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Chioma Chiawa

Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor

Chioma Chiawa, a senior, is The Mirror’s Photo Editor. She enjoys making Italian inspired food during her freetime. She listens to the Weeknd when it’s time to relax after a long day, especially his 2012 “Trilogy” album. She is also obsessed with collecting vintage clothing items such as shoes and pants. After high school she plans on going to a nursing school where she is going to pursue her career as a nurse anesthetist. She plans to buy a house in Northridge before she turns 30.

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PLAY FOR AWARENESS | The football teams made their entrance through a tunnel of cheerleaders. Later at the football game, the team wore pink socks as they played against Reseda. After winning 38-0, pink confetti rained down on the bleachers as the students celebrated the team's victory.

Playing for awareness

On Oct. 13th, the wolves celebrated the upcoming football game with a pep rally featuring performances from the band, cheer team and dance company.
By Chioma Chiawa, Anthony Castaneda, and Maya Diaz
Oct 15, 2024
KICKED TO THE CURB Players’ skills are often literally sidelined when they’re benched, leading to frustration, dissatisfaction and, in some cases, outright quitting the team.

Stuck on the sidelines

The story of a basketball player struggling to stay off the bench.
By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Jun 3, 2024
Devin Brown tries to score a point in midair after getting the ball set to him at the Alumni vs. Varsity Volleyball game.

Ultimate showdown between the alumni and current volleyball teams

By Jaden Gervacio and Chioma Chiawa
May 9, 2024
Senior Devin Brown (#3) reaches for the ball.

Boys volleyball secures a triumphant Senior Night win

By Chioma Chiawa and Jaden Gervacio
Apr 22, 2024
Starter JV outside hitter Yeerdlee Miranda (#10) spikes a ball against the Panorama Pythons at a home game on April 3.

Boys volleyball dump Panorama Pythons out of their den

By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Apr 15, 2024
Senior Izabella Herrera has been playing soccer since she was five. After taking a break due to the covid-19 pandemic and academic pressures, she returned to the sport and is now one of the starters for the girls soccer team.

Goal-getter: Izabella Herrera’s rise to soccer stardom

At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Mar 4, 2024
Guadalupe Tofoya (#3) fiercely kicks the ball to make a goal.

Girls soccer goes out with a bang against the Sylmar Spartans

By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Feb 5, 2024
Samantha Carrillo (#11) chases after the ball before her opponent can catch up. The Wolves crushed the Regents on Senior Night.

Girls soccer demolishes the Reseda Regents on the field during Senior Night

By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Jan 31, 2024
Elisabeth Tafoya (#9) outflanks the competition scoring four goals against the Panorama Pythons in the Wolves 5-0 win.

Girls soccer team shuts out Panorama winning its first home game of the season

By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Jan 22, 2024
Samantha Carillo (#11) surveys the field as she inbounds the ball to her teammate.

Girls soccer gets torn to shreds by the San Fernando Tigers

By Chioma Chiawa and David Vazquez
Jan 20, 2024
Sophomore Kevin Mata is currently the captain of the baseball team. He faced many obstacles on his journey to the position, including choosing to pursue a career in either music or baseball.

MVP instead of musician

Kevin Mata started playing baseball when he was four. Last year he choose hitting homeruns over making hit music. Now as a sophomore he's captain of the varsity team.
By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Jan 18, 2024
Football captains Abraham Ceja and William Sizemore pose for a photo together following their historic season.

Wolves get swooped off the field by the Chavez Eagles in the first round of playoffs

By Chioma Chiawa and David Vazquez
Nov 16, 2023
Sports can be as much a social endeavor as a physical one. Valuable social skills can be developed by joining a team sport.

Champion communication: How sports can significantly improve people’s social lives

Joining a team sport can help push students to improve their social skills through constant practice with their teammates.
By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor
Oct 31, 2023
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