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Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large

Hi! I am a junior at Bonita Vista High and it is my third year on the Crusader staff. This year I am the Editor-at-Large and was previously the Sports Editor and Sports Copy-Editor. The reason I joined newspaper is because I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new. I also really enjoy reporting on school and sporting events on and off campus. Outside of newspaper, I am a part of Bonita Vista high’s varsity field hockey and varsity girls’ lacrosse teams as a midfielder and defender. 

Check out my Instagram: @igarciacrusader

All content by Isabella Garcia
In the Bonita Vista High (BVH) stadium on Nov. 16, girls varsity flag footballs offense prepares for the snap and carry out their play. BVH closes the first half leading 33-0 against Scripps Ranch High.

[Photo] Lady barons tame the falcons

November 16, 2023
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[Photo] No guarantee for housing

November 4, 2023
On Oct. 31, Young Leaders in Health- care (YLHC) co-president Cherise Magtoto presents a presentation during a YLHC meeting. C. Magto- to plans to pursue a career in the medical field.

[Photo] The magnificent Magtotos

November 1, 2023
Social Science and World History teacher Myrna Takaki and her daughter Victoria Takaki look at photos on M. Takaki’s computer. On Oct. 31, after school, the two discuss the costumes administrations are wearing in the Bonita Vista High faculty picture for Halloween.

[Photo] Not far from home

November 1, 2023
Swifties storm theaters to view Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Swifties storm theaters to view Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large
October 26, 2023
On Aug. 17, the Bonita Vista High (BVH) varsity football teams offensive line (O line) takes position in order to block Castle Park Highs defensive line. Over the past season, the platinum quality of the BVH O line has been a ruling element in the teams positive record and powerful offense.

[Photo] Blocking for the Barons

October 26, 2023
On Sept. 9, Bonita Vista High (BVH) running back, captain and senior Tatiana Colon (1) sprints down the field while being chased by a Mater Dei High (MDH) defender. Colons rushing attack against MDH would result in BVH winning the game and strengthening their season record

Lady Barons pioneer a new path

Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large
September 23, 2023
BVH ASB introduced a new spirit point system in which students from every grade can post about their contribution to the spirit weeks and Baron gear Fridays. During the 2023-2024 homecoming spirit week, juniors dressed in pink to represent their class color and posted with #TeamJuniors.

“Clash of the classes”

Isabella Garcia and Cash Alexander
September 23, 2023
On Sep. 18, many Bonita Vista High (BVH) students gather inside of the local Starbucks and await pickup, talk, to friends, or keep to themselves. Many BVH students enjoy going to Starbucks for their products, but its not uncommon for some students to stay in the shop and not buy anything.

Bonita Point Tensions Rise

Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large
September 20, 2023
On Sept. 4, Assistant Principal (AP) of Student Activities Patricia Pérez sent out an email to all Bonita Vista High (BVH) staff members that she has officially resigned from her role as a part of the BVH Associated Student Body (ASB).

[Photo] ASB advisor resigns from position

September 6, 2023
In the fourth quarter, CPH quarterback, safety and junior Dillan Villarreal (12) runs down the field carrying the football in his right hand. LB, RB and senior Landon Wales (35) chases down Villarreal on his left side side, opposite from the ball.

[Photo] Barons back to the gridiron

August 19, 2023
After a day at school, Bonita Vista High (BVH) students regularly hang out around Ralphs. BVH students are seen regularly entering and exiting the store despite the restrictions that Ralphs and BVH tried implementing on them.

Keep out!

Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large
August 18, 2023
Lockes in lacrosse

Lockes in lacrosse

Isabella Garcia, Section Editor
May 10, 2023
Azja Czajkowski (first rower) and her Stanford Womens Rowing team cool down after their semi final race at the NCAA d1 Womens Rowing championships (2022.)

From Mission Bay to the NCAA

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
At the Bonita Vista High (BVH) stadium on March 18, the BVH boys’ varsity lacrosse team’s alumni game commences. 2018 Alum Billy Rose (2) attempts to shoot on Goalie and senior Adryen Locke.

Teleported back in time

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Senior and midfielder Luis Diaz (8), dribbles past Orange Glens defender 29 on a counter-attack. BVH won the game 2-1 to advance in CIF.

[Photo] A season filled with success

March 30, 2023
Photo of the month

Photo of the month

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Members from two different schools that attended the PAYO Friendship Games join together to play a game of volleyball. There were several sport activities at the event.

[Photo] Let the friendship games begin

March 10, 2023
Bonita Vista High (BVH) boys varsity soccer team plays against Orange Glen High School on Feb. 15 at BVHs stadium. BVH huddles up before the game starts, encouraging each other to play hard.

[Photo] Success on the biggest stage

March 8, 2023
The community has acknowledged the recent shooting at MSU. This has led to an increase of awareness in campus security.

[Photo] Never guaranteed protection

March 3, 2023
On Feb. 9 in room 503, the Artisan club held a Star Shot Style photoshoot. Artisan Club President and junior Uriel Lopez is seen taking a film shot of seniors Lisy Neavez, Olivia Meza and Arianna Rodriguez (left to right).

Mixing up mediums with style

Isabella Garcia and Valerie Torres
February 21, 2023
Senior, Vivian Nguyen helps sophomore Amelia Roy with her speech for an upcoming tournament for speech and debate. Besides being secretary for speech and debate Nguyen is the vice president of hookes club, and involved in AP/IB courses.

Award well earned

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
On Jan. 24 in the gym, Athletics Director Tyler Arciaga and temporary Attendance Technician, novice girls’ volleyball coach and beach volleyball Head coach Mayra Valenzuela explains the mechanics of how the inaugural beach volleyball season will work. Students interested in beach volleyball attend the meeting and sign up to be emailed regarding tryouts.

Diving into a sandy season

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
A BVH student works in class, oblivious to the water running in the classroom. This is due to large amounts of rain fall over the past few weeks.

[Photo] Precaution for the downfall

February 6, 2023
BVH’s team 751A talk with one another about their first match. They begin to prepare for their next couple matches in the tournament.

[Photo] The ultimate match

February 5, 2023
On Jan. 17. Bonita Vista High (BVH) Girls’ varsity soccer team played an aggressive and intense game against Olympian High School (OHS). In the second half, BVH junior and forward (6) Katelyn Romo takes the ball up the field as OHS sophmore and midfielder (42) Kirsten Licon trails her.

An aggressive tie to Olympian

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
In a poll of 609 students conducted by the Crusader, students were asked about their future after high school and their involvement in the military.

To serve and protect

Eiffel Sunga, Isabella Garcia, and Destiny Avila Ramirez
January 19, 2023
On Dec. 12, BVH Ethnic Studies, Black Student Union (BSU) advisor and boys basketball Head Coach Do Dumas talks to his fifth period AP class. He discusses about the history of african-american voting history.

Serving the community in a greater way

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
Students no longer use textbooks in school. Technology has taken over and changed the way we learn.

Useful or useless

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
President of the United States, Joseph Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This occurred on Aug. 15 at the White House.

Joe Biden passes Inflation Reduction Act

Isabella Garcia, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
On Aug 2 in room 35, Spanish and French teacher Patrick Beaulieu plays his French 5/6 class a song. The students pay attention as the video begins to play.

Traveling Trilingual

Isabella Garcia, Jechaenna Velazco, and William Maywood
September 13, 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.

BVH varsity football’s rocky start to the season

Isabella Garcia and William Maywood
August 28, 2022
As lunch ends on Aug. 16, Patricia Perez goes around to make sure students pick up their trash before they leave to class. She gives students a coupon to get a free ice cream at ASB after they picked up trash.

The arrival of a new AP

Isabella Garcia and Kendall Johnson
August 23, 2022
Ethnic Studies student walks under mural in Chicano Park after being told to explore the area for 45 minutes. She continues to walk around looking at the murals displayed in the park under the Coronado Bridge Highway.

Cultural Connections

Isabella Garcia , Sports Copy Editor
July 15, 2022
Although separated by distance, the Internet makes it easier to communicate. Connection is possible due to being online.

[Photo] Friends from far away

June 21, 2022
Although college loans seem to be helpful, they prove to be the opposite. College loans are unnecessary burdens that should be avoided.

[Photo] Don’t step into the trap called college loans

June 21, 2022
An alternate path

An alternate path

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
May 8, 2022
An intense game between Bonita Vista High (BVH) and Mission Hills high school (MHHS), senior and pitcher Giulianna Clavel begins her pitch. Clavel is the only senior on BVHs 2022 varsity softball team.

Freshmen hold five to one ratio over seniors

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
April 17, 2022
To start off the game well for the Bonita Vista High (BVH) Lady Barons, third baseman and sophomore Alexis Jimenez (33) celebrates her double. BHV lost to Mission Hills High 3-6 on the Tues. afternoon on March 8.

BVH girls’ softball team faces defeat against MHHS

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
April 11, 2022
On March 7. during lunch in room 406, members of the astrology club raise their hands as the Founder and President of the astrology club, and junior Estela Krivoshia asks the question, “how many of you are libras?” Meanwhile, Vice President and junior Jessica Engen, and Treasurer and junior Zalia Jacob look around the room to see all the hands raised.

Photo Gallery: Astrology club’s first meeting on Mar. 7

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
March 8, 2022
Seniors Andrea Sanchez-Veliz and Ricardo Hernandez carry their Salutatorian and Valedictorian posters. BVH Principal Roman Del Rosario Ed.D. made the announcement in their third period IB Spanish class.

The valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2022 are…

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
February 15, 2022
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[Photo] Yes/No: Should BVH go back to distance learning amidst the rising COVID-19 cases?

February 16, 2022
On Feb. 4 during the pep rally, the BVH boys’ basketball team begins walking to the stage in the quad. Holding their sign as it reads, ‘Boys Basketball’ with flames coming off the letters. As the players walked, they followed the beat of the music in the background.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Winter sports Pep rally on Feb 4.

February 6, 2022
BVHs girls water polo team comes together to strategize for a tournament game on Jan. 22. The team brought up JV players to replace three of their starters who were out due to Covid-19.

“We have all our players right now, I hope it stays that way”

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
February 5, 2022
Senior Pablo Shimizu completes work for his third period International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish HL class. The work entailed reading a section of the course textbook and answering two questions, after completing the assignment students were free to work on other classwork.

Stellar student

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
February 2, 2022
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.

No field, no lights

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
December 10, 2021
Due to construction on a new track and field, the football team and cross country team have relocated practices to the soccer field on the other side of BVHs campus. The field hockey team, who had the field in past years, played at Bonita Vista Middle instead.

BVH teams relocate practices due to stadium construction

Isabella Garcia, Sports Copy Editor
November 24, 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.

Lady Barons soar above the Eagles

Stephanie Liang, Isabella Garcia, and Jose Solis
October 15, 2021
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