• 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
Chetana Piravi

Chetana Piravi, Editor-in-Chief

This is Chetana’s third year on The Express and she is thrilled to be Editor-in-Chief. She loves to write all kinds of stories, but her favorites include news and feature stories. She loves being a part of The Express because she thinks it is important to bring news that matters to the students of San Juan Hills. After graduation, she hopes to major in business technology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts. Outside of school, she is the captain of her her high school robotics team, Code Orange, and plays the drums. In her free time, she loves to go to the beach with her friends and spend time with her family.

All content by Chetana Piravi
Mr. Trumble

Mr. Trumble

Chetana Piravi, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2016
Jenna Jordheim and Kasey Kessler visit an AP European History Class to inform sophomores in an informational presentation about suicide prevention.

Suicide Prevention Program Started

Chetana Piravi and Alyssa Mitchell
April 1, 2016
Kasey Kessler and Jenna Jordheim are very friendly and open counselors. Students are always able to visit Kessler or Jordheim during the schoool day to talk about their problems. help them academically, or just de-stress. Kessler and Jordheim work with all students to help them face hardships of high school life, impacting many students for the better.

[Photo] School Counselors 101

April 1, 2016
Economics of the Super Bowl

Economics of the Super Bowl

Chetana Piravi, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2016
BEEP BEEP: Team 3476 Code Orange, a robotics team based out of Irvine, CA, travelled to Beijing, China to participate in the World Adolescent Robotics Competition. The team, in alliance with two other Chinese teams, won the championship award.

[Photo] Robotics Team Wins Championship in China

December 16, 2015
The new building will be located behind the "C" building and eliminate most parking in that lot. The roundabout will be removed to add additional spaces.

New Building at SJHHS Announced

Chetana Piravi, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2015
Samantha Eden (11) and Korrine Townson (12) dress up as pirates while showing some of the new freshman around the campus. (Photo courtesy of Korrine Townson)

Link Crew Leaders Welcome Incoming Freshman

Chetana Piravi, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2015

Project Pie Changes Pizza

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
June 12, 2015
Rami Dunham Painted Shoes

Rami Dunham Painted Shoes

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
June 4, 2015
Robotics Team Changes Lives

Robotics Team Changes Lives

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
May 15, 2015
Mrs. Miyamoto works with a scientific instrument as she explains the instructions for a lab assigned to her students. Photo by Andrew Fehlemen

Pipette Your Way Into the Biotech Class

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
April 15, 2015
SJHHS Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Play at Prestigious Hall

SJHHS Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Play at Prestigious Hall

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
March 27, 2015
SIGNED SPORTY SCHOLARS: Vincent McFadden (12) and Emily Steil (12), fellow athletes, are ecstatic after the sign with colleges for sports. Vincent will be attending West Point University and Steil will be attending Iowa State University for soccer. Photo By Chetana Piravi

[Photo] SJHHS Athletes Commit to Colleges

February 6, 2015
LOUD AND PROUD: Gabrielle Heckler (11) and Madison Wyatt (10) read the morning announcements into a phone that allows their words to be projected throughout the entire campus. Their distinguishable, peppy voices light up classrooms every morning as students become informed of school news. A tedious daily routine is given a compelling twist as Heckler and Wyatt find new ways to make listening to the morning announcements an entertaining experience for students.

Faces Behind the Voices

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
December 12, 2014
The introduction of the concert began with the choir girls singing a beautiful melody to engage the audience.

New Director Leads First Choir Concert of Year

Chetana Piravi, News Editor
October 24, 2014

College Pressures

Chetana Piravi, Publicity
October 6, 2014
Junior Bandit Steals Senior's Homecoming Crowns.

Homecoming on the Range

Chetana Piravi, Publicity
September 19, 2014
ROCKING N'ROLLING: Dazmin Arnaud, Grant Dossey , and Andres Hernandez perform together to showcase the Commercial Music Show in the theater.

SINGING YOUR HEART OUR: Luke Holland shows off his vocals and leads the band in a song.

CASSIE'S GOT THE KEYS: Cassie Clarke plays piano and sings for her band.

WE'VE GOT THE BEAT: Tyler Wright rocks out on the drums and creates a melodious beat.

GUITAR HERO: Bret Williams performs the guitar in front of the school in the quad.

[Photo] Commercial Music Rocks The Theater

June 4, 2014
The MUN Academic Decathlon class will be offered as a zero or seveth period elective

Model U.N. Course Offered

Chetana Piravi, Staff Writer
May 23, 2014

San Juan Hills Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

Chetana Piravi, Director of Publicity
May 2, 2014
Martha Acosta-Hargraves and parents of the deceased are hit hard by the Every 15 Minutes Assembly, Day 2.

A father and a son are reunited after the emotional speeches following their "death".

High School Robotics Team Wins Prestigious Award

High School Robotics Team Wins Prestigious Award

Chetana Piravi, Director of Publicity
March 21, 2014
AVID student Marilu Viveros (9), sorts coins gathered in the Pennies for Patients fundraiser this week.

[Photo] AVID Organizes Drive to Aid Pennies for Patients

March 14, 2014

Student Assistant Director, Reese Ravner, Makes Impact on Spring Musical

Chetana Piravi, Director of Publicity
February 28, 2014
Lack of Work Permits Leads to Big Fines

Lack of Work Permits Leads to Big Fines

Chetana Piravi, Director of Publicity
January 31, 2014
Baskeball or Basketbrawl?

Baskeball or Basketbrawl?

Chetana Piravi, Directior of Publicity
December 13, 2013
SJHHS girls soccer team wins their first game of the pre-season, giving them a boost of encouragement for the start of their season.

Stanley's cousin, Banjo, delivers tickets to winner Anthony Vazquez while Tracy Gaylord of The Express looks on.

[Photo] Anthony Vazquez Wins Hypnotist Show Tickets!

December 1, 2013
Mikena Werner and Samantha Dayton prepare as the ball is served.

[Photo] Girls' Volleyball Defeats Laguna Beach High School

November 15, 2013
Mikena Werner and Samantha Dayton prepare as the ball is served.

Girls’ Volleyball Defeats Laguna Beach High School

Chetana Piravi, Center Spread Editor
November 15, 2013

Match, Set, Laugh!

Chetana Piravi, Center Spread Editor
October 11, 2013
Stadium Graduation Certain for 2014

Stadium Graduation Certain for 2014

Chetana Piravi, Staff Writer
September 21, 2013
Luke Biggs announces Jameson Johnson and Grayson Starr as nominees for senior homecoming court.

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