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Joy Ryan

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Joy and I am glad to be in newspaper journalism this year. I enjoy drawing/painting and listening to music in my free time.

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INFOGRAPHIC: POSING & POSTING

INFOGRAPHIC: POSING & POSTING

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Read about how to pose for your photos and make your post unique.
FIVE TIPS TO BE THE BEST YOU

FIVE TIPS TO BE THE BEST YOU

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Discover five tips to become the best version of yourself.
Preparing for King and Queen of Hearts, the Student Council (StuCo) invites different clubs and encourages them all to participate. The King and Queen of Hearts fundraiser held in February is an annual fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association. “It’s for a good cause and since it’s like a competition type thing, I think it raises spirits and gets people more active in school and to participate more,” Vice President of Design Academy Emilio Garcia said. “Some of the challenges were figuring out the logistics and getting smaller clubs to participate and once we get to week two and three getting donations gets challenging.”

STUCO TO HOST ‘KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS’ FUNDRAISER

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024

Preparing for King and Queen of Hearts, the Student Council (StuCo) invites different clubs and encourages them all to participate. The King and Queen of Hearts fundraiser held in February is an annual...

While walking across campus on the new sidewalks, students make their way to class. For several years, students walked along the dirt and stones, causing them to violate an institutional rule. “[The] rule is for everyone to use the sidewalks because they are level and provide better footing when compared to the stones,” Assistant Principal Cameron Roehm. “The rule is there for safety reasons and I would hope students would want to keep their shoes cleaner by not tracking through the stones.”

NEW CROSSWALKS ON CAMPUS

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Students are greeted with new crosswalks when entering campus.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JACKY MAC

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JACKY MAC

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
Here’s a look at 2017 graduate Jacky Mac’s life after high school.
After everyone is finished scooping, sophomore Don Balmaceda starts cleaning up their area and materials. Cleaning the area makes sure that everything is well placed and sanitized. “I like doing dishes because here I have classmates to help me out,” Balmaceda said. “I don’t have that at home so everything feels organized here.”

AN HOUR IN…FOODS I

Joy Ryan and Amelia Castellanos
January 8, 2024
Making use of the kitchen, students scoop cookie dough for SkillsUSA fundraiser.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ANTHONY KIM

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ANTHONY KIM

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Here’s a look at 2017 graduate Anthony Kim’s life after high school
As Hospitality III students work on their “Managing Stress” project, a short presentation on the benefits of stress relieving techniques, substitute teacher Collin Dodos works on grading assignments. Dodos is the third substitute brought on to teach the hospitality class this semester. “I wouldn’t say that I took this course because I was interested in hospitality as a topic, but because it was a job that was offered to me,” Dodos said. “I do get how it could be hard on the students, but there’s not much that can be done in this situation. I’m trying to make the best out of it and to be positive in the classroom.”

[Photo] Lack of Hospitality Teacher Creates Gap in Staffing

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024

As Hospitality III students work on their “Managing Stress” project, a short presentation on the benefits of stress relieving techniques, substitute teacher Collin Dodos works on grading assignments....

During both lunches, BSU historian Rediate Hunde sells tickets to students to watch the upcoming volleyball tournament. The tournament will take place after school in the gym where students can watch the competition and cheer on their friends. “I might be a referee or I might just be a spectator, but for the most part I’m going to be watching and helping around,” Hunde said. “I’m excited to see school spirit and involvement, people actually having fun, people having something to look forward to after school and bringing that sport element to our school.”

BSU HOSTS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
The volleyball tournament will be held Nov. 14 and 15 after school at 2:00 p.m.
In the process of making the announcements, sophomore Samantha Mangalonzo puts her best effort into making the information she is sharing sound interesting. Every day, Video Production students record new episodes. “I don’t really mind it,” Mangalonzo said. “Its definitely an experience and a bit nerve wracking. In the end when it’s all finished and good I’m proud of myself.”

REINTRODUCTION TO ANCHORED MORNING SHOW

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Ernesto Zita is the new Video Production teacher, starting the announcements with on-air talent again.
Sophomore Jadyss Tim concentrates on his chromebook as his World History teacher, Trey Takahashi-Brummer goes over a lesson. Class work has become increasingly digital since the introduction of electronic devices to 90 percent of middle school and high schoolers in 2021. “I’d rather take my test online,” Tim said. “I think it’s good for the environment since we’re using devices we wouldn’t have to waste paper.”

Digital PSAT To Be Administered Nationwide

Ava Torres and Joy Ryan
October 10, 2023
PSAT will be taken on Chromebooks for grades 8/9, 10, and 11.
Presenting to a group of students in English teacher Laura Penrod’s class, Counselor Maysie Mendiola shares information about the senior seminars. Every senior is required to attend the various sessions with different activities while the remaining grades participate in testing. “Having the senior event will prepare students to be both college and career ready and just learn practical skills to help them survive out in the real world,” Mendiola said. “This is a really good time for them to get to attend different sessions that they are interested in, since they have done their share of testing as a underclassmen, I think its a privilege for them to do something fun.”

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Presenting to a group of students in English teacher Laura Penrod’s class, Counselor Maysie Mendiola shares information about the senior seminars. Every senior is required to attend the various sessions...

Diligently working, juniors Adyen Ionescu and Rayan Awad collaborate to improve their writing. Students use this class to develop their speech and debate skills. “I’m a novice and everything is still new and intimidating to me,” Ionescu said. “So far I like how I have this sort of creative freedom. I’ve had classmates that have noted that I’m really good with speech, but only being restricted to a handful of topics just for an assignment isn’t enough for me. I’m participating in the October tournament, and I’m both excited and nervous about it as well. I can’t wait to see if that freedom pays off in the end and truly see my speaking capabilities.”

SPEECH, DEBATE CLUB EXPANDS INTO COURSE

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
This year Speech and Debate is not only a club, but an elective.
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