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PHOTO STORY: March Madness at Van Nuys High School

By Kimberly Salazar, Photographer • Apr 9, 2026
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The ultimate showdown where although students ended up victorious, the teachers still remain strong and hold their pride high.

As March Madness approaches, even Van Nuys High School is ready to participate and show off their basketball skills. During the week of March 9, the students participated in basketball games to win and eventually face the teachers in the ultimate showdown on Friday, March 13. Ultimately, the seniors beat the other students and competed against the teachers in a riveting game.

  • The court is set, and the stakes are high! An unforgettable evening as students challenge their teachers in the March Madness basketball game.

    Kimberly Salazar

  • The court is alive with competition as Mr. Doctor and student Kevin Mata battle for the ball during this thrilling March Madness game!

    Kimberly Salazar

  • The battle on court intensifies as Coach So goes head to head with the opposing students’ team. Both fighting for the ball to score and end victorious.

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  • Mr. Doctor vs. student Kevin Mata, the ultimate showdown of skill and determination during March Madness!

    Kimberly Salazar

  • March Madness is in full swing! Watch as Mr. Doctor and student Kevin Mata go head to head for the ball on court.

    Kimberly Salazar

  • The spirit of competition is alive and well as Christopher Gomes takes the spotlight and makes his move on the court, scoring a point for his team!

    Kimberly Salazar
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Kimberly Salazar
Kimberly Salazar, Photographer
Kimberly Salazar, a junior, is a photographer for The Mirror with a passion for capturing candid moments and nature shots. When she’s not behind the camera, Salazar enjoys hiking, visiting the beach, and exploring local parks, always on the lookout for the perfect landscape to photograph. She’s an avid fan of pop and rock music and finds inspiration in the lyrics of her favorite bands, such as Twenty Øne Piløts and Deftones. Outside of photography, Kimberly is deeply committed to environmental causes like volunteering at beach clean-ups. After high school, she wishes to attend Pepperdine University simply because it is next to the ocean side, invoking her love for nature and the beach. Her dream destination is San Francisco, where she hopes to capture the city’s unique, natural beauty through her lens.
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