CIF Finals

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
November 29, 2022
On Oct. 21, the Vocal Music Department (VMD) and Music Machine finishes their Scream event by singing Annie Lennoxs I Put A Spell On You. Through-out the show, VMD and Music Machine performed multiple well- known songs.

Scream makes a comeback

Anissa Barajas, Copy Editor
November 11, 2022

Order on the court

Anissa Barajas, Copy editor
November 1, 2022
On Oct. 26 Bonita Vista High (BVH) counselor Rosa Tovar hands out admissions handbook for San Diego State University (SDSU). This event was a meeting for seniors who are eligible for the program, Compact for Success.

[Photo] Open doors, open opportunities

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2022
Bonita Vista High (BVH) students went to school on Monday, October 10th. However, in the past years, students did not have to go to school because Columbus Day was initially celebrated.

Indigenous People’s Day or Columbus Day?

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
October 27, 2022
On September 15, this was the current state of the new football field at Bonita Vista High. This is the view from JV baseball coach Mark Tighes backyard who lives on the east side next to the school.

New field, no yield

Angelina Ruckman, Maddie Almodovar, and Anissa Barajas
October 15, 2022
The game ended 3-0, marking the Bonita Vista High (BVH) girls varsity volleyball teams first win of the 2022-23 season. The team huddles up and celebrates their success as the roar of the crowd echos through the gym.

BVH girls’ volleyball serves their way into victory

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
September 4, 2022
On Aug. 19 the Bonita Vista High (BVH) football team played their first game of the season against Morse High School (MHS). MHS kicks an extra point as BVH prepares to do a PAT block.

[Photo] BVH varsity football’s rocky start to the season

Isabella Garcia and William Maywood
August 28, 2022
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