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The Wildcat

Alexis Alexander, Photo Manager

Alexis Alexander, senior, is one of the Photo Managers on the Wildcat. She has a strong passion for taking photos and telling stories through her pictures. She is on Brea’s Varsity water polo and swim team! When she’s not at school or in the pool, Alexis likes to sleep, blast music, and watch all genres of movies. She is excited to have fun and work hard with the other members of the Wildcat.

All content by Alexis Alexander
Clara Lee, senior and Mubotics president, works on "Washington," the robot that competed, and placed sixth, at the National Championships in Houston in April. The Mubotics program was founded in 2018, and applies math and science to create competition robots.

[Photo] Mubotics Turns Wires, Wheels into World Championship-Qualifying Robot

Karis Choi, Jasmine Youn, and Doyon Kim
June 2, 2022
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[Photo] Johnson, Covey Win Character Counts Award; Ten Finalists Nominated

Karis Choi and Doyon Kim
May 31, 2022
Empty dispensers line the walls of girls' bathrooms on campus. The Menstrual Equity Act will require free menstrual products in all California 6th-12th grade public schools, California state universities, and community college bathrooms (all girls' bathrooms in the 2022-23 school year.

[Photo] AB 367 Mandates Free Menstrual Products in Schools, Effective July

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
Science teacher Kurtis Chan rides a wave of seniors as Garrett Brookman, senior, and members of the senior class, cheer him on during a class versus class race at the Sept. 17 Homecoming rally.

Shelli Hemerson, assistant principal, in her office. Hemerson uses her background in engineering, teaching, and coaching to foster community building as assistant principal.

Omar Barcenas, Spanish teacher, gives a lesson on important Afro-Latino figures in honor of Black History Month. Barcenas created a unit to celebrate and raise awareness to the achievements of Afro-Latinos in the arts.

[Photo] ‘Celebrando’ Black History Month with Señor Barcenas

Gaby Smith, Guest Contributor
January 24, 2022
At Shell gas station, prices in November were significantly cheaper than now. As Christmas approaches, prices are reaching $4.50 and affects students negatively.

[Photo] Teen Drivers Hit Hard by Soaring Gas Prices

Jasmine Youn and Karis Choi
December 13, 2021
Samantha Hernandez, AVID junior, adds a bag of clothes to the designated AVID clothing drive box. The AVID clothing drive was held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5, and all clothes donated went to the Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin in time for the holidays.

[Photo] 35 Bags of Clothes Collected by AVID for OC Rescue Mission

Karis Choi and Kaylee Jo
November 15, 2021
Sam Allred, senior, introduces, Tyler Peterson, junior, in a welcoming speech as he is inducted into NHS. Each speech included the inductees’ involvement in the community and their outstanding attributes and was given by a current NHS member.

[Photo] National Honor Society Hosts Induction Ceremony for 37 New Members

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Brad Boschman, senior, "rides a wave" as students gather around the Surf Club table during Club Rush on Sept. 22. The multi-day event, hosted by ASB, featured presentations by 74 campus clubs.

[Photo] Multi-Day Club Rush Event a Hit with Attendees, Club Officers

Noelle Dominado, News Co-Editor
September 30, 2021
Science teacher Kurtis Chan rides a wave of seniors as Garrett Brookman, senior, and members of the senior class, cheer him on during a class versus class race at the Sept. 17 Homecoming rally.

[Photo] Heroes ‘Assemble’ for HoCo Rally

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2021
Tyler Peterson, junior, rises out of the water to take a shot on goal against Fullerton High School on Sept. 14. The Wildcats escaped with a 13-12 win.

[Photo] Water Polo’s 10-Game Win Streak Ends with Loss to Mustangs

Lana Tran, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021
Lee Bullock, senior, attacks the La Habra High School goal at the Aug. 30 varsity contest at the BOHS pool. The Wildcats prevailed, 17-6.

[Photo] Boys’ Water Polo Captures Ayala Title, Improves Record to 6-0

Lana Tran and Karis Choi
September 6, 2021
The Wildcat hands an Olympics-style torch to Nina Corral and Gracie Johnson, seniors, to mark the end of the Aug. 27 rally. The sports theme was inspired by last summer's Olympics held in Tokyo.

[Photo] Rally ‘Rings’ in New School Year

Lana Tran and Faith Jimenez
August 31, 2021
Ocean Park, freshman, performs back flips in the quad as staff member Kevin O’Dea observes the lunchtime crowds on Monday. Last week marked the first time in 517 days that BOHS experienced a full campus.

[Photo] 517 Days Later: Students, Staff React to First Week Back

Karis Choi and Jasmine Youn
August 24, 2021
The senior class of 2021 will celebrate their graduation ceremony at the McKein Field on June 3. To allow social distancing, seats will also be set-up on the track to allow maximum capacity.

[Photo] June 3 Graduation Marks End of Seniors’ Journey

Ellen Kim and Jared Corona
May 29, 2021
Joshua Santos, senior, dives into the BOHS pool during the Wildcats' warm-up for the May 12 meet against Villa Park High School. The Wildcats beat the Spartans in all five levels.

[Photo] Boys’, Girls’ Swim Ready for League Finals After Record-Setting Seasons

Allie Haluska, Managing Editor
May 20, 2021
Shelley Weiseth, science teacher, lectures on the COVID-19 virus. Weiseth created the pandemic-themed unit to educate her students about current events.

[Photo] Weiseth Creates COVID-19 Unit for Bio Classes

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
Hannah Adoian, sophomore, prepares to shoot a five meter penalty shot during girls’ water polo practice on Feb 25. The Wildcats’ first game is against El Modena High School on Monday, March 15.

[Photo] Water polo Season Temporarily Halted After Positive COVID-19 Tests

Rachel Lim and Allie Haluska
March 16, 2021
Brooklyn Kame, sophomore, and Sophia Williams, junior, practice a dribbling drill at Brea Junior High School Feb. 4. The Ladycats have since moved to the gym as COVID-19 restrictions have eased and competition resumes.

[Photo] Pandemic, Coaching Change Early Season Obstacles for Rebuilding Ladycats

Rachel Lim and Allie Haluska
February 25, 2021
Robert Stelmar, counselor, in his office. Stelmar was named K-12 School Counselor of the Year by the Orange County Department of Education on Feb. 1.

[Photo] Rob Stelmar Named K-12 School Counselor of the Year by OCDE

Jared Corona, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Alexis Alexander, junior, wears a patch-adorned letter jacket that she bought during quarantine to celebrate her academic and athletic success.

[Photo] Long Live Letter Jackets!

Allie Haluska and Jasmine Youn
February 19, 2021
The Kooiman Family Christmas Light Show turns on their Christmas lights for passing visitors to watch and enjoy. The light show is single-handedly designed by Mark Kooiman every year.

[Photo] Kooiman Family Lights Up The Holidays

Jared Corona and Lindsey Kim
December 18, 2020
A Brea resident deposits their early voting ballot into an official ballot drop box in Brea on Oct. 25. On the ballot is Proposition 18 which, if passed, will allow 17-year olds to vote in election years.

[Photo] Proposition 18 Would Grant 17-Year Olds Right to Vote

Melissa Perez, Opinion Co-Editor
October 28, 2020
Emma Hidalgo, senior, and Peyton Lustyk, sophomore, practice a cheer during an Oct. 19 practice.

[Photo] ‘Competitive Greatness’

Melea Altermatt and Katie Kudron
October 21, 2020
BOHS seniors gather in their cars for drive-thru breakfast of Dunkin' Donuts and a 6 a.m. sunrise on Wednesday morning. The "Drive-In Senior Sunrise" was hosted by the Class of 2021.

[Photo] Seniors Gather for ‘Drive-In’ Sunrise

Jared Corona, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
An almost-empty marquee at the Edwards theater in Downtown Brea. Wildcat staff members Natalie DiCesaris and Alexis Alexander visited a theater for the first time since theaters closed to customers in March.

[Photo] The Wildcat Goes to the Movies

Natalie DiCesaris, Opinion Co-Editor
September 18, 2020
Summer Teal, English teacher, sits at her desk with her sewing pieces, literature, and a picture of her family. Each day, Teal deftly balances her responsibilities as mother, wife, English teacher, and business owner.

[Photo] Sew Busy, Sew Little Time

Clara Lee, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Alexis Alexander, junior, and Link Crew Leader, leads an orientation session remotely from her home. Due to restrictions in place because of COVID-19, this year's freshman Welcome Day was held entirely online.

[Photo] Link Crew Welcomes Class of 2024 with Zoom Welcome Day

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2020
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