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Mr. Tan

Mr. Tan

Joanne Quach, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2017

Where are you from? I was born in China, I came here in 2000.   What college did you attend? I attended UCLA for my undergraduate and bachelors. For my teaching credential, I went to Cal Poly...

Ms. Cantu

Ms. Cantu

Joanne Quach, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2017

Where are you from? I was born in Monterey Park, California. What college did you attend? I attended UC Santa Cruz. Why did you come to Arroyo? I was interested in this school. I wanted...

Heroes of the Campus

Eddie Nguyen, News Editor September 19, 2017

Students go about our day in school ever so casually without ever batting an eye. They walk from classroom to classroom, never really acknowledging who’s keeping our campus nice and safe the way it...

Our Newest Knights

Eva, Staff Writer September 11, 2017

Nervously navigating the halls, our newest Knights search for their newest classes. This year, however, Arroyo’s freshman class are joined by a group of 6 hopeful teachers by the names of Hannah Martin,...

Mr. Reyes

Mr. Reyes

Joanne Quach, Contributing Writer April 3, 2017

George Reyes, former Arroyo alumni class of 1990, has recently been hired as the new Career Guidance Coordinator. After high school, he traveled to CSULA where he earned his Bachelor's and Point Loma...

The wonderful world of Wong

The wonderful world of Wong

Lilly Forsyth, Editor-in-chief March 17, 2017

Tucked into the corner of the campus is the man, the myth, the god. AP calculus teacher Mr. Tony Wong has dedicated nearly twenty years developing his advanced math program becoming the most successful...

Abraham Rincon

Abraham Rincon

Stephanie Li, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

After competing in Arroyo’s Speech and Debate Program in high school, former alumnus, Abraham Rincon, was hired as an assistant speech coach this year. Last year, Rincon worked as the director and...

Dr. Ortiz

Dr. Ortiz

Lilly Forsyth, Editor-in-chief January 10, 2017

Dr. Steve Ortiz was officially hired as the permanent replacement for retired counselor Ms. Valerie Sadler. The slot had been temporarily filled by Ms. Gloria Acosta. He began his journey to becoming...

Club Corner- Garden Club

Club Corner- Garden Club

Hailey Juarez, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Starting back two years ago, Arroyo’s Garden Club began in journalism. While working with KCET, journalism was picking community projects. The class was divided into two groups and one of the groups...

College Life - Ms. Filimaua

College Life – Ms. Filimaua

Ms. Patty Filimaua, Counselor November 15, 2016

Looking back on my college experience I have to say it was rather painful. I remember being very excited about what lay ahead, moving into a dorm, meeting new people, and having the college experience....

Officer Marquez

Officer Marquez

Hailey Juarez, Staff Writer October 3, 2016

Where are you from? I was born and raised in El Monte. What inspired you to become a police officer? During my high school years, I was placed in a work source where they pay you to go work during high...

Mr. Adame

Mr. Adame

September 16, 2016

Where are you from? “From this area. Grew up in Covina, but went to school in El Monte my whole life. What high school/college did you attend? “Came here. Arroyo. Class of ’08. I started...

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