We dived into the background of the Watts family with Zoe Perez, Patricia Ramirez, and guests Lauren Dominiguez and Haylee Lowe. This was a chilling case that overall shocked America, Parents, adults, teens, and workers in different fields. What was really Christopher Lee’s motives? Why was his family suddenly an inconvenience to him and who else was involved in the mystery?
Episode 1: What’s Going On With The Family Next Door?
October 1, 2024
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Zoe Perez, Editor-In-Chief
“Now who is THAT girl?” you might ask when you catch a glimpse of the gorgeous, glamorous, and glowing Zoe; I know I did! Zoe is one of the most inspiring people at Agua Fria High School. Being the junior class STUCO president and an academic achiever as well as a social butterfly, there’s no doubt you’ll stumble upon this icon when attending Agua Fria.
In her free time, Zoe volunteers at school events and attends clubs. School Clubs and activities she participates in include NHS, Journalism Club, and Owl Closet, and she hopes to soon join Key Club. When she's home she studies, talks to her boyfriend (Orlando Gomez), or crafts: crocheting, making jewelry, and sewing. She likes painting her nails and doing her makeup, as well as planning outfits for funsies.
Although people assume she's mean when they first look at her, personality-wise Zoe is very social and she can be bubbly. She has a lot to say and her teachers say she is very academic and organized—truly a star student. But Zoe believes she's not organized, but that she still keeps up with her education. And for appearance; Zoe gives off a serene aura with her elegant yet chic style.
Zoe has a PLETHORA of unique interests. Our girly LOVES Ayesha Erotica (our favorite internet princess) which—even she says—could be considered controversial. Besides Ayesha Erotica’s songs, her playlists include alternative, punk, scene, and goth music. Zoe is intrigued by researching investigations, true crime, and paranormal content. She watches Bailey Sarian, a YouTuber who does her makeup and talks about crime, murder, and investigations. This is not an obsession, but she finds interest in The Night Stalker Richard Ramirez, a serial killer of whom she studied his complex case and the psychology of it.
Zoe confidently says she has her whole future planned out: she wants to attend NAU, the University of Arizona, or Stanford to study and become a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. She wants to live in Oregon and loves it for its weather and because it has all four seasons, unlike the area of Arizona she resides in. She doesn't envision a family-oriented life, she would like to prioritize her career for her future. She plans to travel and someday experience her dream vacations: Greece and Italy.
Zoe says moving from Trevor Browne High School to Agua Fria High School is a significant moment that shaped her into a whole different person; she says she's opened up and became more social, putting herself out there, and getting more involved. Agua Fria led her to meet her boyfriend (Orlando Gomez) and join journalism which has been significant for her to pursue her love for journaling.
In her freshman year Zoe joined journalism because she previously took digital journalism which is nothing like this she says. Ms. Fowler's Journalism Class allows her to write to inform and put herself out there for her to be well-known which she says is a great thing. Zoe is an opinion reporter and editor— also media editor, and hopes to become president of the journalism class as she already holds the role for the Journalism Club.
Patricia Ramirez, News Editor
Gorgeous, outgoing, and kind-hearted are three words you can use to describe how amazing Patricia Ramirez is. Patricia Ramirez is a 16-year-old Agua Fria student who loves to write. “I’ve always liked writing and enjoyed it before I even knew what career I wanted after high school. I always wanted to be an author because I enjoyed writing.” Patricia explains why she has joined to be part of the journalism class. As she starts her junior year, Patricia will be an opinion reporter and a news editor.
Writing is not just her favorite subject, hanging out with family and friends is also one of her big passions since they play a big role in her life. Music has always been very therapeutic to her although she does say her music can be really “bipolar” sometimes. She likes listening to Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Pierce The Veil, and many other artists. Reading is also delightful to Patrcia, her favorite book to read is Harry Potter. Prisoner Of Azkaban. “ The new characters make the story more interesting as it includes more suspense and a lot of plot twists,” said Patricia.
Agua Fria has been very good to Patrcia this past year since she enrolled here for her sophomore year. “ I like the environment here and how well I get along with others” as she had commented about her experience here. I have known Patricia since she first joined journalism last year. She has always been a very groovy, and amazing person. Whenever you have a problem or need to vent about something, Patricia will make sure to comfort you and support you regardless of the situation.
Patricia has always had good people around her, she did say she would like to thank a few teachers here at Agua Fria. “ I would like to thank Ms. Fowler for being such a sweet and understanding teacher. Another teacher I would also like to thank is Ms. Grady for being sweet and understanding as well, and for always making my day,” Patricia said. As she comes close to the end of being in high school, colleges and universities are constantly being brought up. She does plan to go to college. “ I do want to go to college to be a social worker or to be a journalist since it has always been my passion,” Patricia stated.
Many challenges and obstacles in our lives can make us feel a little sad about it, but Patricia has always made sure not to give up. “I think about the outcome of what I’m going through and think about how it’s not going to be bad forever just for now, and I’d rather push through it to get to the good part than stay stuck,” she said. She has grown so much as a person and also said that she started being herself and she stopped trying to “change me for other people”. Patricia said. As I continue this amazing journey in the journalism club, I am beyond excited to spend another and work with Patricia in the journalism club!
Haylee Lowe, Opinion Reporter
I love being around bubbly people, which is why I love Haylee Lowe. The most bubbly cutesy person ever is here in Agua Fria High School practicing journalism, and thank god for that! Being an opinion writer and having the ability to put out an argument and defend it. Trust me...you won't miss that energy you will feel it from miles away!
Journalism is a great way for people to connect with the world so when someone with a bubbly personality takes over on these sorts of things it opens a new door for them. Haylee Lowe, her passion is writing about controversial topics to share perspectives and ideas of what going on and the “why” of things. Since she is an understanding person it is easy for her to be open-minded about her own opinion but also others' opinions. An important part of writing for this section is to not be too stuck in your own bias, it is a job that involves talking to different people with different things to say. She fits every part of that standard, even when I talk to Haylee alone, no matter what she thinks she is never going to be judgemental about what have to say. She knows her job would be to listen and give advice, no bias here!
Haylee is an interesting and amazing person, her music taste does define her! She loves rock music mostly from the early 2000s, along with Grimes and slowly transitioning to K-pop, that's right one of the most popular and known groups ever LOONA! Ever since I’ve known Haylee that is one of her main conversation topics and it is actually really interesting. Haylee’s style really does represent all the things she loves, she always has something she loves with her or on her and to be honest that's really what makes Haylee Lowe, Haylee Lowe!
Moving around everywhere and gaining new experiences she has always strived to be an A+ student, she has deep connections with her family. One of those most interesting things is her future, she wants to be an esthetician (licensed skin specialist) or a therapist and I think that is an amazing idea because even I can confirm Haylee is an amazing listener, but it doesn't even stop there because as one of her future goals she wants to own a cat sanctuary, so cute right?! So go up and talk to her, strike up a conversation, and see the brand new friendship blossom.