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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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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The prequel to "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" is out and you don't want to miss it!

“Wonka” Movie: Sweet & Satisfying

Lucy Garibaldi, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

“Wonka,” the prequel to “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971) has been released to theaters worldwide, and the reimagined love of sugar and sweets has received a positive response. Wonka...

How to Speak Gen Z

How to Speak Gen Z

Madison Wolikow, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

No matter which generation you’re born in, slang words can sound like an entirely different language. Gen Z has developed many new phrases and transformed the meaning of words creating their own vernacular.  Slang...

 Young Sala, Gemma Butler-Woodhouse (12), helps her sister pack for her departure to Geppersdorf, a concentration camp. Sala struggles to convince her sister to allow her to take her place at Geppersdorf. After much debate, her sister complies.

Letters to Sala Performance Taken on the Road

Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

SJHHS’ production of Letters to Sala won first place from the California Educational Theatre Association. This led them to perform at a festival alongside three other schools and their plays. CETA...

These five movies are sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Grab a bucket of popcorn, a warm mug of hot chocolate, and settle in for a Christmas movie marathon.

Top 5 Holiday Movies You May Have Missed

Lucy Garibaldi, Staff Writer December 18, 2023

  It's the most wonderful time of year! The long-awaited month has finally arrived; lights are put up, stockings hung by the fire, and smells of gingerbread waft from the warm oven. Holiday movies...

Brief History: Mission Basilica, the seventh of 21 California Mission, that is located in San Juan Capistrano. Containing history of Acjachemen, Spanish, and Mexican heritage. Across from the Mission is the Los Rios District, a tourist attraction for being the oldest neighborhood in California.

The Story Behind San Juan Monuments

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

San Juan Capistrano is home to around 34,000 people. Generations of swallows, landmarks, and missionaries tell stories of this city's history.  Mission Basilica is a historic landmark and exhibit of...

This scene depicts Laya Dina, Luna Huntington (11), and Bela, Viola Whiticker (11), as they write to Sala while she is in a concentration camp, explaining their worry for her. The letters played an important role in Sala’s life because it was her only way of communicating the reality of the camps.

Letters to Sala Brings Holocaust History to the Stage

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor December 15, 2023

Stallion Theater Company’s fall production of Letters to Sala was brought to stage last week. This historical drama was a window to the past, as it presented the audience with real life experiences from...

In Art class, peacefully painting, Tyler Vo (9) prepares to finish his artwork inspired by the game Operation to display it in the Clue Art Exhibit. Vo works with great serenity as he makes use of an array of colors, details, and dimensions in his painting.

Any Clue What Art Students Have Been Waiting to Exhibit?

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

AP art students exceeded expectations for their Clue Art Exhibit after they unveiled their twenty-foot art piece! The Art Department collaborated with the Theater Department and created an on-campus...

Carefully conducting a freshmen class, Dean McElroy ensures they will be ready for their next concert. The students who are willing to go the extra mile will continue down a path of success in the world of instrumental music in McElroy's award-winning groups.

Inside Orchestra: A Musical Blend of Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion

Mylan West, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

The orchestra puts many hours and lots of effort into crafting a musical harmony under the direction of Dean McElroy. Under his guidance, individual students’ skill sets are assembled into a cohesive...

Theater students Viola Whittaker, Sydney Briggs, Liam Herd, Jacob Koclanis, and Luke Dunphy are rehearsing a scene for upcoming musical, Clue, where a chandelier falls and crushes Mr. Green. Just like former and future musicals, Clue was chosen by theater arts instructor Cambria Graff.

Theaters’ Way Of Determining Musicals

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

In past years, students have wondered how musicals for the year are determined. As the production of Clue comes to fruition, the Theater Department shares details on the musical selection process.  “We...

Playing on the timpani, Lucas Patton (12) practices his percussion piece. Members of percussion, like Patton, play various instruments and cooperate together to steady the rhythm of the music.

Percussion: The Key to Every Band Group

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor September 22, 2023

If you have ever been to the band concerts here at San Juan Hills, you might have been surprised to hear those echoing sounds behind the woodwinds or brass players; this is percussion which consists of...

Chamber Choir students Gwen Nishti (10), Olivia Calkins (10), Josiah Chapman (11), and Lisa Gnielinski (12) rehearsing one of their songs. The Chamber Choir is preparing to go to the American Chamber Directors Association this coming March and have to put in many hours to ensure they bring the best to their performance.

Chamber Choir Gains National Recognition

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor September 22, 2023

For the first time ever, Chamber Choir was selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association in Pasadena. This conference also known as ACDA encompasses any choir group on the west coast;...

Beginning intermediate dancer, Anali Policarpo performs a Baile Folklorico dance, a dance style that originated from Mexico. The signature colorful skirt twirls  to the beat of the song “Colima.”

Traditional Mexican Dance Honored Through Anali Policarpo

Claire Stafford, Opinion May 25, 2023

Senior Anali Policarpo is bringing Baile Folklórico into the spotlight. Just this year, at two SJHHS dance shows Fusion and Senior Showcase, Policarpo performed the traditional Mexican dance, as a nod...

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