• Makeup registration Monday, August 12 (8:00 am to 11:00 am)
  • Freshman registration August 6 (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
  • Junior registration August 6 (8:00 am to 11:00 am)
  • Sophomore registration August 5 (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
  • Senior registration August 5 (8:00 am to 11:00 am)
  • Cina Abedzadeh named new principal of SJHHS at June 12 board meeting
  • 6 Year Accreditation From WASC Granted: No mid-cycle Review
  • Mental Health Week April 30 - May 30
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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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
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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During NHS’s April meeting, tutoring liaison Iurii Kolyadin (11) informs club members on the tutoring schedule for the month. The current officers also shared during the meeting those elected for officer positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 3/25-4/12

Celeste Cariker, Claire Stafford
April 12, 2024
Newly proposed California Senate bill hopes to reduce harmful algorithms social media contains. This bill is set to have social media companies put limits on users under 18 to make sure children are protected from the negative effects.

Proposed California Legislation Imposes Social Media Restrictions for Youth

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
February 12, 2024
Ella, Lisa Gnielinski (12), and Prince Topher, William Meshkin (12), meet once again at the royal banquet and dance together. Prince Topher tells Ella about how he wants to truly help the people who have gotten their land taken away. They share a magical moment in love, right before Ella runs from the banquet at midnight, leaving one of her slippers at the palace.

Cinderella: Happily Ever After On Stage

Sofia Bello and Gabriella Bello
February 6, 2024
Elana Banduk (11), Sadeen Hindiyeh (12), and Isabella Bello (11) stand together holding paper firetrucks they got to make at the EMT stand during the Elective Fair on Tuesday. The Elective Fair allows students to learn more about the electives offered at San Juan Hills High School, preparing them to make decisions for their classes next year.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 1/15 -1/26

Sofia Bello and Celeste Cariker
January 26, 2024
This scene depicts Laya Dina, Luna Huntington (11), and Bela, Viola Whiticker (11), as they write to Sala while she is in a concentration camp, explaining their worry for her. The letters played an important role in Sala’s life because it was her only way of communicating the reality of the camps.

Letters to Sala Brings Holocaust History to the Stage

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
December 15, 2023
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American Rookie: New Lifestyle, New Adjustments

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
December 15, 2023
Mrs. White, Viola Whittaker (11), and Wadsworth, Liam Herd (10), team up to search the ballroom for clues on the murders.

[Photo] Clue: Murder Becomes the Game

Sofia Bello, Photo Editor
November 11, 2023
High-fiving future stallions during the halftime show, Stanley hypes up the White-Out varsity football game on September 8. Stanley and Stella play a big part in exciting the crowds during the at-home sports games with their stallion enthusiasm, and have plans to participate more with the students and school events this year.

Stanley and Stella Rein in School Spirit

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
October 29, 2023
Sorting through SJHHS’s costume reserves, Melanie Valazquez takes the time to find outfit pieces for the upcoming production of Clue. To ensure unnecessary budget is not being spent, crew members check costume storage to see what they can create with the already present clothing items. Costume design is one of the many student-run departments in Theatrical Production.

Behind the Curtain: Spotlighting Theatrical Production

Gabriella Bello, A&E Editor
October 2, 2023
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

Sofia Bello, Photo Editor
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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