• Dance Program's Unity Day is All-Day Wednesday in the Gym.
  • Senior Class Wins 2025 Clash of the Classes.
  • Open House This Thursday, 4/3, From 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. in Upper Quad
  • STEPS Program's Stallion Olympics is Wednesday From 9:45 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
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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Leaving the dance room after rehearsing various routines, Amelia Mui (12) heads home to complete her school work, which she balances with dance training on a daily basis. “It can be stressful at times but planning ahead for the week and knowing if I have a certain rehearsal on a certain day, I learned to prioritize my time and manage it,” said Mui.

The Untold Life of a Studio Dancer

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

The performance, the showcase, or the final display of a dancer's work sometimes conceals the late nights and rigorous training they endure to master their art form.  Many dancers are dedicated to...

Student nail technician, Morgan Beaver (11) displays her newest set of nails. Beaver runs her own nail business where she creates gel-x nails similar to the ones she has on.

Nailing It: From Classroom to Salon

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

People can pay anywhere between $30 to $80 before tips for a set of nails that realistically will only last for two weeks. With the cost of a good manicure or “full set” rising, some SJHHS students...

Posing with big smiles, liberal Elliot Ruvalcalba (12), moderate Ben Dart (12), and conservative Jason Studdert (12) positively coexist despite their differing political ideologies. Each of these students are among the few seniors who can vote in the upcoming election.

Q&A with One Liberal, Moderate, Conservative

Claire Stafford, Feature Editor • November 3, 2024

Out of the 2665 students at SJHHS 125 of them are above the age of 18. These students have the opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. To understand the attitudes of these newly eligible voters,...

Babysitting is one of the most popular jobs for high school students. However, some teens are quick to disregard the risks of the job.

Sitting on the Edge: The Challenges of Babysitting

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024

According to kidsit around 66% of babysitters are 11-13 years old. These young teens are entrusted with the lives of kids not much younger than themselves. First-time sitters often believe babysitting...

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...

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