Stallion Roundup 1/15 -1/26
Two weeks of campus life at San Juan Hills captured by The Express photo team.
January 26, 2024
Teachers gather in the upper quad on Wednesday wearing red in support of the CUEA negotiations team. The teachers are seeking a share of the 8.22% cost of living adjustment (COLA) they must bargain for with the Capistrano Unified School District. CUEA stands for Capistrano Unified Education Association.
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Sofia Bello, Photo and Managing Editor
Sofia is a junior at San Juan Hills High School and is returning for her third year here on The Express. She has a strong passion for reading, baking, and could listen to music all day. She loves the color pink, watching sunsets, and spending time with her best friend. She is also part of the National Honors Society and CSF. She cannot wait for another fun year being the Photo and Managing Editor with the rest of the Staff.
Celeste Cariker, Co Editor-in-Chief
Celeste Cariker is a senior at San Juan Hills and is eager for her second year on The Express staff. This year Celeste is excited to see how she can help grow the newspaper as Co Editor-in-Chief. Celeste works after school and is an avid participant in school district politics. In her free time she enjoys surfing, playing guitar, and cooking. After high school, Celeste is attending Pitzer College where she will be pursuing a career in social justice.
Alex Alvord, Staff Writer
Alex Alvord is a freshman at San Juan Hills. In the future he plans to be a researcher of technology, but he also has a penchant for writing. In his free time, he plays games, practices martial arts, bakes, and currently plans to release a novel sometime in the near future. During his freshman year, Alex is excited to learn more about journalism and find his place on the team.
Gabriella Bello, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Gabriella Bello is a sophomore returning for her second year as a member of The Express staff. She is very excited to further grow as a writer and photographer, and take the initiative on starting up the first ever student podcast for San Juan Hills! Outside of school, Gabriella enjoys traveling, being in nature, baking, volunteering, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family. Along with Newspaper, she is also a part of National Honors Society. Gabriella is looking forward to expressing her creativity and leadership this year as the A&E Editor.
Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton is a Sophomore here at San Juan Hills High School. This being her first year with The Express. After school she goes to the Boys and Girls Club and helps with her community. She admires music, art, writing, and television. Caoimhin hopes to pursue a career in screenwriting or music production. She is exhilarated to become a stronger writer and be a part of The Express this year!
Lucy Garibaldi, Staff Writer
Lucy Garibaldi is a sophomore at San Juan Hills High School and is excited to begin her first year on the newspaper staff. She is passionate about starting San Juan Hills High School’s first ever podcast! Outside of school, Lucy enjoys baking (and eating her creations!), shopping, spending time with friends and family, and being involved in her church community. Lucy hopes to attend the University of Tennessee and study elementary education after high school.
Riley Savage, Staff Writer
Riley Savage is a freshman at San Juan Hills High School and is stoked to start his first year as a part of The Express. This year, his goal is to help build interest among the student body for the school paper and learn more about The Express. In Riley’s free time, he loves to bodyboard, play sports, hang out with friends, and go fishing.
Joaquin Serrato, Multimedia and Sports Editor
Joaquin Serrato is a junior at San Juan Hills High School and this is his second year at The Express. He has ambitions to develop the sports section of newspaper Joaquin is often seen holding a camera on the Stallion Football sideline under the Friday night lights. His hobbies consist of watching sports, playing pickup basketball, and relaxing at home. Joaquin plans to attend a four-year university and has dreams of being a play-by-play sports commentator.