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Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief

This year, I am co-Editor-in-Chief for 2022-2023.  I’m a senior and a second-year Crusader  staff member. Last year, I enjoyed my time serving as Opinion Editor; as a student journalist, I value advocacy and reporting on the truth. I plan to major in Journalism and report on local events in my community. I'm most proud of my behind the scenes work on the start of the composting program last year and the almost-cancellation of Morp. I’m involved with Junior Optimist, Task Force, Progressive Club and dabble in theater. I love to read and write creatively, which led me to Newspaper in the first place!

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Barbie and you

Barbie and you

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Rumors fly like wildfire

Rumors fly like wildfire

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Assistant Principal Esther Wise composes a Jupiter message for students and staff in her office at Bonita Vista high school on Monday April 17.

Words of the Wise

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
On March 16, there was a quiz bowl competition held at the Bonita Vista High school (BVH) library between BVH and Castlepark. Szakovits can be seen giving a motivational speech for the Varsity quiz bowl team at the halfway point of the competition.

Four out of five

Maddie Almodovar, editor in chief
April 5, 2023
Students use social media every day. What they dont know is that there might be consequences that could effect their future.

The danger of an internet shadow

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2023
Members of the Bonita Vista High (BVH) Quiz Bowl shake hands with Mater Dei Quiz Bowl members after a their first match of the year. BVH took a loss of 185-335.

The buzz on Quiz Bowl’s first match

Maddie Almodovar, editor in chief
February 23, 2023
On February 23, Bonita Vista High Health students take notes on a film on paper instead of the usual computer notes taken, Across BVH’s campus assessments are delayed and adjusted to be done on paper.

BVH struggles through temporary WiFi outages

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
The International Baccalaureate (IB) wall stands tall on Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) campus but is also seen defaced and covered with several types of vandalism done by BVH students.

A change in perspective

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
On Jan. 27 in the Bonita Vista High (BVH) quad, track and field captain and senior AJ Gamboa and fellow teammates explain to students the process and benefits of joining their team. Multiple spring teams on campus advocated for their sports to try and recruit for more players.

[Photo] Showcase of talent

February 10, 2023
On Feb. 9 at Bonita Vista High (BVH) in room 401 many students express their feelings in Art Therapy Club on Thursdays. BVH Junior Anthony Gomez (left), junior Daniel Donnelley (middle) and president of Art Therapy sophomore (right) Daniel Hernandez use marker to color and relax during their lunch period.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

Maddie Almodovar, Editor in Chief
February 9, 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.

[Photo] Rising above your circumstance

February 6, 2023
On Feb. 3 at the BVH gymnasium, Principle Lee Romero held an assembly to uplift school spirit by leading student chants.

Four months into permanence

Maddie Almodovar, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
A new years resolution can range from working out to setting a new goal. Others consist of reaching a certain number of something to reach that goal, such as reading 55 books.

50 in 2022

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2023
2023 Task Force and Associated Student Body (ASB) officers have an emergency meeting in room 904 regarding the graduation location and times. 2023 Task Force Advisor Christina Ada leads the discussion and offers her input on the matter.

Two for one graduation

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
People can feel worried for gun safety on a daily basis. Many of these people include students all over the country who feel unsafe at school.

Staff Editorial: Enough is enough

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
Junior Aiden Koenig, sophomore Natalie Lewis and sophomore Amelia Roy sit together and enjoy as Home Alone opens on the screen. Many students bring their own blankets to sit on in the cold.

[Photo] A night under the stars

January 12, 2023
BVHs Music Machine performs after Sound Unlimited walks off stage. Sound Unlimited members can be seen watching at Music Machine performs their mash-up of classic holiday songs.

VMD’s comeback for holiday cheer

December 26, 2022
In room 809-A, Special-Ed teachers use their cooking appliances to keep the food warm up until the delivery to teachers who ordered. Only one staff member has a food handler card, making it possible to deliver on Tuesdays.

[Photo] The tea on the Cafecito & Chisme cafe

December 30, 2022
The sign that says Discovery Park is no longer labeled. Similarly, the statue is absent and the plaque that used to describe Christopher Columbus achievements are no longer present.

[Photo] Local park is renamed

December 22, 2022
On Saturday, Nov. 12 BVH raced against several different schools at Morley Field during the cross country CIF finals. Sophomore Aaron Tighe runs during the beginning of the race, trailed by varying schools.

A good end to the season

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2022
There is a worry when someone is suffering the life or death sentence. Many people have different opinions of the death sentence.

On a case-by-case basis

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2022
Oct. 26 in the Bonita Vista High (BVH) gymnasium against Ramona High School (RHS)s girls varsity volleyball. Varsity volleyball player and senior Jaden Mojica spikes the ball at their first California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) game.

BVH girls’ volleyball secures their first CIF win of the season

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2022
Gillian Aguilera was a junior at Bonita Vista high. A poster with this photo was used for students to write messages after Aguileras death.

Gillian Aguilera

November 5, 2022
On October 15th the Sweetwater Union high school district held a Magkaisa conference at Otay Ranch high school. During lunch, traditional Filipino food was catered and sponsored by Halo Halo cafe.

Filipino-Americans stand on the shoulders of their giants

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 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.

[Photo] Indigenous People’s Day or Columbus Day?

October 27, 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

Maddie Almodovar and Grace Na
October 16, 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 choices that make me

The choices that make me

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2022
Libia DiBendetto checks the teacher and staff payroll list regularly. This very important list includes the number of hours and absences of Bonita Vista Highs staff.

Wizard of BVH runs the show

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
For the past five years, Bonita Vista High has made the 40 percent eligibility. Bonita Vista High became eligible when Ed.D Roman Del Rosario became Principal.

“The stakes are even higher”

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Any kind of loss can be grieved

Any kind of loss can be grieved

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2022
Nour Nona explains an Integrated Math II concept to his attentive students. He answers a question that a student asked during independent work.

One of 257 applicants

Maddie Almodovar, Amanda Cortes, and Valerie Torres
August 19, 2022
Respect is a right, not earned

Respect is a right, not earned

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
August 6, 2022
The Sweetwater Union High School District (SUSHD) musical uses elaborate sets to depict the setting of Beauty and the Beast. The set shown is part of the Belles village.

The start of a new experience

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2022
Peer Counseling Teacher Laura Lowrey goes over the google form for Spring 2022s Peer Counseling Support Groups. Going into the 2022-2023, Lowrey will no longer have class-time dedicated to training because the program will continue as a club.

[Photo] Peer Counseling class to become club for 2022-23 school year

July 21, 2022
Teachers say

Teacher’s say

Eliza Noblejas and Maddie Almodovar
July 18, 2022
Diversity in language classes allow students to learn new languages. As a result, students are more open to social opportunities, such as conversation internationally.

Languages are necessary for communication with the world

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
May 11, 2022
Senior Marcello Garbo opens the door of room 703 where a Morp flyer is posted. Two days before Morp, the 2022 Task Force posted these flyers as a final effort encouraging students to purchase tickets before the dance.

Insufficient ticket sales push Morp to the brink of cancellation

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2022
Ep. 17 What does school spirit look like to you?

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

Grace Na and Maddie Almodovar
April 17, 2022
Although the Crusader has written articles about vandalism in the past, staff members were not allowed to cover a recent vandalism at BVH.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: The Crusader gets censored

March 24, 2022
The stress of dividing work often becomes overwhelming. For some people, its difficult to think of themselves among work that is needed to be done.

Confined to the grind

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
March 12, 2022

The JV experience

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2022
Barons Speak

Barons Speak

Maddie Almodovar and Grace Na
March 2, 2022
The Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) Drama class rehearses for their latest production, The Mystery of Shady Acres. Left to right, Olivia Apostol (nanny) checks into the hotel with Rebeca Munoz (child) with the help from Jasper Belicario (hotel staff).

The drama behind “The Mystery of Shady Acres”

Maddie Almodovar and Lauralai Gilbert
February 12, 2022
In a poll conducted by the Crusader, students were asked when they use the social media app TikTok. The infographic details the TikTok usage of students at BVH.

[Photo] In too deep: My addiction to TikTok

February 8, 2022
Dresses and suits are the type of formal wear that students were meant to wear during Bonita Vista Highs Winter Formal, Baronial. Out of 846 students, 45.9 percent of them were looking forward to attending Baronial.

[Photo] Doors close on Baronial

February 5, 2022
Executive Director of South Bay Sustainable Communities Tina Matthias presents about composting during lunch on Feb. 1. As lunch progressed the group of students crowding around 302 got bigger.

Paving the way for composting

Yealin Lee and Maddie Almodovar
February 2, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

Maddie Almodovar and Grace Na
January 29, 2022
Winterguard members rehearse on BVHs tennis courts. Several students dance while others flip flags in order to create a cohesive performance.

[Photo] Winterguard returns

January 29, 2022
The presence of a guidance counselor in BVH may cause a significant shift in the school environment. As of now, the role and office are left unfilled.

The need for student guidance and counseling

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2022
In a GoFundMe created for Mrs. McClain on Jan. 7, 2022, BVH works together to ease her financial worries. As of Jan. 18, 2022, $28,467 has been raised.

BVH rallies together through GoFundMe in support of biology teacher

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

Grace Na and Maddie Almodovar
December 20, 2021
Barons Speak

Baron’s Speak

Grace Na and Maddie Almodovar
November 5, 2021
Club Blue members (left to right) Michael Mansfield, Jason Chaing, Madelyn Omelina and Alicia Chaidez follow after the line of their fellow members. They are getting prepared for their first performance since before the pandemic.

The band, the myth: Club Blue returns

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2021
The trend of dyed hair correlates to how junior, Madison Almodovar perceives herself and brings her to question her own identity. The result is wearing various hair colors.

The stain of an identity

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
October 14, 2021
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