• "Every 15 Minutes": Held on April 22nd / 23rd.
  • Prom 2025 - "Top Gun" - Tickets on Sale Now in the ASB Office and Webstore. $95 w/ ASB Ticket and $105 w/o.
  • Dance Program's Unity Day is All-Day Wednesday in the Gym.
  • Senior Class Wins 2025 Clash of the Classes.
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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

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

The Express
Brendan Gibson

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer

Brendan is a senior and in his second year on The Express newspaper staff. He has played on the school’s basketball team since freshman year. In addition to sports and journalism, he loves travel, Scrabble, and his dog. After high school, Brendan wants to study engineering.

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Siena Chacon (9), Sydney Segrell (9), Mathias Kristenson (11), and Kaleigh Santmyer (12) watch as their peers are involved in a devastating mock car crash revealing the harsh realities of drunk driving. Siena Chacon witnesses her sister, Sophia Chacon (12), be taken from the crash site in an ambulance to later die in the hospital.

[Photo] Every 15 Minutes: 2018

Kate Finman, News Editor
March 30, 2018
Student actors Anam Faruqi (12), Calista Henson (12), Noah Salviati (12), David Nielson (12), portray witnesses reacting to the two car collision. After calling 9-1-1, the students watched volunteers and officers rescue the accident victims.

Jacky Miller (12) undergoes a sobriety test after causing a collision while under the influence of alcohol. She later is arrested for vehicular manslaughter and received a DUI.

A firefighter uses the jaws of life in order to free Stephen Margaretis (11) from the crashed car in the Every 15 Minutes mock crash program at SJHHS.

A volunteer, who played Stephen’s mom, arrives at the scene of the car crash. She rushes to her son’s paralyzed body, trapped in vehicle #1, screaming with horror after seeing his broken collar bone and femur.

A firefighter listens to Sophia Chacon’s (12) heart at the crash scene; she was later pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital.

The body of Trent Wood (11) was found dead on arrival and Sophia Chacon (12) was later pronounced dead at the hospital due to cardiac arrest at the mock accident scene. Special effects makeup, applied by registered nurses, gave the actors a more realistic simulation to the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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
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

Stallion Scoop #4: NBA Preview

Gavin Aitken and Brendan Gibson
October 20, 2017
Senior Hunter Duringer is ranked as one of the top 100 Rocket League players in the world and competes in esports tournaments across the country.

E-Sports Athlete Races Ahead of Competition

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017

Stallion Scoop Podcast #2: Fall Sports Preview

Gavin Aitken and Brendan Gibson
September 15, 2017
Julia Minier and Jared Brawner smile as they are introduced to the crowd during the halftime show at the homecoming football game. The couple was later crowned homecoming king and queen for their senior year.

[Photo] SJHHS Homecoming Week 2017

Kaden Brown, Photo Editor
September 17, 2017
The City Council of San Juan Capistrano meet to discuss among other topics, the SJHHS fire trail.

[Photo] The Trail's Fate Determined by the City Council

September 20, 2017
Why Harden Should Win the NBA MVP

Why Harden Should Win the NBA MVP

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Aleck Gloude (11) participates in the men’s pole vault. He holds form but unfortunately fouls, knocking the crossbar from the pegs in the attempt.

[Photo] Tracking the Field

Kaden Brown, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017

CUSD Not Collecting Information on Student Immigration Status

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017

District Clarifies Rights of Undocumented Students

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Multilingualism Thrives on Campus

Multilingualism Thrives on Campus

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Aaron Shin secures the ball and stares down the defender during the 1st quarter of a 61-50 win over Dana Hills on Senior Night.

Shin Shines Through Adversity

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Forensic Science Prepares Students for Careers in Law Enforcement

Forensic Science Prepares Students for Careers in Law Enforcement

Brendan Gibson, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Taking a Stand for Sitting Down

Taking a Stand for Sitting Down

Brendan Gibson and Luciana Benzan
October 7, 2016
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