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Augusta Oparaji

Augusta Oparaji

David Moreau, Reporter September 3, 2015

"I haven't lived in Africa, but I've been to Nigeria a few times for a good two months. My dad came here for college when he was about 17 years old, and he brought my mom when she was in her 20s." junior...

Cathryn Raney

Cathryn Raney

Patty Castillo, Reporter September 3, 2015

"I think [2016] seniors are going to have an awesome year, because we're all really pumped to [get] involved. This first fundraiser is only part of the things we're doing in order to support ourselves...

Richard Landon Green

Richard Landon Green

SaSchel Moore and Eden Amberber September 3, 2015

"I want my [music] to tell others to [never] let life bring you down. Always look toward the light." junior Richard Landon Green

David Lovato

David Lovato

Karina Herrera, Reporter September 3, 2015

"When I was little, I was watching a baseball game and Derek Jeter came up to bat. I thought to myself, 'one day I wanna wear his jersey and play on the same team.' Ever since then I've been playing baseball." sophomore...

Efrain Estrada

Efrain Estrada

Edith Perez and Amy Pham September 3, 2015

"Usually [our opinion] depends on who we grow up with, why we’re growing up with them. Usually, we just wanna fit in, but people that like country music, they like standing out. I live in Texas, so you...

Dr. Cara Cerrone

Dr. Cara Cerrone

Edith Perez and Amy Pham September 3, 2015

"Theatre became my niche. I really enjoyed the acting academy and I graduated, but it was challenging because I only had a bike to ride from audition to audition. It made acting and it made success very...

Maria Pineda

Maria Pineda

Beth Mauthe and Hannah Majerczyk September 3, 2015

"My dad used to abuse my mother whenever I was little. So my mom fled the country to the United States for better opportunities for her and for me, but she didn’t tell me so when I came here I had to...

Monika Rama

Monika Rama

Miranda Molina, Reporter September 3, 2015

"[I joined HOSA] two years ago, to get involved in something medical. I'm not sure what yet." senior Monika Rama

Dorothy Schroy

Dorothy Schroy

Beth Mauthe and Hannah Majerczyk September 3, 2015

"A lot of people have influenced my life at my church. I dated this guy one time, and his dad was really devoted to God. That was really inspiring, to see like, how you can grow in your faith and how easily...

Brenda Roque and Ricardo Orozco

Brenda Roque and Ricardo Orozco

Beth Mauthe and Hannah Majerczyk September 3, 2015

"We’ve been together for almost two years. It’s been a very up and down relationship because we’re in high school, and usually people say these relationships won’t last, but I feel like this is...

Jose Gonzalez

Karla Romero and Clarissa Moreno September 3, 2015

"Theatre with Mr. Abrams [last year] really got me social and interacting, but I got out [this year] because I'm taking harder classes." sophomore Jose Gonzalez

Staciya White

Staciya White

Connie Ho and Lillian Tram September 3, 2015

Sophomore Staciya White expresses herself through her style. White said she likes to dress in sunny colors and accessorize. “They make me happy,” White said.

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