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Rachel Thompson performs an opera piece, Voi Che Sapete at SJHHSs choir concert October 19.

Rachel Thompson Sings Her Way to the Top

McKenzie M, A&E Editor November 3, 2017

Two years ago during choir rehearsal, the teacher asked then freshman Rachel Thompson to try out a piece of opera music. Boom. Done. Next. Now as a junior, Thompson is taking her aptitude as well as...

Aguirre-Stanton, along with the rest of the 5th period yoga class, demonstrate the Sukhasana pose, also known as the “Easy Pose.” This, along with other yoga poses the students learn help maintain physical and mental health.

Last Man Stretching

Jonny Schniepp, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

Yoga, a practice that is over 5,000 years old, has been exploding in popularity in recent years, especially here in Orange County and has semi-recently made itself into the course stream at SJHHS. It...

Tracy Hirchag(left) and Joe Flynn(right) show off their sweet Chukar kill through a successful hunt.

Hunting In Style

Jackson Hirchag, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

If there was a place with unparalleled hunting and breathtaking landscapes it would be Ruggs Ranch in Heppner, Oregon. Ruggs Ranch meets all hunting expectations and more. Unlike most public hunting...

Students in Keelers room sit comfortably on couches,  and bean bags to learn in an efficient way.

Flexible Seating with Flexible Arrangements

Juan Galindo, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

When you walk into French teacher Linda Keeler's room, the first thing you will notice is that there are no classic desks or chairs. Instead, there is a hodgepodge of kitchen tables, bar stools, and beanbags. Over...

Stallions Studying Abroad

Stallions Studying Abroad

McKenzie M, A&E Editor October 1, 2017

Traveling the world, speaking the native language, and immersing themselves in the culture: SJHHS students are taking their studies to the next level. Senior Genevieve Smith traveled to Lyon, France,...

New math teacher, Mrs. Nguyen, is very interactive with her students and is seen helping her geometry class with their homework.

One Third of the Math Department Added

Trazer Hazen, Staff Writer October 1, 2017

There is an unusual number of new teachers that have been added into the math department at SJHHS. George Rodriguez, the head of the Math Department said, “A third of the math department has been...

Habits To Avoid

Habits To Avoid

Dalton Flores, Clubs Editor September 20, 2017

Like it or not, everyone has at least one bad habit. Whether it be academic, or simply just not cleaning your room. Sam Lockhart, a junior and also one of the captains of the cross country team,...

Robert Bob Nietzel posthumously accepted the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his cousin Alfred, who did in combat in 1944.

Bob is Back

Trazer Hazen and Ethan Clarke September 20, 2017

“It’s good to be back,” said Robert Nietzel, better known on campus as “Bob,” concerning last year, when he took a break from proctoring Nietzel seemed to vanish in the 2016-2017 school year,...

The varsity cheerleaders motivate and encourage the crowd to cheer along at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Student Section and Cheerleaders Get FIRED UP!

Tatum Federman, Captions and Social Media Editor September 20, 2017

SJHHS cheer team is starting a new school tradition for football games. “The new tradition is a chant and rally that involves the cheerleaders' and crowd's participation,” said varsity cheer coach...

Mr. Serrano is ecstatic to be back and teaching in his old classroom after taking a year sabbatical in Spain.

Serrano Returns From Spain

Sam Newman and Grace Aitken September 20, 2017

Last year SJHHS Spanish teacher Mr. Serrano took a year off to return to Spain. He spent the entirety of the 2016-2017 school year there showing his family his home country. Serrano has come back after...

New Teachers on Campus

Juan Galindo, Dalton Flores, and Logan Chavez September 20, 2017

The 2017-2018 school year came with a new building, a new parking lot, and new staff members. Here at SJHHS, we have 12 new teachers ready to teach in the 2017-2018 school year. Our newest addition...

Senior, Brianna Rodriguez (right) and sophomore, Taylor Schwalbe (left) speak into the intercom to deliver the daily announcements.

The Ladies Behind the Mic

Libby Gorton and McKenzie M September 20, 2017

As soon as the tutorial bell rings, students wait to listen to their daily announcements over the speaker; the peppy voices behind these messages are Brianna Rodriguez and Taylor Schwalbe. As it is...

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