• 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

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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
Katie Brubaker

Katie Brubaker , Managing Editor

Katie Brubaker is a senior at SJHHS and this is her third year on The Express newspaper staff. In the previous years, Katie held the positions of Arts and Entertainment editor and Feature Editor. Aside from writing, Katie enjoys ballet, art, and dogs. Katie is beyond excited to continue writing alongside her peers and be apart of such a unique and influential part of the school.

All content by Katie Brubaker
Last year, five senior athletes signed their National Letter of Intent during tutorial. Cade Albright signed to play Football at Brigham Young University, and his teammate Carson Lewis will signed to play Football at the University of San Diego. Angelica Gonzalez committed to play Softball at Iowa State University, and her teammate, Phoebe Popplewell, committed tp Ottawa University. Joshua Rauterkus signed his Letter of Intent to play Baseball at Whittier College.

[Photo] Sports Recruiting in Limbo Due to Covid

September 24, 2020
Zain Faruqi and Grand Halibutyon sing "Wive it Wealthily in Padua" as they try to woo Katherine, played by Jenna Husli in the first act of "Kiss Me Kate."

Kiss Me Kate is “Wunderbar”

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
April 30, 2019
Orange County Varsity Artist Finalists, Lila Holley (left) and Sierra Young (right) pose among the many costumes in the Stallion Theatre Company's wardrobe and prop room.

[Photo] Lila Holley and Sierra Young Recognized as Varsity Artist Finalists

March 28, 2019
Orange County Varsity Artist Finalists, Lila Holley (left) and Sierra Young (right) pose among the many costumes in the Stallion Theatre Company's wardrobe and prop room.

Lila Holley and Sierra Young Recognized as Varsity Artist Finalists

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
March 28, 2019
Art by Katie Brubaker

The College Scandal: Everything Comes to Light

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
March 28, 2019
In this scene from You Can't Take it With You, Tony Kirby (Matthew Duplissey) meets Penny Sycamore (Allison Nicolai) and Essie Carmichael (Reagan Barclay), with Ed Carmichael (Connor Keithley) watching attentively.

You Can’t Take it With You Will Take Your Breath Away

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
March 26, 2019
Lead guitarist of Antebellum, Jeremy Mitaux, plays along with the band’s drummer, Sam Cowen, as the crowd gathers in the quad at Battle of the Bands.

[Photo] Battle of the Bands Rocks Campus

Riley Goodfellow, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2019
Art by Katie Brubaker

School Board Cuts Current Policy On Bullying In Two

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
March 3, 2019
Sophomore, Ryan Marin, is currently taking 3 AP classes and plans on possibly taking 5 next year. He is also considering taking college classes at Saddleback and UCI.

[Photo] Ryan Marin Exceeds Academically as a Sophomore

February 27, 2019
The art by Katie Brubaker encapsulates the artistic style of the film, especially the opening with its brighter, almost-neon tones.

[Photo] Velvet Buzzsaw Redefines Thriller

February 18, 2019
Five Seniors signed their National Letters of Intent on February 6 during tutorial. Cade Albright will be playing Football at Brigham Young University, and his teammate Carson Lewis will also be playing Football at the University of San Diego. Angelica Gonzalez will be playing Softball at Iowa State University, and her teammate, Phoebe Popplewell will be playing Softball at Ottawa University. Joshua Rauterkus signs his Letter of Intent to play Baseball at Whittier College.

[Photo] Athletes Sign Their National Letter of Intent

February 14, 2019
Government Shutdown is Temporarily Put on Hold

Government Shutdown is Temporarily Put on Hold

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
February 5, 2019
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[Photo] A Monopoly in Disguise

February 5, 2019
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[Photo] Netflix's "Bandersnatch" Redefines Movie Viewing

January 31, 2019
George stands in front of a map of France inside Mrs. Keller's French classroom. His home of Compiegne, France is in the Northern region of the country.

French Exchange Student Takes on the American School System

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
December 19, 2018
Many gathered at the entrance of the Newport Beach Pier on September 30, 2018, the one year anniversary of the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. A vigil was held to honor the victims, as beach goers stopped to pay their respects. Students who organized the event listed off the names of each of the 58 victims preceding a moment of silence. It was clear that this night was meant to be strictly for the victims, no politics involved. SJHHS teacher Kathy Boggio survived the attack.

Students Attend Vigil for Victims of Vegas Shooting

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
October 25, 2018

Federal Drug Administration Combats Vape and E-Cigarette Usage Among Teens

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
October 25, 2018
Student Who Has Had a Family Member Deported

Student Who Has Had a Family Member Deported

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
October 25, 2018
Estudiante Que Tiene Familia Deportada

Estudiante Que Tiene Familia Deportada

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
Tony Wang, freshman varsity kicker, stands in The Badlands stadium at SJHHS.

[Photo] Tony Wang Kicks Off The Season On Varsity Football

September 27, 2018
New academic advisor to SJHHS, Elise Butler, stands outside of the guidance office.

New Academic Advisor Joins High School’s Faculty

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor
September 20, 2018
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[Photo] Black Panther's Success Proves the Importance of Diversity in Hollywood

May 4, 2018
Students gather in Irvine California to participate in the national student walkout. Those involved in the rally promoted reform to gun legislation in the United States.

April 20 National Student Walkout Promotes Gun Control

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
April 23, 2018
Liam O'Connor stands in the SJHHS baseball field while wearing his Stallion baseball uniform.

Liam O’Connor Chosen for Irish Junior National Baseball Team

Katie Brubaker
April 23, 2018
Sam Newman (12) is removed from her statistics class by the Grim Reaper -- representing death. Sam was a participant of the living dead and was “killed” during second period.

[Photo] Every 15 Minutes: 2018

Kate Finman, News Editor
March 30, 2018
The senior class of 2018 finally takes the Clash of the Classes trophy. They waited for long years for that moment.

[Photo] Seniors Win Clash of Classes

March 30, 2018
Virginia Smith competes in an International Equestrian League competition in Orange County.

Virginia Smith Literally Rides for the SJHHS Brand

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
March 21, 2018
Women carry signs expressing unity as they march through Los Angeles for the 2018 Women's March

Students Participate in the 2018 Women’s March

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
February 9, 2018
Lady Bird Takes Flight

Lady Bird Takes Flight

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
January 22, 2018
Stranger Things to Come

Stranger Things to Come

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
November 15, 2017
At SJHHS, female students are the main victims of dress code. Here, a female student walks through the lower quad with her mid-drift exposed, which goes against dress code policy at San Juan.

[Photo] Dress Code Reform

November 15, 2017
Kneeling in Order to Take a Stand

Kneeling in Order to Take a Stand

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
October 30, 2017
Art by: Katie Brubaker

[Photo] Trump at the United Nations

September 25, 2017
Art by: Katie Brubaker

Trump at the United Nations

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
September 25, 2017
This is a flyer from the foundation advertising the 5K that will take place on October 7. The ultimate goal behind the walk is to raise mental health awareness and money for research regarding adolescent mental and behavioral health issues.

Julia Ransom’s 5K Fundraiser for Mental Health

Katie Brubaker and Kate Meyers
September 20, 2017
The City Council of San Juan Capistrano meet to discuss among other topics, the SJHHS fire trail.

The Trail’s Fate Determined by the City Council

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor
September 20, 2017
Freshman Hanna Talieh shows off her front extension in an intense jazz performance by the Lower-classmen.

[Photo] Choreographer's Ball Takes the Stage

May 26, 2017
Freshman Hanna Talieh shows off her front extension in an intense jazz performance by the Lower-classmen.

[Photo] Choreographer’s Ball Takes the Stage

May 26, 2017
In the opening scene, the three daughter; Shprintze (Ashlynn Desco), Tzeitel (Kat Singer), and Hodel (Kat Singer) sing about their role in the family.

‘Fiddler’ Cast Shines

Katie Brubaker, A&E editor (inside)
May 3, 2017
Grace Jones, a student at SJHHS and the owner of Grace's Goats and Soaps, is seen embracing one of the goats that inspired her business. The goats provide milk that helps Jones create natural and organic body products like soap bars, bath bombs, and more.

Grace Jones Starts Her Own Business: Goats and Co.

Katie Brubaker, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
American Ballet Theatre Has a World Premiere

American Ballet Theatre Has a World Premiere

Katie Brubaker, A&E editor (inside)
April 9, 2017
Amy Varricchio replaces Charles Salter as Assistant Principal of Discipline. Formerly an AP chemistry teacher for 12 years, Varricchio comes to SJHHS from the district office.

[Photo] Salter Says Goodbye, SJHHS Welcomes New Administrator

January 26, 2017
Amanda Rooker (12) presents a strong opening statement about how the United States should handle ISIS and other terrorist organizations.

Young Republicans versus Young Democrats Debate

Katie Brubaker, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Anabelle Rigg (11) and Sydney Young (10) act out a line from Dark of the Moon in the hallways surrounding their class. The story takes place in the Appalachian countryside where conflict between humans and witches ensues. Photo by Nate Giraud

Dark Side of Dark of the Moon

Katie Brubaker, Editor of A&E (inside)
October 17, 2016
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