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The OCTA bus stop located in San Juan Capistrano provides free transportation for students ages 6 to 18 through the “Youth Ride Free” bus pass. Although San Juan Hills students do not have access to a bus stop that takes them to campus, the OC youth pass, found in the guidance office, assists students in their search for free transportation.

Students can Ride the OC Bus for Free

Avery Koenig, Arts/Graphics Editor October 6, 2022

The “Youth Ride Free'' bus pass is offered to all students at SJHHS and allows them to ride OC buses for transportation at no cost. Passes are valid until September 30, 2023. The Orange County Transportation...

South OC Divisional Manager, Siyona Shah (12) helps lead Mission Viejo High School’s student section at their bright out football game. Shah, and the rest of the OC Student Section team, spent the night filming videos, taking photos, and making connections with Mission Viejo’s ASB.

Student’s School Spirit Goes Beyond the Badlands

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Co Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2022

Most students know OC Student Sections for their activity on social media, however their involvement goes much beyond Instagram stories. Senior Siyona Shah is a big part of their activity this school year,...

Fashion models Kira Schubert (12) and Roxy Thornton (12) strike a pose at OC Fashion Week. The girls went on to walk down the runway for Anne Fontains collection. Thornton opened up about her time with Schubert. I was very happy because I got to work with some amazing people with Kira. We had so much fun together, said Thornton. I think we feed off each other well…we just clicked because we have similar interests and its just always been a great friendship.

Fashion Friends Pursue Modeling Careers, Taking the Catwalk Together

Mia Tickell, News Editor October 6, 2022

When an eye for fashion meets a passion for modeling, you get a fashion model.  When two fashion models meet, you get a powerhouse friendship. Seniors Roxy Thornton and Kira Schubert are living double...

One Ball at A TIme founder Sydney Wolfe (12) stands with Samaritan’s Purse coordinators and co-founder Anna Petrescu in front of boxes of balls to be donated. In this donation, they donated nearly 3,500 balls to Samaritans Purse which will be gifted to children around the world in shoe boxes containing materials such as toys and school supplies.

Tennis Non-Profit Organization Reduces Environmental Waste

Braden LaClair, Staff Writer October 6, 2022

As the tennis season begins to gain traction, senior Sydney Wolfe releases her non-profit organization One Ball At A Time in order to help the less fortunate and the environment. The organization works...

SJHHS School Counselors visit
10th grade history classes to educate students on the importance of Suicide Prevention month.

Students and Teachers Come Together to Spread Awareness Regarding Suicide Prevention Month

Content Warning: The following story discusses sensitive topics related to suicide. During the month of September, communities come together to spread awareness about the topic of Suicide Prevention....

Brock Purnell (12) and Shawn Jahangiri (12) recently created Refugee Connection, a website that offers direct assistance to refugees around the world and provides them with a safe way of integrating into the country.

Students Develop Website to Help Refugees Locate Shelter

Gabriella Bello, Sydney Wolfe, Maureen Pike, and Mia Tickell September 18, 2022

Seniors Shawn Jahangiri and Brock Purnell, recently founded the program Refugee Connection to offer direct assistance to refugees around the world. In hopes of aiding the world’s refugee crisis, they...

Students Studying Abroad

Eva Smedeby, Opinion Editor April 24, 2022

Lindsey Gattis (11) and Jacob Verde (11) teamed up for their ASB campaign, winning the election together as next years ASB Vice President and President.

Get To Know the Future ASB President and Vice President

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Feature Editor April 12, 2022

In the last couple of weeks, eligible candidates have been working hard to win the votes of fellow students, hoping to take on an ASB leadership role. After a long week of campaigning for ASB positions,...

Community Comes Together to Help Missing Student Return Home

Community Comes Together to Help Missing Student Return Home

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Feature Editor March 14, 2022

Recently, a SJHHS student returned home after going missing for ten days. During this time, members of the community came together to search for the student, support her family, and spread the word about...

Teacher Brings Restorative Practices to Classroom

Teacher Brings Restorative Practices to Classroom

Sandhya Ganesan, Co-Editor in Chief March 14, 2022

Teaching is a profession that allows an individual to have a profound impact on many students’ development. From the messages they convey to the type of discipline they practice, a teacher can shape...

Dealing With Grief

Dealing With Grief

Jocelyn Serlin, Staff Writer March 13, 2022

What is grief if not love persevering? — Vision Grief is the natural response to loss. It describes the emotional suffering one will endure following a loss. While it can be overwhelming and evoke...

The Prima Deshecha landfill is located less than one mile away from campus. The stallion community has raised concern about SJHHSs close proximity to the landfill, but it may not actually pose much risk to students.

Sanitary, not Trashy

Nikki Iyer, News Editor February 17, 2022

SJHHS has notoriously been labeled as “the dump school” since its opening. Despite pristine facilities, a professional theater, and the state-of-the-art stadium, the BadLands, SJHHS hasn’t been able...

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