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Mahnoor Ahmad

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief

Mahnoor Ahmad is a senior at Burroughs High School and this is her fourth year writing for the Blockbuster. She's involved in activities such as Interact Club, Friends of Rachel, California Scholarship Federation, and National Honor Society. She also plays the violin and enjoys baking, watching movies with her sisters, and spending time with family.

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Last year’s Link Leaders (in white) Natalie Hoffman, Alex Vargas, and Amanda Huynh had a blast welcoming the freshmen at orientation.

Kindness Counts: Link Crew is on the lookout for orientation leaders

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
Juniors Digby Anderson and Trevor Carter test sensors and outpouts on the Pi top in their Digital Electronics class.

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Juniors Digby Anderson and Trevor Carter test sensors and outpouts on the Pi top in their Digital Electronics class.

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Freshman Emaan Ahmad and other Muslim youth hang out in the local mosque’s classroom after their night prayer (Taraweeh).

[Photo] What Ramadan Means For Muslim Students

March 22, 2023
TikTok should be banned because it’s posing a threat to national security and privacy

TikTok should be banned because it’s posing a threat to national security and privacy

Mahnoor Ahmad , Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2023
Prom Court members, shown here “stargazing” during the Spring Rally, are looking forward to a Prom Night under the stars at Cerro Coso.

Enjoy “Endless Serenity” this year at prom!

Mahnoor Ahmad , Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
Criminal Justice students visit the Tolerance/Holocaust museum in Los Angeles to educate themselves about the history of discrimination.

Museum of Tolerance brings an eye-opening experience for Criminal Justice class

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2023
Fairy Godmother Citlali Tellez (left) works her magic to help Cinderella (Kayla Walter).

“Cinderella” shines onstage at BHS

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
Criminal Justice students visit the Tolerance/Holocaust museum in Los Angeles to educate themselves about the history of discrimination.

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Freshman Emaan Ahmad (accompanied by her younger sister Zahra Ahmad), Junior Madison Ray, and Club advisor Judy Dwyer offer goods to the community for their YouthCare bake sale.

Interact Club appreciates Ridgecrest’s generosity

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2023
Student Employees: Be careful with what you post on social media

Student Employees: Be careful with what you post on social media

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
Burrough Senior night match

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Student turns hobby into small business

Student turns hobby into small business

Mahnoor Ahmad, Senior Editor
January 17, 2023
Friends of Rachel members Avery Thibado and Emma Kimbler advertise the annual FOR coat drive.

Annual coat collection underway

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor
November 18, 2022
Friends of Rachel members senior Emma Kimbler and junior Avery Thibado hang up flyers around school to advertise for the Coat Drive.

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Junior Andrew Bui and seniors Lydia Washburn, Nevaeh Peterson, and Citlali Tellez answer polls on the Gas app.

[Photo] One-third of the student body "Gas" eachother up

November 14, 2022
Junior Andrew Bui and seniors Lydia Washburn, Nevaeh Peterson, and Citlali Tellez answer polls on the Gas app.

One-third of the student body “Gas” eachother up

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor
November 14, 2022

What voting means for the class of 2023

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2022
Sophomore Isabella Frisbee promotes cystic fibrosis awareness on the Nov. 4 Whats Your Cause? spirit day.

“What’s Your Cause” Day inspires participation

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
BHS cheerleaders (from left) Julissa Martinez, Olivia Haas, Destiny Homstad-Long, and Paige Dunn spread some cheer at the Ahmad household.

Burroughs Cheerleaders pom front yards for fundraiser

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
Murray Middle and Burroughs High School students Travis Dickey, Bekah Dickey, Everett Dickey, Nathan Quick, Justin Bal, and Tabitha Goodman pose together after a fun night of scaring people in Bal’s haunted house.

Student’s passion project offers Halloween thrills

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor
November 7, 2022
An Uplifting Experience: Junior Cayden Houck gets some support from his fellow ASB crew as they practice for the schools Friday morning rally.

ASB will host fall rally Friday

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Senior Manuel Rodriguez (left) and juniors Eldon Mason and David Miranda show off the welcome card and cookies that they planned to give to a new teacher.

Interact Club prepares sweet treats for new teachers

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Senior Olivia Haas takes a quick selfie with her English class (left inset), while the larger picture captures the moment as a whole.

Social media app wants to influence users to Be Real

Mahnoor Ahmad , Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2022

Interact Club tackles unsightly road waste

Mahnoor Ahmad , Copy Editor
March 24, 2022
Sophomores Hannah Martin and Clara Butterfield are ready to catch the ocean on Surfer vs. Safari spirit day.

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Sophmore Shannon Kelly is about to hit the waves with her outfit and beach bucket for Surfer v. Safari spirit day.

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Sophomores Raymond Racelis and Benjamin Gamboa dress up in surfer attire for Surfer v. Safari Spirit day.

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Sophomore Ben Gamboa puts on his fiercest game face for the Athlete vs. Mathlete spirit day.

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Interact Club members Maxwell Pogge and Aaron Bal run the 50/50 ticket booth at the Scholarship Auction.

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Interact Club members Emma Kimbler and Nevaeh Peterson put stickers on the board for the auction winners.

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Junior Mikaella Juico eagerly holds up a poster that was auctioned off for a Mammoth vacation.

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Senior Maxwell Pogge and Junior Manuel Rodriguez finish off the night by presenting a local painting worth $1500.

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Maxwell Pogge and Manuel Rodriguez present the last auction item of the night.

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Seniors Maxwell Pogge and Aaron Bal meet Senator Shannon Grove at the Scholarship Auction.

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Interact Club members Emma Kimbler, Manuel Rodriguez, Sophia Pendergast, Alexander Vargas, Leilani Berry, Nevaeh Peterson and Mikaella Juico sit at the table reserved for Interact.

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Juniors Leilani Berry, Nathaly Flores, Kristy Shao, Linda Moreno and Alexander Vargas finish painting a bench at Leroy Jackson Park.

Going for the gold: Interact Club brushes up on service efforts

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2022
Freshman Haroon Faizi is ready to start his new journey in Ridgecrest.

Afghan freshman enrolls at Burroughs

Mahnoor Ahmad, Copy Editor
March 1, 2022
A Virtual Reality show is offered to the public at the Ridgecrest Welcome Center.

Make a visit to the local Welcome Center!

Mahnoor Ahmad, Copy Editor
March 1, 2022
Juniors Leilani Berry, Nathaly Flores, Kristy Shao, Linda Moreno and Alexander Vargas finish painting a bench at Leroy Jackson Park.

Interact Club brushes up on service efforts

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Burroughs Interact Club members (from left) junior Alex Vargas, junior Manuel Rodriguez, and senior Max Pogge decorate the apple/globe element on Rotary’s education-themed float.

Interact members decorate Rose Parade float

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2022
Burroughs junior Emma Kimbler, senior ZJ Hoffman, and junior Mahnoor Ahmad stock up on canned goods for their CSF food drive.

CSF hosts Dec. 4 canned food drive

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
TikTok trend is a real waste

TikTok trend is a real waste

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2021
Color Guard flawlessly performs with the band at the Aug. 27 home football game.

Flags are flying as color guard takes field again

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page/Copy Editor
September 7, 2021
Kristin Wheeler (left) and Morgan Dusing are here to help students.

Burroughs welcomes new athletics and finance clerks

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page/Copy Editor
September 7, 2021
Ms. Dwyer greets students picking up their schedules on the first day back.

New schedule allows students to return to campus for in-person instruction

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
April 27, 2021
Burroughs Graduate Rachel Rosal enjoys spending time at UCSDs aquarium.

College Connection – Rachel Rosal

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
April 27, 2021
CSF P.R., Sophomore Zoe Stanford snaps a picture of her gift for Thank a Mail Carrier week.

CSF members participate in “Spread the Love” Service Month

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
April 27, 2021
Letty Sepulveda

Letty Sepulveda – Homecoming Queen

Mahnoor Ahmad
March 5, 2021
Sophomore Sandra Guerrero-Castro shows the products she sells for GlitzandGlow.

Students expand interest in running small businesses

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
February 8, 2021
Freshman Keith Foshee shows his interest in health careers.

Foshee explores virtual extracurricular opportunity related to health careers

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
February 8, 2021
Freshman Madison Ray recycles cans and bottles for the clubs Alzheimers CRV Drive.

Interact Club fundraises for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
October 20, 2020
Orchestra appreciates their online Scary Music Party

Orchestra appreciates their online Scary Music Party

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
October 20, 2020

Cope films virtual campus tour for new students

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
October 12, 2020

Blockbuster “blasts” its way online

Mahnoor Ahmad , Page Editor
September 16, 2020
Interact Club members Sophomore Thomas Wonnacott, Junior Emma Macias, and Junior Elaine Stewart help at the local soup kitchen.

Club finds virtual ways to Interact

Mahnoor Ahmad, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2020
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