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Students of Emily Prices AP Environmental Science class watch for different species of birds with their binoculars at Newport Back Bay Estuary on a field trip.

APES Students Observe Ecosystem of an Estuary Firsthand

Claire Cone, Staff Writer • December 5, 2017

Emily Price’s third and fifth period AP Environmental Science classes took a field trip to Newport Back Bay on November 3. They learned about the coordination and effects of organisms in an estuary. AP...

Students at SJHHS are often careless on which bins their garbage is being put into. Multiple rumors on campus say that the school does not recycle, despite its large volumes of trash. Its trash company says differently.

Garbage Isn’t Going To Waste

Libby Gorton, Staff Writer • November 27, 2017

Imagine the amount of trash every student at SJHHS creates. Now, add in the teachers and administrators. That’s a lot of junk! Custodian Enrico Galang said, “We have five big trash bins, the trash...

Speaker Richard Stengel and Deepa Bharath answer questions from the audience after Stengel has spoken. Bharath covers religion for the Orange County Register and the Southern California Newspaper group. She also covers race, social justice issues, and cultures. By sitting down with Stengel she helped guide the conversation and provided insight to the problems that Stengel addressed in his presentation.

Soka University Hosts Journalism Under Fire Symposium

Riley Goodfellow, Editorial Editor • November 10, 2017

Soka University of America’s journalism program currently holds events as part of the 2017-2018 Critical Conversations program in hopes of igniting ideas that will change the world. A symposium on...

Disney Imagineer David Azcarraga (right) and Mayor Kerry Ferguson (left) talk to the students of ASB, giving them advice in their future endeavours. Mike Balsamo (not pictured), the project manager, also added his experiences to the conversation.

Honorary Principals-for-a-Day Visit SJHHS

Kate Finman, News Editor • November 3, 2017

Three prominent members of the community visited SJHHS on Friday October 27 as principals for a day. Mayor Kerry Ferguson, project manager Mike Balsamo, and Disney imagineer David Azcarraga toured with...

New CSU Application Off to Rough Start

New CSU Application Off to Rough Start

Olivia Fu, Co Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2017

On June 1st, 2017, the California State University (CSU) launched a new application portal called the “Cal State Apply.” "Eliminating the need to submit multiple applications, easy uploading of...

STEM club members Austin Jewett (11) on the left and Keaton Silver (10) on the right envision a tower to build for this weeks club activity. The club is starting with the basics, like paper towers, in order to learn the fundamentals of design. Eventually, they will progress to working on the robot they will compete with.

STEM Club Develops New Robotics Team

Kate Finman, News Editor • October 27, 2017

The STEM Club is developing a robotics program at SJHHS. STEM Club, headed by senior Noah Villar and sophomore Ashlynn Mathews, works to grow the passion and knowledge of the stem field at the school....

Teacher Kathy Boggio and her husband both survived the shooting attack but became separated during the confusion that followed.

San Juan Hills Teacher Survives Shooting in Las Vegas

Olivia Fu and Sam Newman, Co Editors-in-Chief • October 27, 2017
Kathy Boggio, AP Psychology and math teacher, recounts her story of survival, and human love from strangers on the night of the Vegas Shooting.
¨Knott¨ Everyone Takes the PSAT

¨Knott¨ Everyone Takes the PSAT

Ethan Clarke, Staff Writer • October 27, 2017

For some, October 11th meant a day dedicated to taking the Practice Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). But for the senior class, October 11th had quite the contrary mood when compared to the rest of the...

Although this is not a real motorcycle, more students can ride to school because it will decrease traffic. Administration can issue passes to park in the motorcycle designated areas in the front lot.

BRAAAP For the Brand

Dalton Flores, Clubs Editor • October 26, 2017

BRAAAP For The Brand. SJHHS has designated parking spots for motorcycles; the only thing that is missing are some Stallions who want to ride motorcycles to school. If a student goes to the DMV, passes...

Fans in the student section dance as carbon gas is blasted into the air during the pink out game against Mission Viejo. ASB continues to experiment with music and other effects to rally the student section.

ASB Brings Hype to the Next Level at Football Games

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017

ASB is using new tactics at home football games this year in order to get the student section more involved. In addition to the traditional band songs and t-shirt giveaways, new elements have been added...

Academic Advisor Lisa Cassarino works on senior letters of recommendation for colleges after the drop window had closed.

New Class Change System Is Debuted at SJHHS

Kate Finman, News Editor • October 26, 2017

A new electronic system for dropping, adding, and changing classes replaced a paper-based system this year. It was designed by the Assistant Principals of Guidance from each high school in CAPOUSD. For...

Richard Sanchez ran the Drug Awareness meeting in SJHHS’s Black Box Theater this past week and it was an eye opening experience for parents.

Town Hall Talks Drug Awareness

Collin Easton, Staff Writer • October 20, 2017

SJHHS hosted a Town Hall meeting talking about the deaths of innocent teenagers due to drug abuse. This past week, many Health Services teams, such as, Behavioral Health Services, Health Policy and...

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