Rachel Dunn, Assistant Features Editor
Rachel Dunn (12) is a first-year journalist for the Bulldog Times. Rachel is looking forward to using her passion for writing to inform students about the current and local issues within Chino Hills. Additionally, she is excited to build new friendships with people who have the same passion for writing as she does. Outside of journalism, Rachel is the vice president and former secretary of Ayala’s Christian club. She uses her leadership skills to help students grow their relationship with Christ. When she is not at school, Rachel can most often be found at Trader Joe’s, where she works. She loves her job and the people that she works with. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, art, Netflix, and long afternoon naps.
![The second rally of the year which had the theme of "Peanuts" recognized winter sports, with different rally games and performances as well. "I do think that the juniors' class competition [performance] was really good, but I would say that everyone did great and put in a lot of effort," Kieza Martinez (10) said. "It definitely takes a lot to perform in front of a crowd so i'm very proud of everyone."](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MG_0280-1200x799.png)
![Even though all juniors must take the CAASPP test, not everyone takes it seriously despite incentives. “I think that we've tried our best to stress the importance of the test, so hopefully that is coming across within [students'] own attitudes towards [the CAASPP]," English 10 Honors and AP Language teacher Mrs. Alexis Sjol said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8177.jpg)
![Khalea Turningan has recently signed with the University of La Verne, to continue playing soccer after she graduates from Ayala. “I've enjoyed [soccer] so much that I committed,” Turnigan said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot_20240201_122135_Instagram.jpg)
![At The Shoppes on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., local business owners open their shops in anticipation for customers to come and try their products. "[Heritage Farmers Market] is amazing to just network with other vendors of the community. And I just think it's an awesome location," Theresa White of Mama Ts Baking said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-01-11.33.14-AM.png)
