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 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
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
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
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
When Jacob Ramirez walked into the interview of his last year of high school, he was ready to answer any questions asked. Instead of being nervous or anything like that, he was completely focused and determined, traits that Ramirez feels are important. Quincy Butler: Where do you see yourself in five years? Jacob Ramirez: Hopefully in a university, California, somewhere, I have a college list … Continue reading The inspiring ways of being a high school student
Growing up, Mason Vilhauer lived in Yucaipa and still does to this day. Throughout his life he didn’t really like playing sports, but that was until he started playing basketball… ¨When it came to basketball, I was really hesitant, but when I tried it, I really liked it and we kept doing it. And eventually I made one of my best friends from the sport. … Continue reading Mason’s hard work pays off
Abel is a person who takes pride in his achievements and compliments and works hard to achieve them. One of these achievements is competing in the Cornhole competition in November. Abel’s feelings on winning the Cornhole competition were positive. “I felt good winning the competition,” Abel said. Abel has plans for his future goals and one of them is going to college to study and … Continue reading The man that everyone needs to know: Abel Marin
When Patricia Aguilar, better known as Pati, walks through the halls of SBHS she carries herself with honesty and a laugh that makes people feel like they already know her. As a senior in , Aguilar does not try to be anyone else. “I think my versatility and honesty makes me stand out,” she said. “Even though I do care what people think about me, … Continue reading Being Myself: how Patricia Aguilar stands out in and outside of school
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