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Karis Choi

Karis Choi, News Editor

Karis Choi, senior, joined the Wildcat newspaper at the beginning of her sophomore year starting off as a photographer and staff writer and transitioning into a news co-editor. In her free time, she enjoys going shopping, traveling, and going on bike rides at the beach. Karis loves to be around people and finds joy in spending time with her friends and family. On top of being around her loved ones, she enjoys trying out new foods and restaurants. Her favorite foods are sushi, and pretty much any Korean-style dish.

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Micheal Galentine, a Mr. Brea contestant, strikes a pose to the crowd as he and the other Mr. Brea contestants perform a choreography to a mash up of many hit songs. This year’s winter rally showcased other performances by BOHS Cheer, Dance Production, Show Choir, and more.

BOHS Gets Groovy at Winter Rally

Karis Choi and Elizabeth Choi
January 31, 2023
This years theme is outer space, with the phrase Outta This World. Link Crew is hosting lunch time activities, a guest speaker, and fun dress up days during the week.

BOHS Goes ‘Outta this World’ for You Matter Week

Karis Choi, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Kara Dietz, Link Crew Advisor, leads the class of 2026 in the “Wadali Acha” dance. This year, about 375 freshmen attended Welcome Day with the help of 88 Link Crew Leaders.

Link Crew ‘Welcomes’ Class of 2026

Karis Choi, News Editor
August 19, 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
The finalists for the Character Counts Award are, from left to right on the top row, Katelyn Reed, Gracie Johnson, Olivia Swindle, Melea Altermatt, and Alexis Alexander. On the bottom row, from left to right is Aidan Arnold, Dakota Covey, and Curtis Ahn.

Johnson, Covey Win Character Counts Award; Ten Finalists Nominated

Karis Choi and Doyon Kim
May 31, 2022
Patti Chiles, Love Brea volunteer, cleans windows at one of Love Breas sites, Brea Olinda High School. Over 300 volunteers served the city of Brea to complete a total of 21 projects.

Love Brea Brings Community Together

Karis Choi, News Editor
April 28, 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
Matthew Finnerty, math teacher, teaches a lesson on exponential growth and decay to his fourth period Algebra II/Trig. class. A Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visiting committee will enter classrooms on Feb. 28 as part of their review of BOHSs six-year action plan.

WASC Committee to Visit BOHS For Six-Year Accreditation

Doyon Kim and Karis Choi
February 25, 2022
Sara Bottalico, AP Biology teacher, reviews instructions about genetic variation. Due to the 65% decrease in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Newsom lifted the mask mandate, but schools must remain wearing masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Indoor Mask Mandate is Lifted; Schools to Remain Masked

Karis Choi, News Editor
February 24, 2022
Shelli Hemerson, assistant principal, in her office. Hemerson uses her background in engineering, teaching, and coaching to foster community building as assistant principal.

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

Karis Choi and Noelle Dominado
February 11, 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
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
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.

35 Bags of Clothes Collected by AVID for OC Rescue Mission

Karis Choi and Kaylee Jo
November 15, 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
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.

Boys’ Water Polo Captures Ayala Title, Improves Record to 6-0

Lana Tran and Karis Choi
September 6, 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
Sophomores in Sera Yoon’s Korean 2 class work on a “Get to Know Me” worksheet. Students returned to complete in-person learning on Monday while following COVID-19 safety guidelines, including mandatory mask wearing.

Students, Staff ‘Mask Up’ as In-Person Teaching Resumes

Karis Choi, News Editor
August 18, 2021
My grandparents and I bond over Korean dishes and story-telling about my familys long and circuitous journey from South Korea to Southern California.

From Korea to Koreatown: A Choi Family Odyssey

Karis Choi, News Editor
June 4, 2021
Allison Fong, senior, at the Letter Scholars drive-thru Awards this past Fall. On Feb. 22, Fong was named a Student Athlete of Character by the Orange County Athletic Directors Association.

Allison Fong, a Student Athlete of Character

Karis Choi, News Editor
April 7, 2021
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.

College Board Eliminates SAT II Subject Tests and SAT Essay

Karis Choi, News Editor
February 26, 2021
Ivan Barrera (09) in his gym, Faster Fitness, which opened for business on Brea Blvd. in 2013. Since the gyms opening, Barreras clientele has grown, along with opportunities as a featured speaker at fitness industry events.

Barrera (’09) Builds Bodies, Communities as Owner and CEO of Faster Fitness Gym

Doyon Kim and Karis Choi
January 31, 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
Trump supporters march to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 to protest the 2020 presidential election result. The march culminated in the breaching of the Capitol building which left five citizens dead, a city-wide curfew, and calls for President Donald Trumps resignation.

Pro-Trump Mob Invades U.S. Capitol; Five Dead, 55 Arrested

Ellen Kim and Karis Choi
January 7, 2021
Wildcat Photo Editor Charlize Chiang works on an assignment while distance learning. While many BOHS students have returned to campus this week for hybrid learning, some students, like Chiang and Wildcat photographer Karis Choi, chose to remain at home.

Going the Distance with Distance Learning

Karis Choi, News Editor
October 19, 2020
New Building hallways are empty as students distance learn. BOUSD is preparing for hybrid instruction to begin on Oct. 19.

[Photo] Campus to Re-Open for Hybrid Instruction

October 2, 2020
Karis Choi, sophomore, wears FEIYOLD blue light glasses during a Zoom session to protect her eyes from the blue light of her screen.

[Photo] Feeling the Strain

September 20, 2020
Summer Teal, English teacher, refines a lesson from her home. Teal is one of many teachers at BOHS who juggles distance teaching, and the distance learning of their own children.

BOHS Teachers Adapt to Distance Learning

Rachel Lim and Karis Choi
September 12, 2020
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