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The Wildcat
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The Wildcat
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The Wildcat

Isabella Abalos, Photo Manager

Isabella Abalos, senior, is ecstatic about returning for her third year as one of the Photo Managers for the Wildcat. She enjoys going to the beach, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and hanging out with friends and family. In her free time, she can be found at work or taking pictures of anything that sparks her interest. She intends on pursuing a career in criminal justice in the future.

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[Photo] Valedictorians, Salutatorians Offer Advice on Graduation Day

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
June 2, 2022
A valedictorian's transcript, showing their 4.0 unweighted GPA. Seniors with the highest GPA qualify for the valedictorian and salutatorian titles.

[Photo] 25 Wildcat Seniors Named Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
April 21, 2022
Jaden Rios, senior, practices with his band in preparation for opening night of Brea Idol on Friday. Brea Idol is an annual talent competition hosted by the choir program.

[Photo] 12 Wildcats to Compete For Brea Idol Title

Doyon Kim and Lana Tran
January 20, 2022
An adult protests the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Oct. 16. Flyers and social media posts encouraging a district-wide "sit-in" to protest Gov. Gavin Newson's vaccination mandate circulated around the Brea community after Newson's Oct. 1 press release.

[Photo] Students Divided on Newsom’s Vaccine Mandate

Karis Choi and Jasmine Youn
October 29, 2021
Top Five Summer 2021 Loungewear Sets

Top Five Summer 2021 Loungewear Sets

Isabella Abalos, Photo Manager
April 26, 2021
The Brea Target displays some of their newest 2021 swimwear pieces available now.

Affordable and Trendy Swimwear for 2021

Isabella Abalos, Photo Manager
April 23, 2021
Secure Gaslight Neighborhood, including Brea residents, Laurel parents, students, hold a demonstration against the construction of a Raising Cane's across from Laurel Elementary. The demonstration was for two hours in Brea Downtown on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Raising Cane’s Lands Approval for Brea Location; Community Members Protest Decision

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
A large Christmas tree in Downtown Brea on Nov. 15. With Christmas decorations appearing earlier and earlier, Thanksgiving is being increasingly overlooked

[Photo] The Wildcat Asks: Is Thanksgiving a Disappearing Tradition?

Melea Altermatt and Katie Kudron
November 25, 2020
Voluntary evacuations escalated to mandatory evacuations in some Brea neighborhoods on Oct. 26 due to the Blue Ridge Fire. Evacuation orders were lifted on Oct. 28.

[Photo] Blue Ridge Fire Forces Evacuations

Jared Corona and Doyon Kim
October 30, 2020
A showing of The Goonies in the Brea Mall parking lot. Drive-in movie experiences are making a comeback due to the pandemic and the closing of movie theater chains.

The Wildcat Goes to the Drive-In

Isabella Abalos, Photo Manager
October 16, 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.

[Photo] Hybrid is Here: BOHS to Re-Open to Students Monday

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2020
Colleges and universities across the U.S., including the University of California system, are not requiring 2021 applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission. Students like junior Clara Lee (pictured), can focus on extracurriculars and other components of the applications, instead of studying for the exams.

[Photo] SAT, ACT No Longer Required for UCs: What this Means for Wildcat Seniors

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 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.

[Photo] Thin Blue Line Flag Sparks Debate in Brea

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 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.

[Photo] BOHS’s ‘Back-to-School Night’ Goes Virtual

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2020
Senior Brian DiFranco and his cat 'pack.

[Photo] Back(pack) to the Future

Melea Altermatt and Katie Kudron
September 25, 2019
The Tower Records building stands empty for over 11 years due to cancellations of projects affecting the Brea Downtown area. There are now future plans for a new hotel to take its place where the Tower Records Building stands.

[Photo] Tower Records Building Still Empty

Caroline DeMasi, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Irene Kim, Grace Johnson, Allison Fong, Savannah Schlottach reveal the time capsule’s memorabilia. The time capsule contained several items that represented BOHS’s school spirit and achievements.

[Photo] Time Capsule Marks 30th Anniversary of Wildcat Way Campus

Caroline DeMasi, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
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