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Art teachers Andre Fernandez, Karina Garcia, and baile teacher Oscar Benavidez thanking those who came out and showed support for VAPA day. “The VAPA Department hopes to continue to grow this event and showcase all the talent we have here at Alisal,” Benavidez said.
Celebrating the Arts
Vice president Saul Luna shared his blackout poem with the club. He took a page out of Coping with AIDS: Facts and Fears and blacked out lines to create a new poem. “The book resonated with me,” he said. He likes being part of the club because it gives him the opportunity to demonstrate his creative writing.
The Writers of Alisal provides an outlet and a safe zone
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
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How Much Homework is Too Much?
In Mr. Abanathie’s 4th period class, students were directed to spend a few minutes discussing a presented prompt on the projector. His daughter, Jamie Abanathie (bottom left) collaborates with her group mates alongside a game of Uno.
Under the same roof…Twice!
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
At the K-Bell Invitational, junior Fernando Herrera ran the 3200m. Herrera placed 7th with 9:40.39 minutes. “Munoz and I have been talking about that this year I was going to try for that two mile,” Herrera said. “The goal for that race was to hit 9:40, which is exactly what I hit. This was a 16 second PR from last season. I got the sixth fastest time in school history.”
Growing pains
Overcoming both physical and mental hurdles, junior Marley Llamas runs 22.01 seconds in the 100m hurdles against North Salinas. “It was a tough race but I was able to push through it,” she said.
Hoping to rise to the challenge
Once fearing the 100 fly, Leonardo Mariscal stepped up when his senior teammate graduated. “I can’t do it easy, but I’m better than I was before. That’s basically what got me into the 100 fly, making it my favorite event because it allows me to challenge myself,” he said.
Making waves
On the 2nd hole at Fairway Golf Course against Alvarez, senior Jeremiah Baloca makes par with this putt.
Driven to perform
Courtesy of Moxie
Song Review: Jenna Raine – “Good Grief” 
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Movie Review: Dogman
Movie Review: Dogman
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Movie Review: Mufasa
Movie Review: Mufasa
Image by Tajamal Hussain from Pixabay
People under 18 should be restricted from social media
Students in Mr. Battaglini's 6th period journalism/yearbook class discuss a warmup question.
Should grades be based on excellence or effort?
Image by foto-retusz from Pixabay
Learning to manage my time
On my second trip to Mexico, I experienced the grueling work on the ranch. As my cousins gathered the sugar cane from the field, I had to jump on the piles to flatten them.
Learning to live in the moment
Brain Rot? Nah, "Cooked" should be the word of the year
Brain Rot? Nah, “Cooked” should be the word of the year
The student news site of Alisal High School

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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”
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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-Sumano's piece portraying her mother's 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, it's to keep on checking but she’s overall doing very well,” Martinez said.

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
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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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