Julian Perez, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 4

Julian Perez, contestant number 4, wishes to express the life struggles he has faced, especially with how he was wrongly judged, and how these struggles formed who he is and his desire to change the world. How was your day? “Well, today has been a good day for me so far, except for what happened during the passing period. I saw online about the New … Continue reading Julian Perez, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 4

Javier Tovar, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 6

Javier Tovar, contestant number 6, is one of the more unknown contestants this year. Javier would like to let people know that he went through a lot, but still wants to do more for others. Why do you want to major in Psychology? “Psychology plays a really important factor in my life and I want to pursue it to help others. Especially since I have … Continue reading Javier Tovar, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 6

Billy Rice, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 3

Most people only know Billy Rice as the ASB Junior President. He would like to show everyone a side of himself that not many people know. What are your life goals? “Well, my life goals have to be attending college, hopefully UC Riverside, and major in criminal justice because I want to be in a career in enforcement. And hopefully become the President of the … Continue reading Billy Rice, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 3

Why a Baby? Eros & Cupid: The Gods of Love

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The day we either express love and affection to our significant other, or we cry and eat ice cream alone in our room wondering why no one loves us. One of the biggest mysteries of Valentine’s Day – aside from the way in which flowers, big teddy bears, and chocolates became the ideal gifts for Valentine’s – is the icon for Valentine’s … Continue reading Why a Baby? Eros & Cupid: The Gods of Love

2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 7: Katie Ortiz

With Miss Cardinal slowly approaching, we have been able to get one-on-one interviews with the lovely Miss Cardinal contestants to better understand who they are off the runway.  Katie Ortiz is a strong, happy, and vulnerable girl who is ready to show that while she might be the newcomer, she can still rule the runway. Katie is a participant of the academic program known as … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 7: Katie Ortiz

2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 9: Rosa Santana

With Miss Cardinal slowly approaching, we have been able to get one-on-one interviews with the lovely Miss Cardinal contestants to really understand who they are off the pageant runway.  Rosa Santana is a persevering, compassionate, and fearless girl who is ready to take over the runway. Rosa is a mentor in the program of Big Brother Big Sister and is a proud member of the … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 9: Rosa Santana

2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 8: Sophia Dominguez

With Miss Cardinal slowly approaching, we have been able to get one-on-one interviews with the lovely Miss Cardinal contestants to better understand who they are off the pageant runway.  Sofia Dominguez is a funny, hard-working, and sweet-hearted girl who is ready to impress from the runway to the race track. Miss Dominguez is a varsity Cross Country and Track runner who also enjoys cooking, baking, … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 8: Sophia Dominguez

Ready for Round Two

Ever since our lovely crowning of Miss Cardinal, everyone has begun to ask about what the next event will be. The answer to that question is the 15th Annual Mr. Cardinal City Ambassador Program. In October, 13 male juniors stepped up to the plate to compete in this 15th anniversary for the title of Mr. Cardinal 2018-2019. These fine gents have already been helping out … Continue reading Ready for Round Two