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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Sophia Calderon

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor

As a freshman at Bonita Vista High and News Copy Editor for the Crusader, I hope to explore the positions journalism offers me and to inform the community of issues around the school. I initially joined journalism for the opportunities this publication has to offer and to explore my love for writing. Outside of the Crusader, I am a part of BVH’s girls’ varsity cheerleading team and Baron Buddies. 

Take a look at my Instagram @sophia_crusader. 

All content by Sophia Calderon
Before teaching various English courses at BVH, Veronica Mendez was a former Bonita Vista Middle School teacher. With her years worth of teaching a wide range of students, Mendez looks forward to her new position as a Eastlake Middle School English 8 teacher. She hopes to meet new teachers and understand different teaching techniques.

Mendez returns to her alma mater for the 2024-2025 year

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
May 17, 2024
Senior Jonathan Enriquez is one of three students awarded the title of Salutatorian at Bonita Vista High (BVH). Enriquez is seen working in his Theory of Knowledge class.

“The sky’s the limit”

Sophia Calderon
April 19, 2024
Athletes speak

Athletes speak

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
April 19, 2024
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[Photo] Review: “Eternal Sunshine” by Ariana Grande

Amanda Cortes, Arts & Culture Editor
April 5, 2024
Bonita Vista High (BVH) Principal Lee Romero takes a call discussing the future cameras installment throughout the BVH campus. These cameras will be expected to be in place throughout the next few months as only the wiring is implemented as of now.

Disciplinary actions caught on camera

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
March 6, 2024
Bolles Theater is used by many at BVH. This theater is specifically used by the Vocal Music Department (VMD) and Drama department that is included in BVHs Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) programs.

[Photo] “Communication is key”

Amanda Cortes, A&C Section Editor
February 5, 2024
Over the weekend of Friday, Jan. 5, Daniel Schroeder and his family took a trip to Ensenada, Mexico with the organization Yugo Ministries. Schroeder and his family put in volunteer work by building houses for the less fortunate in Mexico. Provided by Daniel Schroeder

Building a sense of gratitude

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
January 31, 2024
At the Bonita Vista High (BVH) stadium on Jan. 24, BVH boys' soccer ties Montgomery High. Right wing and junior Hayden McMackin (20) catches up to senior Luis Ortiz (15) as they race to gain possession of the ball.

Losing Streak finally comes to an end

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
January 29, 2024
Integrated Mathematics 2 (IM2) , International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (A&I) and Pre-calculus teacher Angel Prado teaches his Pre-calculus class during fifth period. After his unexpected return, multiple students are excited he is back and have him once again.

[Photo] A return to the math department

Valerie Torres, Managing Editor
January 28, 2024
On Nov. 22, former athletic director and football coach for Bonita Vista High (BVH) Tyler Arciaga was appointed as a new BVH assistant principal (AP). While Arciaga is looking forward to taking on this new position he reflects on how big of a change this will be.

Learning new principles

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
December 8, 2023
On Dec. 4, senior Tiana Alanis and junior Jacky Olmos tie up as they simulate a live match in the Bonita Vista High (BVH) wrestling room. As of late, the BVH girls wrestling team has grown in members by a land slide resulting in a larger pool for players to practice with.

Lady Barons pioneer a brighter winter

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
December 5, 2023
"Beyond shaking poms"

“Beyond shaking poms”

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
October 29, 2023
IB diploma candidate and senior Jonathan Enriquez happily focuses on reading the agenda for the day in his IB English HL2 class. Enriquez is a diligent worker in all of his classes and maintains a high grade point average (GPA).

BVH student Jonathan Enriquez receives Elks Lodge scholarship

Sophia Calderon, news copy editor
October 25, 2023
Athletes Speak

Athletes Speak

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
October 20, 2023
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[Photo] An unexpected loss

Aparri Tarpley, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
There has been a controversial topic that was brought up during August, on whether or not pride flags should be hung in front of city halls. This caused people to have different opinions.

The debate for representation

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
September 23, 2023
Senior and ASB president Alexis Acosta looks over ASB documents with senior and ASB member Aryanna Baca. Acosta and Baca have been friends since elementary school.

Persevering under pressure

Sophia Calderon, news copy editor
September 22, 2023
Popular music artist, Olivia Rodrigo, released her newest album "Guts" on Sep. 8th 2023, garnering mixed feelings about the tracks. Her album falls into the genre of pop with hints of rock, liked and disliked by many.

Olivia Rodrigo connects with the heart

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
September 22, 2023
President of Promotion of Women in Leadership club and junior Vivian Pruitt holds their fourth meeting during lunch on Sep. 20. She mentions how the club is now a part of a bigger organization and they can now start being active and taking action as a club.

Women standing up for women

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
September 19, 2023
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