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Gabriella Bello

Gabriella Bello, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Gabriella Bello is a sophomore returning for her second year as a member of The Express staff. She is very excited to further grow as a writer and photographer, and take the initiative on starting up the first ever student podcast for San Juan Hills! Outside of school, Gabriella enjoys traveling, being in nature, baking, volunteering, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family. Along with Newspaper, she is also a part of National Honors Society. Gabriella is looking forward to expressing her creativity and leadership this year as the A&E Editor.

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Playing on the timpani, Lucas Patton (12) practices his percussion piece. Members of percussion, like Patton, play various instruments and cooperate together to steady the rhythm of the music.

Percussion: The Key to Every Band Group

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
September 22, 2023
Chamber Choir students Gwen Nishti (10), Olivia Calkins (10), Josiah Chapman (11), and Lisa Gnielinski (12) rehearsing one of their songs. The Chamber Choir is preparing to go to the American Chamber Directors Association this coming March and have to put in many hours to ensure they bring the best to their performance.

Chamber Choir Gains National Recognition

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
September 22, 2023
Carson De Filippo (11) and Jack Goldbaum (11) have been elected as the 2023-24 ASB President and Vice President. Together, they hope to improve the SJHHS atmosphere and put on exciting events.

Catching Up With Upcoming ASB Executives

Gabriella Bello, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Diego Phelps (11) lies deceased on the street immediately after the collision. Smoke rising from the heavily damaged car he was in during the crash clouded over his body.

[Photo] Photo Gallery Remembering Every 15 Minutes

May 9, 2023
For the third day of Unity Week, No Place for Hate advocated for gender inclusivity and equality. They educated students on the fluidity of gender expression, and discussed the differences between sex and gender.

Unity Week Promotes Gender Inclusivity

Gabriella Bello, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Fernanda Villalba works with sophomores in her Spanish Speakers II Class, a course designed for students who are already heavily experienced with the language. Villalba was recognized as the SJHHS 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Villalba Named Teacher of the Year

Gabriella Bello, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Spanish teachers Fernanda Villalba and Lorena Sanchez mentor the No Place For Hate program here at SJHHS. NP4H is an anti-hate high school program through the ADL whose goal is to stop bias and bullying in order to create a positive community for students.

No Place For Hate Program Strives to Create a Safe Atmosphere in Schools

Gabriella Bello, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Junior Vanessa Roseli pins rollers onto a wig used in the production.

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Brock Purnell (12) and Shawn Jahangiri (12) recently created Refugee Connection, a website that offers direct assistance to refugees around the world and provides them with a safe way of integrating into the country.

Students Develop Website to Help Refugees Locate Shelter

Gabriella Bello, Sydney Wolfe, Maureen Pike, and Mia Tickell
September 18, 2022
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