Senior Issue 2019

As this year comes to an end, the senior class has many life-changing decisions in front of them. With college decisions shaping what they will do in the future, Fullerton wishes the senior class the best. But for Andrew Weske, he is ready for the journey ahead. His past four years have been filled with swim and water polo, as well as contentment and happiness with his time at FUHS. Weske can onl...

Despite the stresses and hardships of high school, senior Madison Velez will never forget her four years at FUHS. Madison is currently a section editor for the school newspaper. In addition, she has played softball for all four years. These activities helped her realize that FUHS is full of amazing people. “Being in different programs really just made me realize how special everyone is at this school and h...

Marie in Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and Chanteuse in Cabaret are just two of many roles Mikayla Haugen has taken on throughout her time at FUHS. As President of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, president of Vocal Ensemble and Choral Club, as well as Lead Cappies Critic, Haugen must balance her rigorous involvement in the arts with her AP academics and job at Knott’s Berry Farm. Bu...

Raquel Frausto was very unsure about choosing FUHS as her high school, but in the end, she is so thankful to become apart of the tribe. For four years, Raquel participated in cheer. “Cheer has made me more involved in this school. If I wasn’t in cheer I don’t think I would really care about school events or anything like that. Having to come to the games or other sports games have made m...

Kara Taylor is taking her first steps into the future at UC Davis, where she will be continuing her academic career and fulfilling her dreams. These last four years of high school have taught Taylor not to take things for granted. “You have to be happy with the person you are becoming and savor the moments while you are here,” Taylor said. “You have to do this all while being the best version o...

Esmeralda Yzguerra, or as most students know her, Emmy, is a selfless and kind-hearted girl headed towards pursuing her dreams this fall at USC. She received two scholarships towards her education, the KM scholarship and Hopkins scholarship due to her hard work and leadership skills in and out of the classroom. While attending USC, Emmy plans on majoring in Political Economy, an interdisciplin...

Chloe Reese has kept busy during her years in high school, with involvement in sports, the AP/IB program, and various clubs, but credits the best of her success to the relationships she created on campus. Chloe credits much of her success to the amazing friends she has made along the way, “I really love the people here at Fullerton. I remember coming in as a freshman and just being extrem...

For Sebastian Armas, the last four years in the music program at FUHS have kept him occupied, as he credits the program as one of the main reasons he found high school so refreshing. “I have been with Marching Band all four years of my high school career. I was also involved in Drumline and Concert Band of the Instrumental Music program, playing both the clarinet and mallets,” Armas said. �...

After graduating this spring, Deceon Lyday plans to pursue baseball at University Nevada Las Vegas in hopes of following his dreams. “My goal is to hopefully achieve the highest level you can get. Playing in the MLB has always been a dream of mine, I’ve always liked playing baseball and the challenge of the game,” Lyday said. As a center fielder and two-time defensive player of the year...

For those who know him, Jonatan Jimenez makes up a big part of FUHS culture, with his participation in three sports, various amounts of clubs, and the culinary program.   His four years in the culinary program has instilled in Jonatan an unexpected passion. “The culinary program has taught us different techniques and gave me a better understanding of what it’s like to cook in different wa...

Sean Lawson’s high school experience revolved around excelling in water polo, achieving his Eagle Scout award, swimming at the beach on the weekends, and developing a passion for engineering. Lawson joined the Boy Scouts in the first grade, working his way up to earning Eagle Scout this year. “My favorite thing I learned in scouting is canoeing and outdoor survival,” Lawson said. “[My] fa...

High school has kept Sandy O’Sullivan extremely busy as the varsity girls basketball captain, senior class vice president, CSF secretary, Assistant’s League of Fullerton, AP classes, and more. Through all the chaos and activity of high school, Sandy developed a passion and love for the environment; through her participation in the Ocean Defenders Alliance, a group which meets every month to cl...

During her four years at Fullerton High School, Victoria Avina has kept extremely busy. She is a Yearbook Editor, Captain of the Girls varsity soccer team, NHS/CSF member, Track and Field runner, and a Key Club member. Her continual involvement and hours Victoria has put into these clubs has taught her lessons she will never forget. “These clubs have impacted my high school experience by lettin...

From volunteering at church every Sunday, assisting at the local nonprofit Solidarity every summer, joining the leadership team for Jesus Club, co-founding CHOC club, to playing tennis all four years, Ryan Chang has impacted both his community and school. “I think it’s really valuable to be involved because when you kind of just go through the motions in high school and you don’t really r...

High school marks a dynamic period of growth, and Jacqueline Taylor knows that more than anyone. Everyone needs to find something they care about and have a passion for. For Jacqueline, that passion was ASB. “I was scared to interview and join ASB freshman year but, after I joined, it really was a major learning experience. ASB really taught me to be more outgoing and allowed me to be more...

Avani Kothari keeps herself occupied during high school, as National Honors Society treasurer, four-year varsity tennis member, AP/IB student, a volunteer tutor for homeless children, and an intern for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. “High school was stressful, fun and rewarding,” Kothari said. “My biggest challenge in high school was probably junior year trying to balance everything outs...

Senior Jack Bretz has “M.A.D.E.” his mark on FUHS throughout his four years of being here: B.E.A.S.T./M.A.D.E., Speech and Debate, Cross Country, Track and Field, and much more. Jack decided to participate in the B.E.A.S.T./M.A.D.E. program his senior year due to his interest in mechanics and engineering. “I’ve always been interested in mechanical stuff and [understanding] how things...

For Will Hollon, high school was “eventful, drama-filled, educational, and fun.” At first glance, Will’s high school experience may seem like a typical one. But as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover. Most students on campus might know Will for his basketball abilities. He began playing in the second grade, and continued at FUHS on the varsity team. “People recognize you...

Throughout her four years at FUHS, Megan Kim has never taken a day off. She’s a full IB candidate who is the NHS secretary, Copy and Opinion Editor for the Tribe Tribune, CHOC Club secretary, and Girls Varsity Golf captain. This intense involvement in school activities has shaped Megan into the hard working and determined person that she is today. “Having the pressure of [full IB] and jugg...

Ana Bane’s high school experience has been marked with challenges as she’s attempted to succeed in high-level classes, the choral music program, and theater all while pursuing her dream to change the world. She’s worked hard both in and out of school to make her dreams possible. Ana currently serves as the Vice President of the choral music program. Music has helped shape who she is. “...

Throughout high school, senior Joey Garcia’s involvement in various programs including Future Farmers of America (FFA), Model UN, Fashion Club, and his role as Vice President of the E-Sports Club have shaped him into the person that he is today. Since his freshman year, FFA played a big part in his high school experience. Though it taught him about the sciences behind agriculture, what Joey ...

Senior Adam Paniagua has participated in numerous programs in his four years of high school: running cross country and track since his freshman year, joining the speech and debate team, and taking an art class his senior year. Ever since he was a little kid, Adam has enjoyed art. “Art is kind of something that I’ve always done,” Paniagua said. “I think that every kid colors and everythi...

Throughout high school, Amy Hatfield has found herself spending her time playing the flute and growing her interest in the medical field. Her freshman year, Hatfield decided to join Marching Band and Concert Band to take advantage of the opportunity of pursuing her musical interests. “I played flute since the 5th grade, but I’ve never really had a band [to perform with], so I thought it was r...

For Anna Kate Mcintosh, her years at FUHS were full of making the most of her time here, while finding herself. “It’s a puzzle,” Mcintosh said. “You find different things about yourself that you fit into each category, so I kind of found people this year who I really understand and they understand me.” Anna Kate believes that family was a big part in success throughout her whole life,...

For Hallie Coleman, high school has been about friendship, growth, and challenges. Wherever Hallie goes, she makes an effort to connect with the people around her. Hallie Coleman has played basketball since she was 8 years old. The sport has helped her learn how to be a team player and how to manage her time, but most importantly, it taught her about interactions. “Basketball for sure has helped...

For Robert Perez, high school has been transformative, both personally and educationally. The challenging courses he took during high school helped him mature and grow into the person that he is today. “My freshman year I was still a kid. Every year I learned more and I grew up more. I started taking honors and AP classes that helped me grow and develop as a student,” Perez said. “Freshm...

Since his childhood, Tim Coleman has been influenced by theatre and choir. Raised to enjoy singing and performing, Coleman’s experiences have brought him into many vocal art programs in his high school years. “I’ve always been told that my father’s side of the family was the theatre side, and my mother’s side was the choral side,” Coleman said. “That shaped me into taking musical th...

As one of nine kids, Bella Muñoz has had an upbringing unique to most high schoolers. “Growing up with eight siblings was a challenge as I always tried to be the best,” Muñoz said. “However, it’s pushed me to be competitive and I think that’s what made me be so motivated now to strive to do my best and be the best.” As a full IB diploma student involved in multiple activities, ...