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Plaid Truth

The student news site of Royal High School

Plaid Truth

The student news site of Royal High School

Plaid Truth

Emily Montalvo

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Emily, I am a 17-year-old Senior at Royal. This is my third year in Journalism as Editor-in-Chief. I love to read and write. I’m so excited for this year. I am involved in many activities on campus such as Link Crew, Cross Country, Ceramics, Track, Academic Decathlon, Ecos Chicos, French Club, Student Equity Club, Science Fair Club, Athletic Training, Key Club, Debate Club, CSF Club, National Honors Society, and High School Alliance of Future Physicians. I love to hang out with friends, have tea, go to the beach, explore nature, run, eat delicious food, paint, write poetry, play with animals, volunteer at the hospital and nap. In the future, I hope to be a neonatal nurse.

Stories by... Emily Montalvo
Choir teacher Mr. Davis and our Highland Harmonics singers on their way to their next class to sing.

Spreading joy through song

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2024
Senior dancer Briana Mathias with Junior Highlander star Isaiah Tillman performing to their dance titled "You should be dancing."

Dancing with the Highlander Stars

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2024
A festive table filled with Christmas cards ready to be decorated by students.

Deck the halls with holiday cards

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2024
Mr. Habroun and some of his students dressed as penguin characters from the movie "Surfs Up" on Halloween.

Red Ribbon week recap

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
An ofrenda filled with memories: photos, marigolds, candles, and colorful papel picado honor the lives of loved ones, inviting their spirits back for Día de los Muertos.

Honoring life and memory

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2024
Sophomores Angela Busco and Audrey Pulsipher collecting a box of donations from one of the classes.

Calling All Paws

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2024
Students dancing it up on the dance floor.

Casino Royale

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Varsity girls on the starting line about to start their race.

Conquering the course

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Girls varsity runners Madison Boucher, Lauren Villafaña, Kenna Magoffin, Jade East, Lorelei Lee, and Marisa Phipps all medaled in the top 100 in their races out of 500 other runners.

Woodbridge XC Classic

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Varsity player Patrick Shea catches the ball at the boys first home match against Carpinteria High School.

Splashing into the season

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
Sports Medicine student, junior Jonathan Guerrero, was working at football practice and sprinted from the field to the gymnasium to get a photo with Mr. Jamie Fox before he left the our gym.

Jamie Fox visits volleyball

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
Seniors Sophie Canoe, Krystal Waters, and Lexi Quitain taking photos in front of posters made by leadership.

Senior Sunrise

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
At the start of this school year an unknown circular center appeared at the construction site on campus.

Circular mystery

Emily Montalvo, Reporter
August 15, 2023
One of the banners at the Eras Tour where Swifties could take photos with their friends.

The Eras Tour

Emily Montalvo, Reporter
August 12, 2023
Sophsmores Krystal Waters and Victoria Kahoe acting out an interrogation scene.

Improv Club

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
With the construction between the six and seven buildings completed, students can make it to class faster.

East side of campus open

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2023
Junior Mason Carrillo relaxed at school after a top placement at the state wrestling championships.

Wrestling their way to the top

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023
Sophomore Samuel Gardiner with his BTS hoodie on during lunch.

BTS mandatory military service

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Members of the Academic Decathlon showing off their trophies and individual medals.

Academic Decathlon competitions

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
Winter Formal spirit week

Winter Formal spirit week

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023
Dunking into the New Year

Dunking into the New Year

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
With the new walkway it is easier to get to class on time.

More room to walk

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Grace Parry watching the new 'Wednesday' show on Netfilx during Mr. Habrouns winter class party.

Tik Tok Wednesday

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2022
President of the Fashion Club president Mackenzie Lusk presenting during a lunch meeting.

Dress up with the Fashion Club

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2022
The boys XC team runners Ryan Dalzell, Jonah Bazerkanian, Asher Lee, Samuel Bado, Noah De la Rionda, Jaden Morales, and Ryan Moder at the Mt. SAC race.

Run like the wind

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2022
Mr. Hall and students showing their support in the student section at the first football game.

Our new Highlander has arrived

Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2022
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