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Grace Na, Managing Editor

I am a junior at Bonita Vista High, and a third year staff member on the Crusader. This year, I am the Managing Editor, and previously was an Opinion Editor and staff writer. Initially, I became a member of the Crusader to develop my writing skills and to meet new people. This year I am continuing to pursue my passion for journalism because I enjoy engaging with our community and being aware of my surroundings and the events at our school. Outside of newspaper, I am the Activities Coordinator for Junior Optimist and a Speech and Debate member. 

 

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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.

Walt-z to Disneyland

February 1, 2023
On November 28, Attendance coordinator Antonio Gutierrez updates the daily attendance sheet as part of his many tasks as attendance coordinator.

A practical change

January 16, 2023
Athletes Speak

Athletes Speak

January 15, 2023
In the recent years, people part of the LGBTQ+ are now having their taking health care taken away from them. This is done through legislations and laws.

A detriment for millions

December 22, 2022
Taking part of a hobby is crucial to relaxing in a busy schedule. Hobbies allow busy students to take cool down and help to prevent getting burnt out from school work.

Breaking the cycle

November 11, 2022
Bonita Vista High Italian teacher Robert Pirazzini has a bright look on his face, as his period 5 class practices speaking in Italian through presentations. Pirazzini appreciates his students who are trying their best.

Andiamo! From the “Porta Magica” to Italy

October 19, 2022
Bonita Vista Middle (BVM) students cheer loudly as the Bonita Vista High (BVH) cheer team performs in front of them. Through BVHs visit, it allows for BVM students to look forward to attending BVH and to understand what school spirit looks like.

A visit from the future

October 16, 2022
The Southbay community lines up at their last stop—front of the Chula Vista City Hall—to take a photo of their annual climate rally. While taking photos, multiple chants like What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now! could be heard.

[Photo] Youth call for climate action

October 13, 2022
Teachers have the ability to notice when students are not using the restrooms responsibly. Using E-hall pass the time limit will enforce this rule and create effective results.

Yes/No: Are E-hall passes effective in the classroom?

September 27, 2022
(Left to right) Leon Mine, Alex Cruz, Tamami Kobayasi, Mayu Inoue and Natsuki Tange hangs out at the ASB during lunch while interacting with other students. The Japanese Delegates ultimate goal is to experience the American culture BVH students experience.

“An amazing opportunity”

August 17, 2022
After registering for the Bonita Vista High football golf tournament, players warmed up at the driving range. Registration opened at noon and the tournament began at 1 p.m.

[Photo] Fundraising, camaraderie and brotherhood

July 20, 2022
Hello Ssangmundong

“Hello Ssangmundong”

July 16, 2022
Former co-Editor-in-Chief Laurinne Eugenio (front) and former Managing Editor Yealin Lee (back) looks at the newspapers and the first place ribbon the Crusader received. Despite coming back from distance learning, the Crusader faced challenges for the publication to have high quality content.

“Hard work does pay off”

July 15, 2022
On April 27, IB Dance students are seen in second period IB dance not wearing their masks as it is not required anymore. However, they are working on assignments for their IB Dance class on their Mental Health Day.

Farewell masks

May 17, 2022
As time passes, a day will come where BVH students will have to part with their families. Students should cherish the memories with their family members and spend quality time with them.

Time with family is crucial

May 8, 2022
BVH students style up for spirit week

BVH students style up for spirit week

May 5, 2022
Bonita Vista High (BVH) nurse Bernadette Currin teaches BVH staff members through her presentation about Diastat. The presentation informs staff members about what Diastat is used for and how it should be administered.

[Photo] Training targets student safety

May 4, 2022
On March 14, Chula Vista Middle Library Media Teacher Stephanie Hubner passion- ately asks the Sweetwater Union High School District to re-open libraries full time and “give teachers the raise they deserve.” Hubner was one of SUHSD staff at the meeting advocating for greater teacher pay.

[Photo] SUHSD and teachers reach a salary settlement, it’s “decent”

April 30, 2022
Ep. 17 What does school spirit look like to you?

Ep. 17 What does school spirit look like to you?

April 17, 2022
Bonita Vista High junior Jaynne Quezada holds open the 500s bathroom door during passing period. The 500s is the only open bathroom during the passing period between fifth and sixth period so the wait times are longer.

Severe vandalism causes BVH to close bathrooms

March 21, 2022
On Mar. 14, SUHSD teachers assembled in front of the board meeting to pro- test against the district for a raise of their salary. Chants like “We want a raise” and “SEA, we’re not going away” could be heard.

“Why not us?”

March 16, 2022
Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) board member Nicholas Segura and SUHSD board president Arturo Solis listen to the concerns of the community in a SUHSD Board of Trustees meeting on March 14th. At this meeting, the members briefly gave an update on the new mask mandate decision.

[Photo] SUHSD updates mask requirements after state descision

March 17, 2022
It has been observed by students that there has been a recent increase in the consumption of matcha from the influence of social media. 14.3% of students at BVH often purchase matcha products.

Matcha Culture

March 10, 2022
Barons Speak

Barons Speak

March 2, 2022
After years of training and dedication, athletes commit to play for colleges, as seen with four BVH soccer players. Committing is an achievement student athletes work for so they can continue to play the sport of their choice.

College-bound athletes

February 10, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

January 29, 2022
The contradicting results from an antigen test and a PCR test cause many issues, regarding false positives and false negatives.

[Photo] An instant test, an instant negative

January 22, 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.

[Photo] Left with an unsatisfied palette

January 12, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

December 20, 2021
Various sports and extracurriculars utilize the soccer field after school due to the construction taking place at the football field. The portable lights active once the sun goes down.

[Photo] No field, no lights

December 10, 2021
Students in Earth Science and Environmental Biology teacher Adrienne Marriotts fifth period Earth Science class work on a lab. They are split into groups and assigned to a lab station. Marriott visited each station to guide her students.

BVH gains funds for Project-Based Learning

November 29, 2021
Barons Speak

Baron’s Speak

November 5, 2021
Schools in California, including Bonita Vista High (BVH), are providing students with free meals. Although there are positive aspects such as advocating for students’ health, there are negative aspects to these free meals like the increase of food waste which leads to climate change.

Yes/No: Should schools provide free meals for students?

November 3, 2021
Transfer student and senior Mayah Cerecer, was overwhelmed with emotions as the faces around her started becoming distorted.

[Photo] Life as a new student

October 13, 2021
A excerpt from BVH Senior Julian Rodriguezs nominated film What Makes Us Matter. Julian Rodriguez uses silhouettes as a creative way to describe the importance of wearing a mask.

A film that “Makes Us Matter”

September 9, 2021
Prior to COVID-19, students fill the Bonita Vista High library on a school day. Students will now have access to library content online.

SUHSD purchases new reading app, creates digital library

June 15, 2021
Senior Leah Sides modeling the rainbow colored cord she will be wearing to graduation. Sides is ecstatic that she has been given this opportunity.

Diversity through inclusivity

June 13, 2021
Bonita Vista High (BVH) 2021 Homecoming King, Frankie Javier and Homecoming Queen, Madison Bianes pose for the camera in front of the Color Guard. Standing at the end of the red carpet, Javier and Bianes were announced as the King and Queen at a football game.

Homecoming comes to students’ homes

May 10, 2021
An analysis released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by about 150 percent in 2020. More recent hate crimes have sparked the Stop Asian Hate Movement.

I am not a virus

April 28, 2021
BVH Picture Day was held in the library. Student stood on the red feet when taking their photo socially distanced from the photographer.

Capturing smiles

April 19, 2021
Freshmen Grace Na in her childhood apartment in 2015 when she was still living in South Korea.

The little things

April 4, 2021
Task Force Officer and senior Grace Rivera expressed disappointment in her lack of senior year activities. As a member of the senior Task Force board, Rivera is exploring different avenues for senior graduation night.

Seniors lament school year lost to pandemic

March 8, 2021
Associated Student Body (ASB) Sports Commissioner Collin Murphy clears two BVH athletes on Feb. 26. Several tables are set up with ASB Sports Commissioners to clear athletes for upcoming practices.

Getting back in the game

March 7, 2021
As of Dec. 14, the “No Credit Due to the Pandemic” (NCP) grade policy was put into effect by Sweetwater Union High School District officials. The purpose of the grading policy is to allow teachers to issue an NCP grade, instead of an F.

Yes/ No: Is SUHSD’s new grading policy an appropriate response to increased failing rates?

January 19, 2021
ASB officers performed ninth out of the 12 performances at the Winter assembly. The officers performed a lipdub and showed off dance moves to entertain viewers, pictured here is senior Amari Jordyn.

Keeping the spirit alive

January 18, 2021
Senior Francez Acueza looks out from the window of the Amtrak she took to Seattle, Washington. Acueza hopes to live in the city, Seattle, in the future.

A trip down memory lane

January 6, 2021
Senior Ethan Alba lives with his mother full time alongside his uncle and grandparents since he ceased communication with his father. He says he has a positive mindset about his family situation.

BVH students with divorced families face effects of COVID-19

December 10, 2020
e3 Civic High hosted the SAT on Oct. 3, where one BVH senior took the exam. Desks were separated in accordance to social distancing guidelines.

Students continue efforts to take SAT amid pandemic

December 1, 2020
Bonita Vista Highs Robotics team holds an online meeting. BVH Robotics Team Vice President Marcello Garbo shares his screen, discussing Computer-aided Design. The team has conducted their activities remotely but remains hopeful for the future.

BVH Robotics gears up for the 2020-2021 season

November 19, 2020
AP Environmental Science teacher Adrienne Marriott leads her fourth period class using the Zoom video-call platform.

SUHSD prepares faculty to use Zoom as an conferencing platform

October 27, 2020
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