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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

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Jaime Jazo

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor

I am a senior at Bonita Vista High School and this is my second year on staff. I joined newspaper in order to achieve my full potential with my writing skills and surround myself with a hardworking and affectionate community.  The fact that we have the ability to give voices to the voiceless is why I admire newspaper.  Outside of extracurricular, I am a member of the Task Force 2022 as well as our school’s Mock Trial Team.

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All content by Jaime Jazo
On Dec. 1 2021 K-pop boy group BTS performed at the SoFi Stadium as a part of a series of concerts called BTS Permission to Dance on Stage - LA. Many fans brought with them lightsticks which coordinated with the lighting effects of the group's performance.

A new wave

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
July 15, 2022
On May 22, Campus Assistant Oscar Panigua patrols the main hall during fifth period on the lookout for students outside of class. On occasion, he tells stu- dents who are loitering in the halls to “Get to class!”

[Photo] Keepers on campus

Nicole MacGaffey, Features Editor
July 16, 2022
Vice President of Speech and junior Giselle Geering delivers her rebuttal against the duo of Speech and Debate President and senior Abby Roman with IB English HL 2 student and senior Carolina Levine. Geering is in round 2 BVH’s Big Questions tournament.

Big Questions Throwdown

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
June 26, 2022
Enacted on Feb. 42 2022, the “Parental Rights in Education” bill will limit discussion about gender identity and sexual orientation. However, this bill affects LGBTQ+ students as their freedom of expression is regulated.

Why we need to say gay

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
June 12, 2022
Friday, May 20 was the final day of Advanced Placement exam late testing. Seniors Luca Jarquin (left) and Lucca Martinez (right) sit in the Bonita Vista High front officie and wait for the proctors who will take them to a quiet room to take an afternoon exam.

[Photo] Unpreparedness causes uncertainty

Jose Solis, Podcast Manager
June 13, 2022
On April 27, IB Dance students are seen in second period IB dance not wearing their masks as it is not required anymore. However, they are working on assignments for their IB Dance class on their "Mental Health Day."

[Photo] Farewell masks

Grace Na, Opinion Editor
May 17, 2022
BVH principal Roman Del Rosario visits Jose Vallejo’s fifth period History of the America’s (HOTA) to get student opinions on the white gown debate. Fifth period HOTA was especially adamant about keeping the white gowns reserved for IB diploma candidates.

[Photo] Divisive Discussion

Yealin Lee, Nicole Macgaffey, and Angelina Ruckman
May 4, 2022
On April 15, speaker and senior Alexis Garcia practices their TEDx speech in Bolles Theater. Garcia's speech dives into her involvement with band the past four years and her reflecting as a senior in the program.

[Photo] TEDx holds the second annual in-person conference

Nadia Martinez, Podcast Manager
April 19, 2022
BVH principal Roman Del Rosario visits Jose Vallejo's fifth period History of the America's (HOTA) to get student opinions on the white gown debate. Fifth period HOTA was especially adamant about keeping the white gowns reserved for IB diploma candidates.

[Photo] BVH principal gathers IB students to discuss cap and gown debate

Nicole Macgaffey, Features Editor
April 11, 2022
On Feb. 26, juniors Eiffel Sunga (left) and Giselle Geering (right) pose for a photo at Carlsbad High School after they heard about their advancement to the state tournament. Sunga and Geering were the only pairing out of nine BVH teams to qualify.

“Penguin feet your way to the top”

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
March 17, 2022
From Feb. 28 to March 3 COVID-19 testing will be conducted at the front of the gym.

COVID-19 testing according to plan

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Speech and debaters speak

Speech and debaters speak

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
March 6, 2022
On Feb. 3 at lunch, a U.S. Air Force member visits Bonita Vista High with the intent to recruit aspiring high schoolers. The Air Force member sets up his table with pamphlets and a sign-up sheet in the quad.

[Photo] Students sign to serve

Destiny Avila Ramirez, Arts and Culture Copy Editor
February 13, 2022
At Bonita Vista High in Adrienne Marriott’s Earth studies class, Yosuke Hashimodo and his team debate wether people should get the human papillomavirus vaccine. Hashimodo’s host student is Michelle MacGaffey.

Cultural exchanges

Jaime Jazo and Eliza Noblejas
January 27, 2022
On Jan. 20, Speech and Debate students work in preparation for an upcoming tournament. The students work in room 209 due to the absence of their teacher.

No debate on well-being

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
January 23, 2022
Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology teacher David Economou.

[Photo] Teacher’s Say

the Crusader
January 22, 2022
On Jan. 20, BVH varsity Quiz Bowl team competes against ORH. (From left to right) junior Giselle Geering, senior Henry Tang, senior Xavier Millan, senior Olivia Peek and senior David Wu listen attentively to the questioner’s question before pressing on the buzzer and providing an answer.

[Photo] Buzz for an answer

Yealin Lee and Laurinne Eugenio
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.

[Photo] BVH rallies together through GoFundMe in support of biology teacher

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2022
On Sept. 24, Bonita Vista High's (BVH) Green Team members gathered in the Sweetwater Union High School District's (SUHSD) building with anti- fracking posters to pass a resolution to stop oil fracking.

Green Team can guide us on the path to progress

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
December 5, 2021

Teacher’s Say

Lauralai Gilbert and Jaime Jazo
November 3, 2021
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Co-President and senior Stella Capetanakis conducts a GSA weekly meeting on Oct. 14 at Bonita Vista High's Bolles Theater. The club provides a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and sheds a light on different topics educating on LGBTQ+.

Rainbow representation

Laurinne Eugenio, Jaime Jazo, and Nadia Martinez
October 21, 2021
Speech and Debate engages in team bonding activities between rounds. Team member and sophomore Alexander Roman celebrates as they win the round of Uno.

Reconnecting through debate

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
September 26, 2021
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, two police vehicles were present near Bonita Vista High's (BVH) gym. Two police officers were in communication with BVH Assistant Principal Carlos Siragusa and a student.

Another contagion spreads

Laurinne Eugenio, Jaime Jazo, and Yealin Lee
September 16, 2021
Bonita Vista High (BVH) athlete Jordan Whitehead waits for her COVID-19 test results next to the weight room. Recently updated guidelines state that protocols for afterschool and extracurricular activity regarding COVID testing will be forthcoming in the wake an increase in cases.

SUHSD updates COVID-19 guidelines

Jaime Jazo
August 22, 2021

Ep. 11 How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected teachers’ well-being?

Nadia Martinez, Laurinne Eugenio, and Jaime Jazo
July 7, 2021
Before the COVID-19 Pandemic and distance learning, a high grade, such as an A, took a long and treacherous journey to achieve. Now, due to a more lenient grading system, the journey is easier.

An easy A

Jaime Jazo, Arts & Culture Editor
June 6, 2021
Club Blue member Alexis Garcia playing the euphonium through the specialized mask. Club Blue practices just outside the band room.

Don’t be blue

Jaime Jazo and Nadia Martinez
May 25, 2021
With AP exams being administered online this year, some students have expressed concerns about their future exam performance. Many are hopeful their classes prepared them to score well.

The final days of review

Laurinne Eugenio and Jaime Jazo
May 17, 2021
A screenshot during the 2020-2021 annual TEDx conference, which was held virtually through YouTube on April 24, 2021. Numerous speakers gave speeches detailing their experience with the theme of "Weathering the Storm".

Amplifying voices through livestream

Jaime Jazo, Arts & Culture Editor
May 15, 2021

Ep. 10 What is ASMR and what does it mean to you?

Nadia Martinez, Laurinne Eugenio, and Jaime Jazo
May 11, 2021
BVH Picture Day was held in the library. Student stood on the red feet when taking their photo socially distanced from the photographer.

[Photo] Capturing smiles

Adali Leon and Grace Na
April 19, 2021
Students' music interests before the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Change your tune

Nadia Martinez and Kara Barragan
April 18, 2021
Pickwick Club co-President sophomore Giselle Geering reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen before going to sleep. Geering is reading in preparation for the next Pickwick Club meeting. The club meets on Mondays at 12:20pm.

Hitting the books

Jaime Jazo, Arts & Culture Editor
March 26, 2021
Swimmer and junior Yarenni Hernandez practices after school at Las Palmas pool on Monday, March 8. Swim and dive coach Betty Alexander also coaches water polo during a typical school year.

Student-athletes introduce sports into pandemic life

Jaime Jazo, A&C Editor
March 17, 2021
Seniors Faith Talamantez and Ursula Neuner win first place in the Public Forum event. They both qualified for the state tournament.

Another win —and challenge— for BVH’s ‘mental athletes’

Jaime Jazo and Yealin Lee
March 16, 2021
SUHSD community contemplating whether or not the district made the right decision by keeping campuses closed. Distance learning is continuing into second semester.

A step in the right direction

Jaime Jazo, Arts & Culture Editor
January 13, 2021
Speech and Debate officers take a light-hearted photo. Members of the team say easing the stress of competing is important for their mental health.

“Sometimes I just need a hug”

Jaime Jazo, Arts and Culture Editor
January 5, 2021
Anime Club hosts a movie night in their discord home theatre for a club activity. Students tune into the movie Howl’s Moving Castle.

[Photo] It’s animazing

Laurinne Eugenio and Angelina Ruckman
December 22, 2020
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[Photo] Stepping towards a healthier lifestyle

Evan Abutin, Opinion editor
November 24, 2020
International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) and Accelerated Biology teacher Michelle Mardahl-Dumesnil, Ph.D. presents an instructional video to her freshmen Accelerated Biology class.

Like never before

Jaime Jazo, A&C Editor
November 22, 2020
Bonita Vista High (BVH) and the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) administration have confirmed that the ongoing pandemic will affect juniors in their college application process. Despite challenges, officials have yet to announce or confirm any changes to graduation requirements for the class of 2022.

Calling all the counselors

Jaime Jazo and Madelyn Omelina
November 13, 2020
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