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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

The Express

Celebrating counselor appreciation week, guidance advisors from left to right, Mayra Luna, Lisa Cassarino, Kathleen Levinson, Carley Yegsigian, Justin Elenes, Kasey Kessler, and Maureen Scherf, all come together to spread their love for their jobs and students.

Appreciating the Impact of School Counselors

Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

In the quiet corners of our lower campus, SJHHS school counselors juggle the needs of over 550 students each. These counselors share a deep connection with each student and understand their needs, aspirations,...

Step-by-Step Makeup Tutorial: A Quick Look You Can Achieve Before School

Zaleeya Dhalla, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Makeup is used as a form of art and expression commonly among adolescents who tend to experiment with different products and looks. Most teens are known for their notorious time getting ready ranging from...

Balancing on one leg, forensics student Hazel Fuhs (12) reenacts a field sobriety test using “drunk goggles.” In all 50 states, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 grams or higher. Although Fuhs carried out the test with a BAC three times .08 grams, her history as a dancer made her impervious to the goggle’s effects. Forensics teacher and acting “police officer” Colleen Magaña watched in amazement.

Investigating a Career Pathway

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Forensic science, a career technical education (CTE) course, teaches students scientific methods for the purpose of supporting legal decision-making. It uses a hands-on approach to teach students about...

Students Ellie Johnson (10), Letty Rodriguez, and Summer Rice (10) rehearse for the STEPS and dance program performance. The buddies will perform their routine along with other high school dance and STEPS programs on March 7th, at Dana Hills High Schools.

Dance Program Partners with STEPS in a Barbie Themed Performance

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

High schools dance teams around CUSD, including SJHHS Dance, have partnered with Special Education programs to prepare for a performance at Dana Hills High School on March 7th. This performance aims...

Justine Beaver sports her veterinary tech scrubs. Beaver, like many of her classmates taking the CTE Veterinary Technician course, hopes to pursue a career working with animals.

Future Veterinarians: After School CTE Program Offers a Pathway

Cadence Henss, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Veterinary Technician is one of the many Career Technical Educational Classes (CTE) offered through CCA. The course focuses on training students for careers involving animals. This hands-on course allows...

Students, Brielle Killion (11), Hudson Huggins (12), Ty Porter (11), and Sage Borst (12), display their unique style. For these students picking out an outfit isn’t just about the clothing, but it is a form expression.

Forming Identity Through Fashion

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Fashion is often seen as a way to express one’s personality. For some, picking out an outfit is a way to boost personal creativity.  Fashion allows people to express themselves without saying a thing....

Six-year-old Bob shows off an adorable blue “adopt me” bandana to let prospective families know of his availability. He recently made his debut at an adoption event with San Juan Hills’ own Promise for Paws foundation alongside several other dogs.

Aiding Furry Friends After L.A. Wildfires

Reese Whitehead, staff writer February 7, 2025

Several fires in Los Angeles served as a call to action for citizens across California to lend a hand to their affected neighbors. But while residents are able to ask for help, the animals without a voice...

From left to right: Nevaeh Finnley (11), Allison Canchola (11), and Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton (11) give speeches in regards to being nominated for the Youth of the Year. Every year, the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley chooses one nominated member from ages 14-18 to receive the award. The winner will receive the William H. Shreve Memorial Scholarship Fund for $1000 dollars.

Youth Leaders Celebrated

Audrey Tillotson, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley held their 2025 Youth of the Year event at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on January 24.  Each year, members of the club in high school are nominated...

With Cambria Graff's selection as San Juan Hills Teacher of the Year, her 12 years directing theater productions and musicals is officially recognized.

Cambria Graff Wins Teacher of the Year

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Cambria Graff was recognized for her direction of theater productions, ranging from serious dramas to comedic musicals. The diverse program puts on multiple productions each year and requires a lot of...

Modeling her newly launched clothing brand, Piper Gentry shows off her hoodies. Piper launched her brand in the fall, furthering her entrepreneurial and business skills.

Pippy: The Student Created Brand Redefining Comfort, Style

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

For students looking to support a local brand, the hoodie company Pippy is becoming the new go-to brand. SJHHS student Piper Gentry (12) is the young mastermind behind Pippy’s cheerful and cozy creations.  Gentry...

Adriana Mora (11) displays her tattoos which she got for her birthday. The tattoo on her right arm being a cross and the left arm is a script her grandma had wrote to commemorate her when she passed away.

Inking Identity: Students with Tattoos

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Tattoos are more than just a simple decoration–they allow people to transform their bodies into canvases for storytelling and self-expression. It’s quite common for young people to showcase their...

Self portraits of the artists interviewed in the story, Libby Tracy-Council and Lilly Hamidi. Composite image by Brielle Lee.

Frame-by-Frame on Student Animators

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Aspiring animators like SJHHS student, Libby Tracy-Council, are working diligently to master the craft and develop the ability to immerse views in worlds of fantasy and tell stories beyond the confines...

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