Toby Whittaker is a bold senior at Hoover taking action for their passion and well-being that can inspire others to do the same for what they love. For three years, Toby was associated with the health academy at Hoover, keeping up with its rigorous requirements that limited his class options. As of his senior year, Toby hasn’t...

Elizabeth Arguelles is a junior during the 2024-2025 school year here at Hoover High School. Her goal at Hoover these past few years is to graduate in white. She has been on top of her classes and aiming for A’s. She wakes up early and manages her time wisely to make it to school on time. With this academic motivation,...

Kaitlyn Ponce is a sophomore at Hoover High School with hopes of being a dermatologist in the future. Her life consists of academics, ballet, and being a loving and caring older sister and daughter. She has always liked to stay on top of her studies all the time to insure she does not fall behind for whatever reason. She...

Born on February 20, 2003, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is a famous singer-songwriter who got her start as an actress. Rodrigo is Filipino American and was raised in Temecula, California by her mother who was a teacher, and her father who was a family therapist. When she was five, she began taking voice lessons and a few years later...

Teachers are probably some of the most important people in the world. Aside from parents, teachers are responsible for educating students and making sure they are responsible and respectful human beings. A lot of teachers are very good at their job, but what about the bad teachers? How do they affect students? A student’s...

hi esperanza, i like this boy and he is nice to me in class. but when he's with his friends he kinda ignores me but when we are in class he's nice to me. its weird. should i tell him how i feel? thanks carol Hey Carol! Sorry for not responding quickly enough. I was on a small hiatus but now I'm back. Thank you again...

Passing periods have not changed.  They have always been the same and the expectation put on students to make it within the five minutes they are given isn’t ideal. Five minutes is not enough.  This problem should be brought up and solved with the student advisory council that has been restarted this year. Students can...

I personally enjoy going to the Great Plaza Buffet.  I prefer going to buffets because you can choose whatever you want and you can eat as much as you want. Plus, the food is in front of you so you can see what the meal actually looks like whereas at a restaurant you just see a picture of the food. Sometimes, when you order...

If you are interested in joining any programs when you start high school as freshmen, here are three programs that Hoover offers. These programs are great to help you prepare for your future and they will also help throughout your high school education. Avenues for Success, Cardinals Interact, and Aaron Price Fellows...

Billie Eilish is truly this generation's voice. Eilish has a unique voice, and approach to music that makes her one of my favorite artists. Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. Eilish and her older brother Finneas Braid O’Connell, were homeschooled by their uncle,...

Mental health is really important to everyone, and it’s something we should care about because it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood....

In-N-Out Burger's first location opened in the Los Angeles suburb of Baldwin Park, California, in 1948 by the Snyders at the southwest corner of what is now the intersection of Interstate 10 and Francisquito Avenue. It is my favorite burger place because the restaurant has its classic American cheese along with the sauces,...

Ms. Carillo Ms. Carillo, as she prefers to be called, always wanted to be an actor or a lawyer but she became a teacher by accident. She never wanted to be a teacher because she was scared that karma was going to get her and it did. Everything she gave to her teachers, she got double of it. What motivated her  to keep...

Ms. Munoz Ms. Andrea Munoz is currently the Academy of Health and Healthy Communities counselor and head counselor of Hoover High School. She originally started school with the intention of becoming a lawyer. However, after getting involved in community service at a middle school, she discovered a passion for volunteering...

Ms. Westfall Ms. Jane Westfall is the director of the Academy of Health and Healthy Communities (AHHC), and has been teaching at Hoover for eight years. Ms. Westfall was born and raised in Ocean Beach, here in San Diego. When she was younger, she wanted to be a scientist out in the environment and she did that for a...