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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Paula Pichay

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor

I am a senior and this is my first year on staff for the Crusader as an Opinion Editor. I am excited to develop creative pages and collaborate with other staff members. I joined newspaper because I wanted to explore my interests and try something new. In my free time, I enjoy journaling and find newspaper to be an extension of that. Outside of the Crusader, I am Secretary for the Samahan club and a member of the Youth For A Sustainable Future club on campus.

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All content by Paula Pichay
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Up to par

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2024
On April 17, BVH's "Mariachi Barones" perform at the 2024 SUHSD 2024 Mariachi Spring District Concert. During the concert, they performed songs such as "La del Mono Colorado" among many others that they shared with other schools.

[Photo] Mariachi Barones unitedly celebrate music and culture

Valerie Torres, Managing Editor
April 19, 2024
Beyond the cafeteria

Beyond the cafeteria

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
April 2, 2024
On March 1, the Bonita Vista High (BVH) girl's lacrosse team plays against San Ysidro High (SYH). The Lady Barons take the ball and travel downfield in the hopes of scoring.

[Photo] A minor setback

Isaiah Nafarrete, Features Editor
March 12, 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.

[Photo] Disciplinary actions caught on camera

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
March 6, 2024
Teachers Say

Teachers Say

Isaiah Nafarrete and Paula Pichay
February 25, 2024
On Feb. 2, Bonita Vista High (BVH) students line up to buy food from the Associated Student Body (ASB) during lunch. BVH ASB Finance Commissioner and junior Paulina Gutierrez collects the money from BVH junior Joann Hahn before buying one of the many snacks offered.

[Photo] New health restrictions implemented for food fair

Gabrielle Hebron, Copy Editor
February 21, 2024
On Feb. 2, Bonita Vista High (BVH)’s Associated Student Body (ASB) students assist students during lunch with Baronial forms. As a result of few BVH students purchasing Baronial tickets, the ASB is promoting a paper contract for those who can’t attend because they are on the choices list.

[Photo] Low sales, lowers prices

Dani Fincher, Staff Artist
February 18, 2024
Barons Speak

Barons Speak

Paula Pichay and Isaiah Benitez
February 16, 2024
Discovering new horizons

Discovering new horizons

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2024
On Jan. 28, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) held a KP Core conference for Filipino youth. UCSD student and medical professional Adrian Tayag shares his experiences in medicine to a crowd of curious students.

[Photo] Empowerment for higher education

Cielo Muniz Sigala, News Editor
February 7, 2024
On Jan. 26, BVH Principal Lee Romero is seen taking a photo of the BVH boy’s varsity basketball game against Mater Dei Catholic High (MDCH). Romero often spectates many of the BVH sports teams events and takes photographs of players, then uploads them on his social media.

[Photo] Behind the scenes

Jayden Walls, Photographer
February 7, 2024
Captains Speak

Captains Speak

Paula Pichay and Aparri Tarpley
January 24, 2024
On Nov. 18 at the Eastlake High School field, Otay Ranch High center-mid and senior Aaleen Fontanilla (left) steals the ball from her opponent. Fontanilla's team would go on to win the all-star game 2-0.

[Photo] From competitors to collaborators

Isaiah Benitez, Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
CTE Civil Engineering and Architecture teacher Beatriz Velosa teaches her sixth period in her new classroom at BVH. Velosa guides her sixth period class on a design lesson they are working on.

[Photo] Constructing a new future

Cash Alexander, Sports Copy Editor
December 7, 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.

[Photo] Lady Barons pioneer a brighter winter

Sophia Calderon, News Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
Teachers Say

Teachers Say

Isaiah Nafarrete and Paula Pichay
November 17, 2023
On Oct. 10, the Bonita Vista High (BVH) varsity girls' golf team lost to the Torrey Pines High Falcons in their first round of postseason playoffs. BVH sophomore Leilani Mena is shown driving the golf ball down the course as a means to progress the match. (Provided by Alexis Acosta)

An opportunity to grow

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2023
United States History, Advanced Placement African American studies and BVH's BSU advisor Don Dumas expresses his gratitude for various schools gathering at the district BSU meeting, allowing students to speak on their experiences as an African American student. Dumas attended the event as a presenter and shares experiences of his own as well.

[Photo] Sharing the BSU experience

Isaiah Nafarrete, Features Editor
November 13, 2023
On Oct. 20, junior Daniel Patrick browses the various display of free books provided by the Bonita Vista High School (BVH) library. Another addition to the BVH library is Ms. Marriot's pet bearded dragon, Cheeto which is seen at the entrance alongside the free books.

[Photo] BVH library undergoes positive developments

Lauralai Gilbert, News Editor
October 25, 2023
Newly recruited ASB commissioner and senior, Jose Godinez, works the afterschool shift in the ASB office on Oct. 18. Members that have been recently recruited, are starting to fulfill their role in ASB or will begin to.

A call for extra hands

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2023
BVH is bringing more established and experienced teachers into the district. BVH principal Lee Romero explains how "as a principal, one of my responsibilities is to prepare and train our Assistant Principals to become directors or principals. Several teachers on campus are seeking positions as Assistant Principals." While this is a positive change for many staff members who may be moving up the ranks or relocating for a brighter and better future, gaps are left in the wake of these staff members.

Too many shoes to fill

Destiny Avila Ramirez, Madison Knudson, and Paula Pichay
October 8, 2023
Green Team and Y4SF president Aaliyah Victoria (left) demonstrates Climate Change week activity during lunch, sketching colorful art on the blacktop. Erica Palacios (right) joins Victoria in the activity.

[Photo] Contributing to the community

Alexa Valencia, Podcast Manager
September 22, 2023
On Sept. 5, junior Brianna Gutierrez leaves her International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies sixth period class to use the restroom. Gutierrez carries the new hall pass implemented by BVH decorated with stickers by her teacher Jennifer Ekstein.

A new approach

Paula Pichay, Opinion Editor
September 19, 2023
Kevin Torres, freshman

Barons Speak

Paula Pichay and Antoinette Gilbert
September 19, 2023
Bonita Vista High former AP Environmental Science teacher Adrienne Marriott was freshly appointed as the BVH librarian. She is seen working on her computer while she helps students and around the library.

[Photo] Starting a new story

Isaiah Nafarrete, Features Editor
September 19, 2023
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