Q & A with Miss Cardinal contestant: Kayanna Walker

Kayanna Walker, originally from Kansas, but now a thriving student at SBHS, is a contestant running for Miss Cardinal. With nothing but pure intentions to help the city and make these communities better, Kayanna aims to use her voice and leadership skills to represent San Bernardino as Miss Cardinal.  Ryan Arzuaga: Why are you actively competing to be Miss Cardinal? Kayanna Walker: I’m actively competing … Continue reading Q & A with Miss Cardinal contestant: Kayanna Walker

Q & A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Angel Jaurequi

Angel Jauregui is a soft spoken quiet kid who usually stays to himself but is outgoing and nice. Angel is a Mr. Cardinal contestant who has nothing but good intentions to help SBHS.  Xavier Alvarez: Why are you actively competing in the Mr. Cardinal?  Angel Jauregui: I’m just doing it for fun. I have no motive to win to be honest.  XA: Is there a … Continue reading Q & A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Angel Jaurequi

Q & A with Miss Cardinal contestant: Leslie Caldera

Leslie Caldera, the community-serving, path-seeking, hard-working student at SBHS student competes to be Miss Cardinal. Leslie aims to make the community a cut above and serve it more than she already does while also seeking the opportunities that the pageant has to offer while being under the title of Miss Cardinal.  Ryan Arzuaga: Why are you actively competing to be Miss Cardinal? LC: I’m competing … Continue reading Q & A with Miss Cardinal contestant: Leslie Caldera

Q&A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Carlos Robb Godoy

Carlos Robb Godoy is the captain of the boys tennis team and is a musician He is also a sound engineer and he participates in the community. Daniel Arzaga: What do you think is a key element that you have that made you the captain of the tennis team? Carlos Robb Godoy: The key element that I had was being determined to be there every … Continue reading Q&A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Carlos Robb Godoy

Q & A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Alejandro Davalos

Senior Alejandro Davalos was asked about his reasons for running for Mr. Cardinal as well as how he’s able to manage time between sports and education. Jasmin Buenrostro: What are some of your main thoughts for running as Mr. Cardinal? Alejandro Davalos: Uhm, I believe that running for Mr. Cardinal is more like a community service act. Representing the school as a student for the … Continue reading Q & A with Mr. Cardinal contestant: Alejandro Davalos

Rafael Roldan-Rosas, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 10

As a child of immigrants, Rafael Roldan has endured many eye-opening scenarios that have molded him into the unproblematic, unbothered, yet caring person he is today.  By getting a home, after living in apartments until the age of nine, he has seen his parents thrive and has captivated that same mindset. “There’s always ambition, but no struggle, but when there was, I thank God we’ve … Continue reading Rafael Roldan-Rosas, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 10

Andy Decena, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 7

Andy. I’m sure we’ve all heard that name before. That’s correct – “Toy Story!” Andy’s mother loved the movie “Toy Story.” When she found out she was having a boy, she decided to call him Andy. We now know Andy as Andy Decena, contestant number 7 of the 2019-2020 Mr.Cardinal Talent Show. Andy is determined to win this competition to be able to gain a … Continue reading Andy Decena, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 7

Daniel Gaeta, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 8

Daniel Gaeta, a junior at San Bernardino High School, grows impatient just like many other contestants due to this year’s Mr. Cardinal Ambassador Program being just around the corner. Being in the Mr. Cardinal Pageant is one of the many goals Daniel desires to accomplish before graduating. His other goals include going into CIF with the varsity tennis team, pursuing robotics, and passing AP Calculus … Continue reading Daniel Gaeta, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 8

Xavier Palacios, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 2

Xavier Palacios did not grow up with the incredible support system he has now. He now acknowledges the fact that he is important and “not a waste of a human being.” Xavier is currently struggling with believing in himself because he does not see the immense potential he has to become the person he is destined to be. In the past, Xavier painted an awful … Continue reading Xavier Palacios, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 2

Marcell Gibson, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 11

Eleventh grader, and Mr. Cardinal contestant, Marcell Gibson describes himself as infeasible, chaotic and ambitious. “I feel like the other contestants should be Mr. Cardinal,” he said humbly. He sees the quality of the other contestants and thinks that they are deserving of the title. He also says that he wishes to become more adventurous through this experience. “One of the things I’d like to … Continue reading Marcell Gibson, Mr. Cardinal Contestant 11