The Express

Lack of Work Permits Leads to Big Fines

Chetana Piravi, Director of Publicity • January 31, 2014

Work permits are a necessity to minors who are looking to apply for a job. If you chose to ignore these rules and work without a permit, your employer can be fined up to $1000 a day and you will be fired. Applying...

Eagle Scout ‘Brands’ School

Griffin Orlich, A&E Editor • January 17, 2014

When Nicholas Welter (11) set his sights on becoming an Eagle Scout, he needed to find a project that helped the community. One of his ideas was to come up with a plan to give San Juan Hills something...

‘Unplugged’ Brings Alumni Back

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor • January 17, 2014

On Friday, December 10, a few of SJHHS very own alumni shared their personal experience, and accumulated wisdom on college life--both academically and socially--and answered many questions juniors...

Model Student

Alexea Malaletkin, Editorial Editor • January 17, 2014

I’ll bet you didn’t know the girl who sits next to you models in her free time. What started as an aspiration, for some at a very young age, transformed into a high school career for more than a few...

Healthy Foods Benefit the Body and Mind

Jenna Clemente, Staff Writer • December 13, 2013

With how easy it is to order fast food, rather than cook, it is no wonder health problems and obesity prove to be a major concern for America. Unhealthy eating habits have contributed to the obesity epidemic...

Carlson Family Reaches Out to Youths at Risk

Shane Battis, Business Manager • December 13, 2013

Graphic Arts teacher Greg Carlson is actively involved with assisting kids 10-18 outside of the classroom in his family oriented service program headed by his mother, Margo Carlson. The California Services...

Celinda’s Restaurant Review

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor • December 6, 2013

When walking into the doors of Celinda’s Mexican restaurant, located to the right of Aventura Drive in Rancho Santa Margarita, customers are immediately welcomed with warm smiles and greetings from the...

ROP Silk Screening Class Decides to Sell Custom iPhone Cases

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor • November 8, 2013

Silk Screening is kicking off the school year with a fundraiser to make money for the ROP class. Custom iPhone cases will be available for sale to students at SJHHS. iPhone cases can cost between $20-$40...

More Than Just a P.E. Class

Tracy Gaylord, Staff Writter • October 28, 2013

Students looking for an alternative to P.E. but are still interested in strengthening their body should consider Kelly Hambrick’s Strength and Exercise class. Keep in mind, however, that students looking...

New Drama Teacher Takes The Stage

Mekenna Szabo, Sports Editor • October 11, 2013

Lights, camera, action! Cambria Beilstein will set the stage for our drama department this year and more to come, following the retirement of the legendary Sheila Silver, our former drama teacher. “I...

Ressler Named Educator of the Year

Kayla Parker-Discala, Photo Editor • October 11, 2013

Tom Ressler, Principal of SJHHS, was named San Juan Capistrano’s Educator of the Year on October 1st by Mayor John Taylor. The Educator of the year award is given to educators who show exceptional or...

Jacob Gibson Breaking League Record

Makayla Thomas, Feauture Editor • October 6, 2013

During Marina High school’s football game, SJHHS athlete Jacob Gibson, senior, broke league record by making a 72 yard-line pass to Jordan Pape against Marina High School. He has been playing football...