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May 2026 - Senior Edition
Complied by Jazmine Villar
'Effort and dedication is needed to succeed.' - Gurleen Kaur
'It never hurts to try something new.' - Mia Betancourt
“Knowing more about what you don't know than what you do is an achievement in itself.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
'If it won't matter in 5 months don't stress about it for 5 minutes.' - Damian Vazquez
'My name may be Miah, but you can call me any time.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
“It costs nothing to be kind.” - Bethany Cazares
“I came with curiosity, I stay with wonder, and I leave with perspective.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
'Never let your enemies bring you down.' - Damian Vazquez
'In the long run, it's your future, no one else's.' - Mia Betancourt
'Try to be positive even when it's hard.' - Gurleen Kaur
'To make art is creation, to live art is decay.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
“Never shrink your light. Take up space and BE YOU.” - Bethany Cazares
'Always wake up with a positive mindset.' - Damian Vazquez
'Don't procrastinate. It’ll will catch up to you.' - Mia Betancourt
'It's always worth trying even if you fail.' - Gurleen Kaur
'Your hand is looking a little heavy. Want me to hold it for you?” - Miah Aughenbaugh
“The world is better with you in it.” - Bethany Cazares
“Feeling like hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acid together.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
'Never settle for less. Always reach for the best.' - Damian Vazquez
'Take time for yourself. You deserve it.' - Mia Betancourt
'Show up and do what it takes to reach your highest potential.' - Gurleen Kaur
'By Allah, behave yourself. I will give you a taste of my shoe.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
“Never think that you aren't capable of accomplishing your dreams.” - Bethany Cazares
“The worst part of being at the top is that there's no one to look up to.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
'Always climb the highest MOUNTAIN until you DEW what you always dreamed of.' - Damian Vazquez
'Be kind. It doesn't hurt to be a good person.' - Mia Betancourt
'Enjoy your time here because it will go by fast.' - Gurleen Kaur
“YOU ARE LOVED.” - Bethany Cazares
“If your childhood friend comes back to your life say no.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
'Don't hold yourself accountable to being perfect.' - Gurleen Kaur
“Dab on your haters.” - Bethany Cazares
“Me: Yogurt.” - Bethany Cazares
“Gurt: Yo.” - Damian Vazquez

Bears on Campus

BOC: What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

Manpreet Kaur and Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado

December 12, 2025

Freshmen:

Ebony Roberts: “My favorite thing about myself is probably my hair.”

Sebastian Sanchez: “My favorite thing about myself is I’m very active, I like to be involved with the school.”

Sophomores:

Gissell Moguel: “I like my sense of humor and how positive I am.”

Jessie Rivera: “I love my smile and my personality.”

Juniors:

Anahi Delgado: “My favorite thing about myself is how determined I can be.”

Andrew Bustinza: “That I love my girlfriend.”

Seniors:

Emma Lopez: “My favorite thing about myself is probably my energy and like the way I could make friends with people, and be kind to them.”

Jessie Velazquez: “My athletic ability.”

Staff:

Ms. Carrillo: “My favorite thing about myself is my personality. I’m open minded.”

Mr. Smith: “My favorite thing about myself is my intelligence.”

About the Contributors

Manpreet Kaur

Manpreet Kaur, Reporter

Manpreet Kaur is a 1st year clarion student at Selma High. She is a sophomore who loves to read novels and paint in her free time. A fun fact about Manpreet is that she plays tennis and is an officer in Mock-Trial.

Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado

Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado, Reporter

Zanaiyah Cruz is a Sophomore at Selma High and is a 1st year Clarion student. She is a SHS cheerleader who loves to write poetry and read her Bible. A fun fact about Zanaiyah is that she sneezes every five minutes.