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My grandparents and I bond over Korean dishes and story-telling about my family's long and circuitous journey from South Korea to Southern California.

From Korea to Koreatown: A Choi Family Odyssey

Karis Choi, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
BOHS students and members of the Wildcat staff are among the victims of a nationwide rise in the verbal and physical assaults of Asian Americans. In 2021, Orange County alone has experienced a 1200% increase in incidents of anti-Asian hate.

A Pandemic of Anti-Asian Violence Hits Close to Home

Rachel Lim and Jasmine Youn
June 2, 2021
Nolan Stuart, senior, stands at the top of the podium at the 2018 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Championships. Stuart graduates this week as a world champion BJJ athlete and four-year letter winner and captain of the Wildcats varsity wrestling team.

From Brea to Brazil, Stuart Pins the Competition

Doyon Kim and Ellen Kim
June 1, 2021
Senior Kami Klapp with a pennant from Southern Oregon University, which she will attend on a softball scholarship.

The Klapp Family: Two Generations of Softball Success

Cheyenne Arredondo, Staff Writer
May 31, 2021
Macy Pease, senior, paints her parking spot to celebrate the last few weeks of high school. As a new BOHS tradition, seniors gathered on April 24 to paint parking spots with their desired patterns.

Seniors Paint Personality on Lower Lot Spots

Ellen Kim, News Editor
May 6, 2021
Verronica Clements, English teacher, receives her second dose of the Moderna vaccine on March 30 at a Brea CVS. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me in a CVS store,” Clements said.

BOUSD Teachers Get Vaxxed

Jared Corona, Ellen Kim, and Melissa Perez
April 28, 2021
The inaugural Virtual Career Fair will take place from Tuesday to Thursday on a Zoom webinar and through YouTube videos. The event, organized by Doyon Kim, sophomore, and counselor Megan Jansen, will help students learn about various careers.

BOUSD Virtual Career Fair: Exploring Diverse Careers

Ellen Kim, News Editor
April 26, 2021
(clockwise from top left): Sophia Akinboro, Wilton Diep, McKenna Grigoli, Richard Kim, Tristan Montera, William Kim, Ethan Oh, Rebecca Park, Shannon Park, Marc Thai, Josh Yoon, and Jackie Piepkorn have been recognized as Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. The designations are awarded to students with the highest (Valedictorian) and second-highest (Salutatorian) grade point average in their graduating class.

Meet BOHS’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
April 26, 2021
Natalie Deporto, BOUSD nurse, administer's a vaccine to a Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School teacher. When COVID-19 vaccines became available to education and childcare workers, Deporto was trained to administer vaccines.

An Interview With Natalie Deporto, BOUSD Nurse and COVID-19 Vaccinator

Lindsey Kim, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
A spicy battle between Bruxie’s Kickin’ “Nashville” Hot Waffle sandwich and Mr. Katsu’s Blue Cheese Buffalo sandwich. Two Wildcat staff members compare spicy sandwiches from local restaurants to decide which spicy sandwich is best.

Chicken Sandwich Battle: BRUXIE vs. Mr. Katsu

Amber Kim and Vanessa Jo
April 21, 2021
Gaslight Square and Laurel Elementary on the corner of Flower Avenue off Imperial Highway in Brea. Gaslight Square is slated to be demolished to make space for a Raising Cane's restaurant and drive-thru.

Raising Cane’s lands approval for Brea location; community members protest decision

Doyon Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
Allison Fong, senior, at the Letter Scholars drive-thru Awards this past Fall. On Feb. 22, Fong was named a Student Athlete of Character by the Orange County Athletic Directors Association.

Allison Fong, a Student Athlete of Character

Karis Choi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
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