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Wendel Simpson does improvisation using a mop for the game Object Freeze, earning laughs from the audience.

Comedy Sportz for the Soul

Rebekah Sterns, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

The SJHHS Comedy Sportz team has several matches throughout the year, competing against various different southern California high schools. The goal of the match is to make an audience laugh through improvisation,...

Aaron Shin secures the ball and stares down the defender during the 1st quarter of a 61-50 win over Dana Hills on Senior Night.

Shin Shines Through Adversity

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer February 22, 2017

Shinsanity has reached San Juan Hills. Fan favorite Aaron Shin was given one opportunity to showcase his basketball skills in front of a deafening crowd, and he did not disappoint. In his final...

Lack of Toilet Seat Covers Explained

Lack of Toilet Seat Covers Explained

Lucy Law, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

The thought of sitting on a public toilet grosses out many, and at SJHHS, students have no alternative: the student bathrooms don’t have any toilet seat covers. However, there is a reason for this. According...

Artist Alison Miranda poses in the AP Studio Art room beside jugs of acrylic paint. The new class has been widely popular with the student body and will likely continue.

Alison Miranda Gets “Surreal” With Her Art

Dylan Robinson, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Art isn’t only found in museums anymore. Within the bounds of SJHHS, there are students eager to splash paint and channel Picasso as they create art of their own. Senior Alison Miranda displays her...

AP Environmental Science teacher Ms. Price carols professionally during the holidays with her group, The Lil Dickens Carolers, in a local Starbucks.

Ms. Price Spreads Cheer through Caroling

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Christmas carolers. They have skills straight from Santa.They walk among us, disguised. They could be someone you know, someone like your teacher. This is exactly the case at SJHHS with science teacher...

Ashley Hoffman shows the members of the Cookies and Christ club a video about love and sacrifice.

Religious Clubs at SJHHS Show Faith

Rebekah Sterns, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

There’s a saying that prayers are heard around the world, whether someone is religious or not. Prayers also stem from different backgrounds, bringing people together from various religions. At SJHHS,...

Sonja Matienzo (12) shows her friends her sketch book while finding inspiration for their new project. Photo by Lucy Law

AP Studio Art class Introduced to SJHHS this year

Kayla Greer, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

Advanced Placement Studio Arts was added this year upon encouragement from last year’s Drawing and Painting students. Now, it’s a big hit among the school’s more creative students. As a new course,...

Students from SJHHS attend an MUN Conference at CVHS where they represent countries and discuss global issues ranging from immigration to the zika virus. This school year,  SJHHS has attended two conferences, and will continue in the 2017 school year.

MUN and AcaDeca Represent SJHHS Academics

Sam Newman, Opinion Editor December 9, 2016

At SJHHS, the academic programs Model United Nations and Academic Decathlon allow students to compete and test their knowledge of politics and current events. Both programs compete in conferences and...

Principal Smalley helps prepare Christmas cards with the Young Republicans Club for the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Photo by Ethan Clarke

Holidays at SJHHS

Hannah Chon, Feature Editor December 9, 2016

The holiday season has approached and students at SJHHS are already spreading their holiday spirit.   ROP Graphic Design is spreading holiday cheer by making personalized Christmas greeting  cards....

Team member, Danny Olswang, completes a pass before darting around a defender at practice. The team is preparing for their first game, a friendly scrimmage, against Dana and San Clemente December 3rd

Rugby Now a Reality at San Juan Hills

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer November 25, 2016

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in North America and this year, it has reached SJHHS. The San Juan Stallion Rugby Club is not only a club here on campus but also an actual sports team that is competing...

 November 13th through November 18th is College Week, to recognize college education, AVID decorated several classroom doors with the colleges that teachers attended. Photo by Kaden Brown

AVID takes over College Week at SJHHS

Ashlee Renteria, A&E Editor November 18, 2016

All over SJHHS, teachers doors have been decorated with colors and pictures of the college they attended. Ranging from Ivy Leagues to Cal States, students can look at the doors of their classrooms to admire...

Four members of the Mountain Biking Club pose for a group photo after a night ride.

Mountain Biking Club Grows at SJHHS

Elise Tysdal, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

There are over 85 clubs at SJHHS, but one stands out among the rest: the Mountain Biking Club. The club accepts members from any grade and skill level, from freshman to senior beginner to expert. The...

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