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Mr. & Miss Cardinal

2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 6: Karyna Robles

As the Miss Cardinal pageant nears, the tension increases and eagerness rushes over the contestants. The wait is agonizing. The 18 Miss Cardinal contestants have more in common than being awash in excitement and nerves: hard work, dedication and courage are traits that all the Miss Cardinal contestants share. As for Karyna, we got to see her vibrant personality when speaking to her and asking … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 6: Karyna Robles

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 17: Sarah Garcia

A nervous, stuttering reporter. A compassionate, considerate pageant contestant. “You did so good,” complimented the contestant. Sarah Garcia’s humble and understanding nature set me at ease as I fumbled through the beginning of our interview. This is just one reason Sarah would represent San Bernardino High School well if she won the title of Miss Cardinal.  “Living in San Bernardino, you have the stereotype where … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 17: Sarah Garcia

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 15: Miranda Maestas

As a freshman just starting high school, Miranda Maestas saw senior girls dressing up for a pageant called Miss Cardinal. She was interested, but still wasn’t sure if she would participate in the pageant when she became a senior. “My family and friends motivated me to join Miss Cardinal, and I wanted to give back to the community by doing community service,” she explained.  Miranda … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 15: Miranda Maestas

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 16: Jhunelyn Parafina

San Bernardino High School is proud to present their 14th annual Miss Cardinal City Pageant. Every year, senior ladies go head-to-head as they compete to win the title of Miss Cardinal. Contestant Jhunelyn Parafina, well-known as the Cardinal City Mayor at SBHS, is one of the contestants vying for the crown. Parafina is very passionate about her education as well as taking on any other … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 16: Jhunelyn Parafina

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 3: Lucia Vejar

It is that time of the year again – when all these amazing contestants are getting ready to find out who is going take the crown. This year, we have the wonderful contestant Lucia Vejar running for Miss Cardinal. Lucia is an outgoing and determined person. She has been part of the SBCUSD Explorer program for seven months and is participating in the Believe Walk … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 3: Lucia Vejar

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 5: Lucero Beltran

Contestant Lucero Beltrán vies for the title of Miss Cardinal along with 17 other young ladies. Beltrán has taken this opportunity to become Miss Cardinal in order to overcome her shyness, gain self-confidence, and challenge herself. She feels more comfortable with herself and will accept any opportunities that come her way. Beltrán wants to become Miss Cardinal to learn more and help her community. She … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 5: Lucero Beltran

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2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 12: Marianela Vivar

Hard work, dedication and courage is something the Miss Cardinal contestants have in common. And now, as the Miss Cardinal Pageant nears, the tension increases and our contestants grow eager to see who wins the pageant and earns the crown. Marianela Vivar is no exception.  Before the festivities begin on Saturday, September 22, we chatted about her goals, achievements, and involvement across the school and … Continue reading 2018-2019 Miss Cardinal Contestant 12: Marianela Vivar

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Samantha Ramirez: Salutatorian

Samantha Ramirez is one of our Salutatorians and is graduating with a 4.54 GPA. Maintaining her grades while participating in extracurricular activities such as Sobobans, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, Big Brother/Big Sister, the Secretary of Power to Change, and participating in Miss Cardinal (and being recognized as Miss Congeniality) is truly a balancing act not many can accomplish. Her dream for the future … Continue reading Samantha Ramirez: Salutatorian

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Jessica Aguirre: Salutatorian

Jessica Aguirre is one of the two salutatorians from the class of 2018. She is 18 years old and takes pride in graduating from San Bernardino High School. She is involved in Sobobans, Renaissance, Alma’s, AVID Club, and Power to Change. She recalls that as an incoming freshman four years ago, she was excited to come to SBHS. Her sisters were SBHS graduates and she … Continue reading Jessica Aguirre: Salutatorian

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Elijah Payne: Valedictorian

Elijah Paine did NOT flunk middle school. He didn’t have straight A’s, either. English was, and always has been, his worst subject. His elementary teachers neglected the subject in elementary school, and instead focused on science and math, hence his difficulty in English but his ‘natural talent’ in the others. In 6th grade, he was placed on Academic Probation at Richardson Preparatory. He was only … Continue reading Elijah Payne: Valedictorian

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