Category: Profile

Profile: Meet CATS’ very own self-taught clothes designer

Profile: Meet CATS’ very own self-taught clothes designer

By Adin F. Most people don’t know that Andrew R., a senior at CATS, has a knack for designing clothes. When walking through a mall one day, looking for clothes, Andrew felt rather unsatisfied with the selection every brand offered. None of them seemed to fit his unique style or the price tag was unreasonable. Then it occurred to him: “I can just make it myself, and I can make it better myself.”  Andrew was then determined to do so. When asked how he learned to design his own clothes, he said “I was self taught.

Profile: Why Ms. Sanchez became a teacher

Profile: Why Ms. Sanchez became a teacher

By Heyli G.   Ms. Xiomara Sanchez Mara, a science teacher and department chair for science, became a teacher “because I truly believe my purpose in life is to help change lives.” She feels like teaching is the best way to influence someone or help to guide them through their life.  Ms. Sanchez said that she has been a teacher for 3 years, but she has been at this for 5 almost 6 years. She shared she was a teacher assistant (or TA) for 2 years, a semester as a substitute teacher, and another semester working

Photo gallery: Student and teacher tattoos

Photo gallery: Student and teacher tattoos

By Joshua C., Mateo J., and Eric M. Three CATS students show off their skin art. Name: Mario S. Grade: 12th grade Pronouns: He/Him About the tattoo: “I got my tattoo about 2 months ago. My tattoo is a bird with a cross and it represents my grandma that passed away.” Name: Ms. Xiomara Sanchez Title: Environmental Studies, AP Environmental Studies and Freshman Seminar Teacher Pronouns: She/Her About the tattoo: Her tattoo is a daisy flower. It is the flower of the month of April. It means it is a symbol of friendship between her and

Ms. Grace gives birth!

Ms. Grace gives birth!

By Nimrod R. and Angel T. Ms. Grace McCullough gave birth to baby Luna Eztli Maria on September 28. Ms. Grace, who is a history teacher and chair of the UTLA chapter at CATS, went on maternity leave at the end of September. Long-term substitute Ms. Angel has been covering for her since then. Anthony G., a senior, said that Ms. Grace’s temporary departure was met with “mixed emotions.” “For me, the short departure of Ms. Grace is a sad experience as she always puts one hundred [percent] of her energy into her work,” he said.

‘Lights, Camera, Action’: Putting the Spotlight on CATS’ Film Club

‘Lights, Camera, Action’: Putting the Spotlight on CATS’ Film Club

By Arely V. and Jazmine A. “Just show up, prove that you can be of use to the club….We’ll gladly show you the ropes and call you one of our members.” NATHAN R., CATS JUNIOR Jonathan A., an 11th grader at CATS, one day dreamt of appearing in a school film and decided to make it a reality. So he founded a film club at CATS.  When Jonathan returned from quarantine, he recalled the dream and reflected on it and thought,  “Cool. What if I could actually make that happen?” With prior expertise in the field,

Pushing for Positivity: How This Group Helps to Build CATS’ School Culture

Pushing for Positivity: How This Group Helps to Build CATS’ School Culture

By Jesus C. and Alexis A. “Since I joined this club, I’ve felt like, I don’t know, I matter.” Yeshua p., cats junior Ever participate in a Fun Friday or in the many activities organized during lunch? If you have, then you’ve seen the group that makes it happen. They are known as the “Schoolwide positive behavior and intervention supports” group or ACE, and have been part of CATS for a long time.  ACE stands for the Achievement and Commitment to Excellence. Mr. Rafael Romo, ACE site administrator and the group’s leader, said “I believe that it

Profile: Why Mr. Romo Likes Helping Others

Profile: Why Mr. Romo Likes Helping Others

By Gustavo M. Before Mr. Rafael Romo was an ACE site administrator at CATS, he was a youth pastor. It all started back in high school when he got involved in church confirmation classes, retreats and missionary work. He said, “Once I was there I just saw how much people need others to help through their story, through their journey and right there that’s where I found out, you know, I like helping people because when I help people I feel good.” Anyone who knows Mr. Romo knows that he is such a communicative and positive

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