Karla Mendoza, is a senior at Granite Hills High School and president of the M.E.Ch.A. Club. An enthusiastic traveler and history devotee, Karla cherishes regular trips to Long Beach with her best friend, Lala Martinez. These adventures provide a chance to unwind and explore new places while creating lasting memories. Karla’s passion for travel is matched by a love for learning, and finding joy in engaging themselves in new experiences.

Family is a cornerstone of Karla’s life, as she holds a deep admiration for her older sister, Savanah Mendoza. As one of her main role models, Savanah has been a source of inspiration and guidance significantly shaping Karla’s aspirations and values. Looking ahead, Karla is excited to continue her academic journey at UC Santa Barbara, where she plans to major in History with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her goal is to deepen her understanding of historical events and contribute to the field with a new perspective.

Karla loves many things in life, but one of the main things would have to be her love for music. Her music taste is very scattered surrounded by many different artists including; Mike Sherm, Drakeo the Ruler, Brent Faiyaz, Drake, The Weeknd, $uicideboy$, SiR, Mavi, The Alchemist, Quasimoto, Chevelle, Edicion Especial etc… These are only a few of her favorite artists and she loves exploring and finding new artists and is open to all genres of music. She is excited to leave high school and see what tips and tricks she can pick up from journalism.