When Neomi Vargas talks about graduating a full year early, there’s no hesitation in their voice, just determination. “I’ve been pushing really hard to get to where I’m at,” Vargas said. “You have to put a lot of work into that. It gets really stressful, and you want to back out really easily, but you have to keep going.” That perseverance has shaped much of … Continue reading Pushing forward: Neomi’s journey of resilience and growth
Written by Roberto Castillo Vasquez I asked Michael Tritt about his senior year and his high school experience. Roberto Castillo: What’s your favorite movie and why is it your favorite movie? Michael Tritt: One of my favorite movies has to be Harry Potter. My reason is stupid movies, especially for the year it came out. RC: Okay, what’s your favorite sport and what do you like … Continue reading A Q&A with Mr. Cardinal contestant, Michael Tritt
Written by Kasandra Cabrera Ashley Lugardo is a girl who knows what she wants to do in life. She has a plan after high school, she enjoys helping others around her, and being a kind person. Kasandra Cabrera: What do you want your generation to be remembered for? Ashley Lugardo: I want my community to remember me as a helpful person to the people around … Continue reading A Q&A with Miss Cardinal contestant, Ashley Lugardo
Written by Joanna Estala Ytzel Blaz, a high school senior, is influenced by a positive mindset and has an outstanding personality, but something about her positive mindset makes her different. “I feel like what really impacts everyone is trying to compare themselves to everyone else. So I feel like you really just need to love yourself. Everyone’s different, and everyone is made to be different, … Continue reading Ytzel Blaz’s positive mindset
Written by Rochelle Schmidt When Valerie Barrera steps onto the cheer mat, she isn’t just performing a routine. She’s setting the tone for her team, carrying the responsibility of leadership on her shoulders. As captain, she knows eyes are on her, especially when the pressure is highest. “There’s always going to be people talking about you and saying this and that,” she said. “But at … Continue reading More than a crown: Valerie Barrera’s commitment to lifting others up
Written by Rochelle Schmidt When Natalie Bravo first signed up for the Miss Cardinal pageant, she wasn’t looking for a crown. She was looking for courage. Known by her friends and family as quiet and sometimes shy, Bravo saw the pageant as a chance to step outside her comfort zone. “That’s why I wanted to do the pageant,” she said. “To be out of my … Continue reading Natalie Bravo’s journey: finding confidence through creativity and community
The class of 2025 has embodied the spirit of the cardinal: bold and unforgettable. As the first group of freshmen to return to campus after distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, they stepped into high school ready to reclaim every experience they had missed. Over the past four years, they did just that, and more. From cheering under the Friday night lights and dancing the … Continue reading Once a cardinal, always a cardinal: celebrating the class of 2025
Over Thanksgiving Break, the Tyro Times’ staff took part in the Great Thanksgiving Listen, a nationwide project encouraging people to capture and preserve family stories. We interviewed family members to uncover meaningful stories from their lives. We’ve selected some of the best clips, paired with photos, to share. These stories offer a glimpse into the lives and experiences that shape our Cardinal community. Struggles while … Continue reading Cardinals connect: Thanksgiving stories take flight
On Friday, August 30, 2024, our Cardinals staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Cathedral City Lions 28-20 in a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game started with an early surge by the Lions, who took advantage of San Bernardino’s slow start. Within the first 7 minutes and 30 seconds, Cathedral City had jumped out to a 14-0 … Continue reading Cardinals rally past Lions in thrilling comeback victory
In their first game of the season, the San Bernardino Cardinals defeated the visiting Fontana High Steelers, 36-14. The running game was on display Friday, August 18, 2023 as the Cardinals rushed for 473 of 477 total yards. The Cardinals scored five touchdowns and converted three of five 2-point conversions attempts. Offensive Highlights Senior Henry Hernandez led the team with 222 yards on 21 carries. … Continue reading Red Birds rule the roost
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