• "Every 15 Minutes": Held on April 22nd / 23rd.
  • Prom 2025 - "Top Gun" - Tickets on Sale Now in the ASB Office and Webstore. $95 w/ ASB Ticket and $105 w/o.
  • Dance Program's Unity Day is All-Day Wednesday in the Gym.
  • Senior Class Wins 2025 Clash of the Classes.
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
The owners of Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee, Robert OQuinn, Lucy Williamson, and Casey Rydzeski, stand outside their Capistrano Beach location. Small businesses such as this one have been impacted by the recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. According to OQuinn, he has seen the cost go up on basic necessities such as “bowls, fruit, and acai.”
New Tariffs Pose Threat to Small Businesses
Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
Students Zain Abassi (12). Paul Freeman (11), and Wilder Doblie (11), smile together for lunch. Lunch break was an opportunity for all students to be together and engage in conversation with all at the event.
The Stallion Olympics Slideshow
April 4, 2025
Throughout the school day, students handle absences and tardies at the attendance office. While the pile of absences is steadily increasing due to a variety of factors affecting students lives, the average daily attendance decreases.
Low Attendance Rates Weigh on SJHHS
April 2, 2025
Several of the Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) students display their posters with inspirational phrases. They are intended to motivate students for the upcoming Stallion Olympics for CUSD STEPS students that will take place this year at the Badlands.
Stallion Olympics Champions Disability Awareness and Community
April 2, 2025
People watch Pope Francis during his first public appearance in five weeks, on the day of his discharge from Gemelli Hospital, on a big screen in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, March 23, 2025. Choir students from San Juan Hills will visit and perform during spring break. REUTERS/Ciro de Luca
Choir Goes Global with Vatican Performance
March 31, 2025
FEATURE
Vanessa Farias (11) uses her advantage of lunch to keep up with her homework and notes. Proving her commitment to academic success. She strives to go to a four-year college after high school and is Vice President of Interact, a program that participates in community service and empowers students' inner leadership abilities thanks to AVID.
The Ultimate Deal On AVID
Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

AVID is a college-prep course that guides students to colleges and universities after high school. AVID students’ spend most of their time outside of class studying, helping...

Members of ASB put in many hours to produce popular Clash of Classes videos. A showcase took place this past Friday.
Looking Through the Lens: Filming Clash of Classes Videos
April 2, 2025
School nurse Kerry Coryell, works to help all SJHHs students in need of health assistance on campus. Coryell shares advice to SJHHs students to prepare for this years cold and flu season.
Fighting Flu Season
March 28, 2025
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
March 19, 2025
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
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? • 214 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 • 73 Views

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Should P.E. be a High School Requirement?

Should P.E. be a High School Requirement? • 58 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 • 48 Views

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Over working and excessively training can lead to athletes feeling burnt out and less motivated to keep playing their sport. Peyton Graham (11), who plays soccer and flag football, is seen lifting weights in the SJHHS weight room.

Overworked: Athletes Push their Bodies to the Limit • 34 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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Honoring reader appreciation, the Express Staff hosted an ice cream event for students that downloaded and joined the Express app. The Student News Source App houses The Express newspaper, and is a quick and easy way to stay connected to school and current events within the community.
Stallion Roundup 4/14 – 5/2
Gabriella Bello and Claire Stafford • May 7, 2025

Students Zain Abassi (12). Paul Freeman (11), and Wilder Doblie (11), smile together for lunch. Lunch break was an opportunity for all students to be together and engage in conversation with all at the event.
The Stallion Olympics Slideshow
April 4, 2025
In the boys long jump event, Caleb Cayetano (9) reaches as far as possible midair in an attempt to land far. The Stallions’ efforts paid off, as in their game against Beckman High School on March 27th, the Stallions beat the Patriots in both the boys and girls events.
Stallions vs. Beckman Patriots Track Meet 3/27/25
April 4, 2025
Isabella Padilla (11) hypes up the crowd during the Clash of Classes pep rally. Performing with the SJHHS pep squad, she shows her school spirit by wearing purple to represent the junior class of 2026.
Clash of Classes Slideshow
April 4, 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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