• Cambria Graff Named Teacher of the Year at SJHHS: one of the most recognized performing arts teachers in all of Orange County
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  • 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

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
Luciana Benzan

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer

Luciana is a sophomore at SJHHS and in her first year at The Express. She was on ASB last year as one of the freshman representatives and is also proud to be the entirety of San Juan’s dive team. Luciana has been in the Dual-Immersion program since kindergarten and hopes she can bring her Spanish skills to The Express. She strive to bring witty as well as accurate articles to the paper. Luciana is a poetic, pun-loving girl who doesn’t believe One Direction is really breaking up and has a passion for hair dye, mathematical equations, and the color mauve.

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From left to right, Cameron Buchanan, Adam Wright, and Cayden McCluskey. Pictured here in their Sunday best after church, these three SJHHS Mormon students will be joining some of their fellow students as they embark on their two year mission.

What the Mormon Faith Will Mean for These Graduating Seniors

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Tia Nguyen prepares to burn a cotton string that triggers the series of events that will eventually pour the necessary water into a shotglass. Nguyen two required chemical reactions were the burning of a cotton string and mixing baking soda and vinegar that made a balloon inflate and push down a water container. All students had two attempts to present their project to Mr. Hall with as many test trials as needed in between. Nguyen was one of the lucky students whose machine worked on the first presentation.

Chemistry Rube Goldberg Projects: A Slideshow

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Mighty Morphin' Movie Review

Mighty Morphin’ Movie Review

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017
AP Environmental Science teacher Ms. Price carols professionally during the holidays with her group, The Lil' Dickens Carolers, in a local Starbucks.

Ms. Price Spreads Cheer through Caroling

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Norgen holding a poster of U2 along with his certificate for winning "Battle of the Sexes."

[Photo] Norgren Wins U2 Tickets on 104.3FM's 'Battle of the Sexes'

February 3, 2017
The lyrical piece “Rise” is performed by members of Advanced Dance Production.

Fusion Dance Slideshow

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
December 11, 2016
Advanced Dance Production performs a jazz theater piece entitled “Hollywood Wiz” during the second act of the show.

Sophomore Lindsay Backer performs her seasonally appropriate Nutcracker solo.

Lindsay Backer jumps into a firebird in the Advanced Dance Production’s of Jai Ho to open Act 2 of the winter Fusion dance show.

Sloan Goldfader (10) of Advanced Dance Production does an aerial during the opening piece of the second act.

Beginning Intermediate Dance holds a pose in their production of Something’s Got a Hold of Me.

The lyrical piece “Rise” is performed by members of Advanced Dance Production.

The Dance Production program leap in the finale of their superhero themed dance that was performed at the homecoming pep rally and game as well as Fusion.

Team member, Danny Olswang, completes a pass before darting around a defender at practice. The team is preparing for their first game, a friendly scrimmage, against Dana and San Clemente December 3rd

Rugby Now a Reality at San Juan Hills

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
November 25, 2016
Taking a Stand for Sitting Down

Taking a Stand for Sitting Down

Brendan Gibson and Luciana Benzan
October 7, 2016
Victoria Barcelo (11) sports a floral dress similar to attire seen on the runway during Fashion Week. Barcelo is one of the many SJHHS students who have been spotted following Fashion Week trends.

New York Fashion Week: Recap

Luciana Benzan, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
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