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Wide receiver Braden Pegan dives into the end zone, in attempt to catch the ball. While the final score ended in a loss against Mission Viejo, future stallions parents and students still brought strong energy.

Pink Stands in the Badlands

Nikki Iyer and Kaitlyn Kittredge • October 27, 2021
Connor Keithley (12) sings Hellfire from the Hunchback of Notre Dame, a show virtually streamed by the Theatre Department last school year. The Orchestra and Choir perform in the background, as San Juan Hills is the only school in the district that has a live band for the musicals. The collaborative effort between the various departments to organize the various musicals throughout the year embodies what it means to Ride for the Brand.

Musical Showcase- A Trilogy of Talent

Cooper Aitken, Entertainment Editor • October 19, 2021
At the homecoming football game on October 8th, SJHHS win, defeating Capistrano Valley 66-13. This is the Stallions’ second win of the season, following their first victory earned at an away game the previous week. “The win was great, everything was working. Our offense couldn’t be stopped and our defense was locking down. The crowd was great as well. It was the loudest it’s ever been,” said Joey Malfavon (12).

Homecoming Week in Photos

Sydney Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 19, 2021
Clarke Lewis (12) and Bones Alonso (11) make a well-dressed pair. For Lewis, her mom has helped her find her style.

What SJHHS Students Are Wearing

October 5, 2021

Kicking Off Club Rush for 2021-22

Sofia Bello and Alyssa Morrone • September 30, 2021
This lantern festival was hosted to share Chinese culture and raise awareness towards anti-Asian attacks in the community. The Si family has been the latest victim of anti-Asian harassment, where teenagers threw rocks at their house and yelled racist slurs at them. Haijun Si and his wife stand in front of banners saying Good luck best wishes.

Local Lantern Festival Hosted to Combat Asian Hate and Highlight Chinese Culture

Nikki Iyer, Feature Editor • March 2, 2021

Digesting The Roughrider Meal

Max Katz, Politics Editor • December 1, 2020
A student in the pottery elective works on her clay project. The student wears a face mask to follow CUSDs safety precautions upon the return of schools during COVID-19.

In-Person School Returns, but with Changes

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2020
Police officers line up near the San Clement Pier to keep protestors from blocking traffic. On May 31, Black Lives Matter protestors came to San Clemente to voice their frustrations about the death of an African American man, George Floyd, at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

The San Clemente Black Lives Matter Protest

Jack O'Connor, Photo Editor • June 3, 2020
Alaina Arbiso (10) presents the features of the blackbox during a tour of the theater department. Future stallions were taken around the F building with their parents at Stallion Showcase to promote VAPA.

Stallion Showcase 2020

Ella Villar , Managing Editor • February 12, 2020
Grace Gentry (12) positions herself to make a basket during Tuesday’s Senior Night game against Mission Viejo High School. Gentry finished with 14 points as the Stallions beat the Diablos by a score of 59-27.

Stallion Life 1/17-1/31

Grace Aitken, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2020
During dance production’s performance, advanced dancer, senior Jordyn Apostolache (12) dances with Max Miller (12). Every year at the Winter Pep Rally, dancers pick a partner to dance with for a song, even though he may not be involved in dance.

Grammy Winter Formal Pep Rally Photos

Max Katz, Staff Writer • January 29, 2020
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