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Domenica Peloso

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor

Domenica Peloso is a junior at San Juan Hills High School, and a second-year opinion editor for The Express. For this up and coming year, Domenica hopes to grow as a leader and find her own sense of individuality through her writing. Outside of The Express, she is an officer in National Honors Society, treasurer of ASB, and proud leader of the SJHHS Movie Club. In her free time, Domenica enjoys thrifting the most abominable clothing items known to mankind, and watching a variety of forms media ranging from nonsensical garbage (Too Hot to Handle) to movies equitable to the original Mona Lisa (Call Me by Your Name, Kill Bill, Fantastic Mr. Fox).

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Meticulously crafting a New York Times inspired senior class poster, Commissioner of Publicity Anjali Mehra (12) prepares for Clash of the Classes. Creating posters inspired by brands that correspond with class colors is a longtime tradition of SJHHS’ annual Clash of the Classes.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 3/11-3/22

Maureen Pike and Claire Stafford
March 22, 2024
Most of Gen Z would agree that commitment is scarce in most relationships. For this reason, Snapchat has become a hot spot for online dating.

Left on “Opened“: Snapchat Dating Culture

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2024
Posing in her flamboyant, Rio inspired costume, dance captain Danica Robertson (12) lights up the stage.

Dance’N’Toon Show

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
February 26, 2024
Posing in their Catwoman, Joker, and Poison Ivy costumes, Jacqueline Kohl (12), Noemi Gonzalez (12), and Alexa Delgado (11) show off their moves in their DC Comics-inspired jazz number.

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Dancing in unison, the SJHHS intermediate dance team performs in a Sing-inspired jazz number. The lead, Meadow Smith (12), danced in a koala costume based on the character Buster Moon.

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Dancing as the dynamic duo Gunter and Rosita, Brooke Northway (10) and Zoe Pollei (10) captivate the audience in their Sing-inspired jazz number.

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Posing in her white and pink costume, Mia Garcia shows off her moves in a Barbie-inspired jazz number. I think the Barbie dance inspires girls to be anything they want to be, said Kristine Calder.

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Posing in her flamboyant, Rio inspired costume, dance captain Danica Robertson (12) lights up the stage.

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Dancing side by side, the advanced team closes the DanceNToons show off with a bang. Rio won first place in the dance teams competition.

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Cinematically posing in their Frozen inspired dance routine, the intermediate dance team captivates the audience.

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Kick-lining in unison, the intermediate team dances in a Frozen inspired number. Believe it or not, most of these girls are freshmen, said Kristine Calder.

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Showing off their acting capabilities, Giselle Diaz (9) poses in fear as Scooby, and Lucy Garibaldi (10) plays dead as a ferocious werewolf.

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Posing in their vibrant Scooby-Doo inspired costumes, the beginning dance team shows off their moves in an up-beat jazz number.

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Posing in their Y2K inspired costumes, the beginning intermediate team puts on a show in their hip-hop routine.

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Showing off her moves, Joleen Asefi (11) puts on a show in her Bratz inspired jazz routine. Every girl had such high energy and sass, said Gabriella Bello (10).

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Posing in their Hotel Transylvania inspired costumes, the beginning dance team lights up the stage in their up-beat, jazz number.

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In their Inside Out inspired dance routine, the beginning intermediate dance team puts the audience through a rollercoaster of emotions.

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Posing in their Catwoman, Joker, and Poison Ivy costumes, Jacqueline Kohl (12), Noemi Gonzalez (12), and Alexa Delgado (11) show off their moves in their DC Comics inspired jazz number.

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Dancing in unison, the SJHHS intermediate dance team performs in a Sing inspired jazz number. The lead, Meadow Smith (12), danced in a koala costume based on the character Buster Moon.

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Dancing as the dynamic duo Gunter and Rosita, Brooke Northway (10) and Zoe Pollei (10) captivate the audience in their Sing inspired jazz number.

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Posing in her white and pink costume, Mia Garcia shows off her moves in a Barbie inspired jazz number. I think the Barbie dance inspires girls to be anything they want to be, said Kristine Calder.

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Dancing in the final routine of the night, the advanced dance team puts on an incredible performance in a Rio inspired number. This routine was truly a celebration of love, said Kristine Calder.

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Posing in their Catwoman, Joker, and Poison Ivy costumes, Jacqueline Kohl (12), Noemi Gonzalez (12), and Alexa Delgado (11) show off their moves in their DC Comics-inspired jazz number.

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Dancing in unison, the SJHHS intermediate dance team performs in a Sing-inspired jazz number. The lead, Meadow Smith (12), danced in a koala costume based on the character Buster Moon.

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Dancing as the dynamic duo Gunter and Rosita, Brooke Northway (10) and Zoe Pollei (10) captivate the audience in their Sing-inspired jazz number.

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Posing in her white and pink costume, Mia Garcia shows off her moves in a Barbie-inspired jazz number. I think the Barbie dance inspires girls to be anything they want to be, said Kristine Calder.

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A common phenomenon in today’s technology-dominated society is mass consumerism as a result of influencing. However, oftentimes the fate of these unnecessary purchases is a trip to the landfill. For this reason, before aimlessly purchasing something, one should ask themselves, “do I need this?”

[Photo] De-Influencing: Not Buying is Trending

Celeste Cariker, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024
Spreading the love one decoration at a time, Nurse Kerry Coryell shows off her Valentine’s Day spirit in the health office. Coryell is known to show out for every holiday with festive decorations, whether that be for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or St. Patrick’s Day.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 1/29- 2/9

Maureen Pike
February 9, 2024
Proudly holding her YouTube play button, junior Alyssa Darland displays the physical symbol of all her hard work. Darland recieved her play button in 2022 for surpassing 100,000 subscribers.

YouTube Sensation: Alyssa Darland

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
January 26, 2024
For most people, certain foods hold a special place in their hearts for various reasons. At SJHHS, Shaurya Sharmas (11) comfort meal is chicken tikka masala because it brings him closer to his culture, Iclia Rodriguezs comfort meal is pozole because it is a reminder of her moms love, and Anastasia Nagorniuks (11) comfort meal is pelmeni because it reminds her of childhood.

Comfort Meals: Love, Nostalgia, Culture

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
December 18, 2023
Dancing in this high energy hip-hop number, K-pop club members Melania Velazquez (11), Cheyanne Lee (11), Nataly Corona (10) show off their moves. This club also goes by the name “Captivate,” and their Stray Kids inspired number took over two months to complete.

[Photo] Dance Program Performs Fusion Show

Sofia Bello and Maureen Pike
December 1, 2023
Proudly looking through past print editions, Co Editors-In-Chiefs Celeste Cariker (12) and Claire Stafford (11) remark on the various milestones The Express has surpassed in the last thirteen years. “I will say that student journalism is extremely underrepresented right now, and I think that we need a lot more school involvement in it,” said Stafford. Cariker and Stafford plan on reviving The Express’ relevancy this year through more frequent print editions and through social media.

The Express Through Time

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
October 22, 2023
Senior Zakiah (Zuh-key-yuh) Sesay is named after the Quran, and her name translates to the word pure. Even though it is rarely pronounced correctly, I love my name and I think it fits me, said Sesay.

Unique Names Should be Embraced, Not Obscured

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
October 11, 2023
This graphic depicts the snowball effect, which is the idea that small actions can snowball into even bigger outcomes, ultimately resulting in a huge change. This idea plays a part in many students academic lives because the pressures of today often spiral into larger consequences.

The Snowball Effect of Academic Pressure

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2023
Decked out in all white, ASB members Whitney Shady (11), Aidan Alaniz (11), Carson De’Filippo (12), and Gael Galeana (11) get their glow on at the Back to School Glow Dance. After three long years, the Glow Dance makes a triumphant return.

2023-24: The Year Stallion Tradition Returns

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2023
Behind the scenes of Every 15 Minutes, Lily Esparza (12) is getting her makeup done to appear as though she was in a gruesome car accident. As the designated victim who is dead on arrival, she is given several gashes all throughout her face and limbs.

[Photo] Photo Gallery Remembering Every 15 Minutes

Sofia Bello, Photo Editor
May 9, 2023
The Hunger Games universe makes a surprising come back after Netflix released all four movies for a limited time. Suzan Collin’s story remains as one of the most notorious dystopian novels of all time due to her incorporation of timely political allegory.

The Hunger Games is Uncomfortably Realistic

Domenica Peloso, A&E Editor
April 28, 2023
Senior Peyton Leonard, who earlier this year committed to Pepperdine, pitches in a game against Capistrano Valley (3/7). Photo by Blake Davenport

Girls Softball Shines at Gold Game

Domenica Peloso, A&E Outside
March 9, 2023
STEPS teacher, Ms. Cunningham, is pictured with student Gabriel Peña. The fifth day of Unity Week focuses on ableism and is meant to connect our community as a whole by depleting discrimination one day at a time.

[Photo] Unity Week Educates Students on Ableism

Claire Stafford, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2023
Cupid’s arrow and candy hearts are classic symbols of Valentine’s Day, “the day of love”. But in this case, a candy heart is pictured with several bruises and blood streaming from its base, thus picturing the dark side of love that is breakups.

Valentine’s Day for the Valentine-less

Domenica Peloso, A&E Outside
February 16, 2023
Anything but a Backpack Day returns for a second year, encouraging creativity and school spirit throughout the SJHHS student body. Daisy Olson (12) participates by substituting a backpack for a pet carrier.

[Photo] “A Winter in Paris” Captured in Photos

Sydney Wolfe, Photo Editor
January 27, 2023
Varsity cheerleaders stand with aspiring young athletes, otherwise known as “Future Stallions,” who are given the opportunity to dance alongside current Stallion cheerleaders and experience a highschool football game every year.

[Photo] Stallion Football: 2022 Season Recap

Sydney Wolfe, Photo Editor
November 30, 2022
The shift from sunny to cloudy weather that comes along with changing seasons affects some in more ways than others. For many, this shift only invites seasonal depression to rear its ugly head.

Seasonal Changes are No Joke for People with Seasonal Depression

Domenica Peloso, A&E Editor
November 17, 2022
Seniors, Rachel Warren and Kent Lau, are named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Through this incredibly prestigious academic competition, they are eligible to win up to $2,500.

Seniors Rachel Warner and Kent Lau Named Merit Scholarship Finalists

Domenica Peloso, A&E Editor
October 21, 2022
Student and In-N-Out employee Veishali smiles during her shift. In-N-Out workers are often bombarded during the post-football game rush, making it a tough yet rewarding job.

[Photo] In-N-Out Employees Endure the Friday Night Football Game Rush

October 6, 2022
SJHHS School Counselors visit 10th grade history classes to educate students on the importance of Suicide Prevention month.

Students and Teachers Come Together to Spread Awareness Regarding Suicide Prevention Month

Sofia Bello, Sydney Hogancamp, Avery Koenig, and Domenica Peloso
September 27, 2022
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