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The Wellness Center is full of trained social workers who are there to help students who are in need of help.
Wellness Center provides programs for mental health
In her ASL 2 class ASL teacher Patty Killough signs look at me to get their attention, as some of the students were not paying attention (on phones, talking, etc.). As the language is visual, students must have their eyes on me in order to receive the message, she said. They are unable to simply listen while doing something else.
Why doesn’t Alisal offer ASL?
Roxanna Javier, Sandra Ruiz, Aneliz Ortega, Elizabeth Birkeland, and Elizabeth Contreras minutes after having surprised Aneliz with the great news.
Senior wins $25,000 Girls Inc. Scholarship
Alisal ranked #1 in Salinas and #3 in Monterey County in US News and World Reports (By Salinas Union High School District - http://www.salinas.k12.ca.us, FAL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17273025)
Alisal Earns #1 Ranking in Salinas
Many teachers understand the burden of managing overwhelming workloads. AP English teacher Mick Battaglini spends hours reading essays for his class, among other school related activities outside of work hours. “I’m more than willing to read PIQs or write a letter of recommendation for a student, but what these organizations (Nike, Gates Foundation, HSF) are asking is extra work, he said. I understand its voluntary, but If I do that (read essays) for SBAC or College Board, I’m compensated, so the same should be true in this situation.”
Pushing the limits of altruism
The members of the 4x400 relay team - Luz Mejia-Martinez, Massiel Hernandez, Alexa Martinez, and Erika Castro- set a school record at the PCAL Division Championship.
Spring Sports Wrap Up
Assistant Coach Sunil Smith and Coach Fransico Estrada supervise a weight room session. Estrada wants the players to focus on the weight room and their speed workouts in the off season, so they can be more dynamic and competitive during their season.
Francisco Estrada new varsity football coach
In the playoff game against San Mateo, senior Samantha Ortiz gets a hit and drives in a run in the 4-10 loss. “Personally, I didn’t play to my full potential and I think our team was holding back from our potential as well,” she said.
Softball team wins first title in 21 years
At the PCAL finals, junior Diego Botello finished 1st with a time of 1.20.04.
Swim team has bittersweet season
New flag football head coach Marisol Rasul met with prospective players in her room on May 16. She went over some of the basic rules. “I’m so excited to have football for girls since we never had anything like this before,” sophomore Isabella Garcia said.
Rasul to lead new flag football team
Album Review - Youth/Doyoung
Album Review – Youth/Doyoung
With upbeat pop anthems calibrated for long summer days and raw, restrained ballads, Benson Boones PULSE is the work of an artist in transition. (Image courtesy of moxie.org)
Album Review- Fireworks and Rollerblades/Benson Boone
Physical: 100 is a Korean reality competitive show that aims to give one of 100 contestants the chance to prove themselves.
Review: Physical 100, Season 2
Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department
Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department
Seniors Keyla Rodriguez and Victor Villacana have been together for one year and since they’re both committed to CSUMB, it was a no-brainer to stay together. In terms of making their relationship work, they have a lot of factors that will help keep their relationship stronger than ever. “We live close and our families are very close,” Rodriguez said.
End of high school often means the end of your relationship
The demands of AP classes, sports, and yearbook took a toll on me this year, but it helped me gain some perspective.
Being “enough” rather than perfect
My older brother went down the wrong path and lost his life in a shooting during a house party. This news affected my whole family and altered us greatly.
Overcoming Loss
For casual days I do just mascara and lip gloss. For mascara I typically keep it consistent by using the Maybelline Sky High in Black and pair it with a lip gloss. The product usually depends on my mood. I tend to buy many lip glosses, some may say too much (like over 50+), but I usually stick with either e.l.f. glowy balm in grape or NYX Fat Oil in Newsfeed.
Yes I wear makeup, and?
I struggled with my phone addiction for a long time in my early teens, and I didn’t fix it until these last two years.
Building a Healthy Relationship With Our Phones
Me and my friend Jayden Guzman at my senior prom. I had a better time this year than I had my junior year.
Second time is a charm
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Maritza Ramirez

Maritza Ramirez, Reporter

Grade: Senior
Pronouns: She/Her
Hobbies: Listening to music, Watching Netflix (K-Dramas like,“Business Proposal”), being on Tiktok
Top Three Artists: Wave to Earth, The Poles, Cigarettes After Sex
Top three music genres: K-pop, R&B, Latin
Goals: Plans on going to 4 year university, UC Irvine and pursue a major in International Business
3 words that describe you: Funny, Generous, Supportive
Celebrity Crush: Jeon Jungkook
Favorite Food: Tacos from Burritos and Tacos, Burritos from Chipotle
Favorite book and movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Secret Talent: Fast typer
Hot take:  Harry Styles is overrated
Why did you return to the yearbook?: “The atmosphere is different from normal classes and you get to be more social and meet similar personality types"
Likes: Rabbits, Cats, Energy drinks, Boba
Dislikes: Pears, slow walkers in big groups, undercooked food, people with hygiene issues

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For the second year in a row, an Alisal student is once again a Gates scholar. Senior Joselin Hernandez was awarded the Gates Scholarship. Both Pedro Mendoza and Juan Jose Trujillo wrote letters of recommendation. “Mendoza and Trujillo are an inspiration because of what they have been able to accomplish,” Hernanez said.

Hernandez earns Gates and Berkeley Scholarships

Maritza Ramirez, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Senior Jansy Hernandez-Sumanos piece portraying her mothers hometown in Oaxaca earned 3rd place in the painting category. “I chose to do this piece because it has a very important meaning for me since it portrays a place very dear to my heart,” Hernandez said.

Carmel For the Love of Art Show Garners Awards for Local Students

Maritza Ramirez, Reporter
April 18, 2024
Album Review: Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Album Review: Kali Uchis – Orquídeas

Maritza Ramirez, Reporter
January 30, 2024
As a support that the program offers, Julio Martinez and freshman Isabella Castillo meet up to do check-ups on Castillo’s grades. “This is minimal support that we’re working with her, its to keep on checking but she’s overall doing very well,” Martinez said.

[Photo] Restorative Justice helps students get back on track

Maritza Ramirez-Gonzalez, Reporter
December 13, 2023
Image by Elisa from Pixabay

Early Black Friday Deals

Maritza Ramirez, Reporter
November 17, 2023
In the first league meet at Rancho San Juan, junior Devin Tapia won the 400m in 52.42. By the CCS semi-finals, he ran a PR of 49.06, which qualified him for the CCS finals. He finished 7th at the finals with a time of 49.46.

Boys’ track team captures back to back titles

Maritza Ramirez-Gonzalez, Reporter
May 25, 2023
Author or copyright owner Big Hit Music Source (WP:NFCC#4) Official Big Hit website Date of publication 2023 Use in article (WP:NFCC#7) Face (Jimin album) Purpose of use in article (WP:NFCC#8) to serve as the primary means of visual identification at the top of the article dedicated to the work in question. Not replaceable with free media because (WP:NFCC#1) Any derivative work based upon the cover art would be a copyright violation, so creation of a free image is not possible. Minimal use (WP:NFCC#3) Low res copy of the cover art for identification purposes only in the specified article Respect for commercial opportunities (WP:NFCC#2) The use of a low resolution image of a works cover will not impact the commercial viability of the work.

Music Review: Face: Jimin

Maritza Ramirez-Gonzalez, Reporter
May 2, 2023
To Mask or Not to Mask

To Mask or Not to Mask

Maritza Ramirez-Gonzalez, Reporter
April 5, 2023
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