My perseverance: how Miss Cardinal contestant, Liliana Aceves, keeps her head up

Imagine it’s a tight game and our girls tennis team is down one. There are 2 more games and Liliana Aceves and her partner are one of them. There’s so much pressure on her and her teammate but she doesn’t let that get to her, she just plays with all she’s got. “My perseverance has really shown in, like my games, even when we’re losing, … Continue reading My perseverance: how Miss Cardinal contestant, Liliana Aceves, keeps her head up

Echoes in the stand 

When Aaron Salazar started high school, he wasn’t the type to stand out. He mostly kept to himself and hung out with a few close friends. Now, as a senior, you can find him everywhere: on the wrestling mat, the baseball field, marching with ROTC, and even competing for Mr. Cardinal. “I used to be really antisocial,” Salazar said. “Sports helped me step out of … Continue reading Echoes in the stand 

More than a crown: Valerie Barrera’s commitment to lifting others up

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

Natalie Bravo’s journey: finding confidence through creativity and community

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

Once a cardinal, always a cardinal: celebrating the class of 2025

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

From laughter to learning: students recall the best times at school

Students at San Bernardino express their best moments at school throughout the 2024-25 school year.  Friendships:  The best moment is when I am with my friends doing drill after school. I liked it because I get to have fun and learn something new. – Roberto Moz Bautista, 10th Hanging out with friends and just chilling. Meeting some of my favorite people in classes that I … Continue reading From laughter to learning: students recall the best times at school

Berdoo’s 2025 year-end mix: your go-to playlist

The end of the year is here, and with it comes the perfect soundtrack to wrap it all up. Whether you’re graduating and off to college or simply just glad that school’s out, these are songs, picked by you, for the memories, the goodbyes, the fresh starts, and everything in between. (Note: Only a select few songs were highlighted in this article. The full list of … Continue reading Berdoo’s 2025 year-end mix: your go-to playlist

Unforgettable moments: high school seniors and their favorite moments

I chose 5 different seniors and asked them about their favorite high school memory. These are their last few days with San Bernardino High School, so let us keep our memories with them alive and well! Jessica Flores said, “My favorite memory has to be the senior field trip to Universal. It was a fun experience, especially cause it was in the winter.” Arianna Badillo … Continue reading Unforgettable moments: high school seniors and their favorite moments

Young minds looking out for younger minds

Incoming freshmen, does high school make you nervous? Do you feel like you have no sense of direction to find and walk the path of success in high school? This video is a guide for you and your journey.  And who better to ask than high schoolers themselves for advice. I interviewed high schoolers of all grades from SBHS to give their most helpful tips … Continue reading Young minds looking out for younger minds