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The Wildcat
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The Wildcat
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The Wildcat
Rachel Lim

Rachel Lim, Illustrator

Rachel Lim, senior is excited for her third year on the Wildcat staff. For fun she loves to draw, play the guitar, and workout. In the future she hopes to work with kids and loves to volunteer for them. Rachel loves being around people but also likes some alone time. She is also obsessed with food, Korean food, and hopes her last year is a fun one.

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Today we are celebrating the 100th day of school. Students are dressed up as 100 year olds or 100 day olds to show school spirit for this special occasion.

Today we are celebrating the 100th day of school. Students are dressed up as 100 year olds or 100 day olds to show school spirit for this special occasion.

In the recent heatwave—that ended on September 9—temperatures reached over 105 degrees resulting in a Heat Advisory Warning and a Flex Alert.

Newspaper adviser and English teacher, Rollie Ham, poses in front of his personalized board. Ham has been teaching for 28 years, and has taught at Brea Olinda High School for 17 years.

The Brick Path Legacy project names all the graduates of the Class of 2021. The project, planned by the Grad Nite Booster Club, was made to honor BOHS alumni that graduated during the pandemic.

[Photo] Class of 2021: Walking the Path to Success

Ellen Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2022
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How to Prepare for AP Exams

How to Prepare for AP Exams

Rachel Lim, Illustrator
April 29, 2022
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Students are on the verge of tears as finals season approaches.

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BOHS seniors enjoy their last first day of school and make memories by taking pictures with a backdrop made by ASB. BOHS students returned to full in-person instruction on Aug. 16.

[Photo] The Last First Day

Natalie Di Cesaris, Opinion Editor
August 19, 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
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[Photo] Top Five Summer 2021 Loungewear Sets

Isabella Abalos, Photo Manager
April 26, 2021
The BOHS pool deck is empty as girls' and boys' varsity water polo teams were both put in mandatory 10-day quarantines after players on each team tested positive for COVID-19.

Water polo Season Temporarily Halted After Positive COVID-19 Tests

Rachel Lim and Allie Haluska
March 16, 2021
Brooklyn Kame, sophomore, and Sophia Williams, junior, practice a dribbling drill at Brea Junior High School Feb. 4. The Ladycats have since moved to the gym as COVID-19 restrictions have eased and competition resumes.

Pandemic, Coaching Change Early Season Obstacles for Rebuilding Ladycats

Rachel Lim and Allie Haluska
February 25, 2021
In-person college visits and tours are mostly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, colleges and BOHS offer virtual opportunities for high school students to meet college counselors and learn about prospective colleges.

[Photo] Virtual Visits Offer Safer, More Convenient Way to Explore Colleges

Natalie DiCesaris and Doyon Kim
February 18, 2021
Wednesday's assault on the Capitol building by protestors of the certification of Joe Biden's impending presidency was not only a low point in current president Donald Trump's tenure, but a low point in American history.

[Photo] A Dark Day on Capitol Hill

Melissa Perez and Callie Yates
January 8, 2021
David Lim, sophomore, plays his saxophone during a Dec. 3 marching band practice, held on Zoom. The pandemic has forced Performing Arts programs, like band, to conduct practices and shows online.

[Photo] A Band Apart

Ellen Kim and Sri Addagarla
December 9, 2020
Zoom calls five days a week, hours of daily homework, and the challenges of learning from home can take a toll on the mental health of students.

[Photo] Distance Learning is No “Home Sweet Home”

Cheyenne Arredondo, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020

Thanksgiving 2020

Rachel Lim, Illustrator
November 25, 2020
Instead embracing the traits that make us human, unique, and beautiful, many teens are adversely affected by social media's definition of the "perfect body."

Body Shaming Fueled by Social Media

Rachel Lim, Illustrator
October 15, 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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