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Jasmine Youn

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor

Jasmine Youn, senior, is excited to be back with the Wildcat newspaper this year! Being feature editor, she manages, produces, and edits feature stories that highlight Brea's culture, lifestyle, and people. During her free time, Jasmine likes to read, listen to music, or play the guitar. She can't wait to create and publish stories that writers are passionate about!

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Seniors return to school on Aug. 15 to the parking spots they painted during the summer. 76 seniors painted a personalized parking spot.

[Photo] Seniors ‘Leave Their Mark’ On Lower Lot Spots

August 22, 2022
(clockwise from top left): Curtis Ahn, Samantha Allred, Neil Azimi, Christine Cheon, Samantha Isabelle Dizon, Pauline Kang, Clara Lee, Ryan Seidl, Rakshith Thuraga, Tori Torres, Lauren Yu, Olivia Anaya, Jared Caluag, Andy Choi, Dakota Covey, Joshua Garcelon, Joshua Han, Ian Kim, Andrew To, Grace Yoon.

Valedictorians, Salutatorians Offer Advice on Graduation Day

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
June 2, 2022
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.

Mubotics Turns Wires, Wheels into World Championship-Qualifying Robot

Karis Choi, Jasmine Youn, and Doyon Kim
June 2, 2022
A valedictorians transcript, showing their 4.0 unweighted GPA. Seniors with the highest GPA qualify for the valedictorian and salutatorian titles.

25 Wildcat Seniors Named Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
April 21, 2022
Kendra Painter, senior, and Andrew Chun, junior, participate in a lab during AP Biology class. Starting March 11, students and staff had the option to not wear masks in classrooms.

Students, Staff React to Mask-Optional Policy

Karis Choi and Jasmine Youn
March 31, 2022
Students are greeted to teacher Omar Barcenas, Spanish class with a sign stating -- in Spanish --that students must wear their mask “at all times” and “use the hand sanitizer upon entry.” Due to the contagious Omicron variant, BOHS has emphasized the importance of taking preventative measures.

Policies Adjust, Students React, to Omicron Variant

Jasmine Youn and Karis Choi
February 7, 2022
Looking for last-minute gifts for the friends and family in your life? Well, the Wildcat has your back.

The Wildcats’ Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
December 16, 2021
A steep increase in gas prices -- as much as $4.66 for a gallon of regular at some stations in Brea -- is putting a strain on student finances.

Teen Drivers Hit Hard by Soaring Gas Prices

Jasmine Youn and Karis Choi
December 13, 2021
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 Newsons vaccination mandate circulated around the Brea community after Newsons Oct. 1 press release.

Students Divided on Newsom’s Vaccine Mandate

Karis Choi and Jasmine Youn
October 29, 2021
Molly Gooch, choir teacher, instructs her fourth period Masquerade students on Sept. 2. Currently, the first year choir teacher is preparing her students for the Fall Magic choir Shows on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

UCB Sings New Song With New Choir Teacher

Gaby Smith and Jasmine Youn
September 21, 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.

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

Karis Choi and Jasmine Youn
August 24, 2021
BOHS students and members of the Wildcat staff are among the victims of a nationwide rise in the verbal and physical assaults of Asian Americans. In 2021, Orange County alone has experienced a 1200% increase in incidents of anti-Asian hate.

A Pandemic of Anti-Asian Violence Hits Close to Home

Rachel Lim and Jasmine Youn
June 2, 2021
(clockwise from top left): Sophia Akinboro, Wilton Diep, McKenna Grigoli, Richard Kim, Tristan Montera, William Kim, Ethan Oh, Rebecca Park, Shannon Park, Marc Thai, Josh Yoon, and Jackie Piepkorn have been recognized as Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. The designations are awarded to students with the highest (Valedictorian) and second-highest (Salutatorian) grade point average in their graduating class.

Meet BOHS’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
April 26, 2021
Alexis Alexander, junior, wears a patch-adorned letter jacket that she bought during quarantine to celebrate her academic and athletic success.

Long Live Letter Jackets!

Allie Haluska and Jasmine Youn
February 19, 2021
The critical relation between our food intake and our mental health is portrayed through social media. According to the Child Mind Organization, adolescents care immensely about validation and appearance, resulting in a comparison with influencers who unrealistically Photoshop themselves.

The Lies of ‘Diet Culture’

Jasmine Youn and Karis Choi
January 14, 2021
Donald Trump and Joe Biden squared off in the 2020 presidential election. Biden emerged the victor, with 306 electoral college votes, to Trumps 232.

The Wildcat Asks: How Do You Feel About the 2020 Presidential Election results?

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
November 18, 2020
The Wildcat Asks: Who Will/Would You Vote For in 2020 Presidential Election?

The Wildcat Asks: Who Will/Would You Vote For in 2020 Presidential Election?

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
October 30, 2020
Karis Choi, sophomore, wears FEIYOLD blue light glasses during a Zoom session to protect her eyes from the blue light of her screen.

Feeling the Strain

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
September 20, 2020
A Thin Blue Line flag stands atop the Farrells building in Downtown Brea. The raising of the flag stirred debate in the Brea community.

The Wildcat Asks: What is Your Reaction to the Thin Blue Line Flag in Downtown Brea?

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
September 19, 2020
The Birch Street USPS branch. Decisions by USPS leadership have caused the slowing down of mail service, leaving some Brea residents wondering if their votes in this years election will be impacted.

Mail Delivery Delays Leave Some Brea Residents Concerned About Mail-In Voting

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
September 12, 2020
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