2011 May | The Bearcat

It’s summer!

Congratulations to Class of 2011! Have a great summer filled with lots of fun! Thebearcat is on summer break and will resume in fall.

May 26 2011 | Posted in Front Page Slider | Read More »

Gregor Orbino: Avid Photographer and Techie

Gregor Orbino searches for scenes to photograph.

The zoom lens of his Nikon D300 extends several inches in front of his face as Gregor Orbino focuses the viewfinder on the action. The Little Big Game, band concerts, lunchtime rallies, Senior Takeover Day—you name it, you’ll see him there with his camera documenting every moment of the event. His shutterbug tendencies and the [...]

May 20 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Vote For Chua (And Charlie)

Behold the future leader-of-the world in all his glory.

Although he will be remembered as a great leader and the comical person that makes friends extremely easily, Austin chooses to be remembered “as that one Asian kid with the cat pencil bag and terrible handwriting.”

May 20 2011 | Posted in Features,Front Page Slider | Read More »

Ziggy Swagging It Up

Chris Zografos, our beloved varsity quarterback and a catcher with a cannon for an arm, will be remembered for his success and leadership in Bearcat athletics.

May 20 2011 | Posted in Features,Front Page Slider | Read More »

Darren Fong: A Changed Man

Darren Fong mugs it for the camera, showing off his sunny personality.

The starting point guard on the San Mateo High School Varsity basketball team, Darren Fong, dribbles up the court, and, taking advantage of the fast break, zips a lightning pass through the defense to a teammate, who finishes the play with a easy lay-up that gives the team the lead.

May 19 2011 | Posted in Features,Front Page Slider | Read More »

Mateo Media Racks Up Awards

Mateo journalists pose with their awards. (Front page slider version.)

Once again, Mateo Media—specifically, Mateo Journalism—managed to rack up awards at the annual San Francisco Peninsula Press Club’s High School Journalism Awards on May 2, 2011.

May 11 2011 | Posted in Archives,Front Page Slider | Read More »