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Salem Ortega-Morales

Salem Ortega-Morales, Photographer

Hi! It’s Salem again for the second year in a row, writing another staff bio. I won’t be writing any stories, but instead, I’ll be a full-time photographer (with the exception of writing captions). This year I’ll be a junior, and I could not be more excited to return. Unlike last year, I don’t have my hair dyed anymore and I’m no longer a writer. Photography is something I gravitate more and more everyday, and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. Although I’ll miss writing (only a little), I can’t wait to start a new era. This past year, I’ve met so many people on The Journal who have helped me grow and branch out as an aspiring photojournalist. Despite changing my whole position, not much about me is different from last year. I’m still a Steve Lacy, Tyler the Creator, Arctic Monkeys and The Cure fan. I still have my two cats, and we added one more to the family over the summer. Besides all that, I can’t wait to bring you all this year’s photos, and I’m so glad to have the opportunity of being one of the ones to do so.

All content by Salem Ortega-Morales
Fading away

Fading away

Salem Ortega-Morales, Photographer
September 1, 2023
(left)
New EL teacher Anna Long points at the class objectives for the day on Aug. 24 in her classroom.
(middle)
Long helps a student with highlighting certain 
vocabulary words.
(right) 
Long helps an EL student with vocabulary words.

[Photo] Stepping up

Elisabeth Pointer, reporter
September 1, 2023
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[Photo] Social switches

Alyssa Cook, Reporter
September 1, 2023
A group of cheerleaders laughs as they attempt a lift at practice on Aug. 21. The lift and dismount were successful.

[Photo] From the sidelines

Aiden Quinlin, Reporter
September 1, 2023
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[Photo] Free of charge

Alyssa Cook, Reporter
August 30, 2023
Emo is back

Emo is back

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
May 19, 2023
AEM fair

AEM fair

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Junior Marren Brown works on her French assignment on March 13. She wants to pursue the career of a linguist or a  video game designer.

Bonjour, France

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
March 16, 2023
Sophomore Andrea Perez-Xiques sister, Maria Perez, helps out a customer on Feb. 15. She is the second oldest sibling in her family.

Combining cultures

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Valentines 4 U

Valentine’s 4 U

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
February 10, 2023
Junior Benedict Bendlin presents a
slideshow about Germany on Jan.
24. He was invited by the president
of International Club.

Thinking globally

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
February 10, 2023
Junior Jessica Mayorga lines up with her dance group on Sept. 24 in Lafayette City parks and recreation department. They performed two different types of dances called Azteca and Veracruz.

Ensamble Folklorico

Salem Ortega-Morales, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Senior Dariely Raudales helps a student with his math homework on Oct 26. She helped students through their language barrier.

A helping hand

Salem Ortega-Morales, Culture Reporter
November 4, 2022
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