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Claire Seo

Claire Seo, Photographer

Claire Seo is a senior and this is her fourth year taking photos for the Wildcat newspaper. She is a huge movie buff and loves spending time with her friends, family, and dog. She also loves eating and discovering new food to tell her friends about. One of Claire’s favorite food is pho, but she really loves all types of food all types of food. Claire also loves to listen to music, her current favorite artist/band is Upperroom and Laufey.

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Ashley Ochoa, senior and president of AVID, is honored on the PAC stage with Amanda Louis, AVID teacher, and Fernando Grimaldo, assistant principal. Ochoa, and other seniors in the AVID program, celebrated their college commitments at the annual AVID Signing Day on April 28.

[Photo] An AVID Celebration

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
(from left to right): Jeremiah Dafney, senior (BSU Member), Rayan Hassan, junior (BSU Vice President), Jonai Keys, sophomore (Black Student Union President).

[Photo] Black Student Union Celebrates Black History Month

Elizabeth Choi, Frankie Whitney, and Adeline Cooper
March 22, 2023
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New book shelves, light systems, and furniture marked the re-opening of the Brea Library on Feb. 8. The Brea Library offers free resources, including printing privileges, public computers, a diverse selection of books, and hotspots available for checkout.

[Photo] ‘Check-out’ the Renovated Brea Library

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2023
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.

[Photo] BOHS Gets Groovy at Winter Rally

Karis Choi and Elizabeth Choi
January 31, 2023
Korean Exchange students stand in the main gym during the Winter Rally and receive welcoming applause. Anseong students returned to Korea on Jan. 21 after a two-week cultural exchange experience.

[Photo] ‘Annyeong’ Anseong Students

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023
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[Photo] New Year, New Goals, New Study Spots

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Audrie Pagano will serve as the first high school student on the BOUSD board. Pagano will serve on the board for six months, starting Jan. 2023, by attending meetings and representing the BOHS student body.

[Photo] BOUSD Board of Education Announces Inaugural Student Board Member

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2022
Homecoming queen nominee, Ashley Ochoa, performs a short dance with her escort, Jayden Muldown, senior. There were eight Homecoming court princesses who showcased a dance at the rally before the final vote for Homecoming queen.

[Photo] Wildcats’ Willy Wonka Week

Doyon Kim and Farah Tantawy
October 1, 2022
(from left to right): Maren Handel (ASB Treasurer), Hallie Boschman (ASB Secretary), Irene Kim (ASB President), Autumn Clodt (ASB Vice President), Audrie Pagano (School Board Representative).

[Photo] Meet the 2022-23 ASB Board

Elizabeth Choi, Staff Writer
August 29, 2022
Korean Culture Club (KCC) hands out Korean snacks, and board members wear Korean traditional clothing, hanbok, to raise awareness of Korean culture. At this year's annual Club Rush, a total of 102 clubs were showcased at tables all over the Academic Quad from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16.

[Photo] Club Rush Showcases Record Number of 102 Clubs

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2022
BOHS cheer performs their opening routine at the fall rally on Aug. 19 in the Main Gym. This fall rally was the first one indoors in three years, and it consisted of sports team showcases, homecoming announcements, and collaborative class-oriented games.

[Photo] Getting ‘Wild’ at the First Rally

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2022
Grace Yoon will attend Fullerton College this fall.

[Photo] Valedictorians, Salutatorians Offer Advice on Graduation Day

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
June 2, 2022
Patti Chiles, Love Brea volunteer, cleans windows at one of Love Brea's sites, Brea Olinda High School. Over 300 volunteers served the city of Brea to complete a total of 21 projects.

[Photo] Love Brea Brings Community Together

Karis Choi, News Co-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.

[Photo] 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 BOHS's six-year action plan.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Indoor Mask Mandate is Lifted; Schools to Remain Masked

Karis Choi, News Co-Editor
February 24, 2022
"Brea. Mr. Brea.": The 10 Mr. Brea senior contestants, clockwise from top left: Nolan Guss, Jacob Cooper, Aidan Arnold, Curtis Ahn, Brad Boschman, Garret Brookman, Reed McElroy, Ryan Seidl, Marco Brunyer, and Neil Azimi.

"Brea. Mr. Brea.": The 10 Mr. Brea senior contestants, clockwise from top left: Nolan Guss, Jacob Cooper, Aidan Arnold, Curtis Ahn, Brad Boschman, Garret Brookman, Reed McElroy, Ryan Seidl, Marco Brunyer, and Neil Azimi.

Eric Phan, intervention teacher, helps Sydney Peterson, junior, in the library computer lab. Phan helps students to complete classes ranging from U.S. History to geometry using the APEX Learning software.

[Photo] Eric Phan, Intervention Teacher: A Perfect ‘Fit’

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2021
Irene Kim, junior, and her varsity golf teammates, burst through a banner at the Aug. 27 Olympics-themed rally. The rally marked the first time in two years that BOHS held an in-person, full student body event.

[Photo] Rally ‘Rings’ in New School Year

Lana Tran and Faith Jimenez
August 31, 2021
Giselle RifenBurg, senior, paints the base layer of her parking spot. After painting their own parking spots, seniors are able to park on their painted patterns whenever they come to school.

[Photo] Seniors Paint Personality on Lower Lot Spots

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
Elin Jang, senior, puts together a care package filled with coupons, snacks, and sweets for local health clinics, hospitals, and firefighters.

[Photo] Robotics Donates Care Packages to Frontline Workers

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2021
Claire Seo, sophomore, donates cans to her designated class box in front of the BOHS office. The sophomore class collected a total of 1,500 cans, the most out of all the classes.

[Photo] A ‘Can’did Competition For Families in Need

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 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.

[Photo] Feed Brea Hosts Pop-Up Pantry for Area Families in Need

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2020
Chocolate caramel apples, prepared by Wildcat Business Manager and foodie Amber Kim.

[Photo] Bon Appetit! It’s Time for Fall Desserts

Doyon Kim and Amber Kim
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.

[Photo] Order in the Wildcat Courtroom!

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
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