• Cambria Graff Named Teacher of the Year at SJHHS: one of the most recognized performing arts teachers in all of Orange County
  • Pajama Drive Happening Now: Donate a pair of new pajamas, infant through adult, between now and December 13. Drop off in the front office or ASB.
  • Trading Post Has New Merch, Visit During Lunch
  • Senior Portrait Deadline Dec. 9: Schedule Through South Coast Photographic
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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In a Girl Scout summer camp fundraiser, founder Nikita Karande and volunteers Emily Nishti, Alyssa Morrone, Seema Kulkarni, and Mel Hui pose with their paintings. The art therapy curriculum used in Karande’s Arts of Healing Program teaches kids how to use art to relax when they’re stressed.

Local Artist Heals Kids Dealing With Social and Emotional Challenges

Zaleeya Dhalla, Staff Writer • October 2, 2023

In 2022, San Juan Hills student Nikita Karande founded a non-profit. Arts of Healing is a student founded non-profit that helps heal kids with social and emotional challenges. “Arts of healing is...

Decked out in all white, ASB members Whitney Shady (11), Aidan Alaniz (11), Carson De’Filippo (12), and Gael Galeana (11) get their glow on at the Back to School Glow Dance. After three long years, the Glow Dance makes a triumphant return.

2023-24: The Year Stallion Tradition Returns

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor • September 22, 2023

The widespread displacement caused by the pandemic brought about many changes including the end to many beloved Stallion traditions. For this up and coming school year, the SJHHS motto is “return to...

Singer-Songwriter Takes us on a ‘Ride’ Through Her Music Career

Sydney Hogancamp, Feature Editor • September 22, 2023

Songwriting and experimenting with melodies has always been a passion of junior Samantha Gustavino, but now her hobby has become a commercial endeavor. The sixteen -year old began writing music at the...

The magnificent student magician, Jason Studdert (11) performed a magic show for students in publishing class. Studdert loves putting on a good show and loves making people happy with his talent.

Back to School is ‘Magic’ for Him

Sydney Hogancamp, Feature Editor • September 22, 2023

Lights, camera, magic. Jason Studdert, has gained notoriety for his extraordinary and impressive magic tricks.  Junior Jason Studdert has been doing magic for 7-8 years and has since mastered his craft....

“The Home Planet”, Earth holds life for hundreds of thousands of living species. Currently, the life it holds is being depleted and disrupted by the Human species. But, there are 5 simple ways to help prevent further disruptions to the beautiful planet Earth.

5 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Life

Madelyn Wapner, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

3.5 million tons. That’s the average amount of plastic and waste the world produces per day, according to a study by World Bank researchers. This number is 10 times higher than the amount of waste produced...

“Living Dead” participant Lily Esparza (12) writes a letter to her family as if she had died in a car crash that day. The goal of the exercise, and the entire experience, is to recreate what it would be like to lose a classmate, friend, or family member in a drunk driving accident. Behind her, another participant James Branning (12) writes his own, which he read during the assembly the next morning.

Returning From ‘Death’ – Student Recounts Experiences From Beyond

Cooper Aitken, Managing Editor • May 9, 2023

I’ve been in a car with an intoxicated driver before. They said they were fine, and though I didn’t believe them, I didn’t want to be a problem. I realize now it’s better to be a problem than...

Stallion of the Year nominees of the senior class are Julia Tonai, Rosa Hernandez, Kristina Sabad, Lindsey Gattis and Brandon Sotelo. Students were chosen for their involvement at SJHHS and knowledge of what it means to Ride for the Brand. The winner will be announced at Senior Awards.

Stallion of the Year Nominees RFTB

Kaitlyn Kittredge and Nikki Iyer • May 5, 2023

Each year, one senior is chosen as the Stallion of the Year for encompassing exactly what it means to Ride For The Brand. Five seniors are nominated for the award based on their grades, leadership, involvement...

All nine of the decathletes stand proud at Westminster High School for the final competition, just moments before the “Super Quiz”. The competition started at 7:30 a.m and ended around 4:30 p.m.

Academic Decathlon Wraps Up Season, Brings Home Awards

Madelyn Wapner, Social Media Editor • March 28, 2023

The Academic Decathlon (ACADECA) club season wraps up with memorable achievements and awards. The season stretched from fall to spring, consisting of a team of nine students from all grade levels. The...

STEPS teacher, Ms. Cunningham, is pictured with student Gabriel Peña. The fifth day of Unity Week focuses on ableism and is meant to connect our community as a whole by depleting discrimination one day at a time.

Unity Week Educates Students on Ableism

Claire Stafford, Opinion Editor • March 7, 2023

Ableism is any discrimination against someone with a disability. This was the focus of No Place for Hate’s final Unity Week presentation on Mar. 3. The presentation discussed the proper ways to refer...

A student in the STEPS program delivers a beverage to a classroom. The students learn real life skills, including social abilities, independence, working with money, and budgeting.

Students in STEPS Run Successful Food Delivery Business

Maureen Pike, Caption Editor • March 6, 2023

Students in STEPS, a moderate to severe special education program at SJHHS, are putting their business skills to test, through their new food delivery service Stallion Sip & Snack.  Stallion Sip...

Senior Amanda Reeves, a player in the game, hides in fear as her assassin attempts to shoot her. So far, 174 players have been eliminated battling to be the ultimate assassin.

Seniors Aim to Win Cash Prize

Sydney Hogancamp, Feature Editor • March 2, 2023

One game. 271 students. $2795 on the line. Senior Assassins has returned for another year.  Senior Assassins is typically played every year around February, exclusively by seniors. Players work towards...

Uzair Qureshi was a part of San Juan Hill’s Class of 2016, before tragically passing away from a rare type of cancer, Ewings Sarcoma, in 2015. His family has continued to honor his memory through a memorial fund dedicated to pediatric cancer research and by providing scholarships to promising seniors.

Memorial Fund Honors Former Student’s Passion for Learning

Cooper Aitken, Managing Editor • March 2, 2023

A life lost, yet his legacy continues. Uzair Qureshi was a dynamic part of the Class of 2016 at San Juan Hills, known for his dedication to his academics and his active involvement in the orchestra...

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