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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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SWCTA culinary students participate in a classroom lesson. Students in the program have spent months preparing for competitions like the National ProStart Invitationals. “We’ve put a lot of time into getting everything right, and we just want to do our best when we present,” senior Addison Marsh said. “It’s exciting to see everything come together.”

Culinary Seniors Prepare for National ProStart Invitationals

Kobe Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
April 23, 2026
The National ProStart Invitationals is a premier competition that brings together high school culinary students to showcase their skills in cooking, teamwork, and time management. For seniors, the event represents both their training and an opportunity to represent their school at a national level.
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.