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Jacob An

Jacob An, Photographer

Jacob got his first camera last December, and has been developing his photography skills by capturing the beauty of everyday things through landscape and portrait shots. His hobbies include flying airplanes, Muy Thai kickboxing, playing the bass guitar, and scripting games.

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Sierra Rios ('25) and Irene Seo ('25) at Club Rush on Sept. 13, 2023. This year's event -- which begins on Sept. 17 and ends on Sept. 20 -- features a record 113 clubs for students to explore and join.

[Photo] ASB to Host Record 113 Clubs at Club Rush Event from Sept. 17-20

Jianna Padua, Clubs Editor
September 15, 2024
Several bathrooms have been temporarily closed this year "due to inappropriate use." Such vandalism inconvenience fellow students and custodians.

Brandon Kow warming up for a race against Foothill on April 17. Three days prior, Kow broke two BOHS swim records that had stood for 32 years.

[Photo] Record Smasher: Swimmer Brandon Kow Shatters Two 32-Year Old Records

Siena Codekas, Sports Co-Editor
May 1, 2024
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet performers Wyatt Jordan and Jimena Mejia Cervantes, freshmen, rehearse for their April 18 performance. The one-night production features performances by Drama 1, 2, and 3 students.

[Photo] No ‘Fortune’s Fool,’ Drama Department Tradition Returns to PAC

Azilynn Fuerte, Sports Co-Editor
April 16, 2024
Members of the Brea Olinda Teacher’s Association (BOTA) and California School Employees Association (CSEA) walk across East Birch Street to the Civic Center to attend a Feb. 22 BOUSD school board meeting. On Feb. 21, an impasse in the negotiations between the district and unions was declared.

[Photo] BOTA, CSEA Members Protest For Salary Increase at Rally, Board Meeting

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2024
Wildcats walk to class during passing period on Monday, Feb. 5, the day of the heaviest rains.

An empty, rain-soaked quad during fourth period on Feb. 5.

Culinary Arts teacher Janet Steinmetz prepares a dough that will be proofed and shaped into donuts during a Jan. 17 class. Steinmetz received the BOHS Teacher of the Year recognition, her second, on Jan 9.

[Photo] Knead, Proof, Score: Steinmetz Named BOHS Teacher of the Year

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
AED pads should be placed on the victim as compressions are being administered. This reduces interruptions where oxygen is not delivered to organs.

[Photo] Life-Saving AEDs at BOHS

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2023
AED pads should be placed on the victim as compressions are being administered. This reduces interruptions where oxygen is not delivered to organs.

[Photo] AEDs

December 5, 2023
Peyton Crosta, freshman, prepares to pass during a varsity water polo practice on Nov. 14. The young squad is in rebuilding mode after losing all but one player from last year's team to graduation.

[Photo] Benitez to Focus on Fundamentals With Young Varsity Water Polo Squad

Siena Codekas, Sports Co-Editor
November 16, 2023
Russ DiCesaris, junior, shoots over a Foothill defender on Oct. 24. Varsity water polo opened CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoffs with a 17-9 win over visiting Rancho Cucamonga, then fell to Dos Pueblos High School, 13-10, on Nov. 2.

[Photo] Varsity Water Polo Falls in CIF Second Round

Siena Codekas, Sports Co-Editor
November 9, 2023
Simone Ligason-Tiquia, sophomore, performs Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu." Ligason-Tiquia's classical performance won her the "Best in Other" award at the 2023 Brea's Got Talent competition.

[Photo] Wildcats, Bobcats Share Spotlight at Brea’s Got Talent Competition

Sofia Rodriguez, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2023
Dr. Joshua Porter, principal, leads the National Honor Society (NHS) pledge for new inductees. 44 new members were welcomed to NHS at the annual induction ceremony on Oct. 30.

[Photo] National Honor Society Welcomes 44 New Members

Jenna Howell-Serna, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Senior Sydney Huang tracks a volley during an Oct. 10 match against El Dorado High School at BOHS. Varsity tennis improved their record from 3-13 in '22-'23, to 10-12 this season.

[Photo] Season of Resurgence for Girls’ Tennis Program

Siena Codekas, Sports Co-Editor
October 26, 2023
The Starbucks drive thru at the new 555 Pointe Drive location. Since the cafe's opening in September, many BOHS students have made it their go-to choice for morning drinks and after school study sessions.

[Photo] New Starbucks Location a Hit With Wildcats

Azilynn Fuerte and Lauren Ko
October 13, 2023
Minjun Kim, senior, works on an animated tutorial project using JavaScript. Kim's score on last October's PSAT qualified him for a National Merit Scholarship, and placed him in the top one percent of all test-takers nationwide.

[Photo] BOHS Senior Minjun Kim Vies for National Merit Scholarship

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
The exterior of the UFC Gym at 220 South Brea Blvd. The former Tower Records site went 15 years before landing a permanent tenant.

[Photo] UFC Gym Occupies Former Tower Records Building

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
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