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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Gabriella Bomjardim

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer

Hello! I am a senior at Bonita Vista High and this is my first year as a member of The Crusader. This year I am one of the two photographers. I joined Newspaper because I thought it was going to help me sharpen my writing and grammar skills, and make many friends from this welcoming community. I used to play Girls Basketball in Novice and JV during my Freshman and Sophomore year. Currently, I am the VP for the AVID Club. I enjoy being in a Newspaper because it gives me the opportunity to express myself through the photos I take and through the articles I write. Outside of Bonita, I improve my art skills by drawing and taking more photos 

Add me on Twitter!  @Gabbie_Crusader 

 

All content by Gabriella Bomjardim
Yes/No: Should students still wear masks after the mask mandate lift?

Yes/No: Should students still wear masks after the mask mandate lift?

Gabriella Bomjardim and Antoinette Gilbert
June 13, 2022
On April 5, Bonita Vista High's (BVH) Principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D. and and IB Coordinator Jared Phelps talk to Mr. Vallejo's second period IB History of the America class about the IB program. They discussed the debate of the white IB robes by doing a QnA.

[Photo] Divisive Discussion

Yealin Lee, Nicole Macgaffey, and Angelina Ruckman
May 4, 2022
Parent Juan Castruita, expresses his opinions on the topic of the white robes within the IB Diploma Candidates. Castruita expressed his frustration with the decision being made so late into the year.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: IB parents discuss expansion of white gowns with BVH principal

April 20, 2022
Senior Benjamin Romero walks to the bathroom during fifth period with the bathroom pass for Autoshop. The pass is a blue hubcap provided by Autoshop teacher Jose Levya.

Peculiar Passes

Gabriella Bomjardim and Nicole Macgaffey
April 17, 2022
BVH student Kristopher Belladeres’ red 2015 Mustang in the parking lot in front of the gym. It is one of the few cars from his fathers collection.

Students drive to school in style

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
April 15, 2022
On April 5, Bonita Vista High's (BVH) Principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D. and and IB Coordinator Jared Phelps talk to Jose Vallejo's second period IB History of the America class about the IB program. They discussed the possibility of offering the white cap and gown to other deserving students.

[Photo] Class of 2022 white cap and gown prerequisites expanded

Angelina Ruckman, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
On April 5, Bonita Vista High's (BVH) Principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D. and and IB Coordinator Jared Phelps talked to Jose Vallejo's second period IB History of the Americas class about the class of 2022's graduation. They opened the floor to a QnA about IB students graduating in white robes.

[Photo] BVH principal gathers IB students to discuss cap and gown debate

Nicole Macgaffey, Features Editor
April 11, 2022
As a high school student focusing on both academics and enlisting to the military, there is a lot to balance for sustaining grades and following the process for join the military.

The life of a military student

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
April 9, 2022
Bonita Vista High junior Jaynne Quezada holds open the 500's bathroom door during passing period. The 500's is the only open bathroom during the passing period between fifth and sixth period so the wait times are longer.

[Photo] Severe vandalism causes BVH to close bathrooms

Grace Na and Eiffel Sunga
March 21, 2022
Emmelie Finley plays an audio book while the class reads along. Finley is one of the new special ed teachers at Bonita Vista High, she can be found in room 904.

[Photo] Two sets of helping hands

Mayah Cerecer, News Copy Editor
March 22, 2022
Junior Madison Almodovar fills out an 'Informant Tip Sheet' handed to her by Drama Department students acting as police officers. They request help from the audience in determining the culprit, and attendees must select their suspect in addition to giving their reasons why.

[Photo] ‘Mystery at Shady Acres’ review—a mystery unraveled with comedic absurdity

Alexa Vazquez, Editor-at-Large
February 27, 2022
Junior Rodney Connors helps the Bonita Vista High (BVH) Campus Beautification club clean up the butterfly garden by clearing logs out of the area.

Photo gallery: Campus Beautification club cleans up butterfly garden

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
February 26, 2022
Assistant Principal Dr. Jason Josafat stands on the conductor platform during the Club Blue performance. He conducted one of many songs Club Blue performed during lunch.

Photo Gallery: Club Blue performs in quad Feb. 16

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
February 19, 2022
Carolina Levine and Alexis Garcia hold hands and look at each other while they walk down Bonita Vista Highs halls. They plan to dress up and pass out flowers to strangers for Valentines Day.

[Photo] Highschool sweethearts

Jose Solis, Podcast Manager
February 12, 2022
Japanese delegates and host students gather together for a group picture. Each new student received a welcome gift upon their arrival to Bonita Vista High.

[Photo] Cultural exchanges

Jaime Jazo and Eliza Noblejas
January 27, 2022
The amount of COVID-19 cases among students and staff over the span of Nov., Dec. and Jan.. With Eastlake peaking in Jan. with 191 cases, BVH isn't far behind at 106 cases.

There is no plan

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
February 4, 2022
During Bonita Vista High's game versus Eastlake High, guard and forward junior Mikeal Pink dribbles across the court, running through player after player so that he can get to the hoop. Once he does, he jumps for a lay-up.

Barons fall short to the titans

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
January 28, 2022
Antonio Distefano, Square Stances with Eastlake opponent.

[Photo] Photo gallery: BVH wrestling team competes against EH

January 30, 2022
The hallways of the 700's buildings are barren after two Moderate-Severe Special Education classes had to be shut down.

[Photo] “We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place”

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
January 21, 2022
Middle forward and junior Luna Beaulieu (10) and forward and junior Jenica Stell (12) try to defend the ball from Mater Dei player. Beaulieu would run and kick the ball before the Mater Dei player.

First win on home turf

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
January 18, 2022
Junior, Gavin Hormaechea, looks towards his teammates to see who is open.

Boys’ basketball loses first home game

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
January 14, 2022
Junior Domonic Cavin (left) sitting next to junior Lannah Garcia (right) who is eating school lunch. She eats outside of the 700s buildings with several of her friends.

Left with an unsatisfied palette

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
January 12, 2022
The practice of harvesting and composting fosters a cycle the benefits the environment. As opposed to a cycle that damages the environment.

Harvest the benefits of compost

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
December 16, 2021
Center forward and junior Gillian Merton (8) runs toward the goal as she plays offense for BVH’s senior night. The Lady Barons played the Hilltop High Lancers, and won the game with a score of 3-0.

Shots to Celebration

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
December 15, 2021
Bonita Vista High’s (BVH) new nurse Bernadette Currin works in her office after being hired post-pandemic.

[Photo] Do not fear, the nurse is here

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
January 10, 2022
The Crusader polled students and asked if they felt that the Bonita Vista High (BVH) community has a problem with substance abuse. A third of respondents felt that substance abuse is an issue at BVH

[Photo] A look into student drug use in BVH

Laurinne Eugenio and Yealin Lee
December 18, 2021
Bonita Vista High (BVH) students gather on Nov. 19 during fifth period at a pro-choice walkout. Several students stood on the podium to deliver their speeches about abortion laws and rights.

[Photo] The right to choose

Nadia Martinez, Podcast Manager
November 26, 2021
On the main entrance steps of Bonita Vista High School on November 4th 2021, Chula Vista Mayor, Mary Salas talks to the community about how children learn from their environment. She was the second speaker after Chula Vista Councilman Stephen Padilla.

[Photo] Chula Vista councilmen respond to hate vandalism at BVH

Melina Ramirez, News Editor
November 6, 2021
The mural on the 200's building is believed to have been vandalized the night of Halloween. The college mural was left by the class of 2010 that was crossed out with spray paint by the suspect(s).

[Photo] Vandalism overnight at BVH

Melina Ramirez, News Editor
November 2, 2021
Yearbook Advisor Gabriel Garcia prepares to take the senior panoramic atop an aerial lift. The students bellow were organized into the number 22 to represent their graduating class

A post pandemic senior panorama

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
November 1, 2021
Captain and senior Alexa Fakhimi uses a backhand swing to hit the lower ball. On October 5th 2021 BVH beats Eastlake at the Tennis Courts of BVH.

[Photo] Lady Barons soar above the Eagles

Stephanie Liang, Isabella Garcia, and Jose Solis
October 15, 2021
On September 14th, the school board dug up a small amount of dirt and threw it on the old field of Bonita Vista High. They threw dirt using golden shovels to signify the start of the construction project.

[Photo] A long awaited dig

Alexa Vazquez and Eiffel Sunga
September 15, 2021
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