• CUSD Career Fair on March 24th From 5-7 p.m. at SJHHS.
  • ASB Elections on Wednesday, March 12.
  • SENIORS! Purchase Grad Night Tickets on Canvas Dashboard. Space is Limited!
  • Resume 101 Workshop in College & Career Center on Feb. 25th.
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
Congressman Mike Levin of California’s 49th Congressional District spoke to constituents in the SJHHS theater on March 16. During the town hall meeting, Levin addressed a range of issues that impact his constituents. His office commented that while funding should remain stable for CTE programs through the fiscal year of 2025, there are concerns that these programs will need to be reauthorized by Congress or be cut.
Without a Reauthorization by Congress, CTE Funding Could End
Cadence Henss, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025
During their meeting, the finance plan of Fruition Leather discusses their next steps. The Virtual Enterprise team has had a very successful year, qualifying to go compete in New York over spring break after being awarded 3rd place for finance, 5th for marketing, and 9th in California for their business plan.
Virtual Enterprise’s Fruition Leather Does Well in State Competition, Qualifies for New York
March 16, 2025
Student poses as she logs onto the testing site, Secure Test Browser, for the annual CAASPP testing for the junior class. This year, incentives are given to encourage students to do their best; these include grade bumps, free dance tickets, and parking passes. The school also presented a light-hearted competition between Tesoro High School, hoping to motivate students.
Battle of the Brains
March 14, 2025
Posters line the walls of campus buildings as student candidates for ASB and other positions prepare for the upcoming elections. Several students run for the position of ASB President, hoping to have a positive impact on the school’s culture as they take the mantle.
Your Voice in Student Government
March 12, 2025
The Principal’s Student Council is dedicated to making campus life more inclusive. They are currently in the process of making a Suggestion Box for students and staff to put in their suggestions to improve the school atmosphere.
Every Voice Counts
February 28, 2025
FEATURE
With rapid innovations in AI, its new developments can provide students and teachers with endless resources and new ways of learning, further enhancing our educational system.
AI Enhancing the Future of Learning
Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding its vast impact in modern society, and in many ways, influencing our educational system. From brainstorming ideas to explaining...

Aspiring health care workers Sadie Parsons (11), Sid Gaikwad (11), and Ava De Ramos (11) all participate within the Mission Hospital Volunteer program. The program offers different volunteer work within the different departments of the hospital.
Providence Mission Hospital Gives Students Career Exposure
March 17, 2025
Wrestler and dancer, Nathan Von Urff (11) shows off his dancing skills. Von Urff supports his movement with a ballet bar.
Nathan Von Urff: Breaking Athletic Barriers
March 16, 2025
Celebrating counselor appreciation week, guidance advisors from left to right, Mayra Luna, Lisa Cassarino, Kathleen Levinson, Carley Yegsigian, Justin Elenes, Kasey Kessler, and Maureen Scherf, all come together to spread their love for their jobs and students.
Appreciating the Impact of School Counselors
March 14, 2025
Step-by-Step Makeup Tutorial: A Quick Look You Can Achieve Before School
March 12, 2025
SPORTS
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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? • 200 Views

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Congressman Mike Levin of California’s 49th Congressional District spoke to constituents in the SJHHS theater on March 16. During the town hall meeting, Levin addressed a range of issues that impact his constituents. His office commented that while funding should remain stable for CTE programs through the fiscal year of 2025, there are concerns that these programs will need to be reauthorized by Congress or be cut.

Without a Reauthorization by Congress, CTE Funding Could End • 96 Views

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Student poses as she logs onto the testing site, Secure Test Browser, for the annual CAASPP testing for the junior class. This year, incentives are given to encourage students to do their best; these include grade bumps, free dance tickets, and parking passes. The school also presented a light-hearted competition between Tesoro High School, hoping to motivate students.

Battle of the Brains • 80 Views

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Preparing for their Spring Concert, Sadie Hottinger (12) sings her solo. The Choir student’s annual spring concert was held this week, with performances including a cappella, meistersingers, chamber, and concert numbers as well as soloists.

Stallion Round Up 3/3-3/14 • 76 Views

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Celebrating counselor appreciation week, guidance advisors from left to right, Mayra Luna, Lisa Cassarino, Kathleen Levinson, Carley Yegsigian, Justin Elenes, Kasey Kessler, and Maureen Scherf, all come together to spread their love for their jobs and students.

Appreciating the Impact of School Counselors • 74 Views

OPINION
Should P.E. be a High School Requirement?
Should P.E. be a High School Requirement?
Zaleeya Dhalla and Caden Mai • March 14, 2025

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?
February 28, 2025
Where a celebrity goes, paparazzi follows. The growth of celebrity culture has led to a rise in these notorious photographers, known for invading the personal space and boundaries of famous individuals. While there are paparazzi that engage with celebrities respectively, often their pursuit to snag a photo can lead to objectifying behaviors in how they capture their photos, and even what they capture. The violating nature of paparazzi is heavily targeted towards young female celebrities, including Emma Watson and Chappell Roan who have both spoken out upon this issue.
The Price of Fame
February 28, 2025
Zaleeya Dhalla standing at checkout screen, contemplating the option of leaving a tip. The screen displays a prompt for gratuity at the end of her purchase.
The Tipping Point of Tipping Culture
February 21, 2025
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MULTIMEDIA
Congressman Mike Levin Holds Town Hall at SJHHS
Congressman Mike Levin Holds Town Hall at SJHHS
Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Preparing for their Spring Concert, Sadie Hottinger (12) sings her solo. The Choir student’s annual spring concert was held this week, with performances including a cappella, meistersingers, chamber, and concert numbers as well as soloists.
Stallion Round Up 3/3-3/14
March 16, 2025
Varsity members, Sovo Vonkaenel (10) and Sadie Duff (10) smile as the team begins their season proudly with another victory.
Stallion Round Up 2/17-2/28
February 28, 2025
Coming together, the Principal’s Student Council holds their monthly meeting led by Principal Cina Abedzadeh. They discussed several campus-wide programs, dividing the work between committees to maximize efficiency and the council’s success.
Stallion Round Up 2/3-2/12
February 19, 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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