Jesse Mendoza is a 16-year-old junior at Redlands East Valley High School. This is his first year as a staff writer in Ethic News. After Graduation, Mendoza plans to attend a community college near the Redlands or San Bernardino area to become an electrician. He joined the publication to try something new, but also because of his long-time interest in journalism. Journalistic coverage in sports is what interests him the most. In his free time he likes reading, drawing, and hanging out with friends.