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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.

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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

June 2, 2022
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[Photo] Johnson, Covey Win Character Counts Award; Ten Finalists Nominated

May 31, 2022
In girls bathrooms, metal dispensers that once required coins remains empty. Once the Menstrual Equity Act goes into effect, new dispensers will be fully stocked with menstrual products, free-of-cost.

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

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.

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

[Photo] From Engineer to Educator: Assistant Principal Shelli Hemerson’s Circuitous Journey to BOHS

February 11, 2022
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 summers Olympics held in Tokyo.

[Photo] Rally ‘Rings’ in New School Year

August 31, 2021
Haylee Long, sophomore, greets students from across the quad. The week of Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 marked the first time in 17 months that the entire student body had access to the quad for lunch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

February 19, 2021
The Kooiman family uses the light show to promote cha

[Photo] Kooiman Family Lights Up The Holidays

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

October 28, 2020
Emma Hidalgo, senior, and Peyton Lustyk, sophomore, practice a cheer during an Oct. 19 practice.

[Photo] ‘Competitive Greatness’

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

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

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

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 years freshman Welcome Day was held entirely online.

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

August 22, 2020
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