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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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Cinderella: Happily Ever After On Stage

Sofia Bello and Gabriella Bello
February 6, 2024
Gabriella Bello
Ella, Lisa Gnielinski (12), and Prince Topher, William Meshkin (12), meet once again at the royal banquet and dance together. Prince Topher tells Ella about how he wants to truly help the people who have gotten their land taken away. They share a magical moment in love, right before Ella runs from the banquet at midnight, leaving one of her slippers at the palace.
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Sofia Bello
Sofia Bello, Arts & Entertainment
Sofia is a senior at San Juan Hills High School and is returning for her fourth and final year here on The Express. She has a strong passion for reading, baking, and could listen to music all day. She loves the color pink, watching sunsets, and spending time with her best friend. In the future she hopes to study criminal psychology and criminal justice as well as own a fashion line one day. Inside of  school she is a part of NHS, CSF, Creative writing club, and Publishing club. She cannot wait for another year full of new friendships, fun, and spreading the voices of her community. 
Gabriella Bello
Gabriella Bello, Editor-in-Chief
Gabriella Bello is a senior in her bittersweet fourth year on The Express Staff. As Editor-in-Chief, she is looking forward to growing as both a leader and journalist. Likewise, she is excited to expand the newspaper’s sections, capture more stories, and watch the newspaper thrive. She is grateful to have been part of a program that lifts up student voices and the voices of our communities. Her interests include creative writing, watching films, traveling, going to concerts, and hanging out with family/friends. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering at her church and Providence Mission Hospital. Gabriella plans on pursuing a career as a physician and continuing to write after high school. 
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