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
Tahj is a very smart student who is dedicated to what he’s doing and has respect for everyone. He has good grades and also plays varsity sports like wrestling, football, and track field. He liked the coach and said that would be one of the things he will miss after high school. His role models are his mom and grandmother since they sacrifice and put … Continue reading Tahj Brookins: our future Mr. Cardinal?
When Alexandra Enriquez Sanchez and her friend had finished up a test, her friend couldn’t help but think and say she did “really bad” on it. Enriquez Sanchez’ response to that was to reassure her. “We did well and it doesn’t matter if we didn’t do well on the test. We can always see what we did wrong and improve from our mistakes.” Enriquez Sanchez … Continue reading A sacrifice for the greater good: how Alexandra Enriquez Sanchez keeps positivity all around
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
The most important aspect of Sebastian Ramirez’s career goals and motivation. He aspires to become a biomedical engineer, run a medical business, and make a positive impact on his generation by overcoming challenges and serving as a role model. His biggest regret is not doing many things sooner. Senior Sebastian Ramirez has entered the Mr. Cardinal competition with a clear purpose to grow beyond the … Continue reading Mr Cardinal contestant, Sebastian Ramirez
When Brandon Yucute was dropped off in front of San Bernardino High School, he just transferred from a completely different district, knew nobody, and was a brand new face in a brand new environment. “I was a bad student, I felt like I was such a shy kid,” Yucute said. Yucute is now a senior, has been class president for 3 years, and is one … Continue reading A brave new world: Brandon’s journey and growth
Natalie Jane Arciniega, who many of her friends call “Nat,” is a student who loves being creative and helping others. From designing costumes for theater to tutoring kids and even competing in the Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal pageant, Arciniega is always looking for ways to get involved. Since Arciniega was little, she started volunteering at her mom’s nursing home when she was only ten, helping … Continue reading Natalie Arciniega: Her love for theater, community, and school spirit
As transfer student Grace Hidalgo stepped into her new school, she felt a mix of excitement and nerves. Coming from a Christian school, she was eager to learn and make new friends, but also worried about fitting in. With a bright smile and an open heart, Grace dove into her new surroundings, determined to make the most of her experience and leave a lasting impression … Continue reading San Bernardino High School’s rising star: transfer student Grace Hidalgo advocate
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