The Express

Rooker Turns Passion for History Day Into a Club

Jackie Ruedisueli, A&E Editor • October 3, 2014

Last year Amanda Rooker (10) was a freshman at SJHHS, a smart girl with big dreams and a love for history. At the beginning of summer, she made her debut at the final stage of the National History Day...

Aspiring High School Director Creates Film

Patrick Conely, Assistant Photo Editor • September 26, 2014

Nicky Rudolph (11), an aspiring director, is currently in the works of producing his second film Trepidation. According to Rudolph this film is a “typical black and white horror with a cute redhead...

“The Legit List:” Stallions Who Are Above-and-Beyond Talented

Ellie Holt, Graphics Editor • September 26, 2014

Sonja Matienzo (10) – Thousands of followers on Instagram, thousands of hours of drawing, thousands of legit points for sophomore artist Sonja. Known in particular for her adorable renditions of Disney...

Teacher Feature: Ahmer is Back!

Carlos Pita, Staff Writer • September 26, 2014

The table-flipping teacher from Ladera Ranch Middle School is back! Matt Ahmer is one of the eighteen new teachers at SJHHS. “Probably, the biggest object I’ve thrown [in class] was a two-table...

SJHHS Students win Big at OC Fair Film Awards

Braeden Schmitt, Staff Writer • September 12, 2014

Video production students won $800 in combined prize money at this summer’s OC Fair Film Festival. Some of the projects were originally produced as mandatory music video assignments in Brian Devaney’s...

Military Enlistments

TRACY GAYLORD, STAFF WRITER • May 30, 2014

Throughout high school everyone stresses the importance of the advantages of college. But college isn't the only way to better yourself after high school. This year we have 12 graduating students that...

Eighteen-Year-Olds Celebrate Newfound Freedoms

Shane Battis, Business Manager • May 16, 2014

As seniors reach the long envied age of eighteen, several new legal capabilities are made available such as the right to vote, own private property, and marry. Of course, that’s hardly a call for celebration...

Marquee Mystery

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor • May 16, 2014

Last year, money was raised for the potential of a marquee being built here at SJHHS. For those who don't know, a marquee is a rooflike projection over the entrance to a theatre, or in this case,...

Paranormal Prom: Hauntings at the Queen Mary

Nikki Rastegar, Staff Writer • May 16, 2014

With prom just around the corner, students are excited to have the last dance of the school year on the Queen Mary, which has been rumored to be haunted. The Queen Mary has five dining areas and lounges,...

Under the Hood: Inside Every 15 Minutes

Shane Battis, Business Manager • May 2, 2014

Earlier this week, upperclassmen witnessed the chilling return of the Every 15 Minutes program on campus where student drivers were brought face to face with real life consequences drinking and driving...

Row, Row, Row that Cardboard Boat

Mekenna Szabo, Sports Editor • May 2, 2014

On your mark, get set, ride that cardboard boat. The second annual physics boat race is coming back to the SJHHS pool this year in early June. Donovan Trumble and his physic classes will be hosting this...

Aurasma App Brings Videos to Yearbook

April 16, 2014

The secret’s out--SJHHS’ yearbook is turning a new page with an innovative use of technology, bringing the year’s events back to life through one impressive app called Aurasma. This edition’s...