• 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

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
Rafael Alcala

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer

Rafael has lived in San Juan Capistrano all his life and is a returning member to our newspaper staff. As a Staff writer again this year, Rafa has worked hard to help keep the newspaper up to date and wants to make The Express even better this year. He has been involved in photography all last year and wants to explore the opportunities available beyond high school. 

All content by Rafael Alcala
Michael Melo places cards on the floor around evidence while Jamie Lyon takes notes on important factors she sees in the crime scene. Sean Cahill also looks through the crime scene scanning for evidence he can take back to the lab for further research. All of these actions are done in an attempt to find out the murderer of a crime that Mrs. Miyamoto set up.

Forensic Science

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Data collected over 4 years shows that females continuously take more AP classes than men.

Ladies Lead in AP Participation

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Water Polo Wins League, 2nd in CIF

Water Polo Wins League, 2nd in CIF

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
Senior captains, Wendell Simpson and Rose Krol, acting out a skit during last Friday's Comedy Sportz match against La Costa Canyon High School. Photo by Bailey Burton

Comedy Sportz Wins Its First Home Game

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
October 16, 2016

Make a Difference club

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
March 18, 2016
Boys Basketball Fights For Survival

Boys Basketball Fights For Survival

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
December 16, 2015

Girls Tennis Continues Success

Rafael Alcala, Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
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