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Doyon Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Doyon Kim is a sophomore excited to start her second year on the the Wildcat staff as a co-Editor-in-Chief! She loves to spend time with her friends and family, and she can often be found watching a Netflix sitcom. She loves to listen to new music and be more involved in her community. If she's not doing any of these things, she is always looking for opportunities to meet new people and make friends. She looks forward to a new year with the Wildcat staff and hopes to learn from and teach the new staff members!

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, College Board announced that all SAT II subject tests and the essay portion of the SAT were cancelled.

[Photo] College Board Eliminates SAT II Subject Tests and SAT Essay

February 26, 2021
In-person college visits and tours are mostly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, colleges and BOHS offer virtual opportunities for high school students to meet college counselors and learn about prospective colleges.

Virtual visits offer safer, more convenient way to explore colleges

February 18, 2021
The welcome sign at the entrance of the University of Irvine, Calif. entrance. Starting Fall 2021, the University of California system will return to in-person instruction.

University of California system to return to in-person instruction in Fall

February 15, 2021
In last year's Brea 8K race, Gloria Corona runs through the finish line of the 8K race course at the Brea Mall. This year, 8K runners will run their own course to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions.

Ready, Set, Go! Brea 8K Goes Virtual

February 1, 2021
Ivan Barrera ('09) in his gym, Faster Fitness, which opened for business on Brea Blvd. in 2013. Since the gym's opening, Barrera's clientele has grown, along with opportunities as a featured speaker at fitness industry events.

Barrera (’09) builds bodies and communities as owner and CEO of Faster Fitness gym

January 31, 2021
Gail Lyons, BOUSD school board member, rolls a pair of dice to determine the winner of the deadlocked Trustee Area 5 race, as Dr. Brad Mason, superintendent, and candidate Lauren Barnes ('12) look on. Lyons, with a roll of three, won the election over Barnes, who rolled a two.

BOUSD Board of Education Seat Determined by Roll of Dice

December 18, 2020
Dr. Joshua Porter, principal, and executive members of National Honor Society, say the NHS pledge to conclude the Nov. 11 induction ceremony. Due to COVID-19, the event was held virtually to introduce new NHS members and the executive board.

National Honor Society Welcomes 46 New Members

November 12, 2020
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was elected 46th president of the United States of America on Nov. 7. The president-elect said in his victory speech,

Biden elected 46th president; pledges to unify U.S.

November 8, 2020
Math teacher Jennifer Collier's parent’s house at the edge of the Silverado Fire in Irvine. Tens of thousands of Irvine, Brea, and Chino Hills residents were evacuated due to the fast-moving dual fires -- Blue Ridge and Silverado.

Blue Ridge Fire forces evacuations

October 30, 2020
Cardboard trifold shields sit atop a row of tables in a science classroom in preparation for the return of students for hybrid learning on Oct. 19.

Hybrid is here: BOHS to re-open to students on Monday

October 15, 2020
A slide from a slideshow of information for new club, LetHerLearn. Virtual Club Rush will feature slideshows, links, Remind codes, and sign-up sheets for dozens of BOHS clubs.

Virtual Club Rush makes clubs more accessible than ever

September 29, 2020
A Thin Blue Line flag towers above Downtown Brea. The flag, purchased by Brea resident and developer Dwight Manley ('84), sparked a debate in the community about the flag's connotations.

Thin Blue Line flag sparks debate in Brea

September 22, 2020
Feed Brea volunteers place groceries into a trunk during Saturday's Pop-Up Pantry event. Organizations from throughout the city coordinated to feed 871 families.

Feed Brea hosts Pop-Up Pantry for area families in need

September 13, 2020
BOHS parent Adriana Abalos watches a video posted by French teacher Nadia Fox during BOHS’s “Virtual Back to School Night” on Wednesday evening. Due to distance learning, the traditional on-campus Back to School Night was replaced with Google Classroom posts and teacher-created videos.

BOHS’s ‘Back-to-School Night’ goes virtual

September 11, 2020
THE FIRST RULE OF TOBLER'S LAW IS...: Bryson Burns, history teacher, lectures via Zoom during a recent AP Human Geography class. This is the first year that an AP class has been available for freshmen.

New history and AP option for Class of 2024

September 11, 2020
FLIGHT FANATIC: Marissa Forte ('20) holds a replica Southwest aircraft in the Southwest terminal at OC's John Wayne airport. Forte indulges her passion for flight by watching and photographing aircraft taking off and landing at Southern California airports.

A Passion for Planes

September 8, 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.

Link Crew welcomes Class of 2024 with Zoom Welcome Day

August 22, 2020
2012 BOHS graduate Lauren Barnes in an undated photo. The 26-year old Barnes is the youngest candidate running for a position on the BOUSD school board in the Nov. 3 election.

BOHS alum Barnes (’12) runs for BOUSD Board of Education

August 22, 2020
Chocolate caramel apples, prepared by Wildcat Business Manager and foodie Amber Kim.

Bon appetit! It’s time for Fall desserts

November 22, 2019
TRIAL TALK: Above, juniors Hana Hassan, Aileen Kim, and Mark Seymour; Elaine Ahn, sophomore; and Brylee Denbo, junior, work on a case and study their notes to prepare for their first competition of the year.

Order in the Wildcat Courtroom!

November 15, 2019
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