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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Uriel Lopez

Uriel Lopez, Photographer

I am a junior at Bonita Vista High and this is my first year on staff for the Crusader. This year I am a photographer. I became a member of the Crusader to develop my photojournalism skills. This year, I am commencing my pursuit and passion for photography and photojournalism because I enjoy engaging with the community. Outside of Newspaper, I am president of the Life Aquatic club and staff teacher for the Artisan club. 

Follow my Instagram @uriel_crusader_bvh

All content by Uriel Lopez
On Friday April 28, Bonita Vista High teachers and staff dance John Travolta’s Grease Lightnin’ at the BVH MORP dance assembly. Accompanied by BVH’s principal Mr. Lee Romero, volunteer teachers and staff began the MORP assembly with a 1950s dance.

[Video] BVH MORP event gets canceled last second

Grace Na, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023

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William Maywood, Stephanie Lomeli, and Uriel Lopez
April 23, 2023
Amongst the winter sports that made it far into the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) competition was girls water polo. On March 2, Aparri Tarpley (5) shoots the ball into the net, scoring for Bonita Vista High (BVH) against Mar Vista High (MVH).

[Photo] A season filled with success

Destiny Avila Ramirez, News Editor
March 30, 2023
On March 2, a broken window looks from inside the home out on to the new BVH field. This window was broken by a rock thrown from the visitors side of the field, residents surrounding the area are infuriated by the conditions that BVH’s field has brought to them

[Photo] “We have to coexist”

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2023
On Feb. 21, BVH Autoshop teacher Jose Leyva instructed junior and autoshop student Rainer Moreno Guadaña how to torque a engine camshaft for proper operation. Autoshop students are taught with high quality equipment on real life repair situations.

[Video] New income to CTE programs

Destiny Avila Ramirez, News Editor
March 8, 2023
Bonita Vista High senior Jasmine Cuevas shows her photograph to Bvh principal Lee Romero at the Bonita Vista art exhibition center On Feb 10

[Photo] A display of local talent

William Maywood, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
On February 23, Bonita Vista High Health students take notes on a film on paper instead of the usual computer notes taken, Across BVH’s campus assessments are delayed and adjusted to be done on paper.

[Photo] BVH struggles through temporary WiFi outages

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
Bonita Vista High (BVH) now offers a new vegan option for students and is now available during lunch Monday-Wednesday. A student can be seen receiving the new vegan spaghetti.

New vegan option

Uriel Lopez and Isaiah Benitez
February 9, 2023
On Jan. 19 at Bonita Vista High (BVH) midfielder and senior (3) Ulises Palafox is ready to pass to another BVH teammate against Castle Park in the first quarter. The team scored was 5-0 on a rainy and cloudy night.

Boys’ varsity soccer shuts out Castle Park 5-0

Uriel Lopez, Photographer
February 8, 2023
At Bonita Vista High (BVH) throughout the classrooms there are "BARON PRIDE" posters around. On Jan. 30, BVH junior Miguel Rodriguez inspects the old Baron Way poster.

[Video] Revive the BVH spirit

Jechaenna Velazco, Photographer
February 8, 2023
On Monday Jan 23, District volunteer Cyaira Walker administers COVID-19 tests available to students and teachers in room 204 from 8am to 4pm Monday-Friday

[Photo] A positive addition

Valerie Torres, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2023
On December 2nd BVH principal Lee Romero installs the new nameplate on his office door.

[Photo] No longer temporary

Kendall Johnson, A&C Editor
December 1, 2022
On Wednesday Jan 26, Bonita Vista High students line up to purchase Baronial tickets sold at the ASB after school. A line of students forms in effort to purchase tickets before they raise in price to $45.

[Photo] Baronial makes a comeback

Sofia Murillo, Features Editor
January 25, 2023
Bonita Vista High's (BVH) boys' varsity basketball power forward and sophomore Aaron Owens (22) leaps to shoot a basket against San Ysidro High’s (SYH) basketball team. The game ended with a score of 83-64, BVH defeated.

[Photo] BVH boys’ basketball suffers a dramatic loss against SYH

William Maywood, Sports Editor
January 12, 2023
Illness brings delays to students work ethic and causes a struggle for them to catch up in school. Students' only hope is to stay connected during their illness by a series of emails, leading to a decline in effective communication with their teachers.

[Photo] Under the weather

January 10, 2023
On November 28, Attendance coordinator Antonio Gutierrez updates the daily attendance sheet as part of his many tasks as attendance coordinator.

[Photo] A practical change

Grace Na, Managing Editor
January 16, 2023
On November 28, BVH Principal Lee Romero drafts an in his office as the new principal of BVH.

[Photo] Surveying students and staff

Amanda Cortes, Staff Writer
January 1, 2023
The sign that says "Discovery Park" is no longer labeled. Similarly, the statue is absent and the plaque that used to describe Christopher Columbus' achievements are no longer present.

Local park is renamed

Uriel Lopez, photographer
December 22, 2022
BVH Photography teacher Edwin Lim shares with the class congressional art contestant Giovanna Sanchez's photo with his class. Edwin Lim Provides students with art award opportunities.

[Photo] His inner passion

Amanda Cortes, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Different student debaters from different schools gather in the BVH quad between rounds. Some prepare for their next debate, others choose to relax and converse with peers.

Speech and Debate returns to BVH

Uriel Lopez, Photographer
November 13, 2022
On October 15th the Sweetwater Union high school district held a Magkaisa conference at Otay Ranch high school. During lunch, traditional Filipino food was catered and sponsored by Halo Halo cafe.

[Photo] Filipino-Americans stand on the shoulders of their giants

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
During lunchtime, Bonita Vista High Youth 4 Sustainability comes together to sort and collect food waste. Volunteers aid the disposal stand as others go around the lunch tables asking for unwanted food items.

[Photo] Putting waste in the right place

Gianna Woerner, podcast manager
October 26, 2022
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Uriel Lopez, Photographer
October 22, 2022
Before embarking on their daily routine and running, the Cross country team takes a water break to hydrate after a warm-up. This team like others such as football, and tennis takes precautions against the excessive heat but, as usual practices continue Monday September 12 at Bonita Vista Field. https://bonitavistacrusader.org/staff_name/william-maywood/

BVH sports teams persevere through intense heat wave

Uriel Lopez and William Maywood
September 25, 2022
Libia DiBendetto checks the teacher and staff payroll list regularly. This very important list includes the number of hours and absences of Bonita Vista High's staff.

[Photo] Wizard of BVH runs the show

Maddie Almodovar, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
Minutes before a match Team "A" from Bonita Vista High repair their robot at Olympian High School in Chula Vista. On the far left, Sebastian Higuera oversees on his left Noah Caballero, Gabriel Jimenez worries for time deadlines shortening as Alvin Lim (right) works on the robot.

[Photo] Robotics club “spins up” the competition

Nico Gatten, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Daily BVTV broadcasts and Interviews are held in studio in room 202A. On Monday, September 12th 2022 BVTV interviewed Dr. Del Rosario on the left, in the center Mikial Hodges, and Vivian Schupp on the right.

[Photo] Twenty-four hours ’til showtime

Valerie Torres, Opinion Editor
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] New players, new era

William Maywood and Jaylen Gladney
September 14, 2022
Celebrating their home victory on Friday September 9th at Southwestern's football field. Bonita Vista High's football team cheers for their first win of the season. Pure essense of satisfaction is emitted by the team, Wide Receiver #11 Xavier Bravence lets out a cry of victory heard across the field. (Photo/Uriel Lopez)

[Photo] BVH varsity football kicks off their first home game of the season

Jechaenna Velazco, Photographer
September 13, 2022
Freshman Leilani Mena swings and aims to the put while going against Academy of Our Lady of Peace. Leilani is part of the first pair of golfers in the match.

[Photo] Stick! Girls’ golf loses, but aims to be in CIF

Jechaenna Velazco, Photographer
September 13, 2022
The panel shares suicide prevention services and life saving resources available and to bring hope to all; The crowd applauds at the efforts made to prevent suicide. All hope for a better future at the 2022 Suicide Prevention Community Forum Olympian High School in Chula vista CA on Thursday, September. 1st, 2022.

[Photo] SUHSD holds a Suicide Prevention Community Forum

Stephanie Lomeli, Podcast Manager
September 2, 2022
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