• Cambria Graff Named Teacher of the Year at SJHHS: one of the most recognized performing arts teachers in all of Orange County
  • Pajama Drive Happening Now: Donate a pair of new pajamas, infant through adult, between now and December 13. Drop off in the front office or ASB.
  • Trading Post Has New Merch, Visit During Lunch
  • Senior Portrait Deadline Dec. 9: Schedule Through South Coast Photographic
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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Minors are often advertised harmful products by nicotine companies, who are looking to get the next generation hooked on addictive items, such as vapes and cigarettes. The average age for people who first use nicotine products is as young as 14 years old.

The Evolution of Nicotine

Cadence Henss, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024

Due to nicotine companies' targeted marketing strategies, 516 million packs of cigarettes per year are being sold and consumed by minors.   Companies have been accused of using colorful packaging...

English and AVID teacher Janey Gidion has been teaching at SJHHS for 15 years. She is well-known for her outgoing personality and encouraging speeches, but what many students don't know is she underwent an organ transplant for her older sister Julie.

Janey Gidion Celebrates 20th “Kidneyversary”

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor • October 18, 2024

Beloved English and AVID teacher Janey Gidion is one of SJHHS’ silent heroes. Although Gidion is best known for her exuberant energy and warm smile as an educator, her heart of gold far exceeds a classroom...

An arrangement of dresses from sophomore year to present day. Each dress took around one to two weeks to complete.

DIY Designer Riley Kutnyak

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

As homecoming season rolls around it's inevitable to see people have the same dress, but not for Riley Kutnyak. Riley Kutnyak is a senior at SJHHS, she has a clear talent in fashion design making all...

Beloved family pet, Katie, awaits in-home euthanasia. Katie’s family served her a last snack of her favorite food, bacon, before the procedure. “It was very dignified and painless for her. She was a member of our family for 14 years and had an amazing personality. She would bark everyday at 5:00 to let us know it was her dinner time.”

Students and Teacher Open Up About Grieving a Pet Loss

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

Companion, family member, or best friend; pets create valuable bonds and make cherishable memories with their owners. Upon all the happiness and time spent to nurture and care for them, owners must also...

Students all with the name Alexa – Alexa Rodriguez, Alexa Jones, and Alexa Wolf, gather for a portrait outside E14. All of them have experienced strange interactions because of the advent of Amazon’s “Alexa” device. They are not alone. Other SJHHS students with the name are Alexa Delgado, Alexa Smolinki, and Alexa Leitneer. Photo by Cadence Henss

Hey Alexa, Tell Me Your Story

Cadence Henss, Story Writer • October 4, 2024

  Last year only 698 baby girls were named Alexa in the US.  A once popular name has drastically dropped in popularity rankings all because of household devices. Amazon's Alexa was invented...

Bodie, the school service dog, takes a well deserved rest in the office. He is a new and friendly addition to the SJHHS campus and is available to help any student in need.

Bodie: A Student’s Furry Friend

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
A new furry friend, Bodie the dog, made his way onto campus at the beginning of the school year. Bodie, known as the “school dog,” is a hypoallergenic dog, who is here at SJHHS to act as a therapeutic outlet for many students. Assistant principal, Amanda Bratcher, is the owner and caretaker of Bodie on...
The San Juan Capistrano Youth Advisory Board comes together for Earth Day. San Juan Capistrano has made great efforts to protect the planet, implementing plastic bag recycling and compost programs in the past and present.

Protecting the Planet: Great Opportunities and YAB Unite for Earth Day

Mylan West, Staff Writer • March 26, 2024

As Earth Day approaches, Great Opportunities make waves in the lives of young people by instilling a sense of environmental responsibility.  With more than 3000 participants, their program teaches...

Tatum Bolton (12) performs the principal role of Indian temple dancer Nikiya in San Clemente Dance’s production of the ballet, La Bayadère, during her sophomore year. The ballet centers around the tragic love story of Nikiya and warrior Solor in ancient India.

On Pointe: Tatum Bolton Named Semifinalist for OC Artist of the Year

Lucy Garibaldi, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Senior Tatum Bolton has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Orange County Artist of the Year, affiliated through the Orange County Register, placing her in the runnings for 2024 Orange County...

The Human Rights Force presents Lambert Lo as their guest speaker. Lo is part of a project that dignifies unhoused people by having upscale dinner gatherings known as King's Table. The most basic human right that Lo exemplified was the right to have food.

No Place For Hate’s Road to Unity Week

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Every year at SJHHS the No Place For Hate (NPFH) task force prepares lunch seminars to educate students on issues seen commonly around campus. With guidance from teachers Fernanda Aguilar and Lorena...

CTE courses are a way for students to become engaged in their passions and desires for future careers. The College and Career center in the library offers lots of guidance for these pathways.

Building Careers In And After School

Sofia Bello, Photo Editor • February 11, 2024

CTE classes provide students valuable hands-on experience in various fields like technology, healthcare, design, and more, which can help prepare them for future careers they are interested in.  CCA...

Proudly holding her YouTube play button, junior Alyssa Darland displays the physical symbol of all her hard work. Darland recieved her play button in 2022 for surpassing 100,000 subscribers.

YouTube Sensation: Alyssa Darland

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor • January 26, 2024

From dense forests and Great Lakes to beach days and scolding weather, Minnesota and California couldn’t be more different. For most teens, moving 2,094 miles away from your hometown is a daunting prospect....

Sophomore Gwyneth Lyon was adopted in China at a year old. She has been living in San Clemente since then, with her mom, dad, and two brothers.

Creating Forever Bonds: One Adoption at a Time

Sydney Hogancamp, Feature Editor • January 26, 2024

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home, and more than 100,000 children in foster care wait for a family of their own.  The process of adoption can be extensive, emotional, and often...

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