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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

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Makayla Thomas

Makayla Thomas, Staff Writer

I am a senior, class of 2014,  here at San Juan Hills High School. I joined the newspaper staff because I was in it last year (as the news editor) and truly loved being in the class. It was a lot of fun to join and a great way to learn things about the high school that I had not known before. I loved being the news editor last year, and feel that having a newspaper in the school is a great way for students, who are not in newspaper, to know what is going on in their community.

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Marquee Mystery

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor
May 16, 2014
DON’T FORGET YOUR ROOTS: Six members of San Juan Hill’s alumni, Danielle Eden (2012), Samantha Battis (2012), Jeffrey Zawoysky (2011), Jordan Furlong (2013), Charlie Crane (2013) and Analuisa Del Rivero (2012), returned to the Stallion Theatre on January 10 to share experiences and tips regarding college life with current SJHHS juniors and seniors. With the college application window coming to a close, it provided a great opportunity for seniors to get a firmer grasp on what exactly they have been applying for as well as giving juniors a head start. Panelist advice covered topics ranging from academics to life on campus, in state and out, and transitioning from high school life to the independence of the college atmosphere. Students had the opportunity to ask personal questions that they felt would prepare them for their own future experiences. Photo by Chetana Piravi.

‘Unplugged’ Brings Alumni Back

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor
January 17, 2014
Celinda’s Mexican restaurant, located to the right of Aventura Drive in Rancho Santa Margarita, customers are immediately welcomed with warm smiles and greetings from the staff. Celinda’s is best known for their breakfast burritos and cinnamon sugar chips. They are opened Monday through Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Celinda’s Restaurant Review

Makayla Thomas, Feature Editor
December 6, 2013
TWO POINTS AND COUNTING: Ian Hickey(29) watches quarterback Jacob Gibson(7) throw a pass to Steven Agular(23, not shown) for a two-point conversion. Although the opposing team, Thousand Oaks High School, was incorrectly lined up for the play, the Stallions were able to score the two-point conversion at the SJHHS first home game of the 2013-2014 school year.

Jacob Gibson Breaking League Record

Makayla Thomas, Feauture Editor
October 6, 2013
ROP Awards

ROP Awards

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
May 10, 2013

The Great Gatsby

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
May 1, 2013

Scholarships

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
May 1, 2013

Cooking Column

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
May 1, 2013

Makayla’s Column

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
March 13, 2013

February Cooking Column

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
February 13, 2013

Traditional vs. Block

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
February 13, 2013

Prescription Drugs on the Rise

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
January 14, 2013

Seasonal Cooking

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
January 14, 2013

Early Out Not So Early

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
January 14, 2013

Battle of Wits

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
November 28, 2012

After Thanksgiving Treat

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
November 28, 2012

Got Pumpkin?

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
October 26, 2012

Students Rush Clubs at Lunch

Makayla Thomas, News Editor
October 26, 2012
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