• 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
Gavin Aitken

Gavin Aitken, Co-Sports Editor

Gavin Aitken is the editor of the sports section of The Express. Gavin is a senior and is in his third year of writing for The Express. He participates in multiple activities at SJHHS, and especially enjoys playing on the soccer team and running his own podcast. Gavin likes to watch ESPN, hang out with friends, and listen to music in his free time. He hopes that he can improve the sports section of The Express so that it becomes the number one place to find San Juan Hills scores and standings in their multiple athletic teams.

All content by Gavin Aitken
The original threat came from Snapchat. Authorities found that it was an old image that had been used to threaten several other schools.

Shooting Threat at LHHS Debunked

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Head Football Coach Aaron Flowers will move to Idaho to coach and teach at another high school. The teachers and students have a strong relationship with Flowers as he has been a valued member of the school since the opening.

Athletic Director Flowers Announces Departure

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Editor
April 13, 2018
Students at SJHHS sign their letters of intent to colleges that have offered them scholarships to compete in their athletic programs.

Stallions’ Spring Signing a Success

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Editor
March 12, 2018
The boys' Varsity basketball team huddles before their game against Dana Hills. The Stallions won 49-45.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Succeeding in League

February 5, 2018
Five Stallion athletes (from left: Gabby Bellizzi, Lauren Fairchild, Gracyn Houmis, Katie Lukes, Gavin Spencer) officially sign their Letters of Intent.

Stallions Commit on Signing Day

Gavin Aitken, Boys' Sports Editor
December 20, 2017

Stallion Scoop #4: NBA Preview

Gavin Aitken and Brendan Gibson
October 20, 2017
Gabby Bellizzi, committed to UC Berkeley, passes the ball to team mate, Katie Lukes, committed to USD. The Stallions are undefeated league champions for the third year.

Girls Volleyball Goes Undefeated Once Again

Gavin Aitken, Boys' Sports Editor
October 20, 2017

Stallion Scoop #3: Girls Volleyball feat. Gabriella Bellizzi

Gavin Aitken and Tatum Federman
September 29, 2017

Stallion Scoop Podcast #2: Fall Sports Preview

Gavin Aitken and Brendan Gibson
September 15, 2017
Rey (Billur Foley) leads the senior dance routine in the annual Homecoming Halftime Show.

[Photo] SJHHS Homecoming Week 2017

Kaden Brown, Photo Editor
September 17, 2017
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[Photo] Enforcing A New Hat Policy

September 27, 2017
The J Building parking lot is a new addition to SJHHS campus. After last year’s lack of parking, more spots are available this school year for the junior class.

Mormon Lot Replaced with Revamped Parking Lot

Gavin Aitken and Collin Easton
September 15, 2017
Rey (Billur Foley) stands with the senior class during the annual halftime homecoming show.

Stallion Scoop #1: Springing into March Madness

Stallion Scoop #1: Springing into March Madness

Mia N. Jones and Gavin Aitken
March 15, 2017
Jade Fischbeck gets aggressive against Vista Murrieta High School, eventually pushing the Bronco to the ground without getting called for a foul.

Boys Lacrosse Checks Into Another Season

Gavin Aitken, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
Aaron Shin secures the ball and stares down the defender during the 1st quarter of a 61-50 win over Dana Hills on Senior Night.

[Photo] Shin Shines Through Adversity

February 22, 2017
4.33 inches of rain fell on the area around SJHHS in the 120 hour period ending on Monday, Jan. 23. A series of winter storms has created problems such as traffic snarls, leaking classrooms, and a lot of mud and water to contend with.

Stormy Weather Causes Problems at San Juan Hills

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Co-Editor
January 23, 2017
Senior Kylie Harman winds up for the shot in SJHHS's game against Capo Valley on January 19. While the game resulted in a hard loss, the team has so much more to anticipate in the rest of regular league play.

Girls Water Polo Continues to Swim Towards Success

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Co-editor
January 23, 2017
In order to prepare for the upcoming Ocean Bowl event, club president Cameron Rizzi (12) asks his fellow club members multiple choice questions from previous Ocean Bowl competitions.

[Photo] Ocean Sciences Bowl Club Dives Into Marine Studies

December 9, 2016
San Juan Hills Stallions getting ready at the line as they set up their next play at their CIF game against Buena Park High School.

San Juan Hills vs. Buena Park Recap

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Co-Editor
November 18, 2016
The Guardian Cap, the technology put in place by SJHHS's football program, will prove beneficial to the players' safety and, hopefully, prevent concussions from occuring in the future.

Concussion Safety: It’s a Headache

Gavin Aitken, Boys Sports Co-Editor
October 7, 2016
Jenna Jordheim and Kasey Kessler visit an AP European History Class to inform sophomores in an informational presentation about suicide prevention.

[Photo] Suicide Prevention Program Started

April 1, 2016
This year's Spring Captains, (from Left to Right) Kelly Settineri (12) from Softball, Tori Powers (12) from Track and Field, Hannah Minsky (12) from Lacrosse, Keller Brown (12) from Volleyball, and Nathan Brawner (12) from Baseball, know just what it takes to be a true captain. To captains like those at San Juan Hills, a posiitve and onvolved team leader is necessary to build and continue successful programs, which is what makes SJHHS sports so unique.

Captains: Leaders On and Off the Field

Gavin Aitken, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
(From left to right) Jack McCarthy (12) signed with Oregon State University to major in Economics for Baseball. Emily Lichty signed with California State University San Marcos to major in Mathematics for Women’s Golf. Cambria Greer (12) signed with University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada to major in Pre Medicine for Women’s Water Polo. Shayna Larson (12) signed with Cal Poly Pomona to major in Civil Engineering for Girls Soccer. Marissa Cordero (12) signed with Cal State Fullerton to major in Business and play Girls Soccer. Grace Dalo (12) signed with Concordia University in Irvine to major in Business and play Girls Soccer. Isabella Angotti-Jones signed with Concordia University, Irvine to major in Education and play Girls Soccer. Kelly Settineri (12) signed with Newberry College (South Carolina) NCAA Division 2 to major in Education and play softball.

Future College Stars Sign Letters of Intent

Gavin Aitken, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
Excitement for New Star Wars Movie Jumps to Light Speed

Excitement for New Star Wars Movie Jumps to Light Speed

Gavin Aitken, Staff Writer
December 16, 2015
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