• SAT School Day at SJHHS - Oct. 21st and 22nd
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Homecoming - Saturday, Oct. 11
  • Stallion Theater Company's "Rumors" - Tickets on Sale NOW!
  • Pickleball Tournament Starts Sept. 8th - All Games at Lunch.
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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NEWS
A student exchanges Chromebook in the library. Currently it is staffed by substitute librarians.
No School Librarian After Two Months
Dilan Patel, Story Writer • October 8, 2025
President of Turning Point USA, Greyson Pedranti (11) gathers potential club members in honor of public figure Charlie Kirk`s death (1993-2025). Showing support for Charlie´s organization and recognizing the ways he inspired youth during the SJHHS 2025 Club Rush.
Recent Assassination Serves as ‘Turning Point’ for Young Activists
October 3, 2025
The graph represents the projected growth in fields for trade jobs from 2022-2032 according to Indeed. All of these professions give individuals the opportunity to earn a substantial salary without a college education.
Value in Skilled Trades
May 28, 2025
“CUSD Cares Program” Introduced
“CUSD Cares Program” Introduced
May 28, 2025
Graduating Seniors and their families come together for the San Juan Hills High School award ceremony, where lucky students get awarded for their academic and moral excellence. Principal, Cina Abedzadeh awards Evan Lau for having the best grade point average in his senior class, Alexandra Easton, Trustees Lisa Zollinger and Gila Jones all clap and celebrate Lau’s success.
Mathew Cortes honored as the 2025 Stallion of the Year
May 28, 2025
FEATURE
San Juan Hills High School's Homecoming is October 11, and students are coming up with creative ways to ask their date to the dance. The tradition of "proposing" to someone for school dances has shifted over time. What used to be a few simple words, has transformed into extravagant posters that need articulate planning.
Big Gestures, Bigger Smiles: Homecoming Proposals at SJHHS
Kate Kowalski, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

From puppies to baja blasts and ukeleles, Homecoming Dance proposals have become the ultimate stage of creativity– this year, SJHHS students did not disappoint.  Beginning...

Diving athlete Braeden Valenzuela (12) proudly reps his Columbia University merch as he is excited to pursue his diving and academic career the following fall. Braeden received his offer from Columbia university this past month.
Braeden Valenzuela Dives Into New Beginnings
October 10, 2025
Mrs. Swarm, owner of two dogs, is the newest assistant principal at San Juan Hills. "My focus is to provide good service to students and parents at San Juan Hills," said Swarm.
The Newest Asst. Principal Mrs. Swarm
September 26, 2025
Students eagerly raise their hands as Principal Cena Abedzadeh hosts the year’s first informational meeting of the Principal's Student Council. The Principal's Student Council is created to give students a greater role in school community, events, and planning.
Principal Student Council Holds First Meeting of the Year
September 26, 2025
Little buddy Hayden Overholtzer (9) embraces her big buddy Zoe Lewis (12) after discovering her identity. The dance program’s surprise buddy week ended with festive reveals of the pairs, helping build community and team bonding within the program.
Secret Admirers Revealed
September 26, 2025
SPORTS
TRENDING STORIES
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Recent studies have shown a stark decrease in literacy rates among younger generations. With the rise of artificial intelligence, several students have strayed away traditional forms of education—the most alarming being books.

The Decline of Literacy and the Rise of AI: Are We Losing the Ability to Think? • 304 Views

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President of Turning Point USA, Greyson Pedranti (11) gathers potential club members in honor of public figure Charlie Kirk`s death (1993-2025). Showing support for Charlie´s organization and recognizing the ways he inspired youth during the SJHHS 2025 Club Rush.

Recent Assassination Serves as 'Turning Point' for Young Activists • 96 Views

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New shopping district, River Street Marketplace, emerges in San Juan Capistrano including a variety of restaurants, shops, and much more. The new shopping district brings opportunities to the community, while also putting established businesses in danger.

Gentrification Becoming a New Reality in San Juan Capistrano • 60 Views

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Should P.E. be a High School Requirement?

Should P.E. be a High School Requirement? • 57 Views

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Graduates of the class of 2023 sit in the stadium in their white robes designated for Valedictorians.

White Robes and Academic Recognition: Division or Dedication? • 43 Views

OPINION
Graduates of the class of 2023 sit in the stadium in their white robes designated for Valedictorians.
White Robes and Academic Recognition: Division or Dedication?
Lizzie Hattan, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

For the last three years, the plan was set: the Class of 2026 would be the first to graduate wearing a single color, marking the end of white robes for students with a 4.0...

New Evidence-Based Grading System Needs Rethinking
New Evidence-Based Grading System Needs Rethinking
September 26, 2025
Several rows of boathouses line the waterfront at the Dana Point Harbor, overlooking the marina. The revitalization project is expected to bring changes that will affect many longtime residents.
Dana Point Harbor Caught in the Tide of Modernization
September 17, 2025
Praised as one of the greatest films of all time by critics and audiences alike, Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon is just one of countless foreign films that have forever changed the landscape of the film industry. While such films may seem inaccessible to many at first due to the language barrier, they remain timeless and continue to be enjoyed by numerous viewers to this day.
Beyond the Subtitles: The Necessity of Foreign Films in America
May 23, 2025
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Homecoming 2025 Kickoff
Go Stallions!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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MULTIMEDIA
Concert Band Conductor Dean McElroy directs his students for the upcoming fall concert. All instruments followed his lead as he conducted a new piece, “The Great Rubber Chicken Gallop”.
Stallion Roundup 9/15 – 9/26
Gabriella Bello and Iman Elkoustaf • October 1, 2025

Mamma Mia is a theatrical musical about a young girl who invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding as a way to figure out which one is her true father. Tali Doyle (10), who plays the leading role of Sophie Sheridan, laughs as she shows her friends and bridesmaids her mothers old diary.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again on Stage
September 18, 2025
Lining up for their dance routine in the pep rally, Tatem Altman (10), Lilyana McFarland (9), Lola Earnest (10), and their fellow squad members stand straight and focused to perform. They show off their skill and preparation, even with the short amount of time they learned their choreography for the new year.
Week of Welcome Pep Rally Slideshow
September 10, 2025
Stallions face off against Oceanside High School in a high stakes football game. Players, Landon Grant and Bryce Bockler (12) got in position to start.
Camo Out Football Game Slideshow
September 6, 2025
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ESPAÑOL
Students approach Amy Neville in the gym after one of three assemblies conducted to warn about the dangers of fentanyl. Neville’s son, Alexander, died in 2020 of fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl deaths have increased dramatically since 2013 when it accounted for 3% of drug deaths. Now it represents more than 50%.
Asamblea Educa Sobre los Problemas de la Muerte por Fentanilo
Lexi Odekirk, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022
Sophia Bojorquez (12), Daniel Fernandez y Señor Serrano posan con las banderas con las que ellos se identifican. Sophia y Daniel son Mexicanoamericanas y el Señor Serrano emigró de España cuando él tenía 23 años.
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana inspira la reflexión sobre las diferentes culturas
October 14, 2021
El Condado de Orange tiene un asombrosamente bajo porcentaje de registros de votantes jóvenes. Esto ha resultado en la gente preguntando sobre la eficacia de los curriculums del gobierno en las escuelas.
Porcentaje bajo en los registros de votantes jóvenes se resulta en un solicitud de registros
September 23, 2021
Los oficiales J. Duran (izquierda) y A. Jablonsky (derecha) visitan la sala de maestros de SJHHS para educar a los maestros y administradores escolares sobre a qué prestar atención cuando buscan posibles dispositivos de vapeo en el campus. Los oficiales trajeron muchos ejemplos para que el personal los examinara de cerca. Todos fueron herramientas de vape previamente confiscadas de escuelas secundarias públicas locales.
Taller Educa a Padres Sobre Peligros de Vapeo
March 6, 2020
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