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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Madison Geering

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief

I am a senior attending Bonita Vista High. Journalism interests me because I believe strongly in the power of words to impact people, and to shed light on stories that need to be told. Reporting on events, issues, and students on our campus provides me with an awareness of our culture and community. In addition to being a part of the Crusader’s staff, I am a competitor on our high school’s Speech & Debate team.

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Senior and Advanced Placement (AP) 2D Art & Design student Cale Merton’s photo submission to the San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) biannual Young Art competition was selected out of 224 submissions. This piece emphasizes the importance of awareness about the environment in accordance with the exhibit's theme: My World, Our Planet.

His art, our planet

Madison Geering, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2021
As senior Madison Geering embarked on her first days of work, she remembered what it feels like to be new at something. As she graduates high school, she prepares herself to experience many new beginnings.

Endings and beginnings

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2021
The fast-approaching future can be intimidating to many high schoolers. Senior Madison Geering writes about how, although one may face turbulence along the way, life is bound to turn out alright in the end.

A turbulent takeoff

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2021
Senior Madison Geering contemplated the resilience of our planet as she gazed at the horizon from her backyard. Geering believes that the Earth is a model for the resilience that one should develop.

Life by its very nature

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2021
On Monday, April 12th, Bonita Vista High (BVH) welcomed students to campus for the first time in over a year for hybrid learning. The BVH Associated Student Body decorated campus for its reopening with streamers, balloons and posters. Senior Madison Geering was one student that attended this first day of hybrid learning, labeling it as an anticlimactic experience.

My first day on campus since the pandemic

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2021
While board games may bring out cutthroat competitive spirit, senior Madison Geering believes that, in real life, we must balance our will to succeed with empathy. Without this balance, we risk meaningful relationships with our peers.

A dangerous game

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2021
While at Big Bear Mountain over Spring Break, senior Madison Geering experienced a sense of quiet. She discovered that unplugging from the constant use of technology can be a refreshing experience.

Silence and solitude

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2021
BVH students take care of loved ones during quarantine.

Beyond the screen

Madison Geering and Melina Ramirez
March 19, 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.

[Photo] Hitting the books

Jaime Jazo, Arts & Culture Editor
March 26, 2021
Senior Madison Geering finds much value in reading, including gaining empathy for others. Geering's sweatshirt defined the height of her reading obsession during middle school.

My weekend is all booked

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Sometimes our desire to please others stifles our ability to be our honest selves. When we dismiss our own honesty, we sacrifice our voice.

You’re not a greeting card

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2021
By watching the movie About Time, Madison Geering was able to learn what it means to live each day with gratitude.

It’s about time we live each day with gratitude

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2021
Madison Geering finds comfort in peace through gazing at the sky. There's something about staring into infinity that grounds her.

Staring into infinity

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
The renovation plans for the BVH stadium, which depict additions such as a turf field, rubberized surfacing for the track and expanded bleachers.

BVH administration hits the ground running

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2021
Regardless of political affiliation, all individuals deserve empathy and respect.

We the people are all just people

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2021
The middle name of "Rose" was passed from Madison Geering's grandmother and aunt to her. The name is cherished by Geering as a keepsake from her late grandmother.

Bittersweet beginnings

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2020
A marked off path during textbook pick-up at the start of the pandemic. Some of the first students to return to campus in the 2020-2021 school year were ASB officers like ASB Vice President and senior Sean Murphy.

Rough start for on-campus learning, students break safety protocol

Madison Geering and Lucia Rivera
November 18, 2020
The oldest trick in the book

The oldest trick in the book

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
BVH alumna Joyce Bautista Ferrari was recently appointed as the Managing Editor for Forbes magazine.

BVH alumna becomes Managing Editor of Forbes

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Golden state, gray skies

Golden state, gray skies

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2020
e3 Civic High hosted the SAT on Oct. 3, where one BVH senior took the exam. Desks were separated in accordance to social distancing guidelines.

[Photo] Students continue efforts to take SAT amid pandemic

Grace Na, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
During the pandemic, the counseling office can appear to be far removed from the students looking for support.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Amid distance learning, BVH counselors resist connecting with students

the Crusader
November 12, 2020
The start of something new

The start of something new

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2020
A marked off path at the BVH textbook drop-off.

Phase 1 of reopening BVH on-campus learning to begin Nov. 5

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
AP Environmental Science teacher Adrienne Marriott leads her fourth period class using the Zoom video-call platform.

[Photo] SUHSD prepares faculty to use Zoom as an conferencing platform

Grace Na, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Dishes in senior Madison Geering's kitchen. She cleans up alone after dinner every other night.

Not enough cooks in the kitchen

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2020
Senior Madison Geering's cup of coffee accompanied by Calmed By Nature ambience music. This link is visited frequently by Geering along with thousands of other viewers.

Coffee and conversation

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2020
Family responsibility from the perspective of an oldest sibling

Family responsibility from the perspective of an oldest sibling

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2020
The weight of the world

The weight of the world

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2020
Madison Geering plays the guitar and sings "Underneath Your Clothes" by Shakira. To her, this song represents loving others for who they truly are.

[Video] Striking a chord

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2020
On Aug. 12 BVH responded to the discussions regarding sexual assault and harassment allegations within BVH on both Twitter and Instagram. The posts direct students to reach out to administration when concerned about student safety.

BVH responds to sexual assault and harrassment allegations against students

Lucia Rivera and Madison Geering
August 13, 2020
Senior Madison Geering working on her laptop during the first week of distance learning. BVH started the school year virtually Monday, Aug. 3.

It’s just different

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
August 8, 2020
The route for students to take as they pick up their textbooks for the 2020-2021 school year. The textbook check-out procedures will be similar to the textbook return procedures earlier this summer.

BVH plans for textbook check-out

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
July 31, 2020
Senior Charlie Peterson receives a pass of the basketball on Mar. 5 at the Unified Basketball game. Cheerleaders from both Bonita Vista High and Southwest High cheer on the Unified teams of Special Education and General Education students from both schools,

From Baskets to Bridges

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
Senior Charlie Peterson receives a pass of the basketball on Mar. 5 at the Unified Basketball game. Cheerleaders from both Bonita Vista High and Southwest High cheer on the Unified teams of Special Education and General Education students from both schools,

Making baskets, building bridges

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
Looking for love

Looking for love

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
At Lincoln High's theater, Music Machine performs their newest piece "Detention" at the Festival Debut event on Feb. 14

Valentine’s Memorable Debut

Madison Geering, Yealin Lee, and Efren Mendieta
February 24, 2020
No plans, no problem

No plans, no problem

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
SUHSD Board of Trustees Vice President Frank Tarantino acknowledges BVH principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D for his communication with the BVH community before working to help to create the BVH Track and Field Proposal. At a previous meeting, Del Rosario spoke about his focus on providing what the majority of the community wanted.

In unanimous vote SUHSD Board of Trustees approves Track and Field project

Abraham Zepeda and Madison Geering
November 13, 2019
BVH Principal Roman Del Rosario speaks in support of a project recommendation which would "combine 3 funding sources for the BVH Track and Field Project" according to the Facilities Subcommittee meeting agenda of Nov. 4. Del Rosario worked on this proposal with SUHSD Director of Planning and Construction Janea Quirk and the Bonita Vista Middle Principal, as the plan entails BVM funds reallocated to BVH's project.

New SUHSD proposal transfers funds from BVM renovations to BVH Track and Field project

Madison Geering and Abraham Zepeda
November 5, 2019
In his classroom at the end of the 200s buildings, Government and History teacher Frank Schneeman decorates his room with photos of his family members and a bust of George Washington. On Washington’s head rests Schneemann’s cap that references his service in the Korean War.

From troops to teachers: BVH teachers share their experiences in the military

Madison Geering and Valentina Du Pond
November 2, 2019
VMD techs, including freshman Jacqueline Vogel-Fux (pictured right), prepare for the upcoming anniversary performance of Scream in its original venue: Bolles Theatre.

Back to Bolles

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2019

Throwbacks & flashbacks

Madison Geering, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019

Isn’t it romantic?

Madison Geering, News Editor
May 24, 2019

Student arrested for one of two school shooting threats

Madison Geering, News Editor
April 10, 2019
Senior Shae-Lin Carr sings the song "Seventeen" from the cast recording of the musical "Heathers." She is rehearsing the second act of the Off Broadway production at Party Fitness Studio, in preparation for their first show on November 17th, 2018.

[Photo] Taking the Lead!

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
November 15, 2018

Please take your seat, Mr. Phelps

Madison Geering, News Editor
November 6, 2018
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