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Anna Ho

Anna Ho, Staff Writer

Anna Ho is a senior and is in her first year on The Express as both Clubs and Captions editor. When not studying, she likes to spend time out with her friends, to read romance novels, and to bond with her cat. She ultimately aspires to go to law school, and is excited to see where the skills she learns and memories she makes as a writer on The Express will take her later in her life.

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SJHHS most recent production of Beauty and the Beast featured a live musical accompaniment from student musicians below the stage.

The Music Behind SJHHS Musicals

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
April 24, 2022

Life 360 Makes Life Easier

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
The app Life360 has been a source of discourse between teens and parents for many years due to its controversial features, including constant location tracking of all users.

Life 360: A Danger or a Convenience?

Cooper Aitken and Anna Ho
March 31, 2022
Students work inside their classroom, all wearing their district-mandated masks. After March 11, these students will have the option to wear these masks in class. While the decision to keep wearing masks has been a source of stress for many, others will be very excited to take off their masks in classrooms for the first time in two years.

Newsom Lifts Mask Mandate for K-12 Schools

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
The Law of Attraction is the belief that the energy you put into the universe is the energy that you will receive back from this. While this practice may at first seem vague, there are some very real benefits of the positivity that lies at the foundation of this belief.

The Law of Attraction: The Practice of Positivity

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
Currently, the main focus of SJHHS student activism is centered around repealing mask mandates. While the energy put into this cause is admirable, it begs the question—could this energy be utilized to help resolve other issues that are greater affecting our community?

10 Problems Facing SJHHS Students That Are More Serious Than Mask Mandates

Anna Ho and Eva Smedeby
February 17, 2022
Varsity team captain, Mark Reichner (12), scores a point in their January 28 game against El Toro. San Juan won 70-51, in an impressive senior night. This win followed a streak of victories for the varsity boys basketball team, who have been unstoppable, clinching the Sea View League Championship.

Boys Basketball is Unstoppable

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
On June 28, 1970, the first pride parade filled the streets of New York. Now, more than 50 years later, pride parades are just one example of queer visibility our generation has been exposed to. With each coming year, there are more and more resources for LGBTQ youth in America.

Gen Z Is Paving the Way for the Future of LGBTQIA+ Americans

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
January 23, 2022

Stan Lee Agrees, Tom Holland is the Ultimate Spider-Man

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Students work hard on various school assignments during some free time in their class period. Like many learn throughout high school, achieving and keeping good grades requires a considerable amount of time, commitment, and dedication.

Straight-A Seniors Share Their Secrets to Success

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
January 16, 2022
Discovered in late November by South African doctors, scientists suspect that the Omicron variant will soon become the dominant strain of coronavirus globally. Early research indicates that the variant may be one of the most infectious iterations of coronavirus to date.

What the Omicron Variant Means for the Future of the Pandemic

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Boys Water Polo wrapped up their 2021 season with plenty of accolades under their belt. First in Sea View Leagues, the boys made it all the way to CIF Semi-Finals, where they lost by a margin of only 1 point.

Boys Water Polo Triumphs in Sea View League

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Shannon Pho (12) debuts her “I Registered to Vote” sticker after filling out the forms and paperwork necessary. Anyone over the age of 16 can pre-register, and they will be automatically registered to vote in the first election after they turn 18.

[Photo] Voter Registration Drive Increases Civic Engagement on Campus

November 18, 2021
Adele has been a prominent figure in the music industry since 2008, the year when she released her debut album, 19. For more than a decade she has been in the spotlight for her emotional ballads and powerful vocals. Now, the singer is in the spotlight for more superficial reasons.

No, Adele did not “Glow-Up”

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
School was noticeably quieter the day of the vaccine mandate protest. The vaccine mandate, which will go into effect later in the school year, requires all eligible students to receive the vaccines. While this mandate has many exceptions, students stayed home in protest, significantly reducing attendance.

The Vaccine Mandate Protest Behind Monday’s Increase in Unexcused Absences

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Cari Brandt (12), Young Democrats co-president and Reagan Hirchag (11), Young Republicans president, stand together despite differing political views.

Young Republicans and Young Democrats are not as Different as They Seem

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
While saying a racially charged comment in passing may appear harmless, the impact of hearing such comments frequently has been detrimental to minority students.

[Photo] 'Everyday' Racism is a Major Problem

October 14, 2021
Clarke Lewis (12) and Bones Alonso (11) make a well-dressed pair. For Lewis, her mom has helped her find her style.

[Photo] What SJHHS Students Are Wearing

October 5, 2021
Thespian Club Sign-Up: A student signs up for the International Thespian Society (ITS), a club dedicated to the theatre program. Clubs such as the ITS appeal to students who want to have further involvement in school activities through community work and group organizations.

The Over-Saturation of Clubs On Campus

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
October 3, 2021
The World Trade Center’s south tower burns after being struck in the tragedy that took 2,977 lives.

Teachers Remember 9/11

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
The International Thespian Society (ITS) participates in acting exercises to familiarize newcomers at their audition prep held on August 23rd.

An Inside Look on the SJHHS Theatre Audition Process

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
September 5, 2021

Late Starts Mark the Beginning of a Well-Rested Tomorrow

Anna Ho, Staff Writer
August 27, 2021
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