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Kobe Delos Reyes

Kobe Delos Reyes, Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Kobe and this is my first year as a member of the Southwest Shadow. I enjoy writing news stories and in my free time I like kickboxing.

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To celebrate the Week of Respect, Student Council member Aldrich Razon hangs up a note card on a teacher’s door to recognize the staff member. Earlier in the week, students submitted more than 100 messages through a school-wide form. “By writing letters of appreciation, we hope teachers feel more connected to their students, and students feel the same way about their teachers,” Razon said. “It’s a simple way to build a stronger school community.”

StuCo Delivers Teacher Appreciation Notes

Kobe Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
October 13, 2025
As part of a new initiative for the Week of Respect, the Student Council collected over 100 appreciation messages from students and turned them into handwritten notes posted on teachers’ doors, aiming to strengthen community and lift spirits during a stressful season.
Displaying information about colleges and future planning, the NextGrad digital board in the Upper C building draws students' attention. Junior Khyle Colloma previously used the display to explore college options and plan his next steps. “It’s nice to have everything right here to help me figure out what my next step should be,” Colloma said. “I really like having the materials and resources to be able to decide.”

NextGrad’s digital display brings college resources to campus

Kobe Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
A new digital screen in Upper C is part of a district-wide partnership with NextGrad to support college and career readiness.