She kissed a rockstar and she like it. Lydia Valenzuela, a junior, is passionate about what she does and the things she likes, and her passion is what makes her so interesting to others. Valenzuela was shocked when she heard she was picked... READ MORE »»
Mr. Weick, a teacher at Kofa High School, has been chosen as one of the most interesting people at Kofa because of the things he has experienced throughout his life and his great personality. Upon graduating from high school, Weick attended... READ MORE »»
“I like people who have a sense of individuality. I love expression and anything awkward and imperfect, because that’s natural and that’s real.”-Marc Jacobs. Andrea Tiutan ,says this is her favorite quote. “Everyone is trying... READ MORE »»
Kofa has plenty of very interesting students, but there are none like Hercilia Martinez. She is a junior and dedicates most of her time towards artsy projects. Hercilia was born on September 14, 1995. She has loved art throughout her whole life. Hercilia’s... READ MORE »»
Kofa High School Sophomore Campbell Jensen lives by his quote, “never look back on today and regret the things you did not do, you are going to be dead one day. Dust, cosmic dust floating in space, so live life while you can, nobody is gonna... READ MORE »»
Ian Dale has big dreams of becoming a singer, but he fears becoming a hobo. Dale is a 15 year old sophomore who has high plans for his future that involves singing, acting, karate, and studying to go to medical school. Dale has dreams... READ MORE »»
Over the years Kofa High School students have came and went. However, interesting students stand out every day unnoticed. Brandon Hernandez was chosen due to his excess creativity, that surely represents his junior class. Hernandez was born... READ MORE »»
Jasmine Ortiz is was born on March 4th 1996. Now, 17 and a junior at Kofa High School she plans on attending college and playing volleyball. Jasmine says she wants to go to Yavapai Community College because her coach played volleyball there... READ MORE »»
If she were a super hero, her name would be Ultra-woman because she does it all. Though she may not be a fictional character in a comic, Reida Akam is not afraid to immerse herself into her surroundings. Born in Saudi Arabia, her family... READ MORE »»
Since 1959, Kofa High School continues to change. However, interesting students stand out every year. Hafeeza Hickman has been chosen because she is an individual who brings out the best in her freshman class and has great ambition. Hickman... READ MORE »»
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Winnning T-shirt design by Michelle Vasquez
Summer Cordero-Torres, News Editor · May 2, 2013
“I feel very proud and accomplished to represent Kofa at the Science Fair,” said Reida Akam, a Senior doing her project on the effects of suggestion through different age groups... Read more »
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Billions of dollars are wasted on the death penalty.
Priscila Ortiz, Editor in Chief · May 2, 2013
The death penalty is what is given to criminal charged with ghastly crimes such as murder. However, the death penalty may seem like the punishment that gives the most justice,... Read more »
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Amanda Steiner is one of thirteen Most Interesting people at Kofa.
Julian Flores, Editor · May 3, 2013
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” Amanda Steiner, a senior, lives by this... Read more »
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All three Division I schools are set to compete at the Division II level starting next year.
Mateo Rosales, Staff Writer · May 1, 2013
At the start of the 2013-2014 school year, all three Division I Yuma Union High School District schools will have their teams compete at the Division II level. Since Yuma High... Read more »
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A teen about to smash a carton of milk on the ground.
Gabriella Jenkins, Entertainment · May 2, 2013
Lately there are a lot ‘hip trends’ going around. Not clothes wise or shoe wise. More like activity wise. What you could do when alone with friends. These trends seem to be... Read more »
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Students caught sleeping during one of their many classes.
Jaime Olivas, Health · May 1, 2013
Sleeping less affects many students in school with their attendance and grades. The less sleep they get, the less attention they’ll put into school. According to www.sleepfoundation.org,... Read more »