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Homecoming King Josh Marinas and Homecoming Queen Jayda Juanillo standing beside Board of Trustees Member Mr. Hoshi moments after being crowned during the halftime show.
Centurions Light Up the Night at Homecoming Despite Tough Loss to West Torrance
Superintendent Michael Matsuda said his farewell to the Cypress staff in September.
Superintendent Michael Matsuda Retires
Varsity Running back Jaiden Anthony soars for the ball after a perfect pass from his teammate.
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Raymond Le and Dominic Cao dance their hearts out to celebrate Vietnamese Culture
Club Rush Takes It Inside This Year
Student activities can be expensive.
High Costs Of Activities Affect CHS Students
Some seniors went on stage to try and copy the dancer's moves.
Aloha To Senior Year: Cypress High Hosts Annual Luau
Choir looks energetic performing their first show of the year for their friends and family.
Choir Show “City of Stars” Spotlights Voices
Green Tech's LED sign, welcoming all students to room 115.
Green Tech: Preparing Students for the Future
Seniors Karla Luu and Allison Phan pose for a photo at Senior Sunrise.
Senior Sunrise
This year's Prom was held at the ARTIC Anaheim on April 12th.
Centurions “Meet In Manhattan” For 2025 Prom
Austin Esparza-Moon the new Social Science teacher at Cypress High School, is excited to start his first year of teaching.
Once a Substitute Now an Official Cypress Teacher
Mrs. Dumadag was also a Cypress parent.
From Retirement Back To The Office
Students at Cypress High School own businesses that cater to different needs and wants.
The Student Entrepreneurs of Cypress
Ms. Shim tries to use engaging activities while instructing her students.
Ms. Shim: A Fresh Start to Korean Language Learning
Many Centurions enjoy matching their costumes with their friends.
Centurions Get Ready For The Halloween Season With Their Costumes
Boys Water Polo defeated California High 15-8 on October 9th.
Boys Water Polo: One Team, One Goal
Hannah Schoffstall serving the ball in the game against Canyon High School.
Girls Volleyball Sets Season Goals
Freshman Audrey Tran has been playing flag football since 5th grade.
Girls Flag Football: The Team With No Outsiders
Varsity Running back Jaiden Anthony soars for the ball after a perfect pass from his teammate.
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Cypress Girls Golf has already played Long Beach Wilson and Marina.
Ready to face the new season: Girls Golf
Performer Sabrina Carpenter showing off one of the many awards she took home.
The 2025 VMAs Bringing In A New Viewership Record
"The Conjuring" series ends with a chilling new movie.
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” Wraps Up the Conjuring Series
This is the final image of the main characters after the credits of the movie.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Makes a Comeback to the Demon Slayer fandom.
Some fans liked the movie for its thrilling adventures, but some critics said the movie was predictable and flat.
Cutting-Edge CGI Found in Latest Fantastic Four Film
The latest Superman movie has already made over $600 million dollars at the box office.
Superman – A Controversial Movie
Local communities leave posters with notices of the network set in place to alert of ICE activity in the area. Local colleges have also handed out cards in English and Spanish with tips when engaging with ICE.
ICE Within Our Own Communities
Students and staff share their opinions on whether there's an age limit for trick-or-treating.
How Old is Too Old For Trick-or-Treating?
Cypress jerseys, like the ones Luzio Zuniga and Issa Samawi (9th) are wearing are permitted. But if you want to sport your favorite team's gear, you're out of luck.
Cypress High School Begins No Sports Jersey Policy
New clear bag policy is in action at Cypress High School.
From No Bags to Clear Bags
With the weak yen in Japan, tourists are pushing to stay longer to purchase additional items including clothing, electronics, and luxury products.
Is Currency Exchange Feeding Into Consumerism?
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Lauren Kimura

Lauren Kimura, Video Editor | Social Media Editor

Hello! My name is Lauren Kimura. I’m a junior and this is my first year in Journalism. Creative writing has always been a passion of mine so I hope to improve and practice my writing skills. In my free time, I enjoy gaming and animating, and hope to cover interesting stories for the Centurion Spotlight!

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Ms. Shim tries to use engaging activities while instructing her students.

Ms. Shim: A Fresh Start to Korean Language Learning

by Lauren Kimura, Video/Social Media Editor
October 9, 2025
Green Tech's LED sign, welcoming all students to room 115.

Green Tech: Preparing Students for the Future

by Lauren Kimura, Social Media/Video Editor
September 12, 2025
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