• CUSD Career Fair on March 24th From 5-7 p.m. at SJHHS.
  • ASB Elections on Wednesday, March 12.
  • SENIORS! Purchase Grad Night Tickets on Canvas Dashboard. Space is Limited!
  • Resume 101 Workshop in College & Career Center on Feb. 25th.
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
Sophia Roldan

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer

Sophia Roldan is a junior at San Juan Hills High School. This is her first year on the Express Newspaper staff, and she is excited to connect with her school community and grow as a writer. Sophia is a member of the SJHHS varsity tennis team, NHS, and a few clubs at San Juan Hills. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, listening to music, as well as going to the beach. Sophia hopes to further pursue her academic career at a four-year university in San Diego.

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Aspiring health care workers Sadie Parsons (11), Sid Gaikwad (11), and Ava De Ramos (11) all participate within the Mission Hospital Volunteer program. The program offers different volunteer work within the different departments of the hospital.

Providence Mission Hospital Gives Students Career Exposure

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Students Ellie Johnson (10), Letty Rodriguez, and Summer Rice (10) rehearse for the STEPS and dance program performance. The buddies will perform their routine along with other high school dance and STEPS programs on March 7th, at Dana Hills High Schools.

[Photo] Dance Program Partners with STEPS in a Barbie Themed Performance

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Boys SJHHS Varsity Tennis coach, Timothy Dileo, gives a pep talk to the boys team before their first match of the season against Clovis High School.

[Photo] Stallion Round Up 2/17-2/28

Sofia Bello, Sydney Hogancamp, and Domenica Peloso
February 28, 2025
Preparing for practice, teammates Katelyn Johnson (11) and Kenna Maguire (11) display their friendship. Outside of school, the students play together on a club lacrosse team, working together on both teams to further their skills.

The Effects of Sports on Friendships

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Students, Brielle Killion (11), Hudson Huggins (12), Ty Porter (11), and Sage Borst (12), display their unique style. For these students picking out an outfit isn’t just about the clothing, but it is a form expression.

[Photo] Forming Identity Through Fashion

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Students Chelsea Shady (10), Krissy Cucuk (10), Hope Khalili (10), and Sidharth Gaikwad (11) dress out in bright wear for La La land Winter Formal Spirit Week.

[Photo] Stallion Round-Up 1/17-1/31

Sofia Bello and Sydney Hogancamp
February 3, 2025
Modeling her newly launched clothing brand, Piper Gentry shows off her hoodies. Piper launched her brand in the fall, furthering her entrepreneurial and business skills.

Pippy: The Student Created Brand Redefining Comfort, Style

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025
New shopping district, River Street Marketplace, emerges in San Juan Capistrano including a variety of restaurants, shops, and much more. The new shopping district brings opportunities to the community, while also putting established businesses in danger.

[Photo] Gentrification Becoming a New Reality in San Juan Capistrano

Caden Mai, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025
Brennan Crisp (11) and Maggie Zysman (9) work on hair and makeup for cast member William Kreutinger (11) for upcoming SJHHS theatre production show, Puffs.

[Photo] Stallion Round-Up 11/15 – 12/6

Sofia Bello and Sydney Hogancamp
December 7, 2024
Students Sidarth Gaikwad (11) and Emma Owens (11) take a hike on a local community canyon trail. The students are enjoying the natural beauty that our Southern California communities offer.

[Photo] Hiking to Health: Beauty with Benefits

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Nearing the holiday season, the over-consumption of beauty and fashion trends reach an all time high. Many fill their carts with unnecessary items, constantly overindulging in the recent styles.

Why Cheap isn’t Always Cheerful

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
New principal of SJHHS, Cina Abedzadeh is proudly working hard while establishing his new role as principal. After transferring from Mission Viejo High School, Abedzadeh is happy to start working and be a part of the Stallion family.

[Photo] Giving Students a Voice: The Principal’s Student Council

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Student nail technician, Morgan Beaver (11) displays her newest set of nails. Beaver runs her own nail business where she creates gel-x nails similar to the ones she has on.

[Photo] Nailing It: From Classroom to Salon

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Steps members, Paul Freeman (11) and Addy Hayes (12), prepare snack orders to deliver to staff members of SJHHS. Sip’n snack allows the STEPS program to create baskets for their fellow teachers

[Photo] Stallion Round-Up 10/21-11/4

Sofia Bello, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2024
Babysitting is one of the most popular jobs for high school students. However, some teens are quick to disregard the risks of the job.

Sitting on the Edge: The Challenges of Babysitting

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024
Connecting with her students, Teacher Lynee Bell meets with a select group of students who are part of the CTE Ambassadors program. The meeting included discussions about future volunteering plans for the upcoming school year. Students got the opportunity to meet and connect with their fellow peers as well.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 9/23-10/4

Sofia Bello and Sydney Hogancamp
October 4, 2024
Bodie, the school service dog, takes a well deserved rest in the office. He is a new and friendly addition to the SJHHS campus and is available to help any student in need.

Bodie: A Student’s Furry Friend

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
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