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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Students, Brielle Killion (11), Hudson Huggins (12), Ty Porter (11), and Sage Borst (12), display their unique style. For these students picking out an outfit isn’t just about the clothing, but it is a form expression.

Forming Identity Through Fashion

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Fashion is often seen as a way to express one’s personality. For some, picking out an outfit is a way to boost personal creativity.  Fashion allows people to express themselves without saying a thing....

Six-year-old Bob shows off an adorable blue “adopt me” bandana to let prospective families know of his availability. He recently made his debut at an adoption event with San Juan Hills’ own Promise for Paws foundation alongside several other dogs.

Aiding Furry Friends After L.A. Wildfires

Reese Whitehead, staff writer February 7, 2025

Several fires in Los Angeles served as a call to action for citizens across California to lend a hand to their affected neighbors. But while residents are able to ask for help, the animals without a voice...

From left to right: Nevaeh Finnley (11), Allison Canchola (11), and Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton (11) give speeches in regards to being nominated for the Youth of the Year. Every year, the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley chooses one nominated member from ages 14-18 to receive the award. The winner will receive the William H. Shreve Memorial Scholarship Fund for $1000 dollars.

Youth Leaders Celebrated

Audrey Tillotson, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley held their 2025 Youth of the Year event at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on January 24.  Each year, members of the club in high school are nominated...

With Cambria Graff's selection as San Juan Hills Teacher of the Year, her 12 years directing theater productions and musicals is officially recognized.

Cambria Graff Wins Teacher of the Year

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Cambria Graff was recognized for her direction of theater productions, ranging from serious dramas to comedic musicals. The diverse program puts on multiple productions each year and requires a lot of...

Adriana Mora (11) displays her tattoos which she got for her birthday. The tattoo on her right arm being a cross and the left arm is a script her grandma had wrote to commemorate her when she passed away.

Inking Identity: Students with Tattoos

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Tattoos are more than just a simple decoration–they allow people to transform their bodies into canvases for storytelling and self-expression. It’s quite common for young people to showcase their...

Self portraits of the artists interviewed in the story, Libby Tracy-Council and Lilly Hamidi. Composite image by Brielle Lee.

Frame-by-Frame on Student Animators

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Aspiring animators like SJHHS student, Libby Tracy-Council, are working diligently to master the craft and develop the ability to immerse views in worlds of fantasy and tell stories beyond the confines...

Hard at work, AP Biology student Iclia Rodriguez (12) finishes up her Unit five “Drosophila Genetics lab.” Unit five is centered on the study of heredity, and this lab focused on the genetics of fruit flies through an online simulation.

A STEM Driven Future

Reese Whitehead, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), whether in the form of marine biology, building cars, robotics, or any of the other unique careers, has become an integral part of several students’...

Students Sidarth Gaikwad (11) and Emma Owens (11) take a hike on a local community canyon trail. The students are enjoying the natural beauty that our Southern California communities offer.

Hiking to Health: Beauty with Benefits

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Southern California residents are privileged to be surrounded by natural beauty. From beach trails to mountain treks, California is one of the few states that offers almost every type of topography.  Not...

Nick Stine sits down with Principal Abedzadeh inside the Mane Event's studio in F10. Students in Mane Event taped a special segment for their monthly newscast.

A Taste of “Hot Ones” Comes to Campus

Gabriella Bello, News Editor December 4, 2024

“The show with hot questions and even hotter wings.”  “Hot Ones,” presented by First We Feast, has grown into a well-known talk show, challenging celebrities to test their spice tolerance through...

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