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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
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
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
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
A BOHS student holds their vaccination card. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Oct. 1 that all public and private schools will be expected to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations on a still-to-be-determined date in 2022.

California’s K-12 Vaccination Mandate Explained

Noelle Dominado, News Co-Editor
October 28, 2021
Brock LaBelle, senior, maneuvers around a tackling dummy at an Aug. 25 practice as teammates look on. Varsitys season opener was canceled this week due to COVID-19 protocols affecting Sonora High Schools ability to hold the required number of practices to compete.

Football Season Opener Canceled Due to ‘COVID-19 Protocol’

Amber Kim and Doyon Kim
August 26, 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
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
System Malfunction

System Malfunction

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
May 24, 2021
Joshua Santos, senior, dives into the BOHS pool during the Wildcats warm-up for the May 12 meet against Villa Park High School. The Wildcats beat the Spartans in all five levels.

Boys’, Girls’ Swim Ready for League Finals After Record-Setting Seasons

Allie Haluska, Managing Editor
May 20, 2021
Verronica Clements, English teacher, receives her second dose of the Moderna vaccine on March 30 at a Brea CVS. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me in a CVS store,” Clements said.

BOUSD Teachers Get Vaxxed

Jared Corona, Ellen Kim, and Melissa Perez
April 28, 2021
School in Bed, Nothing in My Head

School in Bed, Nothing in My Head

Charlize Chiang, Photo Editor
April 26, 2021
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