2020-2021 Staff
Ramya Sridhar
Editor-in-Chief
My name is Ramya Sridhar, and I am the Editor-in-Chief. The two muses of my life have always been literature and music, and I love both equally. I love reading about cults and secret societies throughout the course of history - it’s ...
Ye Ji Jong
Assistant Editor, Opinion Editor, Layout Editor
Hi! I'm Ye Ji Jong. I am the Assistant Editor, Opinion Editor, and Layout Editor for the Centurion Spotlight and currently a Junior at Cypress High. I love writing and watching mukbangs!
Luis Ortiz
Sports Editor
My name is Luis Ortiz, I am the current Sports Editor for the Centurion Spotlight. Journalism has always been a passion of mine for the past two years of my life and I’m excited to continue my job at Cypress High....
Julia Landry
Layout Editor
Hey! My name is Julia and I am a senior at CHS. I joined Journalism because I enjoy writing about music and movies. Two fun facts about me are that I play six instruments and I love watching psychological thriller movies....
Rebecca Choe
Features Editor
Hi, my name is Rebecca. I am a sophomore and the Features/copy editor. My life is always consumed by writing in every shape and form imaginable. I speak through poetry and view the world through journalism. I appreciate how wr...
Ian De Leon
Entertainment Editor
My name is Ian De Leon and I’m the entertainment editor! I signed up for journalism because I really love writing, like every sane person totally does. On my weekends, I’m usually out friends, and if that’s taught me anyth...
Katerina Portela
Student Activities
Hey! I’m Kat and I’m a senior here at Cypress High. This is my first year in journalism and I’m excited to be a part of this team. Something to know about me is that I love to paint and I’m obsessed with horror movies! ...
Jayden Yoon
Marketing Manager
Benjamin Martinez
Co-Business Manager
My name is Benjamin Martinez, I am a senior, and I am currently the Co-Business Manager for the Centurion Spotlight. I joined journalism because I have an interest in writing, and may even pursue it in college....
Monica Badolian
Co-Business Manager
Hi there, my name is Monica Badolian and I’m a Senior. I have a passion for writing, it could be any type of writing; short stories, novellas, poetry, magazines, and journalism of course and I’m a huge hockey fan (Go Ducks!)....
Kristy Takacs
Adviser
I'm Ms. Takacs, Journalism adviser and English teacher. I've been at Cypress High for 22 years and am grateful for the small student staff that has moved our school paper online.
