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Teachers Get Schooled on Vaping

Teachers Get Schooled on Vaping

Libby Gorton, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

Since invented in 2003, vaping trends have grown exponentially. Teachers and administration at SJHHS have taken measures to become more aware of the problem. The vape pen is an electronic device where...

Women carry signs expressing unity as they march through Los Angeles for the 2018 Womens March

Students Participate in the 2018 Women’s March

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor February 9, 2018

On Saturday January 20, 2018, America witnessed its second Women’s March: A day celebrated all around the world in which all members of society come together to foster the ideals of feminism, protest...

Guest speaker at SJHHS, Tyler Durman talks to students about the consequences that come with making harmful decisions and how it can detrimental to your health. He includes comedic remarks along with nostalgic anecdotes that capture the audience.

No Funny Business Here: Public Speaker Inspires Students

Juan Galindo, Staff Writer February 4, 2018

Guest speaker Tyler Durman spoke at SJHHS on Wednesday January 24. Students from select classes sat in the gym during tutorial and the first part of third period. All teachers had the opportunity to...

Tanislado Bracamontes (left), Kelly Hambrick (middle), and Charles Briggs (right) demonstrate their displeasure with the districts negotiations. The issue has been resolved, and the teachers will not be striking.

Problem Resolved: Labor Contract Dispute Over

Kate Finman, News Editor February 2, 2018

After a year and a half of negotiations, California Unified Education Association (CUEA) and Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) reached an agreement on a new contract. The agreement was ratified...

Declan Hayworth speaks in front of the board to convince them to vote for solar panel construction on high schools in CUSD. Before winter break in December, CUSD unanimously voted in favor of the solar contract.

Funds in the Sun

Dalton Flores, Clubs Editor February 2, 2018

When Russell Tran was 14 years old, he founded the Ecology Action Team club at SJHHS, more commonly known as the EAT club. Tran envisioned solar panels on every high school in his school district. Tran,...

Congressman Darrell Issa announced his retirement from the 49th district after it became clear that his re-election was unlikely. He may run in Duncan Hunters spot in the 52nd District of California, although nothing has been confirmed.

CA 49 Representative Darrell Issa To Retire– What Comes Next?

Olivia Fu, Co Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2018

Incumbent Congressman Darrell Issa announced on January 10 that he would not run for reelection in the 49th district of California for the 2018 midterm elections. Issa has been the Representative for...

The Disneyland Band, which has been performing for 35 years, educates second graders on music education. They partnered with Philharmonic Society and perform in the park when they are not in the concert hall.

Seniors March with the Disneyland Band

Kate Finman, News Editor January 24, 2018

Seniors Sid Piravi, Kate Finman, Vincent Maldonado, and Jordan Edwards performed with the Disneyland Band in front of roughly 6,000 second graders at Segerstrom Concert Hall on January 16. They performed...

Virtual Enterprise Class Performs Well At Recent Conferences

Virtual Enterprise Class Performs Well At Recent Conferences

Grace Aitken, Op-Ed Editor January 21, 2018

The Virtual Enterprise class has just returned from the California State Conference & Exhibition in Bakersfield. Even though it is in its initial year at a class at SJHHS, the students won many awards,...

Manely Its on Thursdays and Fridays Starting in January

Manely It’s on Thursdays and Fridays Starting in January

Wil Kennedy, Art & Graphics Editor December 20, 2017

In second semester, the Mane Event could move to a new time slot, airing on Thursday and Friday instead of Wednesday and Friday. The change comes at the suggestion of a committee of teachers called...

FCA club sponsored a Blood Drive in the small gym to save lives. Senior Kennedy Lim and SJHHS parent donating blood and contributing to the cause.

Students Host Blood Drive in Honor of Las Vegas Shooting Victims

Kate Finman, News Editor December 20, 2017

Senior Morgan Hajeck partnered with the Fellowship of the Christian Athletes (FCA) club to host a blood drive on December 6. The drive was held in honor of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, where...

At the curve on La Pata and Stallion Ridge, teachers gathered before zero period to protest lack of progress in a contract settlement. Another group of teachers gathered before 1st period. The teachers union and the district are entering in another Fact Finding session on January 11th.

Teachers Stand Together for Salary and Benefits Increase

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer December 20, 2017

Teachers participated in a district-wide demonstration on December 1 to gain support in the ongoing contract dispute with the Capistrano Unified School District. They dressed in all black and gathered...

Community Petitions City to Improve Safety of Crosswalk

Community Petitions City to Improve Safety of Crosswalk

Olivia Fu and Sam Newman, Co Editors-in-Chief December 20, 2017

A student was seriously injured before school on Nov. 28 in the crosswalk between Via Pamplona and SJHHS. The freshman was hit by a car while crossing the street. Supervisors managing the morning traffic...

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