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Everyday, hundreds of students wait in lines like these to get their lunch.

School Lunches: The Facts and the Debate

Braeden Schmitt, Feature Editor May 14, 2015

Cafeteria food is a recurring topic amongst SJHHS students. Some believe that the food provided is appetizing and promotes wellness. Others believe that the food is high in fat, sodium, and calories,...

Apple Watch: Its About Time

Apple Watch: It’s About Time

Adam Grossen, Staff Writer May 1, 2015

It’s finally here. The most anticipated watch since its reveal in October 2014. At the time, it was only a brief revealing discussing the company’s plans to release it in spring of 2015. After several...

The beach along the  the San Clemente Pier up to North Beach is a beautiful scene and is a fun walk  with family, friends, or both. Photo by Valerie Ziesmer

Top San Clemente Hang Out Spots

Valerie Ziesmer, Staff Writer April 19, 2015

San Clemente has a variety of hot spots where high schoolers can hang out with friends. The North end holds the Krikorian movie theater. It’s a great place to meet up on a Friday night with a group...

Spencer Serves it Up Right

Braeden Schmitt, Feature Editor March 27, 2015

Winning his hundredth tournament at the House in Palm Springs in January, freshman tennis player Gavin Spencer (9) is a force to be reckoned with on the court. He first began playing tennis at the Marbella...

SJHHS students compete in NOSB competition

Ellie Holt, Art Editor March 27, 2015

2015 marks the inaugural year of SJHHS students competing in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) based...

SJHHS Student runs LA marathon

Sarah Salinas, Editorial Editor March 27, 2015

“From the stadium to the sea” is the slogan for the annual marathon held in Los Angeles, and this year Claire Taylor (11) ran this race for the first time. She shared her experience with The Express. The...

ISLAND INK: Micah Ohlen inspired by his heritage decided to represent Hawaii by inking the islands on his upper back. Ohlen is the new athletic trainer at SJHHS and recently graduated from Cal State Fullerton. Missing his home in Hawaii Micah has gotten the tattoo to represent his past. Photo by Andrew Fehlman

Teachers Talk About Their Tattoos

Michael Cara, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

It’s not common knowledge to every student and some of you may be surprised when you hear that a teacher has tattoos. But hey, teachers are cool too! In fact, a good number of teachers and faculty have...

Photo Courtesy of Riley Leivas

SJHHS Student Finds Passion With Horses

Tori Powers, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

Willing student and rated equestrian athlete Riley Leivas (10) is dedicated to her sport, in and out of the ring. Leivas is on the SJHHS equestrian team, but also competes outside of the school shows. Her...

In Anatomy and Physiology, the students are in the process of dissecting cats to learn more about muscles and their functions. In Anatomy and Physiology, students learn about the human body and its different systems. Photo by Patrick Conely

Anatomy: Endless Possibilities

Dallas Varner and Patrick Conely March 13, 2015

To graduate high school, students only need to take two years of science, but for students who want to take more than just two years, Anatomy is definitely a class worth looking into. In Anatomy and...

HELPING TO COPE: (From left to right) Jessica Lee (9) and Suju Park (9), have become close friends through the creation of their public journal, Anonymous Teens. The project allows other students at San Juan Hills to publish personal stories about feeling abused and bullied. Readers are able to express their feelings and learn that they are not alone during tough times. Photo by Patrick Conely

Students Plan to Release Anonymous Book

Brandi Ortiz, Fiction Editor February 27, 2015

SJHHS Freshmen Suju Park (9) and Jessica Lee (9) inspire a new and anonymous way for depressed, stressed, and tortured teens to express themselves without judgment or exposure. Lee and Park are focused...

STRESSED AND DEPRESSED: Ian Happy (10) when he’s not so happy with school. With all of his classes piling on him, Happy has nearly had it with the day. Happy is a perfect example of students who face the stress and pressure that school and society can provoke.

Less Stress

Brandi Ortiz, Fiction Editor February 11, 2015

Stressed to depressed. A common transition in today’s society, especially in teenagers. With the high expectations of today’s society, teenagers are left with a sense of fear for the future and...

NOT SO TRASHY WHEN HE GETS ON HIS BOARD: Kolton Sullivan (11) surfer, skater, and a high school student looks towards the future with high hopes of his life within the waves. With the qualifying series in his sight, Sullivan strives to stay out of the trash and be the best that he can be. Sullivan lives out his life by the moto “punk is dead” even though he has no idea what that means. Photo by Andrew Fehlman

Surfer Lives Life Outside the Box

Michael Cara, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

It is raining, cold, and pumping in San Diego. Kolton Sullivan, a seventeen year old surfer at San Juan Hills is paddling back out towards me. Taking a break from competitions, he opts to free surf in...

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