• Cambria Graff Named Teacher of the Year at SJHHS: one of the most recognized performing arts teachers in all of Orange County
  • Pajama Drive Happening Now: Donate a pair of new pajamas, infant through adult, between now and December 13. Drop off in the front office or ASB.
  • Trading Post Has New Merch, Visit During Lunch
  • Senior Portrait Deadline Dec. 9: Schedule Through South Coast Photographic
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
Kate Finman

Kate Finman, News Editor

Kate Finman is a senior here at SJHHS and is so excited to be writing for her first year at The Express as the News Editor! In the past, she was an intern at the Ladera Times, and she is ready to continue her journalism career at the school. Kate plays on the varsity tennis team; she is part of the Instrumental Music Program, and she is a member of Model United Nations. She takes way too many APs and is also president of the National Honor Society, Happy Club, and Interact Club. Keep an eye out for her work! She promises to keep SJHHS up-to-date with all the most important news on campus.

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Senior Calum Moy plans to attend Cal State Long Beach in the fall. He will be studying mechanical engineering and hopes to help with the development of the Kurdish region in the future.

Student Teaches Kurdish Military Officials to Swim

Kate Finman, News Editor
April 27, 2018
Paul Ryan will not seek re-election in November. He credits his wanting more time with his family for the decision.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan Announces Departure

Kate Finman, News Editor
April 22, 2018
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.

Every 15 Minutes: 2018

Kate Finman, News Editor
March 30, 2018

Bisexual

Kate Finman, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018

Gay

Kate Finman, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018

Students Organize a Register-to-Vote Campaign to Participate in Democracy

Kate Finman, News Editor
March 12, 2018
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[Photo] Teachers Get Schooled on Vaping

February 14, 2018
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[Photo] MIT Inspires Girls in S.T.E.M. Fields

March 12, 2018
The girls practiced four to five days a week during their season at the golf range off campus. They play at the San Juan Golf Club.

Tinker’s Talented Team Takes Second

Kate Finman, News Editor
February 9, 2018
Tanislado Bracamontes (left), Kelly Hambrick (middle), and Charles Briggs (right) demonstrate their displeasure with the district's negotiations. The issue has been resolved, and the teachers will not be striking.

Problem Resolved: Labor Contract Dispute Over

Kate Finman, News Editor
February 2, 2018
Vincent Maldonado (12) practices the marching band version of the euphonium in-between practices. Maldonado also plays the concert euphonium, but prefers the marching version for Drum Corps due to it being easier to carry.

Musical Seniors Join Prestigious Marching Group

Kate Finman, News Editor
February 2, 2018
Declan Hayworth speaks in front of the board to convince them to vote for solar panel construction on high schools in CUSD. Before winter break in December, CUSD unanimously voted in favor of the solar contract.

[Photo] Funds in the Sun

February 2, 2018
Congressmen Buck Bumer and Baul Byan were at a great disagreement over what to have for dinner. Although the problem has been resolved after over three decades, negotiations over next week's meals begin tomorrow.

[Photo] Government Up and Running Again After 37 Years

February 5, 2018
Kitty, played by Anam Faruqi (12), tries to demonstrate her talents to Feldzieg and joins the gangsters in a musical number about the Toledo Surprise, their ominous threat to Feldzieg.

Theater Puts on “The Drowsy Chaperone:” a Roaring Success

Kate Finman, News Editor
January 28, 2018
The Disneyland Band, which has been performing for 35 years, educates second graders on music education. They partnered with Philharmonic Society and perform in the park when they are not in the concert hall.

Seniors March with the Disneyland Band

Kate Finman, News Editor
January 24, 2018
John Green's newest book, Turtles All the Way Down, brings representation to the mentally ill community. The book has been criticized for its fakeness, but it's overall value is something to be considered.

Turtles All the Way Down Brings New Representation for the Mentally Ill

Kate Finman, News Editor
January 24, 2018
The boys' Varsity basketball team huddles before their game against Dana Hills. The Stallions won 49-45.

Boys’ Basketball Leaves the Court to Help the Homeless

Kate Finman, News Editor
January 21, 2018
Cayden Walters (12) plays his viola in the instrumental music room during orchestra rehearsal. He is the section leader of the section and is rehearsing John Williams' "Cowboys Overture" for the annual December concert.

Violist Plays His Way to the National Stage

Kate Finman, News Editor
December 20, 2017
FCA club sponsored a Blood Drive in the small gym to save lives. Senior Kennedy Lim and SJHHS parent donating blood and contributing to the cause.

Students Host Blood Drive in Honor of Las Vegas Shooting Victims

Kate Finman, News Editor
December 20, 2017
Taylor Swift's new music is definitely different from her old albums. She adopts a new genre, new topics, and an entirely new focus.

Taylor Swift Sheds Her Old Reputation

Kate Finman, News Editor
December 20, 2017
Varsity captain Kelley Green (12) hits a forehand in practice. The girls hit between 50-100 forehands a day in order to hone their skills for matches. They would also practice backhands, volleys, overheads, and serves. Green played line one doubles with her co-captain, senior Reese Thomas.

Girls’ Tennis Rallies

Kate Finman, News Editor
December 1, 2017
The cast celebrates as Morgana’s curse is lifted, and Princess Ninetta is returned to her true love, Prince Tartaglia. They embrace on their wedding day, sharing a kiss moments later.

[Photo] Love of Three Oranges Starts the Year Out with a Bang

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November 12, 2017
Disney Imagineer David Azcarraga (right) and Mayor Kerry Ferguson (left) talk to the students of ASB, giving them advice in their future endeavours. Mike Balsamo (not pictured), the project manager, also added his experiences to the conversation.

Honorary Principals-for-a-Day Visit SJHHS

Kate Finman, News Editor
November 3, 2017
STEM club members Austin Jewett (11) on the left and Keaton Silver (10) on the right envision a tower to build for this week's club activity. The club is starting with the basics, like paper towers, in order to learn the fundamentals of design. Eventually, they will progress to working on the robot they will compete with.

STEM Club Develops New Robotics Team

Kate Finman, News Editor
October 27, 2017
Although this is not a real motorcycle, more students can ride to school because it will decrease traffic. Administration can issue passes to park in the motorcycle designated areas in the front lot.

[Photo] BRAAAP For the Brand

October 26, 2017
Academic Advisor Lisa Cassarino works on senior letters of recommendation for colleges after the drop window had closed.

New Class Change System Is Debuted at SJHHS

Kate Finman, News Editor
October 26, 2017
Hurricane warnings were issued in many states. Rescue teams are in action to help the victims of these disasters, but rebuilding will take time, especially in Puerto Rico.

ATTENTION: This is NOT the End of the World

Kate Finman, News Editor
October 1, 2017
SJHHS varsity defense players tackle the Capo Valley running back for another turnover on downs.

Football Program Reevaluates Concussion Education for Players

Kate Finman and Olivia Fu
September 20, 2017
Seniors Noah Villar, as Darth Vader, and Dalton Bourne, as Deadpool, pose in their onesie pajamas to show their school spirit on the first day of Homecoming Week. Students were invited to dress up in their pajamas for the day to celebrate the beginning of the school year and the Homecoming activities.

[Photo] SJHHS Homecoming Week 2017

Kaden Brown, Photo Editor
September 17, 2017
The J Building parking lot is a new addition to SJHHS campus. After last year’s lack of parking, more spots are available this school year for the junior class.

[Photo] Mormon Lot Replaced with Revamped Parking Lot

September 15, 2017
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