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Editorial Board
Isa
Editor in Chief
Most underrated street: Shoreline Drive
Central focus: Reducing stress as I begin preparing for life after high school!
Isa is a 2nd year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because of her interest in writing and design. Isa enjoys reading, rock climbing, listening to music, and spending time with friends. She is also a part of the Encinal varsity soccer team.
Stella
Copy Editor
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue and Shoreline Drive
Central focus: Finish college applications strong and make the most of my senior year.
Stella is a second year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon to contribute to the school's community and preserve the memories of students. Some hobbies she enjoys are going to the gym, writing, and hiking. She is also an intern at the School-Based Health Center's Youth Advisory Board.
Josh
Design Editor
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue
Central focus: Surviving my senior year
​Joshua Estrada is a senior and a second year returning staff member. He focuses on Photoshop and photography of sports and student life. In his free time he plays video games with his friends.
Malia
Design Editor
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue
Central focus: Attend more school events and engage with the community
​Malia is a fourth year publications staff member. She is class of 2025 and joined Horizon because she loves to design and create books that encapsulate fun memories. Some hobbies she enjoys are playing volleyball, going shopping on Park Street, baking, and cooking. She is part of the school's Womens Varsity Volleyball team.
Jasmine
Social Media Manager
Most underrated street: Shoreline Drive
Central focus: Balance my academic and social life
​Jasmine is a 2nd year staff member. She is class of 2024 and joined Horizon because she enjoys working collaboratively with peers. Some hobbies she enjoys are baking, reading (on occasion), and journaling. One thing she does everyday is listen to music.
Gabby
Editor in Chief
Most underrated street: Buena Vista Avenue
Central focus: Just to have fun and make some new connections
Gabby is a 2nd year publications staff member. She is the class of 2023 and joined Horizons because she was intrigued by how the yearbook was being made her first few years of being at Encinal. Some hobbies of her hobbies include journaling, listening to music, and collecting art for her room. She's apart of the varsity womens soccer team for Encinal and has been since her freshman year, she's hoping to finish out senior year on a good note.
Kelly Q.
Photo Editor
Most underrated street: Encinal Avenue
Central focus: Focus on keeping up with school and college apps
​Kelly is a 2nd year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she enjoys being a staff member and making the yearbook. Some hobbies she enjoys are swimming, photography, and building community within our community/communities around us. She is part of the school's Key Club and Chinese Club as editor/publicist.
Arianna
Photo Editor
Most underrated street: Gibbons Drive
Central focus: Prioritizng myself a little more
​Arianna is a 3rd year staff member. She joined horizons because she really likes photography and journalism. Some hobbies she enjoys are reading and baking. She is part of the schools swim team.
Izellah
Social Media Manager
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue
Central focus: Maintain a good sleep schedule
​Izellah is a second year publications staff member. She is class of 2024 and joined Horizon because of its opportunity to be able to share her creative ideas for the student body. Some of her hobbies are baking, painting, and swimming. Izellah is also a part of the school's swim team and DECA club.
Staff
Lola
Most underrated street: San Antonio Avenue
Central focus: To procrastinate less this year
Lola is a second year horizon staff. She is class of 2024 and joined Horizon because she loves the creativity and team bonding in the class. Some hobbies she does is play water polo, basketball, softball, and swim for the school.
Reanna
Most underrated street: Clinton Avenue
Central focus: To have fun during my senior year and not stress so much on homework.
Reanna Soltero is a 1st year publications staff member. She is graduating class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she enjoys doodling and is excited to help design the new yearbook! She plays soccer, listens to music and hang out with her friends, her favorite spot is Top Up.
Remi
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue
Central focus: To get more involved in school events and meet new people.
Remi is a first year publications staff member. She is class of 2025 and joined Horizon because she likes taking photos. Some hobbies she enjoys are piano, martial arts, and swimming. She is part of the school's water polo and swim team.
Judy
Most underrated street: Ballena Boulevard
Central focus: Applying to colleges while balancing school work and the other social aspects of my life.
Judy Zhen is a first year publications staff member. She is a class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she wants to express her creative skills. Some hobbies she enjoys are playing the piano and violin, working at the Lodge, and going to concerts. She is part of the school's tennis team, an officer of the Model United Nations Club, and in other clubs like NHS, DECA, and Red cross.
Maleia
Most underrated street: Park Avenue
Central focus: Get an internship at my job, Chabot Space & Science Center
Maleia Maxine Ferguson is a 10th grader this year and will graduate with the class of 25. She goes by she/her pronouns and is a first-year publications staff! She is on the school’s tennis team and loves writing, crocheting, listening to music, reading, and hanging out with her friends.
Inky
Most underrated street: West Atlantic Avenue
Central focus: Improve my design and writing skills.
​Inky is a first year publications staff member. She is part of the Class of 2025 and joined Horizon because the community seemed so welcoming and the class offered many opportunities for hands-on learning. Some hobbies he enjoys are drawing and acting. Inky is part of the school's drama club and is the president of the Encinal GSA.
Lara
Most underrated street: Mecartney Road
Central focus: Making memories
​Lara Natouf is a senior. It is her first year as publication staff. She loves taking pictures and watching dramas in her free time. Furthermore, she loves being outside as it's a way for her family to bond.
Erik
Most underrated street: Mosley Avenue
Central focus: To have a stable balance of what is going on in life
Erik is a first year publications staff member. He is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because his sister told him to. Some hobbies he enjoys are eating, biking, going outside.
Crystal
Most underrated street: Marina Village Parkway
Central focus: Finish off senior year strong
Crystal Le is a 1st year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she enjoys photography and design. She is part of the school's Varsity Cheer team. Some hobbies she enjoys are painting, binging her favorite T.V. shows, and going out/spending time with her friends family.
Andrea
Most underrated street: Webster Street
Central focus: Stay motivated with my work and have a fun last year at Encinal.
Andrea is a 1st year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she thought it would be a good experience to work on design. Some hobbies she enjoys are reading, drawing, and playing video games.
Sadie
Most underrated street: Clinton Avenue and Grand Street
Central focus: Film and music trends!
Sadie is a first year horizon staff member and is super excited to get out there! She is in the class of 2023 and joined horizon on accident, thinking it was a journalism class, a happy accident! Some hobbies she enjoys is watching/making movies and listening to music. She is been on the varsity women’s soccer team since freshman year and is the president of ceramics club.
Trevor
Most underrated street: Shell Gate Road
Central focus: College apps
Trevor is a first year publications staff member. He is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because Linville is a great teacher Some hobbies he enjoys are sports, cooking, traveling, and video games. He is part of the school's Varsity Football, and Varsity Men's soccer
Angie
Central focus: Have fun and be able to graduate
My name is Angie, this is my second year as a yearbook staff member, I’m a senior, I like to do makeup, sing, and bully my best friends.😎
Brian
Most underrated street: Shoreline Drive
Central focus: Graduate and get into college
Brian is a first year horizon staff member class of 2023 and joined Horizon because he wanted to see what it was like to publish a yearbook. A hobby he enjoys is playing games like 2k and madden. He is not currently playing any sports or any clubs he plans to join though
Naomi
Most underrated street: San Antonio Avenue
Central focus: Get into college
Naomi Chalem-Wallach is a first year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she is very artistic and creative and wanted to help design the yearbook. Some hobbies she enjoys are painting and other art forms. She is part of the school's National Honor Society and Drama club.
Carolyn
Most underrated street: Storybook Walk
Central focus: Traveling and being more independent
Carolyn Nguyen is a first year publications staff member. She is a senior and joined Horizon because she enjoys taking photos and documenting fun memories. Some hobbies she enjoys are listening to music and finding good spots to eat out at. She is part of the school's tennis team.
Valerie
Most underrated street: Rosewood Way
Central focus: Do good in classes and have fun
Valerie is a first year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because she wants to take part in the process of designing the yearbook. She enjoys attempting new hobbies.
Katherine
Most underrated street: Mariner Square Drive
Central focus: Have fun, get to know more people, and do well in school!
Katherine Bautista is a first year publications staff member. She is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because it gets her involved and thought it was a new opportunity to learn more skills along with having fun at the same time. She is also a cheerleader and loves spending time with her family and friends.
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Noah
Most underrated street: Wind River Park
Central focus: To be able to communicate with others freely, graduate with decent grades, and to grow as a player
Noah is a first year publications staff member. He is class of 2023 and joined Horizon after taking AP photo last year, looking to use and further enhance his photography skills. Some hobbies he enjoys are baking, going to the gym, hanging out with his friends and playing volleyball. He is part of the school's Varsity Mens volleyball team and the Go club. Feel free to go and talk to him!
Abby
Most underrated street: Wind River Park
Central focus: To be able to communicate with others freely, graduate with decent grades, and to grow as a player
Abby is a first year publications staff member. She is class of 2024 and joined Horizon because she wanted to put herself out there and be more involved in school . Some hobbies she enjoys are swimming (especially the ocean), eating, and listening to music everywhere. Abby is a part of the school’s water polo and swim team.
Kelly G.
Most underrated street: Grand Street
Central focus: Pass all my classes and get a 4.0 GPA
Kelly Guan is a senior and it's her first year as a yearbook staff. Kelly is currently taking her first AP class this year which is government. She is excited to graduate with all her friends this year and is hoping to get into a good college. Kelly can't wait to make this yearbook for all the students at Encinal.
Max
Most underrated street: Sandcreek Way
Central focus: Getting more organized and better at time management
Max is a first year publications staff member. He is class of 2025 and joined Horizon because he thought it would be a fun elective to spice up an otherwise boring day. Some hobbies he enjoys are gaming, watching, and eating. He is part of the school's track team.
Jacob
Most underrated street: Santa Clara Avenue
central focus: Meeting new people and participating in more activities
Jacob Benaquista is a first year publications staff member. He is in the class of 2025 and joined Horizon because he wanted to experience something new and different than normal. Some hobbies he enjoys are playing video games, watching anime, and hanging out with friends. He is part of the school's JV baseball team.
Ken
Most underrated street: Shoreline Drive
Central focus: Getting myself ready for college
​Ken Kuroda is a first year publications staff member. He is class of 2023 and joined Horizon because he wanted to develop new skills like learning photography. Some hobbies he enjoys are cooking and hiking. He is part of the school's badminton team.
Alana
Most underrated street: Mariner Square Avenue; Catellus Alameda Warf
Central focus: Graduating and applying to college
Alana Nget is a first year horizon publications staff member. She is class 2023 and joined because she wanted to experience how to create the yearbook and thought it was pretty cool it was a journalism class as well. Alana mostly spends her days going to school, some days going to work, most days cheer and then back home. Alana has been apart of Encinal’s cheerleading team since freshman year. Finally ending her senior year as one of the captains.
Leo
Most underrated street: Sherman Street
Central focus: Getting ready for college
Yongqian (Leo) Li is a first year publications staff member. He enjoys photography and photo editing. Some of Leo's favorite hobbies are photography and badminton, and Leo is part of the school's badminton team.