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The Accolade

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The Accolade

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Elise Pak, Opinion Editor

Junior Elise Pak enters her second year on The Accolade staff as the co-Opinion editor. After spending her freshman year in the Journalism 1 class and her sophomore year as a staff reporter, Pak is determined to write impactful stories, strengthen her time management abilities and contribute her passion to the award-winning publication.

Outside of The Accolade, you can find Pak competing in speech and debate tournaments, dancing and taking naps.

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Junior Elias Anizor adjusts his camera as he takes photos for his passion project, an editorial shoot celebrating the one-year anniversary of when he embarked on his photography business at Fullerton College on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Capturing the moments

Elise Pak, Opinion Editor December 11, 2025

With sweat dripping from their heads, seven runners lined up in a horizontal row, slowing their breathing and steadying their positions. The athletes, participating in the Century Conference League...

Graduating as one of the 39 Class of 2024 valedictorians, senior Thomas Pennella committed to the University of California, Irvine, where he will be majoring in chemical engineering.

CLASS OF 2024 VALEDICTORIAN Q&A: Thomas Pennella

Elise Pak, Opinion Editor May 26, 2024

The Class of 2024 produced 39 valedictorians, and The Accolade interviewed each to reflect on their high school journeys and thoughts. This is a full version of the Q&A, of which the preview is included...

Senior Binny Park stands as one of the 39 Class of 2024 valedictorians. Park committed to Cornell University, where she will be majoring in English and chemistry.

CLASS OF 2024 VALEDICTORIAN Q&A: Binny Park

Elise Pak, Opinion Editor May 26, 2024

The Class of 2024 produced 39 valedictorians, and The Accolade interviewed each to reflect on their high school journeys and thoughts. This is a full version of the Q&A, of which the preview is included...

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