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Omar Barcenas, Spanish teacher, gives a lesson on important Afro-Latino figures in honor of Black History Month. Barcenas created a unit to celebrate and raise awareness to the achievements of Afro-Latinos in the arts.

‘Celebrando’ Black History Month with Señor Barcenas

Gaby Smith, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Makayla Huertas comic strip, System Malfunction, was awarded first place in the Best Comic Strip category by the National Scholastic Press Association on Nov. 13. Four of Huertas other illustrations placed in the top 10 nationally.

Wildcat Staff Members Huerta, Kim Win Individual Awards at NSPA Convention

Noelle Dominado, News Co-Editor
December 7, 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
(clockwise from top right) Seniors Joshua Yoon, Rebecca Park, Sophia Akinboro, and Keya Panchal advance as finalists standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will potentially be selected to receive $2,500 dedicated to college funds.

Four Recognized as National Merit Finalists

Ellen Kim, News Editor
March 10, 2021
Gail Lyons, BOUSD school board member, rolls a pair of dice to determine the winner of the deadlocked Trustee Area 5 race, as Dr. Brad Mason, superintendent, and candidate Lauren Barnes (16) look on. Lyons, with a roll of three, won the election over Barnes, who rolled a two.

BOUSD Board of Education Seat Determined by Roll of Dice

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
As Brea is getting ready for Halloween, a jack-o-lantern is projected on top of Sky Lounge in Downtown Brea. Although Brea has scaled back its city events, Halloween decorations abound throughout the city.

Halloween 2020: Is Trick-or-Treating Out of the Question? 

Ellen Kim, News Editor
October 29, 2020
Colleges and universities across the U.S., including the University of California system, are not requiring 2021 applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission. Students like junior Clara Lee (pictured), can focus on extracurriculars and other components of the applications, instead of studying for the exams.

SAT, ACT No Longer Required for UCs: What this Means for Wildcat Seniors

Ellen Kim, News Editor
October 14, 2020
New Building hallways are empty as students distance learn. BOUSD is preparing for hybrid instruction to begin on Oct. 19.

Campus to Re-Open for Hybrid Instruction

Natalie Romero, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
A heat wave, fog, and ash from wildfires created an orange sky over Brea on Sept. 9. Since then, air clarity and quality have improved.

Wildfire Smoke Blankets Brea

Jared Corona, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
A slide from a slideshow of information for new club, LetHerLearn. Virtual Club Rush will feature slideshows, links, Remind codes, and sign-up sheets for dozens of BOHS clubs.

Virtual Club Rush Makes Clubs More Accessible than Ever

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2020
A Thin Blue Line flag towers above Downtown Brea. The flag, purchased by Brea resident and developer Dwight Manley (84), sparked a debate in the community about the flags connotations.

Thin Blue Line Flag Sparks Debate in Brea

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Feed Brea volunteers place groceries into a trunk during Saturdays Pop-Up Pantry event. Organizations from throughout the city coordinated to feed 871 families.

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

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2020
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