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After 13 years of teaching at SJHHS, Spiers is retiring to travel and spend more time with family.

After 13 Years, Spiers Bids Farewell to SJHHS

Eva Smedeby, Staff Writer September 7, 2021

After nearly 30 years teaching, 13 of those at SJHHS, Robert Spiers is retiring.  Surprisingly, the renowned AP European History teacher actually didn’t start his career in the social studies department....

 Organizers Bethany Padilla and Reaghan Mulligan pose with the donation boxes they decorated. The boxes were put around Capistrano Unified School District high schools and in front of Kathys House.

Local HER Drive Raises Awareness of Period Poverty

Sandhya Ganesan, Co-Editor-in-Cheif September 4, 2021

San Juan Hills Against Racism has taken part in a HER Drive, primarily organized by seniors, Bethany Padilla and Reaghan Mulligan, at San Clemente High School. The HER Drive was created by Alexa Mohsenzadeh...

During 2019, the Yellow 4 James Club volunteered alongside the James Henry Ransom Foundation for a 5k run to raise money for mental health.

Yellow 4 James Club Battles Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness

Gabby Laurente, Managing Editor April 30, 2021

The Yellow 4 James club has dedicated itself to battling stigmas surrounding mental illness after the suicide of James Henry Ransom at the age of thirteen. The club was formed by sophomore Lillie Ransom,...

Students Jaycee Roberts (left) and Amelia Ray (right) pose while working on the yearbook during hybrid online schooling.

Students in Yearbook Persevere Despite COVID Difficulties

Julia Lehman, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

The yearbook program at San Juan Hills has faced various challenges throughout the 2020-2021 school year, working harder to make a great yearbook for the students and staff than they ever had to before.  Last...

Shop Taylor Lynn offers a variety of trendy and unique phone cases and stickers, all designed by junior here at SJHHS, Taylor Schmidt.

Student Turns a Quarantine Idea Into a Successful Business

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Sports Editor April 18, 2021

Shop Taylor Lynn, created by junior Taylor Schmidt is a small business for custom, trendy, and affordable phone cases and stickers.  Schmidt started her business back in August of 2020. The idea came...

I hope the plethora of relationships between students and staff that I’ve helped to create as President, Editor-in-Chief, volunteer, tutor, advocate, and peer will inspire subsequent generations of students to foster that same positive and inclusive school climate, said Gattis.

Stallion of the Year Award Races Ahead

Jack O'Connor, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2021

Every school year five seniors are nominated to be Stallion of the Year based on their volunteer work, grades, leadership positions, sports involvement, and positive attitude. The nominees for this year...

Everyone wants to set themselves up for success, but the question we constantly face is how to make this possible. Well...why not follow the footsteps of some of the most groundbreaking people of our time?

The Billion Dollar Morning Routine: Starting Your Day Off With Success

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Sports Editor March 28, 2021

The popular YouTube channel, Be Inspired, released a video way back in 2019 titled the “1 Billion Dollar Morning Routine”, which recently attracted the attention of many across social media.  This...

Christine and Victor Abuharoon, as well as two of their volunteers, Sofia and Jordan Votava, pose in the kitchen. While the main product is pizza dough, SMIJJ has recently began selling cookies, which can be seen on the cooking tray,

Local Group Bakes up a Storm for Charity

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2021

American Cancer Society, Laura’s House, The James Henry Ransom Foundation, and Meals on Wheels are just a few of the charitable causes that Christine and Victor Abuharoon, founders of SMIJJ, have partnered...

Brenda Galvan gives a speech over zoom as a reporter for the Global Youth about steps one can take to combat hate.

Galvan Shows Path to Activism, Advocacy

Isabella Mahar, Opinion Editor February 26, 2021

Through the use of her writing, senior Brenda Galvan is able to advocate and elevate alongside  national organization Women2Women in order to report on combating hate in Orange County.  Galvan was...

Angelie Jackson shares her story about experiencing racism in front of the district office in June as part of a CUSD Against Racism Rally.

Alumna Explains Importance of Activism

Jack O'Connor, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2021

The most crucial members of social movements are sometimes not the well-recognized leaders. Often the most important people in these movements are the people that are rarely in the spotlight. A prime example...

Sophia Bojorquez (11) is the Athletics subgroup lead of student-led task force, San Juan Hills Against Racism. The group is dedicating to promoting inclusivity and combating discrimination of all forms.

Student Finds Passion Through Activism

Gabby Laurente, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

San Juan Hills Against Racism (SJHAR) is a task force dedicated to combating racism and promoting inclusivity in the school environment. Students from all grades, including alumni, meet regularly with...

In their piece, the Tong twins show many depictions of discrimination against minorities.

Sisters Bring Awareness to Discrimination With an Award Winning Art Piece

Eva Smedeby, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 25, 2021

When presented with the idea to participate in the OC Human Relations “Know Better” contest, senior students Nadine and Natalia Tong decided to take part. Unbeknownst to them, their art piece would...

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