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Oliver Rudolph (12) works the camera filming his church service. In addition to recording films for his church, Rudolph works on music videos, that can be found on various social media platforms.  Currently, he is pursuing a career in the film industry.

Rising Student Filmmaker Takes Next Step

Ella Villar, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Whether it is filming church services or music videos, senior Oliver Rudolph is venturing into the film industry, hoping to continue this path beyond high school.  As members of the film industry,...

Max Miller (12) smiles wide for his parents after just signing during the National Letter of Intent Ceremony. He will be attending the University of Southern California, where he will play water polo.

Water Polo MVP Ranks First in Southern California

Gabby Laurente, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Senior Max Miller has surpassed all other water polo players throughout Southern California with an outstanding total of 512 goals scored throughout his high school water polo career, reaching seventh...

Using the Osborne Fire Finder, volunteer lookout Bill Kaiser determines azimuth (direction in degrees) and distance from the tower of smoke or lighting downstrikes. This information is radioed to Cleveland National Forest who can deploy ground crews, helicopters or air tankers to fight the fire. The Osborne fire finder was developed in 1914 and still used in towers today.

Teacher Helps Revive the Role of Fire Lookouts

Warren Unzueta, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

As wildfires continue to encroach on densely populated Southern California communities, the need for solutions to help limit the damage of the seemingly endless fire season is dire. But history teacher,...

 Kayden Kadri (11) and Sohum Joshi (11),  presidents, of the Indian Appreciation Club, pose with their poster promoting the Indian Appreciation Club’s first meeting. The club was created just this year in hopes to appreciate Indian culture.

Indian Appreciation Club Attracts Many Students

Max Katz, Staff Writer November 3, 2019

With the start of the 2019-2020 school year, there are now over 120 clubs on campus, the most ever. One club however has caught the attention of many. The Indian Cultural Appreciation club holds its meetings...

Danielle Serio, along with the other members of the teacher Dungeons and Dragons group, and students of the “She Kills Monsters” play production gathered together for a junk food filled evening of Dungeons & Dragons.

Teacher Group Plays Dungeons and Dragons

Nikki Iyer, Staff Writer October 25, 2019

Teachers on campus, Danielle Serio, Leo Spengler, Michael Ushino, Cambria Graff, and Kaitlin Naccarato, get together every Sunday evening to play in their Dungeons and Dragons group. Dungeons and Dragons...

Cole Caselli (9), Vivian Landa (11), Emma Seemann (11), and Madelyn Earnest (10) pose for a TikTok. Each student has achieved thousands of followers on the new social media app. Through dancing, lip-singing, or just having fun helped these creators reach fame, and truly become TikTok famous.

TikTok Stars Go Viral

Ella Villar, Staff Writer October 20, 2019

As the #1 app on the market, TikTok is sweeping the nation, producing young stars that can be found on campus. Juniors, Vivian Landa (@vivianlanda) and Emma Seemann (@emmalinnea), sophomore Madelyn Earnest...

Sam Cowan (12) works as a musician by filling in for bands that need an extra instrument playing guitar, drums, or even keyboard. Cowan has described music as his passion and a career that seems natural to him. He has already created original music and hopes that it will be released sometime in the near future.

Talented Students Explore the Music Industry

Ella Villar, Managing Editor October 20, 2019

Zach Rothman (12) looks out into the stands while he cheers on the football team on September 6. He dances as well as cheers for the crowd because he is on the song team, which was created this year at SJHHS.

First Male Cheerleader Breaks Boundaries

Sandhya Ganesan, Opinion Editor October 6, 2019

Among the new song team members for this year, one student stands out. Zach Rothman, an energetic senior is erasing the stigma of boys being involved in dance and cheer one routine at a time.  “I...

Christine Bak-Boychuk, the club advisor, discusses the allocation of donated money with members of the Donate-A-Dance club.

Donate-A-Dance Club Provides Dance Tickets to Students in Need

Grace Aitken, Co Editor-In-Chief October 6, 2019

The Donate-A-Dance club is attempting to lessen the effects of economic disparity on campus by helping students with financial needs pay for their dance tickets. This is its inaugural year, and since August...

Club president Kasandra Georgi (left) poses with club members during last years poetry slam competition at Orange County School of the Arts.

Poetry Slam Team at SJHHS Heats Up the Competition

Eva Smedeby, A&E Editor October 6, 2019

The new poetry slam team is welcoming both writers and public speakers to join their new club. Although it’s not recognized by ASB as an official club, SJHHS’ poetry slam team isn’t any less impressive...

Ruby Hodge (10) stands in front of the SJHHS pool where she played last season and contributed to the Girls Water Polo League Champions title. She wears a shirt she got while playing in Barcelona, Spain for the United States national team. She is ranked within the top 14 water polo players of her age.

Ruby Hodge Breaks to Nationals in the Olympic Development Program for Girls Water Polo

Emily Wale, Staff Writer October 6, 2019

Ruby Hodge, a sophomore, traveled to Spain after achieving a spot on the girls national water polo team in the Olympic Development Program (ODP).  At the initial state tryout, 250 girls from the same...

Lynde smiles as he records for his podcast, Lyndeurozone Euro Simplified. His podcast has helped hundreds of his students successfully pass their AP European History exams.

History Teacher Creates Innovative Study Tool

Warren Unzueta, Staff Writer October 6, 2019

“Buenos quesadillas,” greets history teacher Robert Lynde in his A.P. European History podcast titled “Lynd€urozone,” designed to give students an easy source to gain more information and study...

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