The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian
The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian
The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian
Christine Oh

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief

Senior Christine Oh and third-year newspaper student is thrilled to serve as co-Editor in Chief for The Californian. She loves to travel, meet new people, and immerse herself in her Korean culture. Outside of newspaper, she participates in Key Club as Division News Editor and peer tutors with Educore. She hopes to take her love for journalism further and continue reporting on important issues in her communities in college and beyond.

All content by Christine Oh
A look into the campus that the Class of 2021 once called home. Now as they depart on their future endeavors, it becomes a part of their past.

Seniors reflect on their time as Grizzlies

Christine Oh, Emmy Burrus, Isaac Oronsky, and Sabrina Contreras
June 2, 2021
At the end of the first floor of the main building, Troy Bristol's history classroom acts as a prime hangout spot for students.

The crown jewels of Cal’s campus

Christine Oh, Sabrina Contreras, and Kate Hong
June 2, 2021
Students are actively adjusting to the major changes that in-person learning has brought.

[Photo] Students return to in-person learning

Jaida Baker and Sami Tripasuri
April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Is hybrid school really worth it?

Shannah Saul, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
Hybrid students who returned to campus this week found they're spaced about six feet from their classmates.

Reflecting of my first days back

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2021
One day history books will detail all of the unusual year that was 2020. The coronavirus pandemic obviously will headline the strangeness of the year.

[Photo] How history books will look back on 2020?

Sami Tripasuri, co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021

Teachers adjust lessons, discussion to address historic moment

Christine Oh and Nima Pendar
February 5, 2021

It’s time to check out these K-Drama shows

Christine Oh, Kate Hong, and Michelle Nguyen
December 16, 2020
Junior Hana Snyder sent this email to Superintendent Dr. John Malloy and Cal High Principal Megan Keefer outlining her concerns about the FOCO event attended by some students on Oct. 24.

Traditional homecoming cancelled, but some Cal students party on

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
A protest against remote learning was originally organized for Monday at the San Ramon Valley High School campus, but it has been moved to the district office at 699 Old Orchard Drive in Danville.

San Ramon Valley High senior organizes protest at district office

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2020
School board trustees change their minds - students to return fully remote

School board trustees change their minds – students to return fully remote

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2020
District's Board of Education unanimously votes to start school year with hybrid learning

District’s Board of Education unanimously votes to start school year with hybrid learning

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2020
District board supports students returning to campus full time in the fall

District board supports students returning to campus full time in the fall

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2020
Marta Albertoni from Italy and Vilma Nilson from Sweden (pictured left to right) had to be sent back home after school closed on March 13.

Exchange students’ year is cut short at Cal

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
Many students have turned to baking as a cure for their boredom during quarantine.

[Photo] Students are picking up hobbies during shelter-in-place

Nick Harvey, reporter
May 21, 2020
Clockwise from top left: Jessica Coulson, Christopher George, Dave Kravitz, Jon Campopiano.

District Zooms through Students’ Concerns

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

PRO: Pass/No Mark is the way to go

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2020
This drone shot shows a bird’s eye view of Doughterty’s sprawling campus. In the background of the school is Mount Diablo and the valley.

Dougherty Valley has a reputation for rigorous academics, strong test scores

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Substitute teacher Spencer Hight hands out papers to Smith’s Spanish 3 students. Hight was the class’s sub for 30 days between the first and second semesters. Students ares still waiting for their long-term sub to arrive.

Lack of substitutes a problem

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
Kairo is an emotional support dog in Eghosa Hamilton’s sociology and English classes.

[Photo] Hello, you fluffy stressball!

Emmy Burrus, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
Mr. Briggs beams from his desk.

Briggs bids Cal farewell

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
From left to right, freshman leadership students Alizay Iqbal and Christopher Chiang paint a poster to advertise the football game that took place on Sept. 27.

Freshman Leadership Class Added

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
Picture of Principal Keefer.

Meet Cal’s New Principal

Ananya Nag, Christine Oh, and Emily Burrus
August 29, 2019
Choir teacher Nicholas Patton raises his hands and rouses his class to attention. Patton has directed Cal High’s concert, treble and chamber choirs for the past five years, but he is leaving the school this week due to personal reasons.

Patton sings good-bye to Cal High

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2019
Above, Cal Band director Kent Johnson instructs wind ensemble before their sight reading session. Below, an alto sax soloist from Pittsburg High’s freshman Jazz Band performs. Schools throughout Northern California attended the festival.

Banding together

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2019
Sophomore Chuyi Zhang.

Standout fencer reaches new heights

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019
The first floor female bathroom is now designated the gender-neutral bathroom.

Gender-neutral bathroom is relocated

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2019
From left to right, Anton Roepken, Cade Llewellyn, Nick Franzwa, and Tanner Curtis helped the Tri Valley Blue Devils 16AU '03 team win the Western Regional Championship and qualify for the International Silver Stick in Ontario.

Hockey players head to Canada

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2018
Sophomore Maddie Harris, left, sings with her theater group, Grand Performance Arts in Livermore. Harris recently self-produced a documentary about her theatre company and the heroes in it for the PTA Reflections contest.

Reflecting on her passions

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018

Freshman’s first homecoming memorable

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2017
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