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Senior Mark Perez is a sprinter for track. Perez must meet the running mileage requirement to graduate boot camp.

Senior moves on from classrooms to battlefields

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief January 22, 2019

Following in his lifelong dream, senior Mark Perez enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and will head to boot camp after graduation. “I’ve always wanted to do it as a kid and I’ve never...

Senior Kamal Patel finished 40th out of 200 runners on Sept. 29 at Community Park, Lisle.

Senior athlete enjoys running lifestyle

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief October 19, 2018

Three-year varsity cross country runner and captain senior Kamal Patel is enjoying his last season as a high schooler. “I would say that running is so great that it almost helps our body in every...

Sophomore Kendall Farm stands next to the scoreboard which shows that she won first place at the Upstate Eight Conference against eight other school competitors to move on to regionals.

Undefeated golfer heads to state tournament

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor October 12, 2018

Four-year golfer, sophomore Kendall Farm remains undefeated for the season and is now heading to state Friday and Saturday. Farm won first place on Sept. 24 at the Upstate Eight Conference, regionals...

Freshman Maryam Al Kubaisi defends the goal in her second last home game against Lake Park.

Freshman athlete discovers difference between middle school and high school sports

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor May 10, 2018

Freshman Maryam Al Kubaisi is a multi-sport athlete that has been playing sports for seven years, ranging from soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Al Kubaisi plays post (defense) in basketball, soccer...

Badminton team captain Clarissa Vargas practices with her team in the Bishop gym.

Playing badminton as team captain one last time

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor May 9, 2018

For senior Clarissa Vargas, being the varsity team captain of badminton can put a load of pressure on her shoulders inside and outside the court. “It's hard being a captain because sometimes what...

AP (Advanced Placement) U.S. history John Chisholm gives a Vietnam War presentation, a topic touched upon in the AP U.S. history test.

The 5Ws and more for upcoming AP tests

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief May 1, 2018

Starting from Monday to May 18, 429 students will take a, if not more than one, Advanced Placement (AP) test after nearly a year of studying for it. According to Assistant Principal Allister Scott,...

Senior, Jeremy Belingon, is a leap year baby who celebrates his birthday  Feb. 28.

A year without a birthday

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief February 28, 2018

Senior Jeremy Belingon is a leap year baby and having to wait four years for his birthday is nothing out of the ordinary. “I love my birthday,” Belingon said. “It doesn’t have a huge impact...

Senior Catherine Franch stretches before practice.

What it takes to be in track

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief February 27, 2018

Track consists of many other activities and responsibilities than just running. Having a busy schedule, for example, is one of them. "We meet six days out of the week, we meet every day except...

Senior Ajani Taylor cheers at senior night on Feb. 10.

Senior enjoys last year as high school cheerleader

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief February 16, 2018

From becoming more confident to bringing happy memories, cheerleading has significantly impacted senior Ajani Taylor’s high school life. “It’s made me really lively, now I see myself as someone...

English teachers Jen Culbertson and Nicole Osborne are now National Board Certified

English teachers earn National Board Certification

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor February 15, 2018

Among the 112,000 teachers that have received the honor of National Board Certification are English teachers Jen Culbertson, Nicole Osborne, and Lauren Stewart. The certification is not easily obtained....

Beth Govertsen and Steve Govertsen got married on June 24, 2007 at the school auditorium.

Marry a co-worker in the school auditorium, why not?

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief February 8, 2018

Spanish teacher Beth Govertsen and former band teacher Steve Govertsen met, fell in love, and eventually tied the knot all at school. When Beth was 24, after she had broken up with her, at the time,...

At the age of 16 senior Jovani Gonzalez lost his father. Gonzalez traveled to Texas to visit his father during his last moments.

A reminder to be grateful

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief November 14, 2017

At the age of 16, senior Jovani Gonzalez lost a treasured and loved family member: His father. Gonzalez loved and appreciated his father. “He was that harness in my life. He always kept me safe...

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