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The Blockbuster Blast

The Blockbuster Blast
Annie Ngo

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter

Annie Ngo is a junior at Burroughs High School and is enthusiastic about what is in store for her third year with the Blockbuster. She is involved in several extracurriculars, including Key Club, Multicultural Club, Yearbook, and CSF. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, spending quality time with her family and friends, and collecting trinkets.

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Surrounded by boxes of this year's yearbooks, Senior Co-Editor Alissa Gutierrez works on a poster for the May 22 Extravaganza.

Come one, come all, to the Yearbook Extravaganza!

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2025

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2025
Freshman Sehar Chaudhary reads ahead to become more well-versed in Spanish for her summer abroad.

Chaudhary heads to Madrid, Spain for summer abroad program

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2025
Sophomore Annie Ngo, sophomore Laticia Elbrecht-Sigala, and freshman Karah Higer work to create blankets for the Animal Shelter.

Key Club makes a paws-itive impact with cat beds for the Animal Shelter

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025
Key Club sophomores Isaac Pendergast and Karena Michel are all smiles as they pose with the cards they made for local seniors. Members used puff balls to create flowers and balloons on the cover.

Junior Abigail Esparza, Sophomore Cynthia Bimbela, and Keyla Pimentel carefully cut strips of fleece from the edges to put together a blanket.

Heart Club makes blankets for Bella Sera

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2024
Sophomore Jayshion Bostick is about to clap a flower, which was dipped into a solution and turned brittle.

Sophomores Jessica Ford, Jayshion Bostick, Oscar Moreno, Ryan Carter, and Justin Lee feel their hands against the explosion.

[Photo] STEM Day ignites student curiosity

December 16, 2024
Seniors Julia Rindt and Bekah DIckey pose in the choir room.

Vocalists take musicality to next pitch with All-State Honor Choir

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2024

Key Club stacks up on service with annual canned food drive

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2024
Sophomores Katie Brouchoud and Megan Ford proudly hold up the raffle tickets they earned by using reusable water bottles.

Environmental Club fills up on efforts to reduce plastic use with raffle

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
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Heart Club Officers juniors Layla Goebel, Beverly Delarea, Sophia Valencia, Maggie Pham, Nathalia Guevara, and Lucas Campbell-Goolsby spread the love.

Heart Club aspires to enrich lives

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Senior Zion Ortiz dashes to the finish at the Woodbridge Invitational.

Cross Country runner Zion Ortiz breaks record

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
Sophomore Tamanh Nguyen (left) negotiates with Sophomore Trinity Hoffman (right) at her port city

Honors Modern World History gets a glimpse at trading culture with Indian Ocean trade game

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2024

Key Club turns a new page on service year with book drive

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Seniors Cate Quackenbush, Lola Chierotti, Colin Pendergast, and Carl Ross attended this year's Boys & Girls State program in Sacramento this summer.

[Photo] The American Legion Boys & Girls State empowers future leaders

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
"I'm looking forward to hanging out with my son and my husband," said Modern World History Teacher Emily Grogman.

"I'm excited to go running and take my first driving test!" said sophomore Jessica Ford.

"I'm looking forward to getting my voice back. I also want to hang out with my dog because I've been really busy with work, so I haven't been able to take her on walks," said senior Demille Hudson.

"Honestly, just sleeping because I have a lot of homework and the long weekend will give me a chance to have a break," said junior Fern Coit.

How will you maximize your year?

How will you maximize your year?

Annie Ngo and Audrey Huyen
August 22, 2024
Key Club Senior Officers Shiza Chaudhry, Xiomara Rivero, and Huyen Le hold up finished AP Goodie Bags.

Key Club assembles goodie bags for hardworking AP students

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2024
Melanie Branson assists a child in folding a paper crane.

Science Teacher Melanie Branson arranges educational Earth Day event at Maturango

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
SCE Government Relations Manager Cal Rossi presents a $50,000 award to senior Sarina Khara and her mother Daljit.

Khara earns $50,000 Edison Scholarship!

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2024
Freshman Khloe Olson holds onto LaniJo's leash.

Service dog “enrolls” in science class

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Spring Bloom: Friends of Rachel officer Shannon Kelly celebrates the warming weather during the club’s Chalk Art event on March 7. Students gathered together on the south campus courtyard to express themselves with colorful drawings and words of encouragement.

[Photo] Students staying involved in school and community through clubs

March 8, 2024
Juniors Giorgia Falappa and Sarah Sari-Poitrasson and senior Hiroju Fujiwara are making the most of their year abroad in the United States.

[Photo] Exchange students embrace their year at Burroughs

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Key Club poses with their donations from their annual food drive.

Key Club gives back to the community with annual canned food drive

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2023
Martin focuses her camera to get the best shot at Red Rock Canyon.

Freshman expands passion for photography into business

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023

Yearbook+ adds up to more photos and more memories

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Senior Amanda Huynh poses in front of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Poster in her Junior Jewels outfit

Swifties are given a surreal experience with the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Film

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Top row (left to right): Coach Tim Higgins, seniors Shannon Kelly and Elsie Hanson, freshman Madysen Ward, junior Yara Lopez Rios, sophomore Anko Luzinas, junior Amiaka McIntyre, freshman Scout Bickauskas, and head Coach Barbara Giffon. Bottom Row (left to right): freshman Carmela Madrigal, seniors Sydney Bachman, Shizn Chaudry, Xiomara Rivera, Emily Workman, and Sophia Sy Qui, and freshmen Giselle Medina and Juliana Vaquerano.

[Photo] Tennis season is in full swing!

Bella Stone, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Fan-favorite drinks are now available for fall.

Starbucks and Dutch Bros bring festive drinks for fall!

Annie Ngo and Audrey Huyen
October 16, 2023
Girls Tennis team after their game with Oak Hills.

[Photo] Girls Tennis getting back into the swing of things

Salem Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
BHS Multicultural members try out cultural foods at the potluck

Multicultural Club welcomes members with potluck

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2023

Connections might just conquer Wordle

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2023
Top Row : Advisor Melanie Branson, Junior Demille Hudson, seniors Coco Hetomi Narabe and Leo Vazquez, and freshmen Katie Brouchoud, Laticia Elbrecht-Sigala, Tamanh Nguyen, and Sarah Suleman and senior Shiza Chaudhry Second Row : Juniors Rachel Kubin and Lynkim Phan, seniors Huyen Le, Avery Thibado, and Xiomara Rivera, freshman Audrey Huyen, senior Roxy Boggs, and freshman Annie Ngo

Key Club kicks off active year with Child Spree back-to-school event

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2023
Seniors Jayani Croos, Sadie Cox, Alissa Marcano, and Kaylee Cooper attend Jostens Yearbook Camp at the University of San Diego.

El Burro team sets plans for an inclusive, creative yearbook

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2023
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