PASE Pride Shines at Homecoming 2024

Ashley Reyes and Naylea Hernandez Tapia

October 21, 2024

Principal Ms. Bhuta and Assistant Principal Ms. Jose share a proud moment with the PASE nominees, celebrating their achievements and school spirit!

Homecoming kicked off around 7 PM, with the names of the contestants being announced alongside their impressive accomplishments. “I was so nervous” mentioned Harolin Bautista earlier that day. The football game paused as representatives from three schools were introduced, and the anticipation in the crowd grew with each passing moment. Whispers had circulated all week as people voiced their opinions about the homecoming candidates. The tension in the air was palpable as the announcer declared, “And the Homecoming King is Ikylez Colon….” A few girls stood on the field, uncertain and hopeful, their eyes fixed on the stage, waiting to see if they would be crowned. “Seeing the support from my friends around me has been really encouraging and has made me really happy” Liliana stated earlier in the week and finally, the moment arrived: “And the homecoming queen is… Liliana Hernandez Flores!

Shoutout to all of the candidates and an extra special shoutout to our PASE nominees!

Photography By: Samantha Velez-Bonilla and Director of Photography: Justin Rosas

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About the Contributors

Ashley Reyes, Editor in Chief

Ashley Arianna Reyes is a Junior at the Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering currently in the Data Science pathway. Ashley is also in the BCCC program, working hard for a General Associate Degree. She is currently a member of the National Honor Society and has learned the importance of demonstrating excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A member of Key Club, working on different events to fundraise and gain leadership abilities. As well as FBLA, doing service to the community and working hard to become business leaders. She is a staff writer in the Newspaper club, and a proud member of the Spanish Club, working hard to gain a position in a leadership role in most of her clubs. She is in this program called More than Bootstraps which guides her along the process of college. Ashley is very ambitious when it comes to time management, and being able to balance her school life with her home life. Differentiating between school and my personal life benefits her in the long run when she wants time for herself. After high school, Ashley aspires to attend a university or college majoring in Business and minoring in data science.

Naylea Hernandez Tapia, Co-Editor in Chief

Naylea Hernandez Tapia is a senior at PASE, the co-editor of the Newspaper Club, and an active member of the yearbook club! Naylea aspires to have a career in medicine and is constantly working to better the club by participating in fundraising and writing stories for the newspaper. She is always working, actively participating in volunteering opportunities, is well-informed on political issues, and is just a happy teenager hoping to make her parents proud!

Justin Rosas, Director of Photography and Staff Writer

Justin Rosas is in his junior year, enrolled in the Aerospace Engineering pathway at PASE, hoping to one day study architecture. He is currently a member of the Engineering Club, Yearbook, Robotics Club, and the newspaper's podcast, as well as the Director of Photography for the school newspaper. The second oldest of four children, he has a passion for guitar, piano, and wrestling. He's a really chill guy.

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PASE Pride Shines at Homecoming 2024

Photography By: Samantha Velez-Bonilla and Director of Photography: Justin Rosas

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