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Maddie Almodovar

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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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

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

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

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

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

October 15, 2022
The choices that make me

The choices that make me

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

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”

September 6, 2022
Any kind of loss can be grieved

Any kind of loss can be grieved

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

August 19, 2022
Respect is a right, not earned

Respect is a right, not earned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 12, 2022

The JV experience

March 10, 2022
Barons Speak

Barons Speak

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”

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

February 2, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

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

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

January 19, 2022
Barons Speak, Issue 2

Baron’s Speak, Issue 2

December 20, 2021
Barons Speak

Baron’s Speak

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

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

October 14, 2021
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