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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
Bill Kaiser

Bill Kaiser, Adviser

Mr. Kaiser is currently in his 24th year as a media adviser in CUSD and was San Juan Hills High School’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. He also teaches AP government to seniors and world history to sophomores. His passions include carpentry, photography, fire lookout work, hiking, fishing and being with his family when he’s not working with student journalists on The Express. In the 2020-21 school year his students were recognized nationally 13 times for outstanding scholastic journalism both before and after the Covid-19 outbreak. In 2013 The Express won Best of Show for a high school newspaper 12 page broadsheet at the JEA/NSPA spring convention in San Diego.

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The complete cast of OBX4 on the set in a plot reminiscent of scenes from Indiana Jones's Raiders of the Lost Ark. The show borrows from a vast trove of relatable plots and themes. Netflix

Outer Banks Appeal Reaches Across Generations

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
December 4, 2024
Beloved family pet, Katie, awaits in-home euthanasia. Katie’s family served her a last snack of her favorite food, bacon, before the procedure. “It was very dignified and painless for her. She was a member of our family for 14 years and had an amazing personality. She would bark everyday at 5:00 to let us know it was her dinner time.”

[Photo] Students and Teacher Open Up About Grieving a Pet Loss

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
An enormous pyrocumulus cloud formed over the Airport Fire while students in P.E. endured scorching heat on the practice field on Sept. 9. Pyrocumulus clouds occur when hot air from a fire causes moisture in the air to condense, forming a cloud. Sometimes these clouds can create their own weather conditions including lighting.

[Photo] Airport Fire Rages Through Orange, Riverside County

Claire Stafford, Feature Editor
September 24, 2024
Trustee Amy Hanacek (Area 1) attends the Teacher of the Year ceremony on Wednesday, April 24. She was joined by Trustee Krista Castellanos (Area 5), who helped present the awards on the SJHHS Theater stage.

U.S. History Classes Deploy Surveys for Civic Engagement Project

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
April 26, 2024
Frida Vadagma, Dee Hollinshead, Ellen Tremblay, Brianne Froumis, Laura Rodriguez, Committee Chair Matt Hinze, WASC Coordinator Leo Spengler and Juliano Calvo gather in the career center before they share their feedback from their four day visit at San Juan Hills High School to staff. “The praise was effusive. They recognized the hard work that students, teachers, admin and staff perform at this school,” said WASC Coordinator Leo Spengler. The final accreditation status will be decided and made public in the following weeks.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 2/12 – 3/1

Celeste Cariker, Sofia Bello
March 6, 2024
The California Constitution, ratified in 1879, protects the rights of California citizens. The protections of the Constitution extend to minors.

[Photo] Local School Districts Threaten LGBTQ+ Safety

September 20, 2023
Moments before graduation caps flew into the sky, Scholar of Scholars, Kent Lau, moves his tassel to one side as AP Psych teacher looks on.

Class of 2023 Graduation Photos

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
June 2, 2023
Students approach Amy Neville in the gym after one of three assemblies conducted to warn about the dangers of fentanyl. Neville’s son, Alexander, died in 2020 of fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl deaths have increased dramatically since 2013 when it accounted for 3% of drug deaths. Now it represents more than 50%.

[Photo] Asamblea Educa Sobre los Problemas de la Muerte por Fentanilo

November 17, 2022
2021 Teacher of the Year, Jaime Gonzales records her Back to School night message using Zoom. The presentations were virtual again this year because of Covid-19 concerns. In CUSD messages were recorded, while in other districts like Poway Unified live Zooms are planned.

[Photo] SJHHS Hosts Virtual Back To School Night For A Second Year

September 5, 2021
The rise in e-bikes has prompted some trails to deny trail access. Signs like these have been posted at trail heads warning e-bikes from riding yet still allowing traditional bikes access to the area.

[Photo] The Pros and Cons of Electric Bikes

March 29, 2021
After receiving a vaccination at CVS, patients are required to remain 15 minutes to see if an adverse reaction occurs. They are given stickers with the time they are allowed to leave written on them.

[Photo] District Vaccine POD Closes

Evan Jones, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Feature editor Nikki Iyer virtually chats with campus supervisors Earl Pagal, Adrianna Lopez, and Kim Jenson about their roles on campus during COVID-19 in-person learning.

[Photo] Campus Supervisors Talk Campus Culture

February 12, 2021
With a mask on, new Conceptual Physics teacher, Lauren Smith, works at her desk, and is getting used to her new classroom.

[Photo] Meet New Teacher Lauren Smith

October 20, 2020
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[Photo] Staff Perspective on CUSD Hybrid Model

September 21, 2020
Robert "Bob" Nietzel posthumously accepted the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his cousin Alfred, who did in combat in 1944.

Photograph Of Fallen WWII Hero Emerges After 76 Years

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
May 22, 2020
Board Policy 5121.2 offers something for everyone. But is it safe to assume grades can only go up? A new option of No Credit can be assigned to students who "unable to demonstrate proficiency during distance learning."

[Photo] Trustees Adopt Changes to Grade Policy

April 29, 2020
People begin to stock up on items that have become useful such as hand sanitizer, masks, and toilet paper. Non-perishables have also come into high demand, which has led to stores running out of stock very quickly.

[Photo] Corona Virus Changes Student Lives

March 17, 2020
Archaeologist/author Seth Mallios offered a tour of Harrison's cabin site on Palomar Mountain to visitors in July of 2019. Students from SDSU have contributed to the excavation over the last 20 years.

[Photo] Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer

February 28, 2020
Joseph Sgountzos (12) habla durante la semana de la Unidad sobre su fe, el cristianismo ortodoxo griego. El jueves, los estudiantes jugaron "Speed ​​Faithing" reuniéndose alrededor de oradores que discutieron sus creencias religiosas para informar a los estudiantes sobre la diversidad de las religiones en el campus.

[Photo] DIRHA Cree la Primera Semana de Unidad

March 6, 2020
Archaeologist/author Seth Mallios offered a tour of Harrison's cabin site on Palomar Mountain to visitors in July of 2019. Students from SDSU have contributed to the excavation over the last 20 years.

Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer

Bill Kaiser, Newspaper Adviser
February 28, 2020
An active storm cell moves in close to the tower at dusk. Fire lookouts from the San Diego-Riverside Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association keep watch during daylight hours to spot smoke and mark lightning strikes for the Cleveland National Forest. An early response to an incident can keep wildfires from spreading and endangering people’s lives and property. Sometimes Lookouts from FFLA will overnight at the tower to enjoy the solitude of the tower at night.

[Photo] Teacher Helps Revive the Role of Fire Lookouts

Warren Unzueta, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
This year The Express dropped the map but retained information about where people are going.

Drop the College Map?

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
May 28, 2019
Arial view of the school showing where the practice field would move.

Baseball Could See New Practice Field if Proposed Bond Makes it on Ballot

Bill Kaiser, Newspaper Adviser
July 28, 2016

Trustee Reardon Comments on Proposed Bond Measure

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
July 28, 2016
Riley Glenn (12) of the baseball team fires a fast ball at the Trabuco Hills batter, part of a strong effort towards their second loss to the Mustangs. While placing only 3rd in Sea View League, the team was still able to acquire a spot in the CIF-SS Playoffs.

[Photo] A Season of Firsts

May 20, 2016
Riley Glenn (12) pitches to a Trabuco Hills batter on May 6th. Glenn threw 5 solid innings against San Clemente on May 12th, placing his team in position to advance to the CIF Playoffs for the first time in 3 years.

[Photo] Stallions' Baseball Perseveres Through Roller-Coaster Season; But Lose in First Round of CIF

May 11, 2016
Seth Reimers, former Platoon Leader of the United States Army, visits English II Accelerated classes to share his stories. Students will later use inspiration from Reimers to write a narrative story, telling about their experiences away at war.

[Photo] War Veteran Offers Insight on Real War Experiences

September 27, 2013
Frank Sinatra in The Manchurian Candidate

Ilyssa Szalwinski Wins Tickets to the Hypnotist Show

Bill Kaiser, Adviser
November 5, 2012
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