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Assistant Principal Ms. Patricia Durham and Ms. Zhijing Fan present the ELAC meeting to the audience to learn about options after high school. Ms. Fan advises her students on how to be more comfortable speaking English as they graduate. Start being more active to speak in front of the public, Fan said. I would suggest them to relax and then be in a natural, neutral tone and just to show and express themselves.
English learners celebrated for their achievements at ELAC meeting
The drumline wins gold in marching finals for their program As Above, So Below. Given their success in the previous preliminaries, the drumlines clean sweep at the SCPA Championships was anticipated as they reached new heights.
Ayala Drumline wins gold at SCPA Championships in a clean sweep
Even though all juniors must take the CAASPP test, not everyone takes it seriously despite incentives. “I think that weve 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.
Another year, another CAASPP
ASL students perform to a varied audience at the ASL showcase to the song Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. The most difficult part of coordinating the showcase for ASL teacher Mrs. Natalie Cooney is coordinating with students for practice. coordinating with the students. I have lots of students who are into a lot of things so one thing thats very difficult is coordinating time to make sure that everyones schedule works together so we can practice for the showcase, Cooney said.
ASL classes “throw the track back” at the 17th annual ASL showcase
Ayala Choirs Vocal Ensemble performs alongside several other high schools in Carnegie Hall. Being able to perform in Carnegie Hall is very, very big, said Choir Director Mr. Robert Davis. I know that this experience is going to be something my students will remember for the rest of their lives.
Ayala Choir’s Vocal Ensemble takes the stage at Carnegie Hall
Released on April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift’s new album “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” explores the five stages of heartbreak with clever lyricism and cohesive instrumentals that tug at listeners’ heartstrings.
Album Analysis: “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” by Taylor Swift
Ira Einhorn, the Unicorn Killer, murdered his girlfriend, Holly Maddux, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Two-Bit True Crime: The Unicorn Killer
[Photo Essay] What your phone case says about you
[Photo Essay] What your phone case says about you
Here are songs from English teachers that show their music preferences, revealing what they like and who they are as a person.
[Playlist] English Teacher Tunes
OpenAI has changed the world with the unveiling of ChatGPT 3.5 to the public. With this text generator, some are concerned with the harms it has on learning while others are excited for its future prospects.
Let’s talk about ChatGPT
After weeks with a perfect 12-0 record, the Varsity Softball team faced their first loss of the season during a rematch against Bonita High School.
Varsity Softball suffers their first loss of the season
Seniors Chris Meave, Kazuki Kiuchi, Kellan Wong, and Micah Luck commemorated in front of the audience as their family join them on the floor with congratulatory posters.
Boys Volleyball sweeps Cowboys during last game of the season
Despite the tight score, the Bulldogs in our Varsity Softball team pushed through to continue their seasons streak of wins.
Varsity softball girls continue undefeated streak against Bonita Bearcats
(From left to right) Seniors Victoria Rivas, Sydney Rich, Julian Juarez, Tyler Johnson, Ben Trull, Angelina Hernandez, Donovan Thomas, Alexander Florentinus, Nathan Cheng, Ryan Chen, Joshua Chan, and Roseanna Ashak line up in front of the pool as the friends, parents, teammates, and coaches commemorate the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs dominate against Bearcats during Swim Senior Night
With the recent onslaught of March Madness, millions of avid fans from all over the nation got to see different teams, rivalries, and plays from this years NCAA tournaments.
NCAA Men’s March Madness 2024 Recap
After one of their many races at Mount SAC, Daniella (left) and Riley (right) Stabio pose in celebration of another successful win. With many years of experience in competitions like these, both sisters were able to swim for Varsity in the State CIFs as freshmen last year.
Athletes of Ayala: Riley and Daniella Stabio
Isabella Contreras (above) in her club soccer team going for a goal during one of her seasons many games.
Isabella Contreras: she believed she could do it
Khalea Turningan has recently signed with the University of La Verne, to continue playing soccer after she graduates from Ayala. “Ive enjoyed [soccer] so much that I committed,” Turnigan said.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Khalea Turingan
The challenge of balancing education and athletics is not easy for anyone to simply accomplish. For Shivani Gangireddy (12), tennis is a middle ground between sports and an activity for unwinding.
Athletes of Ayala: Shivani Gangireddy and a race between tennis and time
Starting quarterback Max Barroso in this photo is seen throwing a pass to one of our Bulldog wide receivers to help Ayala win the Battle of the Bone game. This game was held on September 15 against the Chino Hills Huskies.
Maximus Barroso: New starting QB shares first Battle for the Bone experience
The fifth regular edition of Sports of the Week once again sees the approach of both the NBA playoffs and the start of the MLB season.
Sports of the Week: 3/5-3/11
As always, Dodgers news powers MLB narratives while Juan Soto gets the Yankees back in the conversation for the top teams in the American League going into the 2024 season; NBA keeps on going as the playoffs slowly inch closer.
Sports of the Week: 2/20-3/4
MLB is as exciting as ever while the NBA is actually as exciting as ever in this weeks edition of Sports of the Week.
Sports of the Week: 2/12-2/19
The biggest game of the year was also the center of attention for this weeks Super Bowl edition of Sports of the Week.
Sports of the Week: Super Bowl Edition
MLB bores, NFL anticipates, NBA shines, and NHL rests in this weeks edition of Sports of the Week.
Sports of the Week: 1/29-2/5
The 5th Annual Ayala Golf Classic on January 15 is the biggest fundraising event that the Ayala Golf teams host each year.
Ayala’s golf team hosts their fifth annual golf classic
Boys varsity volleyball was arguably the most successful team that Ayala has sported this year with their CIF Regional Championship, a title they absolutely dont need to build on but almost certainly will as their team stays young and talented.
Season Recap: Boys Water Polo
After a victorious game against Cabrillo High, Ayala boys varsity water polo will head to CIF Finals for a chance to win at Mt. Sac. They dominated the game, winning 15-4.
Boys’ Varsity Water Polo moves on to the CIF Finals after victorious game
During one-minute huddles like these, the team and coach discuss strategies and ways to improve while playing on court against opponents.
Season Recap: Girls Varsity Volleyball
Girls golf team at Glendora Country Club after their victory against Glendora High School. [From left] Lin Xu (9), Elisabeth lee (10), Eva Alcantara (10), Julie Zhao (9), Madison Soong (10), Priya Devine (10), Rachel Lee (9), Bella Campagna (12), Malaya Csupak (12), Julianna Limchu (12), Kailyn Dang (11), Hannah Reyes (11).
Season Recap: Girls’ Golf League
(From left to right) Seniors Victoria Rivas, Sydney Rich, Julian Juarez, Tyler Johnson, Ben Trull, Angelina Hernandez, Donovan Thomas, Alexander Florentinus, Nathan Cheng, Ryan Chen, Joshua Chan, and Roseanna Ashak line up in front of the pool as the friends, parents, teammates, and coaches commemorate the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs dominate against Bearcats during Swim Senior Night
The Varsity Girls Flag Football team fell to Chino High Schools Cowboys during their previous game on Monday.
Girls Varsity Flag Football falls to Chino
After securing their third win in a row, the Junior Varsity (JV) team continues to advance after sweeping the court against Jurupa Valleys Cougars.
JV team secures another volleyball victory against the Jaguars
After the success of their previous records, our girls in the Varsity Softball team continue to push forward in their league as they win against Alta Loma Braves.
Varsity Softball team destroys Alta Loma Braves
After pushing through a close game, the JV Boys Volleyball team finished the week winning both of their games. They left the crowd at the edge of their seats during the tight game against the Los Osos Grizzlies where they won 2-1.
JV boys volleyball finishes the week with another win
Senior (from left) Patrick Ladrido, Johnathan Lozano, Jaydin Maddox, and Christian Martinez stand together for one last home game picture before playing Alta Loma in their senior night.
Boys basketball ends their season with a phenomenal record
Seniors Megan Diep, Malia Ishibashi, Lilianna Craig, Priyana Jhaveri, and Samantha Najera pose for one final picture together during senior night.
End of Season: Girls basketball shares their season’s insights
After Mikayla Benavidez (10) was able to walk it off for Ayala, players swarmed the field in celebration of their furthest CIF run yet.
CIF Quarter Finals: Varsity girls soccer bounces back
Moments after Sofia Torres (12, center) scored a goal to increase the lead to 4-2. Katie Trinh (11, left) and unidentified (right) celebrate with Torres in what ended up being a triumphant win in Round 1 of CIF play.
CIF Round 1: A good start for varsity girls soccer
The Bulldogs were able to secure the victory in a high-scoring game against the Chino High School Cowboys.
Girls’ Varsity Water Polo triumphs over Chino Cowboys
Chloe Kubeldis USB Senior portrait, a final testament to the presidency role that took precedence over the multiple extracurriculars she participated in.
Chloe Kubeldis: Everyone, everywhere, all at once
Ladhawala poses for her freshman Ayala Dance Production (ADP) dance pictures. With her commitment to dance and her other numerous extracurriculars, she is always busy enjoying her hobbies and serving her community. “Dance is my passion, as well as helping others in any way, shape or form such as volunteering in the community, or tutoring someone in academics, or teaching a sport,” Ladhawala said.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Tarin Ladhawala
Chloe Wang (12) exhibits leadership and perseverance as she takes on the role of Lieutenant Governor for her Key Club division and officer positions in many different Ayala clubs. Taking on various responsibilities allows Wang to explore her passion for serving her community. Hoping to figure out her next path, her impressive involvement gives her many options before she soon graduates.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Chloe Wang
Aiden Choe (12) developed pneumothorax during late September which caused him to go on medical leave for the rest of the first semester. While on independent study, Aiden Choe overcame many hardships, yet here he stands today as one of the best of us.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Aiden Choe
Milena Leonis (12) is president of Ayala Choir. Still, Leonis stays involved in community endeavors such as Chino Community Theatre, arts, and dancing. Im most grateful for Milenas supportiveness and unconditional love for everybody in our program... she interacts with everybody with nothing but love and compassion, said choir director Mr. Davis.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Milena Leonis
Have you ever tried walking from class to class, but ended up being stopped by a mob? Welcome to high school where people have more common sense in AP Calculus than they do while walking in the hallways.
Walking to class: The types of people in the hallways
On February 8th, 2024, Netflix dropped a limited series called “One Day.” While the show wasn’t a complete flop, the majority of the series was disappointing. This limited series has already been removed from Netflix, so if you never got the chance to watch it, you are best off without it.
“One Day”: A flop? [Spoilers]
For the past few years, there has been a sudden increase in feet hate. Feet, otherwise known as “dogs, have been shunned by society because they are “ugly” and “disgusting. As accepting as our society has become, it is a shame that so many people can’t find the same love for our grippers. They work so hard for us, yet they don’t receive the recognition they deserve.
Who let the dogs out?
AP Physics and chemistry teacher, Mr. Scott Carter is featured holding a sign saying that his office hours and clubs will be no longer in session. With the teacher collaboration conflicts, students are being affected in numerous ways.
The effect of teacher collaboration conflicts on students
The Oxford comma is a comma added before the word “and in a sequenced sentence. This minor grammatical detail may seem insignificant, though it has caused much controversy among many. Is the Oxford comma grammatically correct, or is it simply unnecessary?
The Oxford comma: useful, impractical[,] or necessary?
As Dear Asian Youth (DAY) club and South Asian Culture Club (SACC) continues to inform students on campus regarding subjects of Asian culture, they recently collaborated together to host a DAY x SACC Art Festival. This festival featured a wide range of art forms from origami to digital pieces.
DAY x SACC Art Festival
2024 Valentines Day writing comp: runner-ups
2024 Valentine’s Day writing comp: runner-ups
2024 Valentines Day writing comp results
2024 Valentine’s Day writing comp results
[Valentines Writing Comp 24] How Dare You?
[Valentine’s Writing Comp ’24] How Dare You?
[Valentines Writing Comp 24] Roses and Violets: A Modern Love Letter
[Valentine’s Writing Comp ’24] Roses and Violets: A Modern Love Letter
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Silent Night, Gloria, Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy. These are a few of the classics that are sung while going door to door Christmas caroling. These classic and traditional songs tell a story that no other Christmas songs can do.
[Playlist] Traditionally Christmas
Blast from the past! Here is a list of nostalgic songs to bring you back to your childhood!
[Playlist] Nostalgic songs from our childhood
[Playlist] Year 4
[Playlist] Year 4
[Episode 2] Fast fashion on the environment
[Episode 2] Fast fashion on the environment
Welcome to Trending Topics where we talk about trends that are actually harmful to humans and the environment! Listen to our first episode out right now on Spotify!
[Episode 1] Tiktok is causing shorter attention spans

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Sayee Deshmukh

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Sayee Deshmukh (11) is The Bulldog Times arts and entertainment managing editor, and this is her 2nd year on staff. This year, she is looking forward to further building a community within journalism, and also to cover and spotlight new and interesting subjects and events. Sayee enjoys activities such as reading, watching movies, baking, exploring new places with her friends and most importantly, hanging out with her cat. Outside of school, Sayee enjoys volunteering on the weekends and blasting music any second that she possibly can. Sayee’s favorite part about Ayala is getting to spend time with her friends, as well as witnessing all the chaos that happens.

All content by Sayee Deshmukh
The cast of The Childrens Hour pose together after working hard for such an outstanding night.

Rory Webber’s passion shines through in “The Children’s Hour”

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2023
The 95th annual Oscars ceremony was one of genuine, heartfelt moments that many have felt was a refreshing twist from last years ceremony.

[Photo] The 95th Academy Awards: historic wins, reunions, and surprising snubs

Jessica Rios
March 24, 2023
2023 Oscar Predictions

2023 Oscar Predictions

Sayee Deshmukh
March 12, 2023
Simple Red and Beige Vintage Illustration History Report Presentation

[Photo] SeaWorld tributes Southern culture with Mardi Gras celebration

Cody Flores
March 2, 2023
[Review] SZAs SOS explores the journey of heartbreak

[Review] SZA’s “SOS” explores the journey of heartbreak

Sayee Deshmukh
January 30, 2023
South Asian Culture Clubs henna booth allowed for students, even those who are not members of the club, to be given the chance of receiving henna tattoos

[Photo Gallery] The artistry in culture: South Asian Culture Club hosts a henna booth

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2022
Left to right: Sushant Donadi (10), Joshua Simmonds (11), Ronnie Aure (11), Alexander Tran (11)

[Photo Essay] Ayala Halloween 2022: Celebrated in style

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2022
From left to right: Milan Bonilla (12) (Yvette), Janelle Medina (10) (Ms. Scarlet), Bailee Alejos (12) (Mrs. White), Piper Lord (12) (Mrs. Peacock), Lennard de Guzman (12) (Mr. Boddy), Michaela Allen (10) (Wadsworth), Jacob Tan (10) (Colonel Mustard), Hailee Walker (12) (Mr. Green), Keira Vista (10) (Mr. Plum).

Ayala Theater’s “Clue” sets performance to a new standard

Sayee Deshmukh and Elaine Kuang
October 29, 2022
[Review] The Car by Arctic Monkeys defines their versatility, a satisfactory return to music

[Review] “The Car” by Arctic Monkeys defines their versatility, a satisfactory return to music

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2022
Anti-semitism as featured above, as well as other forms of discrimination against minority groups have led to the restriction of Kanye Wests social media presence. Although some may agree with his statements, many more are open to condemn Wests actions, as they are both offensive and can influence many to believe in the harmful beliefs that West unabashedly supports.

[Photo] Kanye West can’t stay away from controversy

Dallas Mangold, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Staff of BDT: David Rodriguez

Staff of BDT: David Rodriguez

Sayee Deshmukh
October 24, 2022
Illustrated by Sayee Deshmukh

[Review] “Don’t Worry Darling” is worrisome

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Ria Pujara

Artist Spotlight: Ria Pujara

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2022
Ayala Choir sings the national anthem at Angel Stadium

Ayala Choir sings the national anthem at Angel Stadium

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 5, 2022
The first look at the new Little Mermaid movie (top left,) Disney World (top right), Charlie Cox and Kevin Feige discuss Daredevil: Born Again (bottom left), new information regarding Andor is discussed (bottom right)

From “Andor” to “The Little Mermaid,” here’s everything revealed at D23 2022

Sayee Deshmukh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2022
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[Photo] Staff of BDT: Sayee Deshmukh

David Rodriguez, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
“I am definitely still learning on how to keep consistent in my work, but motivation comes from the love I have for whatever I do,” Cole said, “Even if it doesn’t, I recognize that I must accomplish that goal to help further do what I love.

Seniors of BDT: Mateo Cole

Sayee Deshmukh
May 24, 2022
Ayala Dance Production performing Dont Stop at the 2022 spring dance concert

Ayala Dance bring the “time of my life” with spring dance concert

Sayee Deshmukh
May 6, 2022
Created by Sayee Deshmukh

Olivia Rodrigo’s “driving home 2 u”: everything you need to know

Sayee Deshmukh
March 23, 2022
[Poem] The Stars

[Poem] The Stars

Sayee Deshmukh
March 22, 2022
Students have suffered in terms of lack of sleep, now that a new schedule will be in place, this may be the cure to so many of students lack of sleep.

New school start times bring relief to students and staff

Sayee Deshmukh
March 17, 2022
Illustration by sophomore Ria Pujara

“Spider-man: No Way Home” slings into the hearts of fans

Sayee Deshmukh
January 25, 2022
Art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50 AKA Spider-Man No More! Designed by Raymond Obana @the.dwarfintheflask on Instagram

Spider-Man No Way Home: Sinisterly Ambitious

Sayee Deshmukh
December 9, 2021
Choir students carrying set pieces into the multi-purpose room

Madrigal Feaste: behind the scenes magic

Sayee Deshmukh
November 30, 2021
Michael Collins

An architect’s full-circle experience

Sayee Deshmukh
November 10, 2021
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Animal Crossing: New update brings old fans back to the game

Sayee Deshmukh
November 3, 2021
Will “The Eternals” be an eternal success?

Will “The Eternals” be an eternal success?

Sayee Deshmukh
October 22, 2021
The Delta Variant, how young students cope

The Delta Variant, how young students cope

Sayee Deshmukh
October 14, 2021
Instagram: @ahsayalachoir

Ayala Choir’s comeback to the stage

Sayee Deshmukh
October 14, 2021
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