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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader

Delilah Bannister

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer

This is my first year on staff as a Staff Writer for the Crusader. I joined newspaper because I am passionate about writing and want to major in journalism at New York University. I wanted to get involved with the community and share my baron pride where I could meet new people that share similar interests as me. Outside of newspaper, I compete on the girls’ soccer team and participate in extracurriculars such as Peer Counseling, Baron Buddies, and Team Tutoring. 

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All content by Delilah Bannister
BVH sophomores Mason Markham (left) and Ally Scott (right) perform a duo interpretation for the Speech and Debate showcase on May 10. Markham and Scott are performing a reenactment of a scene from the movie "Hidden Figures."

Dynamic duo

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
The art of success

The art of success

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Barons Speak

Barons Speak

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
On March 1,  junior Morgan Murphy (left) and junior Capri Molina (right) draft ideas for their speech and debate tournament. Murphy and Molina are both San Diego Imperial Valley Speech League Champions who work towards making more championship titles in the upcoming future.

[Photo] A debate for the ages

Jayden Walls, Photographer
April 5, 2024
United States (U.S.) History and Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies teacher Don Dumas teaching a relative topic of war and conflict between Hitler invading Czechoslovakia during World War II.

An unexpected approach

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
An economic disadvantage

An economic disadvantage

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
Bonita Vista High (BVH) sophomore Adrian Andrade looks into his digital video tape camcorder in the hopes of recording the local scenery. Andrade is one of many BVH students who have followed the recent trend of buying or finding old cameras and using them to reignite a sense of nostalgia in the form of photos and videos.

Coming back with a click

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Bonita Vista High students attend Saturday school to clear unexcused absences and tardies on Feb. 3. The number of students on the choices list has increased and create concerns amongst BVH.

An overwhelmed percentage

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
On Jan. 25, Sophomore 
Alessandra Escobar-Moeller is wearing an outfit that is influenced by the coquette aesthetic. Her outfit features a hair bow which is a prominent accessory in coquette fashion. Escobar-Moeller is sitting in International Baccalaureate (IB) coordinator Jared Phelps's office for a presentation about the IB program during fourth period.

Femininity takes charge

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
In room 705, Expository Reading and Writing English teacher Carmen Stokes displays basketball paraphernalia along her walls. Stokes has been a basketball fan for years, supporting her son Jerry Stokes who plays on Bonita Vista high (BVH’s) varsity basketball team.

Surrounded by the game

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
On Oct.26, Civil Engineering and Architecture teacher Beatriz Velosa prepares students for a roof model project in 902, her temporary classroom. Students sit shoulder to shoulder with other students discussing the project.

A change of environment

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
On Sept. 15, Bonita Vista High (BVH) varsity football team wide receiver and senior Xavier Bravence (10) rushes the ball along the turf while surrounded by Mar Vista High opponents. Bravence makes a long trek through the field before scoring a touchdown for BVH.

From recovery to receptions

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
On Oct.16 during lunch and in the Bolles theater, BVH Vocal Music Department presents music showcase  to feature both the Music Machines and Sound Unlimited's performances.

A preview to SCREAM

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
October 22, 2023
Teachers Say

Teachers Say

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
October 22, 2023
Power of debts

Power of debts

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
September 23, 2023
BVH sophomore Bella Sanchez walks to fourth period wearing an outfit she describes as reminiscent of the "grunge" style popular in 2014. Many students at BVH are influenced in the same way as Sanchez and dressing in a similar style from 2014.

“That’s so 2014”

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
BVH administration plans to begin renovation of many of the old buildings and places including the main quad. The new year marks when renovation and construction begins.

Welcoming a change

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
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