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Melina Ramirez

Melina Ramirez, News Editor

Hi readers! I’m a senior at BVH and going into my fourth and final year in the Crusader. I’ve enjoyed the past three years of being on staff and while distance learning was a difficult obstacle, I’m excited to get back to producing great work for my community. In the past, I’ve been the Copy Editor for Features and News, was bumped up to the News Section Editor my sophomore year, and last year I was the A&C Section Editor. This year I’m ecstatic to be coming back to my roots as News Sections Editor. Outside of the Crusader, I play club water polo and join in girls’ water polo at school when the season starts.

 

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On April 4, the Culture and Climate Committee sent a survey to staff members asking about their experience with harassment and hate in the classroom. 46 staff members responded to the survey.

Staff members respond

May 10, 2022
AP English Language and Composition teacher Brian Bane takes his class through episode one of the CARPE course. In this episode, students fill out a google form about the support systems that are helping them prepare for college.

Just within an arms reach

May 9, 2022
B. Schindler chimes in to correct dates for R. Schindler. He later remarked that while she did remember everything, if she thinks too much on it the dates get fuzzy.

[Photo] Holocaust survivor remembers so we won’t forget

April 25, 2022
Japanese delegate Yosuke Hashimoto and Host student and freshman Katelynn Flores Alatorre hang out in room 917. They work on homework together in the class.

Around the world

March 27, 2022
The first panel of speakers on March 4, included various alumni from Chula Vista, class of 2002. The panelists’ carriers varied from doctors to fashion boutique owners.

Breaking the bias

March 20, 2022
Ep. 16 What role has religion played in history?

[Video] Ep. 16 What role has religion played in history?

March 19, 2022
Ep. 15 How does religion shape your upbringing?

[Video] Ep. 15 How does religion shape your upbringing?

March 11, 2022
Ep. 14 College application advice from two top ranking university-bound BVH students

Ep. 14 College application advice from two top ranking university-bound BVH students

February 11, 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 isnt far behind at 106 cases.

[Photo] There is no plan

February 4, 2022
Bonita Vista Highs school grounds are scarcely populated before 7 a.m. zero period classes. This time next year, the halls will be completely empty due to the new 8:30 a.m. start time.

[Photo] State mandates later start time for high schools

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.

[Photo] Stellar student

February 2, 2022
Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science teacher Jennifer Ekstein instructs her class from home through a Google Meets call. Ekstein along with other students in her first period had do join a Google Meets in order to participate in class activities.

A new hybrid

January 20, 2022
Editorial Cartoon, Issue 2

Administration’s silence speaks volumes

December 16, 2021
Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) dispatch worker paints over the graffiti in attempt to restore the mural to its original state. SUHSD was called early in the morning on Nov. 1 to fix the damage done to BVH.

“I’m not going to stop until it’s done”

December 14, 2021
A BVH administrator walks around class 703 during 5th period while on a video call with a WASC administrator. This process lasted around two days to be able to show WASC administrators most of the school and classes.

BVH gets a protocol visit from WASC

December 13, 2021
Data collected from BVH students by the Crusader who believe whether or not schools should implement security cameras.

[Photo] Yes/No: Should schools implement security cameras on campus?

December 12, 2021
International Baccalaureate diploma candidates ate lunch on the top floor of the San Diego Central library. Students ate burritos overlooking downtown San Diego.

[Photo] IB bookworms

November 30, 2021
On Nov. 4 2021, Chula Vista Councilman Stephen Padilla speaks to the community and the press. The topic of discussion was the recent acts of vandalism of anti-Semitic and homophobic slurs on the Bonita Vista High and Bonita Vista Middle campus.

Chula Vista councilmen respond to hate vandalism at BVH

November 6, 2021
The mural on the 200s 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).

Vandalism overnight at BVH

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

[Photo] A post pandemic senior panorama

November 1, 2021
Co-captain Caleb Hutchins (3) prepares to shoot during BVHs game against Southwest High (SH). He ended up making the shot which added to his seven total goals made in the game.

Barons leg up to victory

October 12, 2021
Taking small moments to pause and wind down with family can make a difference in relationships. After listening it will look a little bit brighter everyday.

Life changing conversations

June 11, 2021
The fifth episode that the drama club released was titled The Red Ball. The characters Snow Queen, Cinderella and Prince Charming are shown above while the others were placed backstage.

‘Game of Tiaras’

June 8, 2021
Several new pieces of equipment have been added to the Bonita Vista High weight room. These includes weights of different kinds and mats labeled BV.

BVH renovates weight room after approximately 50 years

April 16, 2021
BVH students take care of loved ones during quarantine.

Beyond the screen

March 19, 2021
Bring Change 2 Minds (BC2M) first post was made to advertise the clubs opening. Their first post was made on Nov. 25, after the clubs official registration with ASB.

“It’s okay to say ‘I’m stressed'”

January 25, 2021
As this current school year has led to various teaching styles, it has been important to ensure students remain engaged in their classes. To do so students should be allowed to review their teachers, and tell them what works for them.

All eyes on teachers

January 21, 2021
Club Blue performs Sleigh Ride at the virtual winter assembly hosted by ASB. They were the seventh performance out of the twelve.

[Photo] Keeping the spirit alive

January 18, 2021
Honors US History teacher Candice DeVore believes that Zoom is more convenient and has a better security system than Google Meet. DeVore also reported seeing more students participate in class with Zoom.

Teachers and students adapt to different distance learning platforms

December 13, 2020
A depiction of the student breakdown for the current counseling team at Bonita Vista High.

Two new counselors adjust to BVH

October 6, 2020
Why religion never worked for me

Why religion never worked for me

October 5, 2020
Wear your mask

Wear your mask

May 29, 2020
cameron!

[Photo] Tired? Exercise!

February 27, 2020
To save the girls lacrosse program, familiar face steps up as coach

To save the girls’ lacrosse program, familiar face steps up as coach

February 22, 2020
Students from all over San Diego County participate in the student panel to discuss the democratic presidential debate. The students took notes on the candidates’ proposed policies to later be discussed during their break.

‘Debating’ the debates

October 21, 2019

11 students place in District Digital Media Showcase

May 29, 2019
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