Grabbing Life by the Horns

Grabbing Life By the Horns with Mr. Marine and Mr. Avilla

Mr. Marine (English teacher) and Mr. Avilla (Math teacher) discuss everything that is Granada High School. Each week the duo will interview either a staff person, alumnus, or current student that is part of the Granada family. Learn about all sorts of people that have stepped foot on Granada’s campus. Get your cape ready to ole with us every week as we dive into knowing more about the people who have made Granada what it is–past, present, and future.

Marine and Avilla have a great chat with Granada high school substitute teacher turned elementary and middle school special education teacher turned Livermore real estate agent Jacob Fahnhorst. We discussed Jake's deep roots in Livermore, his transition from educator to real estate agent, and his heart for serving others, which is what he does best. Listen in to hear more about his work ethic and philosophy as well as some fun stories about growing up in Livermore with our cohost Mr. Avilla.

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Episode 33 – Jacob Fahnhorst

February 23, 2024

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Episode 32 – Valentine’s Day Special with David and Christie Stunkel

February 16, 2024

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Episode 31 – Aaron Andrews

February 8, 2024

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Episode 30 – Conover Returns with Daughter Taylor

October 3, 2023

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Episode 29 – Vangi Sugden and Tori Ha

May 26, 2023

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Episode 28 – Jennifer Advincula

April 14, 2023

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Episode 27 – The Wives Valentine’s Day Special

February 20, 2023

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Episode 26 – Steve Sartori

February 9, 2023

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Episode 25 – Lexi Marine

January 31, 2023

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Episode 24 – Kelly Bowers

December 9, 2022

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A.L.I.E.R. (01.01)

From Forums to Moral Panic: Slenderman Abridged

Rhian Yee, Angel Pepper, Emma McCord, Isabella Brennan, and Layla Martinez

November 18, 2025

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In A.L.I.E.R.’s debut episode, Angel and Em explore the convoluted history of the Slender Man and discuss the origins of the popular creepypasta.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1NuGbvJXbColwxOw2ONAZV?si=1SVogijkS32q81vKSXWxhA

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About the Contributors

Rhian Yee, Reporter

Rhian Yee is a member of Granada High School’s class of 2026. As her last year as a senior, Rhian wants to try to spread awareness on various and unique topics about Granada and activities outside of campus. She enjoys listening to alternative music and styling clothes in her free time when not in scrubs. She loves being involved in nursing-related programs and helping other people out whenever possible.

Angel Pepper, Reporter

Angel Pepper is the president of the GHS Dead Poets Society, alongside being a member of Drama Club and the Workers’ Rights Club. They joined journalism in their sophomore year of high school. In their free time, Angel enjoys reading and writing, as well as drawing.

Emma McCord, journalist

Em has been in journalism for a year and has a strong sense of justice. She would like to major in social science.

Isabella Brennan, Reporter

Isabella Brennan is a sophomore at Granada high school. She enjoys listening to music and consuming media of every form. Isabella is an aspiring political science major and plans to pursue a career in it.

Layla Martinez, Reporter

Layla Martinez is a Junior at Granada High School. She plays Varsity Flag Football for Granada and enjoys spending time with her friends and family. This is her first year involved in the journalism class and she hopes to pursue a career in journalism in the future.

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