Kevin Valdez, Journalist
Kevin Valdez is a student at Ripon High School who is looking forward to something memorable during his senior year. This is his second year as a reporter for the Smoke Signal. Valdez is also a longtime member of the high school’s Drama club. He wants to make a name for himself by becoming an actor and an activist for autism awareness, being diagnosed with autism himself. His hobbies include browsing the web, attending his church’s youth ministry, following the news, and watching TV and movies.