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SJHHS alumni and current college sophomore Olivia Fu wears a mask soon after learning she contracted COVID-19. Due to a misleading label on her test results, she thought she had tested negative for the virus for three days before being informed that she was in fact positive.

An Alumna’s Journey With COVID-19

Grace Aitken, Co Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2020

SJHHS alumni and Stanford sophomore Olivia Fu’s journey with COVID-19 started with a minor sore throat. On Tuesday March 10, she woke up with an ache in her throat, then throughout the day she had the...

The Youth Advisory Board members paint faces at the SJHHS club Project SOSs Walk for Wellness in February 2019. The Youth Advisory Board often helps run events in San Juan Capistrano by providing services like face painting.

SJC Youth Advisory Board Creates A Link to Politics for Teens

Warren Unzueta, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

The Youth Advisory Board of San Juan Capistrano, a commission of the city, provides high school students with the opportunity to collaborate with the City Council and bring forward issues related to teenagers...

Renee Knight, founder of Sundaze Los Angeles, poses while wearing a graphic logo of her brand she is in the process of designing. She is currently taking a break, and processing graphics for her clothing line.

Student Entrepreneur Creates Makeup and Fashion Company

Sandhya Ganesan, Opinion Editor March 24, 2020

Sun Daze Los Angeles is an online brand founded by SJHHS’ very own Renee Knight. It designs, creates and sells both makeup and clothing, taking inspiration from the vintage aesthetic. “Shane Dawson,...

Corey Patton (11), is a self-taught photographer and has been involved in the craft for six years. His work is solely independent, and highlights his creative outlook with a variety of unique angles. He hopes to start up his own business in the near future, capturing major events including weddings through videography.

Aspiring Photographer and Videographer Makes a Name for Himself in the Media

Gabby Laurente, Staff Writer March 19, 2020

Self-taught photographer and videographer, Corey Patton began his career six years ago unbeknownst to how far he would go. It all began with a simple, light-hearted music video on the app VideoStar.  “I...

From the left, Schafer Welsch (12), Ryan Sisson-Burack (10), and Parker Gorton (10) are filmed for an episode of The Mane Event. Behind the scenes, the students work together to adjust the sound, lighting, and camera for the edition.

The Mane Event Delivers News With Comedy

Ella Villar, Managing Editor March 4, 2020

Written, filmed, and produced by students, the Mane Event combines the creativity of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in a 10 minute video sharing the stories of SJHHS.  Compared to last...

Danielle Serio poses in front of a section of her LGBTQ+ library of books she is curating. Serio hopes to make LGBTQ+ members at school feel more included by having this library and by distributing various LGBTQ+ flags to teachers around teachers.

Serio Brings LGBTQ+ Inclusivity to Campus

Kate Meyers, News Editor February 28, 2020

Danielle Serio, AP Lang and English lll teacher, recently earned her masters degree in Education and Administration through Concordia University, and is using it to help make SJHHS a better place for LGBTQ+...

Coach E looks to inspire his team during a timeout at a league game versus El Toro High School. The Stallions defeated the Chargers, 64-59 and eventually made it to CIF.

Coach Inspires Players Both On and Off the Court

Jack O'Connor, Photo Editor February 28, 2020

He started to feel pain in his back and hips in January of 2019. March and February came around and the pain increased dramatically throughout his lower body. In April, the pain had spread to the rest...

Kimberly Stanga se sienta con su estudiante Alexis Cárdenas (12) para ayudarlo con su trabajo escolar. Stanga esta encargada del Departamento de Educación Especial en el campus y recientemente ganó la Maestra del Año por sus logros bajo su cargo.

Kimberly Stanga Awarded Teacher of the Year

Nikki Iyer, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

Kimberly Stanga, Special Education Department Chair, has won Teacher of the Year for 2020. Teacher of the Year is awarded to a teacher who shows exemplary commitment to their students’ learning. Each...

Ms. Nguyen, Alekhya Pushadapu (11), Garret Gattis (11), Shaili Patel (11), and Giselle Barough (12) are members of the SJHHS CSF board. They plan chapter events, deal with the budget, organize volunteers, and handle membership.

CSF Recognizes Academically Accomplished and Service-Minded Students

Warren Unzueta, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

The SJHHS California Scholarship Federation (CSF) serves as an opportunity for students to be recognized for their academic achievements and provides resources to encourage community service involvement...

The Hawaiian Band shows their dynamic lineup during the song “Leave It All To Me” from iCarly. Vivian Landa (11) sings, Jeremy Yu (11) plays his guitar, Ethan Chambers (11) shakes hands with security guard Sebastian Miletich as the band nears the finale of their performance.

Hawaiian Band; The Show’s Not Over

Eva Smedeby and Isabella Mahar February 18, 2020

The Hawaiian Band proved their matchless artistry as they claimed the winning title from the 2020 Battle of the Bands Competition.  With a total of seven members, the band includes, senior Drew Cox...

Dressember club members Corinne Hunnicut (12), Riley Goodfellow (12), Shayla Mauerman (12), Bella Mincer (12), and Ellie Rene (12) talk at a Dressember event to kick start the month. They wore dresses everyday in December to raise money and awareness for human trafficking. There was a dress swap and all participants had breakfast together. The club raised over $7,000 in 2019.

Dressember Club Raises Thousands for Victims of Human Trafficking

Isabella Mahar, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

This year was record setting for the Dressember club as it has raised $7,212.08 with donations open until the end of January. This is almost double their original goal of $4,000.00,  The club presidents...

Cooper Murr (12) performs his fantastic impression of Marge from The Simpsons in order to make the crowd the laugh during the Comedy Sportz match against Santa Margarita High School.

A Closer Look into Comedy Sportz

Nikki Iyer, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Comedy Sportz is an improvisation student group that competes in local matches and tournaments. They do so by competing in different games, and play them with the intention to make the crowd laugh. Comedy...

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