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Senioritis
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Avengers: Endgame
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by Gunnar Cierley
by Gunnar Cierley
Featured Seniors
by Indigo Lopez and Kenneth Kim
College List
compiled byMadeline Allen
‘Wish you were here’
Noah Tango
by Kennth Kim
Vals and Sals
compiled byMadeline Allen
David Contreras by Kennth Kim
Jamison Cooper
compiled by Kenneth Kim
Senior Quotes
compiled by Kenneth Kim
2019
“Wish You Were Here” cover illustration by JUSTIN LEE photos by INDIGO LOPEZ students pictured (l. to r.): Sally and Elly Min; Gianna Horvath; Caleb Weiseth; and Andrew Spittell 2 STAFF ED June 2019
illustration by MADELINE ALLEN
Seniors, we’ve done it. After four years of laughter and tears, successes and failures, relationships and break-ups, we’ve reached the final stretch of this roller-coaster ride called “high school.” Almost four (!) years ago, we officially became Wildcats. We were awkward, pimply, and much, much smaller, but in time, we discovered our passions, our friends, and most importantly, ourselves. At first, we were intimidated and awestruck by the Class of 2016, those towering seniors who seemed to own the campus while knowing exactly what they were doing (and where they were going). Who were these self-assured 17and 18-year-olds who had such a confident rapport with their teachers, and with each other? Fast-forward three years later, and we now “own” these same halls that we once were strangers to. We now know which teachers are the most chill (looking at you, Maeda and Schaadt); how best to maximize our Chickfil-A orders (the Spicy Deluxe combo reigns supreme), and what exactly a “derivative” is (jk no we don’t). There’s no doubt about it: We are the seniors we looked up to in 2015. But what about the future? Are we prepared to leave behind the speeding golf carts, the deafening intercom, WILD! Wednesdays? After three-plus years of spending lunches in the Quad, cheering on football in The Den, and (slowly) ascending Wildcat Way, are we really EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
ARTIST
Kenneth Kim
Justin Lee
ARTIST Madeline Allen
ready for an entirely new world of college, the military, and the work force? The answer? NO! Our entire high school life has been filled with uncertainty -- we didn’t know whether or not he or she would say “yes” to our Promposal; or if we’d even pass our first AP test; or if we’d survive another band or football Hell Week; or if that robot we spent countless hours building would actually do what it was programmed to do. Most of the past three years have been filled with questions, and often, with no answers to accompany them. But amidst all the chaos that defined our lives from 2015 to 2019, there is something encouraging about gazing into an uncertain future, a future in which everything is possible. We may face a long, uncertain road ahead, but we can take faith in knowing that we are graduating from a community that will always support us, that will always wish for our success. Here is some advice from a pair of Wildcat seniors whose lives, like yours, are awash in uncertainty: As our high school life comes to an end, let’s remind ourselves that as we look to the future, the sky is not the limit. We can become the artists, scientists, analysts, stock brokers, athletes, rappers, journalists, corporals, priests, designers, rock stars, and legends that we have dreamed of being. It’s just up to us, this one of a kind Class of 2019, to look past the sky and see the stars above and be able to tell the world, “Wish you were here!” WRITER Gunnar Cierley
PHOTO EDITOR Indigo Lopez
ADVISOR Alex Koers
The Wildcat is published by the students of Brea Olinda High School’s Newspaper class. The purpose of the publication is to inform and educate the Brea community, as well as highlight campus life and student achievement. Opinions stated in the Wildcat do not necessarily belong to Brea Olinda High School administration, faculty, and students. Unsigned editorials reflect the views of the staff. Signed Letters to the Editor may be emailed to bohs.wildcat.newspaper@gmail.com.
illustration by GUNNAR CIERLEY
June 2019 SENIOR ISSUE 3
4 ADVERTISEMENT June 2019
illustration by JUSTIN LEE
endgame of an MCU era by GUNNAR CIERLEY
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was five years old when Iron Man (2008), one of the first films I ever saw in theaters, was released, and ever since then, I’ve loved the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Capping the first wave of MCU movies is Avengers: Endgame, a beautiful, colossal experience of a film that is a bombastic and poignant conclusion of the eleven year “Infinity Saga.” Avengers: Infinity War (2018) introduced Thanos (Josh Brolin), the hulking purple “Mad Titan” whose sole purpose is to bring his own skewed perception of “balance” to the universe by extinguishing half of all living organisms. Infinity War detailed Thanos’s endeavor to obtain and assemble the scattered “Infinity Stones”, and in a way, was
his own story -- once he collected all six stones, he completed his selfprofessed “hero’s journey” with a snap of a finger. Anthony and Joe Russo, the directors of Infinity War and Endgame left me with mouth agape as I watched many fan-favorite heroes such as Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and SpiderMan (Tom Holland) dissolve into ash. Ever since I was a baby, I’ve absorbed anything Marvel, whether comics, TV, or movies. Spider-Man was always my favorite, and Tom Holland’s portrayal of the character feels almost too good to be true. So seeing Spider-Man, along with other favorites, die was something nobody could prepare for. Engame begins as if it too is in a state of grieving, with gray tones permeating the world. Earth is reflecting on the past, with a five-year jump showing how each
hero has coped with their failures. Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has become a ruthless vigilante; Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has retired to a family life; and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has fallen into an alcoholic pit of self-pity. It is at this time that Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) escapes from his imprisonment in the “quantum realm”, a microscopic universe that doesn’t apply to the rules of time. This is the second chance that the Avengers needed: Ant-Man’s idea for a “time heist” sends the Avengers back in time to important hallmarks of the MCU to retrieve the Infinity Stones before Thanos can even begin his quest. Endgame brilliantly approaches the concept of time travel with the idea that tampering with time, instead of changing the alreadyestablished past, will break off into its own independent time line. This concept stands as an opportunity to recap and re-explore the MCU
without damaging its continuity, and is a way for the audience to see how far Marvel has come ever since the first Iron Man movie 11 years ago. Even with an unprecedented run-time of just over three hours, the film’s pacing is near-perfect, subverting expectations by going slow at the start. The time travel concept effectively justifies important points in the movies for a payoff so massive and unforgettable that it will leave even non-Marvel enthusiasts in tears. Avengers: Endgame brings a satisfying payoff to an 11-year saga, brimming with humor, massive battles and unforgettable moments. It’s a final goodbye to over a decade of ingenious storytelling, and it’s a goodbye to a part of my own childhood. The conclusion of Endgame is in essence an homage to the fans, and it naturally culminates each film spent building to this conclusion nearperfectly.
UP Next in the MCU:
The action continues with Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 5. Then come sequels to Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr. Strange, and Black Panther (with release dates to be announced). Black Widow gets her own solo film, and the MCU expands with first-time features for The Eternals and Shang Chi: Master of Kung Fu.
June 2019 SENIOR ISSUE 5
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“I’ve really enjoyed my time here at Brea, I think this school is one of the best around!”
Destiny Weatherspoon
These 16 seniors are testament to the unique and diverse students who make up BOHS’s Class of 2019. From musicians and Marines to businessmen and basketball stars, here are 16 of BOHS’s most WILD! seniors. compiled by KENNETH KIM
“Musical performances are a way to challenge myself while entertaining others. I enjoy performing for others because I’m able to make them feel something, whether it be sympathy or joy, as a performer.”
Claire Manson
“Being quarterback comes with an automatic spotlight because so much of the game revolves around you. Hard work and countless hours dedicated to the sport let me stand out.”
Jacob Moon
photos by INDIGO LOPEZ “I like to express myself through photography. I’m driven as it allows me to portray a story through what I love to do, through images.”
“You need people who are passionate about setting the foundation for this to happen in a program, and that’s what I see my job as.”
“I hold myself to a standard of giving 100% effort regardless if anyone is watching or not. What drives my passion is knowing that I am unique in a sense, and being able to be a dancer and leader. My passions are what define me.”
“I believe the Marine Corps is the best outfit to join where I can be the best and make a difference. I do what I love because I find purpose and contentment in what I do.”
Robert Gonzalez
Addisyn Harris
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Vivien Coop
David Jovellanos
“I hope to reach the point of comparing myself to only myself from the previous day and honestly treat making money like a game.”
Kevin Young
“My passion is driven by my ultimate goal -- it’s becoming an actress. We, in Play Pro all have a lot of fun, but at the same time, we get everything done together.”
“Doing Color Guard has helped me grow in many ways as a person and as a performer, which drives my passion. I love doing what I do because it brings out the best in me.”
Tatiana Alcaraz “Nothing makes me feel better than going out and speaking my mind, and it’s also a really great way to meet like-minded people who are compassionate and want to make a change.”
Allison Jackson
Divnoor Kaur
“As a captain and senior, I tried to lead by example by working really hard and developing a strong Ladycat family. I always want to improve my skills and push myself to be better.”
Stephanie Lee
“I create music that speaks my mind when I can’t put the words together to say how I feel, and I think being able to translate my emotions into music is something really cool that not everyone can do.”
Claudia Che
“I have this fire in my heart to strengthen my relationship with God, be surrounded by others who have the same want, and mentors who can guide me in the right direction.”
Kayla Gil
“I do art, from drawings to films, to pronounce what’s going on in the world. Art is what veered me to the humanities, because I saw art as a profound effect capable of making a change.”
Tori Kim
“I’m passionate about a lot but it mainly comes down to helping others - community service, charity, even just helping friends - and also being a people person.”
Mallhar Gupta
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Abrahamson, Cameron undecided Acaba, Amanda CSU Fullerton Adams, Garrett Fullerton College Agopian, Avery Career/Technical School Aguilar, Yamile Fullerton College Ahn, Andrew Mt. SAC Albee, Jacob Fullerton College Alcala, Jordan undecided Alcaraz, Tatiana Cal Poly Pomona Alives, Eric Fullerton College Allred, Emma Brigham Young University Allred, Ryan Fullerton College Alonzo, Rayna College of Western Idaho Alvarez, Axel Fullerton College Amador, Victoria Fullerton College Anderson, Jacob Orange Coast College Andrade, Kelli Loyola Marymount University Andrade, Alejandra Fullerton College Anguiano, Jacob work force Armas, Erica CSU Fullerton Arriegada, Sarah Santa Monica College Attalla, Lara Cal Poly Pomona Avalos, Leonel Fullerton College Azizadah, Maryam UC Riverside Baik, Elliot Cal Poly Pomona Barker, Emily CSU Fullerton Barton, Sydney CSU Long Beach Becerra, Eric Mt. SAC Becerra, Rebekah CSU Fullerton Bice, Breelyn San Francisco State University Birkett, Blake Air Force Blomquist, Joshua Cal Poly Pomona Botros, Joy Fullerton College Bounkeo, Samantha Fullerton College Bremmon, Brandon work force Bridges, Matthew Fullerton College Brondani, Hae Ana CSU Fullerton Brookman, Emma University of Utah Browning, Marcellus Fullerton College Brumbaugh, Brandon Fullerton College Brunyer, Lorenzo CSU Fullerton Bui, Jonathan Fullerton College Burke, Evan Boise State University Butler, Mark Fullerton College Butler, Nolan Cal Poly Pomona Caipo, Alec CSU Fullerton Camacho, Karel La Sierra University Campbell, Jason Fullerton College Canal, Jeanelle Fullerton College Candelario, Anthony Cal Poly Pomona Carlson, Kalyssa Air Force Carter, Reilly Fullerton College Castro, Ashley Cal Poly Pomona Cazares, Andy Santiago Community College Cervantes, Robert CSU Fullerton Cerwinski, Madilyn Colorado State University Cha, Katherine Orange Coast College Che, Claudia CSU Fullerton Cheng, Emily CSU Fullerton
Cho, Jake UC Irvine Cho, Jinny CSU Fullerton Choi, Junmin UC Irvine Choi, Seung Yeon UC Berkeley Chong, Gabriel Colorado Christian University Chung, Erin USC Colon, Alexis CSU Fullerton Contreras, Jesus CSU Fullerton Coop, Vivien Western Washington University Cooper, Jamison University of Utah Corteal, Samantha CSU Long Beach Crabtree, Cooper Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cradle, Kaelyn Belmont University Craig, Bailey Fullerton College Creason, Ryan Fullerton College Cruz, John CSU Sacramento Cruz, Rafael Fullerton College Cushing, Lauren Fullerton College DeJesus, Brendon Fullerton College Dekowski, Sienna Fullerton College Deloera, Esqueda Gabriela Fullerton College Denbo, Brock Santa Ana College Derian, Cole Baylor University Diep, Vanessa UCLA Diplock, Emily Santiago Canyon College Discher, Jacob CSU Fullerton Duthie, Delaney Cypress College Eason, Daijzon Art Institute of Hollywood Egan, Callalily Brigham Young University Elrayes, Amine Irvine Valley College Elrayes, Karen UCLA Espinoza, Alondra Fullerton College Farley, Brooke Orange Coast College Feazell, Savanna Dakota State University Figueroa, George Fullerton College Flores, Andrea Fullerton College Fong, Andrew CSU Fullerton Freeland, Julia CSU Fullerton Fritz, Hannah Fullerton College Fust, Casey Hope International University Gackstetter, Scott San Diego State Galdamez, Gaby CSU Fullerton Gallegos, Noe Fullerton College Galvan, Angella Orange Coast College Galvez, Brian West Coast University Garcia, Christian Cal Poly Pomona Garcia, Dominic Santa Ana College Garcia, Emma Fullerton College Garcia, Jasmine Fullerton College Garcia, Karina Fullerton College Garner, Isabella CSU San Marcos Geary, John Arizona State University Gervitzman, Aiko Holy Names University Gil, Kayla Biola University Golshan, Dunya CSU Fullerton Gomez, Alizah UC Irvine Gomez, Jeanne Fullerton College Gomez, Zachary Azusa Pacific University Gonzales, Joshua CSU Fullerton
Lauren Fullert
Aiden McPhee CSU Fullerton
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Gonzalez, Robert Fullerton College Gorospe, Shanelle CSU Fullerton Granger, Brooke Mt. San Antonio College Grattan, Catherine Biola University Grattan, Christina Biola University Guerrero, Alex computer training school Gupta, Mallhar University of Washington Gustafson, Ashley Baylor University Ha, David Vanderbilt University Halili, Ethan Mt. SAC Halon, Chris USC Hannum, Jack CSU Long Beach Hanon, Francisco Fullerton College Hanson-Swartz, Cannon CSU Long Beach Harding, Mason Rocky Mountain College Harris, Addisyn Cal Poly Pomona Hartsfield, Genesis Fullerton College Hatch, Eli Brigham Young University Hawk, Shaun Air Force Heiss, AJ Orange Coast College Henderson, Jake Fullerton College Henderson, Madison Fullerton College Hernandez, Alex Orange Coast College Hernandez, Desiree Fullerton College Hernandez, Jaylene Fullerton College Hernandez, Jennifer Santa Monica College Hernandez, Unique Fullerton College Hidalgo, Gillian University of Southern Mississippi Hiersekorn, Madisen Orange Coast College Hirose, Noah University of Washington Hohbein, Cristian Fullerton College Hong, Ashley undecided Hong, Joe Cypress College Horvath, Alessandra CSU Fullerton Horvath, Gianna CSU Fullerton Hsieh, Kate UCLA Hsing, Jacob Fullerton College Hur, Jiwon La Verne University Huynh, Cory UC San Diego Ibarra, Aileen Fullerton College Ibushi Thompson, Nathan Cal Poly Pomona Iligan, Erika Baylor University Imbriano, Matt Fullerton College Jackson, Allison Fullerton College Jang, Hannah Pepperdine University Jaracuaro, Jose Fullerton College Jaracuaro, Marco Fullerton College Jaradat, Rania Fullerton College Jarosh, Jacob Fullerton College Jeong, Daniel undecided Jeong, Derek Cal Poly Pomona Jin, Yu Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Johnson, Annika Scripps College Johnson, Leah Dartmouth College Johnson, Lindsey San Diego State University Johnson, McKenzie Mt. SAC Johnson, Sydni Santiago Canyon College Jovellanos, David Marines Juhas, Cam Cypress Culinary School Jun, Brian Mt. SAC Jung, Eunseo School of Art Institute of Chicago Jung, Daniel Pepperdine University Jung, Justin Fullerton College Jurado Torres, Cristofer Fullerton College Kalokoh, Senesie Cypress College
auren Ortega ullerton College
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Kang, Anna Biola University Kang, Ashley Laguna College of Art and Design Kaur, Divnoor Santiago Community College Key, Trinity Fullerton College Khanessari, Kiyarash Fullerton College Khatri, Aakash L.A. Film School Killman, Trenton CSU Long Beach State Kim, Amber University of Nevada Kim, Brandon UC Riverside Kim, Brian CSU Fullerton Kim, Jessica Whittier College Kim, Jonathan Fullerton College Kim, Joshua Navy Kim, Jun Hwan Cerritos College Kim, Katelyn Fullerton College Kim, Kenneth USC Kim, Minhyuk Fullerton College Kim, Natalie New York University Kim, Rachel Fullerton College Kim, Sarah Orange Coast College Kim, Tori UC Riverside Kimes, Kevin CSU Fullerton King, Abigail CSU Northridge King, Kirin Oregon State University Kirkpatrick, Carter Boise State University Kittleson, Chase CSU Fullerton Koo, Celina Fullerton College Kooiman, Daisy CSU Fullerton Kwon, Jacob Santiago Community College Kwon, Matthew CSU Fullerton Lai, Eason UC San Diego Ledden, Katherine CSU Fullerton Lee, Daniel Cal Poly Pomona Lee, Jenna UC Irvine Lee, Jodie Mt. SAC Lee, Justin UC San Diego Lee, Justin J. ArtCenter College of Design Lee, Michael Pepperdine University Lee, Stephanie Biola University Lee, Summer Fullerton College Lee, Timothy UCLA Lee, YaeJin Biola University Lee, Yeil Fullerton College Legendre, Cameron Fullerton College Leigh, Leo Cal Maritime University Lemieux, Devon Cal Poly Pomona Lentini, Sean CSU Fullerton Leto, Dominic Fullerton College Lin, Jian Li UC Irvine Lim, Timothy Wheaton College Linder, Jacob UCLA Liu, Xiwen UC Riverside Lo, Tyler USC Logoteta, Taylor Fullerton College Long, Dylan Navy Lontoc, Gizella CSU Fullerton Lopez, Andrea Fullerton College Lopez, Meghan CSU Northridge Lozano, Nicholas Saddleback College Luevanos, Faith Oregon State University Lyons, Jake Santa Ana College Lyons, Stephen CSU Long Beach MacDonald, Aubree Santiago Community College Madamba, Karen UCLA Madamba, Sophia UC San Diego
Andrea Vizzuett St. John’s University
*Post-grad plans compiled from Senior Surveys, Kim Kessel, Millie Houston, and one-on-one interviews. June 2019 SENIOR ISSUE 9
Makki, Lara UC Irvine Manson, Claire Chapman University Ona Marin, Mark UC Irvine Marquez, Ethan Fullerton College Martinez, Carmen Fullerton College Martinez, Jamie La Sierra University Martinson, Katherine Cal Lutheran University Mathews, Ethan Fullerton College Matiasevich, Jenna Arizona State University McClinton, Jade Cerritos Community College McPhee, Aidan CSU Fullerton McTeggart, Garrett Santa Ana College McWade, Molly Carroll College Medley, Brandon Fullerton College Mejia, Viridiana Fullerton College Mejorado, Jonathan Fullerton College Memon, Umaimah Santiago Community College Menezes, Aaron Grand Canyon University Miller, Kayley Orange Coast College Min, Eleanor UC Riverside Min, Esther UC Riverside Min, Sally UC Riverside Mok, Kevin CSU Long Beach Moon, Jacob West Point Moran Lopez, Andrea Fullerton College Morck, Lauren Five Towns College Moreno, Gilbert Navy Moreno, Robert Fullerton College Morris, Aivee Fullerton College Mounce, Kasane CSU Chico Munden, Bethany California Baptist University Nakayama, Noah UC Irvine Natakusuma, Keannan CSU Fullerton Navarette, Caleb Mt. San Antonio College Nubani, Melia University of New Hampshire O’Barr, Erica Brigham Young University O’Brien, Sean CSU East Bay Oh, Caitlyn Chapman University Oh, Jacob UC Riverside Oh, Yunah Biola University Ojeda, Adrian CSU Fullerton Olivia, Melanie Pepperdine University Orozco, Adrian CSU Fullerton Orozco, Nolan Fullerton College Orozco, Daniel Fullerton College Orozco, Isaias Fullerton College Ortega, Isabella Whittier College Ortega, Lauren Fullerton College Ortiz, Courtney CSU San Marcos Pak, Steven Point Loma Nazarene University Parahnevich, Elizabeth Biola University Park, Esther Boston College Patow, Brad Santiago Canyon College Amaya, Patrick Arizona State University Patrick, Ethan Fullerton College Patrick, Megan Fullerton College Patrick, Sean Riverside City College Peedikayil, Hannah CSU Long Beach Peoples, Brianna University of Houston Petersen, Kyle Brigham Young University Pham, Ethan UC Los Angeles Pickens, Celest Fullerton College Prava, Shaswati University of Irvine
Prezgay, Rebecca CSU Monterey Bay Price, Rilee Pacific University Raine, Garrison Brigham Young University Read, Catherine Washington State University Reynoso, Amber CSU Fullerton Riccio, Anthony Fullerton College Rients, William Fullerton College Rivera, Bryant CSU Fullerton Robles, Andrew Orange Coast College Rogers, Jack Cal Poly Pomona Root, Katherine UC San Diego Rotariu, Alex Orange Coast College Ruiz, Amber Fullerton College Ryan, Andrew Orange Coast College Ryu, Ryan Emory University Saez, Emilia CSU Fullerton Salas, Jonathan Santa Ana College Salcido, Ryan Fullerton College Salinas, Megan UC Santa Barbara Saltas, Keona Mt. SAC Samuelson, Cassidy Arizona State University Sanchez, Alyssa L.A. Harbor College Sandoval, Daisy Cal Baptist University Santiago, Naomi Montgomery College Santolla, Jenna CSU Fullerton Schardinger, Han CSU Fullerton Schlachter, Delaney Fullerton College Schooley, Connor Fullerton College Segat, Lauren Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Seo, David Fullerton College Seo, Jun Hyung UC Santa Barbara Seo, Yesol undecided Seong, Hannah Cal Poly Pomona Sepulveda, Alexander Santiago Canyon College Serna, Brigitte Loyola Marymount University Serna, Kaylee Fullerton College Serna, Stephanie Fullerton College Shields, Kyara Arizona State University Shim, Kenneth UC Riverside Shim WooMin UC Davis Silva, Ryan Santa Ana College Singh, Mahak Fullerton College Skipper, Sydney Grand Canyon University Smith, Isabella Biola University Soegiarto, Amadea CSU Fullerton Soenjoto, Monica CSU Long Beach Sohn, Hyesung Georgia State University Song, Elliot San Diego State University Song, Yuyul Chapman University Sorensen, Tanner Santa Clara University Soriano, Angelica Fullerton College Spadt, Rachel UCLA Spazafumo, Roman CSU Humboldt Spittel, Andrew University of Notre Dame Sriram, Vishvak UC Santa Barbara Stark, Nicole Cal Baptist University Strobel, Analaya Colorado State University Stupin, Ethan Fullerton College Suk, Timothy San Diego City College Swindell, Madison undecided Swindle, Jackson Vanguard University Tam, Kyle Cal Poly Pomona Tamagno, Noah University of Arizona
Kiyarash Khanessari Fullerton College
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Tango, Noah UC Santa Barbara Taylor, Ryan Fullerton College Tecontero, Johnny CSU Fullerton Timmons, Allyson CSU Fullerton Tittle, Devin Fullerton College Thomas, Carmella Santiago Canyon College Thompson, Nathan Cal Poly Pomona Thongphrachanch, Christian CSU Fullerton Tom, Jaden Fullerton College Torres, Ailyn Cypress College Torres, Blanca Zanesville State Tostado, Ruby Fullerton College Traboulsi, Andrew Fullerton College Tsai, William Fullerton College Turner, Sarah Fullerton College Unger, Kolin Santa Ana College Vaca, Aaron Fullerton College Vaidya, Maya Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Van-Kellogg, Breanna CSU Fullerton Vares, Alyssa Arizona State University Vasquez, Ruben Fullerton College Veikoso, Nya gap year Vigil, Summer Fullerton College Villalobos, Adrian undecided Villanueva, Adan UC Riverside Villavicencio, Alexis Fullerton College Vizzuett, Andrea St. John’s University Wang, Ray undecided Warren, Carter Fullerton College Wedin, Jackson USC Weiseth, Caleb Northern Arizona University Wentin, Jackson USC Whitmer, Leilani Mt. SAC Whitney, Stevie undecided Williams, Amanda Fullerton College Williams, Jordan Biola University Williamson, Tyler Cal Poly San Louis Obispo Winkler, Samuel Fullerton College Wood, Faith University of Mississippi Wood, Nicole Boise State University Woody, Jacob Fullerton College Wupuy, Stephanie University of Hawaii, Manoa Wyckhouse, Cole Fullerton College Wyse, Nathan Whittier College Yang, Eunbyeol Biola University Yang, Jin UC Riverside Ybarra, Mairani Orange Coast College Yoon, Alex CSU Fullerton Yoon, Amy Fullerton College Yoon, Brian UCLA Yoon, Brian UC Irvine Yoon, Edward Chinese University of Hong Kong Yoon, Edward University of Minnesota Young, Kevin Brigham Young University Yu, Stanley Fullerton College Yu, Joseph UCLA Yu, Matthew UCLA Yun, Jennifer CSU Long Beach Zelina, Ashley Fullerton College Zhang, Katherine UC Riverside Zuniga, Efren CSU Fullerton “Wish you were here...”
John Geary Arizona State University
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ith swagger and a pair of black Ray Bans, Noah Tango, senior, fully embraced his role as the face of the Class of 2019, leading the Wildcat student body as both its ASB President and varsity cheer co-captain. Of juggling the demands of both of these time-intensive leadership roles, Tango said, “I believe that the duality of being both president and cheer co-captain is something that comes along naturally for me. It’s not so much of a ‘balance’ as it is just going through each part of my day.” Tango’s ASB journey began in 2012 when he was voted sixth grade class president. Ever since then, he’s been involved in student leadership, campaigning each and every year, even following in older brother Nick’s (‘14) footsteps, who served as senior class president in 2014. Throughout his tenure, Tango put a special emphasis on connecting with his peers, something he felt was essential to being a representative of the student body. “As the ASB president, I [symbolize] the student body for the administration,” said Tango. Although his election campaign and role as the ASB president felt expected given his long history of serving in student government, his decision to join cheer was an unexpected pivot; a pivot that would Tango’s own perception of what being a cheerleader meant. “Before my freshman year in high school, there was another guy
photo by DANIEL CHO
A Championship player, cheer Pivot Football co-captain, ASB by KENNETH KIM
president -- senior Nick Tango exemplies what it means to be a Wildcat.
on the cheer team. I made fun of him when I saw him back then, because I didn’t think cheerleading was a ‘manly’ thing to do,” admitted Tango. “But I matured and [saw] how much of an opportunity cheer could become.” This epiphany prompted Tango to join the cheer squad, a decision that at first resulted in some of his peers judging Tango for the same reasons that he had judged cheer just months earlier. “For about six months, it was pretty hard to talk to [my friends]. People judged me for being a boy in cheer, which was pretty frustrating,” revealed Tango. Tango overcame that stigma
due to his pride in the team and his admiration of his hard-working teammates. Ultimately, Tango said, “[my peers] realized [cheer] was something I would keep doing, regardless of criticism, so my friends began to accept it.” The decision to be a cheerleader paid off tremendously: after four years of late-night practices, national competitions, and Friday night football games, Tango -- along with senior cocaptains Jenna Santolla and Brooke Farley -- led varsity cheer to first place
at the 2018 UCA Southern California Championships, and third place at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition, in Florida in February. According to Santolla and Farley, Tango was an invaluable part of the process, serving as the emotional center of the team. “I think Noah really was the glue on the team and kinda kept everyone sane,” said Santolla. “He was always committed to coming to practices, performances and any fundraisers we had even though he was involved in so many other activities.” Farley agreed, citing her admiration of Tango’s honorable personality and dedicated work ethic. “He has always been the last person to leave the school after all our night practices to make sure every girl got home safely. He is a gentleman, a hard working teammate, and an incredible friend,” said Farley. “All of us girls love Noah.” Tango will take his many talents and ambition to UC Santa Barbara in the Fall. But as he embarks on this new chapter, he wishes to switch gears once more and try something new: the music industry. Although saddened that he was leaving both leadership and cheer behind, Tango feels confident in his choice to pursue a music industry job as a new chapter in his life. Said Tango: “Music can be a form of self-expression, just like how ASB and cheer were. Whether it be producing, recording, performing, advising, or even just handling stage equipment, I [can’t] really envision myself being happy doing anything else.” June 2019 SENIOR ISSUE 11
VALEDICT
RIANS AN
EASON LAI
JUSTIN LEE
KATE HSIEH
KAREN MADAMBA
BRIAN YOON
CATHERINE GRATTAN
JACOB LINDER
CHRISTINE GRATTAN
Favorite teacher at BOHS?
Mrs. Hung
Mrs. Hung and Mr. Salesky
Mrs. Hung
Mrs. Luce and Mrs. Bottalico
Mrs. Collier
Bruno Morlan
Mr. Salesky
Mrs. Batchelor
Intended Major and College?
Mechanical Engineering UCSD
Civil Engineering UCLA
History Biola University
Favorite song?
Computer Science Intercultural Studies Biola University UCLA
UCLA
Timmy Lee and his gains.
It’s probably gotta be Mrs. Sanchez.
Mrs. Cornett and Mrs. Bottalico
Mrs. Collier
My sister. She’s so sweet and a hard worker.
Mr. Schlueter
God. I believe He is always there no matter what.
PreCalc with Mrs. C
No thanks, I’m fine.
Health
AP Bio
Skills for success
AP Euro or AP Art History
Any GITA class.
AP Art History. You really form an appreciation.
“Goat” by Lil Tay
“In Your Arms” by Saib
“Blue Tacoma” by Russell Dickerson
“Just Friends” by Musiq Soulchild
“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
“Everything” by Lighthouse
“Pop the Bubble” by Biggy B
“Only Jesus” by Casting Crowns
Good question.
Lunches
A lot of simple things, like going on food runs with friends.
Rallies
The view. It’s cool looking off into the distance.
That it doesn’t cost 40k a year.
Free education
Just a LOT of money.
Competitive eater
Pediatric doctor with a specialty in neurology
Construction company
Not sure whatever God’s will for me is.
Software engineer, build connections and capital, then start a business.
Nonprofit work
The thing you’ll The people that make miss most about BOHS? school enjoyable.
Future Career Plan?
Psychobiology
UCSD
Who is I’m not inspired your biggest by anyone at my inspiration on school. campus?
If you could take one class from BOHS again, what would it be?
Computer Science Horseback Riding
Hit seven digits in my bank account.
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UCLA
AND SALUTAT
VANESSA DIEP
MATTHEW YU
JOSEPH YU
RIANS
TYLER LO
MARYAM AZIZADAH
SOPHIA MADAMBA
MELANIE OLIVIA
JORDAN WILLIAM
CORY HUYNH
Mrs. Teal. I don’t see her often, but whenever I do she gives me the best hugs.
Mrs. Bottalico and Mrs. Teal
Ms. Clements. Her endless support has helped shape me into the person I am today.
Baughman
Salesky
Mr. Morlan
Mrs. Hung
Mrs. Hung
Mrs. Bottalico
Political Science UCLA
Comp Sci UCLA
Comp Sci UCLA
Human Biology USC
Biochemistry UC Riverside
Biochemistry UC San Diego
English or Business Pepperdine University
Business Admin Biola University
Comp Engineering UC San Diego
Kevin Young
Kevin Young
Coach Pohle
Myself. I’m very inspirational.
Mrs. Teal or Mr. Schlueter.
Ms. Dietz
Mr. Finnerty
Number One GITA student: Molly McWade!
AP Gov or Speech and Debate
AP Physics 2
AP Physics 2
Photography
AP Euro, liked learning about submarines.
AP Bio
AP Chemistry. It’s challenging, yet engaging and rewarding!
Honors Chemistry
All the GITAs.
“Alligator” by Of Monsters and Men
“Dark out” by Golden Dan
“Cloudy Skies” by Lil Skies
“Flaws and Sins” by Juice WRLD
Anything by the Arctic Monkeys
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
“Sideways” by Santana
“On a Tropical Island” by Jake the Dog
My friends, the ones graduating and those that are younger.
Seeing friends every day, late nights we spent together, and fun dress up days.
No homework
GITA
Pharmacist or Biochemical Researcher
Superintendant or CEO
CFO of any corporation
No.
Mrs. Teal and Ms. Dietz, she’s just always so kind to everyone.
All the friends I made, not just my best friends but the ones I get to see in class.
Friends
The people
My baseball team
Not sure. Things aren’t missed until they’re gone.
Professor or lawyer
Progamming a game.
Software Engineer
Medical field
Some type of doctor. Maybe a pediatrician.
“High Hopes” by
Panic! At the Disco
photos by DANIEL CHO and INDIGO LOPEZ
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Contreras’s Comeback
FOCUSED ON FORM:
David Contreras, senior, works out at 24 Hour Fitness. Contreras’s football career-ending knee injury sparked a passion for fitness and body building.
A severe knee injury forced senior David Contreras to reevaluate his future, and a life-long commitment to exercise and health followed.
photo by DANIEL CHO
by KENNETH KIM
J
esus David Contreras, senior, stands up victoriously, with 315 pounds of weight on his back, a new personal record (PR). While hoisting this heavy weight is an achievement on its own, for Contreras, the PR is symbolic of his overcoming a serious injury to his ACL in 2017. “Although the tearing of my ACL was a burden at the time, I found that it ended up being a blessing, because it [motivated] me to focus on bodybuilding,” said Contreras. As an eighth grader, Contreras began lifting in earnest for the first time in order to get into shape for football. When he joined the Wildcat team freshman year, he discovered a passion for bodybuilding, which Contreras believed was a way for him to express his love for working out. “Bodybuilding is a great way to express oneself. I love bodybuilding [because] it helps me be who I really want to be. I want to be someone who can push themselves to the farthest of their abilities, and bodybuilding is, at least for me, the best way to do so. After I tore my ACL, I had to [adopt a new] mindset,” admitted Contreras. For Contreras, his mindset ultimately plays a large role in how he approaches bodybuilding, a process he says is incredibly long and mentally taxing. According to Contreras, modern bodybuilders focus on gaining bloated mass at the expense of the “aesthetics” factor, a juxtaposition to the ‘Golden Era’ of bodybuilding during the ‘70s and ‘80s, during which, athletes focused on large, symmetrical muscles. For bodybuilders, their bodies are art pieces, with athletes such as Contreras constantly working to keep their body as close to physical perfection as possible. “I’m very inspired by the ‘Golden Era’ of bodybuilding, by people such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, [and] Franco Colombo,” said Contreras. “What people think of bodybuilding nowadays isn’t what bodybuilding used to be, and I want to return back to that ‘Golden Era’.”
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David Contreras POST-HIGH SCHOOL
National Academy of Sports Medicine CAREER
PERSONAL TRAINER Contreras’s workout routine changes everyday, but he always maintains a basic set of rules. He begins with a pre-workout of light weight workouts or dynamic stretching, just to get his body in a ready condition and his blood flowing. After that, he usually divides his six workout days between his back, biceps, arms, legs, shoulders, core, and triceps, making sure to train all parts of his body equally. In addition, he also does a high intensity cardio exercise once or twice a week. Although he wishes to compete professionally as a bodybuilder, Contreras has other career plans to focus on his love for a healthy lifestyle. “I do plan on competing in the future; in about a year and a half to two years from now. However, [at the moment], it is just a hobby,” said Contreras. “As for my career, I plan on helping people out. I want to be a personal trainer. I’m currently working on receiving my personal training certificate through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Once I get it, then I can pursue my overall dream.” When asked if Contreras had any words for budding bodybuilders, he chuckled before replying, “Never forget leg day. I know that’s a joke that a lot of people like to say about the gym, but seriously, never forget it.”
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I’m very inspired by the ‘Golden Era’ of bodybuilding, by people such as Arnold Schwarzenegger,” said Contreras. “What people think of bodybuilding nowadays isn’t what bodybuilding used to be, and I want to return back to that [era].” - David Contreras, senior
Building a future with JAMISON COOPER
interview by KENNETH KIM
1. How long have you been in BITA? All four years. 2. What have you learned from your BITA experience? I think BITA has taught to take the skills we’ve learned in the class to apply to the real world. We learn traits like good teamwork and problemsolving skills. 3. What is your favorite project in BITA? I like the “design build” competitions that we do. We do our own competition in Orange County. 4. Are you planning on doing anything similar to BITA in college? Possibly. I want to try an internship related to BITA in college so that I can see if that’s something I would like to do later on in life. 5. What would you say to anyone who wishes to become involved in BITA? I’d say to just do it. Each year, there’s a different focus. The first year might not be your favorite, but the second year will be different in its focus, its message, and the skills that you fully learn. It’s always interesting. photo by INDIGO LOPEZ
Jamison Cooper COLLEGE
University of Utah MAJOR
Business
6. Favorite memory from BITA? I think being in the class in general. All of the people in BITA are interesting and have cool stories. It’s a mix of working hard and learning a lot. 7. Are there any last words you would like to tell your BITA teacher, Pat Axtell? I’d say thank you. Not only have you given me a lot of advice, you’ve also taught me life skills and helped me grow as a person. June 2019 SENIOR ISSUE 15
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Wildcat Graduation Playlists
Senior Sounds The best quotes, tidbits, demands, and in-jokes overheard by Wildcat Seniors throughout the school year that describe the Class of 2019 in all of its glory. From Friday night football to deflated beach balls, here are our memories. Compiled by Kenneth Kim • 10 quotes, 1 year
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Senior
College
1
“People don’t think it be like it be, but it do be like it do.”
Anthony Kim
San Francisco State
2
“Pre-order Sweetener!”
Alessandra Horvath
CSU Fullerton
3
“Bring the mirrors back into our bathrooms!”
Kenneth Shim
UC Riverside
4
“Michael and Vish are the bee’s knees.”
Vishvak Sriram
UC Santa Barbara
5
“Stairs.”
Molly McWade
Carroll College
6
“Someone sedate him.”
Lauren Segat
Cal Poly SLO
7
“Ryan Espara got megged by Mr. Wilson.”
Sean O’Brien
CSU East Bay
8
“That time Maddie and I got to meet that cute Doordash guy.”
Jennifer Hernandez
Santa Monica College
9
“What a time to be alive.”
Kyara Shields
Arizona State U
“Just another B-town beat down at the den!”
Samantha Corteal
CSU Long Beach
10
“Lil ade ole!”
Mallhar Gupta
U of Washington
11
“Thanks for reading this issue. Stay WILD!”
Kenneth Kim
USC
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