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International Baccalaureate coordinator and Conservatory of Fine Arts director Brian Wall speaks at the 2007 Open House.
A chat with Mr. Wall
Jiwoo Han, Sports Editor • May 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because The Accolade had already written an article in its Feb. 3 issue about art teacher Brian Wall’s decision to retire...

Spanish teacher Gene Bordy explains a concept to a student in his third period class May 4. The 2022- 2023 school term marks his final year as an educator.
Spanish teacher rolls closing credits with a 22-year teaching career at SH
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 30, 2023

Spanish teacher Gene Bordy’s classroom walls showcase around 50 student-made film posters. Visitors are greeted with a flurry of vibrant colors...

Social science teacher Patrick Debacker instructs his third period Advanced Placement Human Geography class as the students prepare to take their Wednesday, April 5, test. Debacker will retire at the end of this semester.
A HISTORICAL RUN: Social science teacher to retire upon completing his 32nd year at the Hill
Giselle Suastegui, Feature Editor • May 30, 2023

A geographical information system [GIS] can store, visualize, analyze and interpret the Earth’s geographical data.  But it cannot track...

Senior Thaddaeus Kiker presents his research poster in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search competition, winning 10th place in the nationwide contest. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Thaddaeus Kiker awaits the next chapter of his life at Columbia University
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians?  Answer: I feel very honored and grateful to be recognized as part of this talented...

Graduating at the top of her class, senior Irene Kang commits to the University of California, Irvine, with the hopes of becoming a dentist. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Girls golf captain Irene Kang graduates as valedictorian to pursue biological sciences at UCI
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023
After exploring her passion for photography during high school, senior Rebekah Kim looks forward to immersing herself in Pomona College’s pre-law track. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Accolade photo editor Rebekah Kim commits to Pomona College as an aspiring lawyer
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023
Excited to pursue her mathematical journey, senior Remy Garcia-Kakebeen poses as she displays illustrated math formulas above her head. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Remy Garcia-Kakebeen seeks to explore STEM-related careers at Princeton University
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023
As one of the 18 valedictorians of the Class of 2023, senior Magdalene Kho aspires to immerse herself in the science, technology, engineering and math field and attend medical school. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Magdalene Kho envisions the next 8 years of her life in Brown University’s medical program
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023
UCLA-bound senior Reena Jung poses with an illustrated plant in her plant as she plans to study environmental science for the next four years. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for the Top of the 2023 Class: Reena Jung aims to further her education at UCLA after graduating as valedictorian
Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • May 28, 2023
Senior Yash Thaker stands as one of the 18 valedictorians in the Class of 2023. Continuing his academic journey at the University of California, Irvine, Thaker looks forward to exploring space and the universe. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Yash Thaker earns valedictorian status as he prepares to pursue aerospace engineering at UCI
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 28, 2023
Senior Hao Tam Tran dresses in a medical lab coat as she prepares to major in biology at UCLA and holds up the drawing she made for her Advanced Placement Art portfolio in February. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Hao Tam Tran looks forward to pre-med track at UCLA while balancing hobbies
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 26, 2023
Senior Lauren Pak displays the code she wrote for her self-made Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders [AAPI] Alliance website that emphasizes the Stop AAPI Hate movement, unites online users of the race and promotes the groups’ businesses. Starting to attend Princeton University this fall, Pak said she will miss the California weather the most. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Lauren Pak graduates as valedictorian, looks to pursue computer science at Princeton University
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 26, 2023
Senior Jaiminh Park holds chemistry goggles and poses with a lab flask after developing a passion for the subject in high school. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Jaiminh Park plans to pursue chemical engineering at UCI after graduating with straight A’s
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 26, 2023
Senior Jeremy Lee stands with his equipment for wrestling, one of his most meaningful extracurricular activities. He plans to attend Northwestern University, majoring in biomedical engineering. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Wrestling team captain Jeremy Lee graduates top of his class before heading off to Northwestern University
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 26, 2023
Senior Tazia Mohammad holds up her International Baccalaureate Economics notes while wearing the color of the school she committed to. Mohammad will be attending Columbia University to pursue a double major in economics and political science. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Tazia Mohammad commits to Columbia University after balancing academic rigor and various extracurriculars
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 26, 2023
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Hyejin Cha juggles academic responsibilities to graduate as a valedictorian
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Hyejin Cha juggles academic responsibilities to graduate as a valedictorian
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
After being named homecoming court earlier this school year, senior Claire Chen graduates as a valedictorian and anticipates attending the Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: After taking on leadership roles in various school clubs and programs, Claire Chen commits to Cornell University to study hotel administration
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
Senior Emma De Leon looks forward to stepping into a new phase in her life at UCLA, majoring in mathematics, though she feels bittersweet about leaving her memories with the Bayanihan Club and Dance 3. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Emma De Leon reminisces about her memories as 4-year Dance 3 member, Bayanihan performer after graduating as valedictorian
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
Senior Veronica Diaz holds up the first and second-place medals she earned from the world championships with the FIRST Robotics Competition team for the past two years. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Veronica Diaz looks forward to attending Carnegie Mellon University for a degree in computer science after representing SH at the FIRST Robotics Competition
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
Senior Kaneiya Desai shows a machine learning model he created on his laptop screen that helps classify optical coherence tomography scans. Desai plans on attending the University of California, Berkeley, for bioengineering. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: Kaneiya Desai aspires to work in the ophthalmic medical field after childhood experience of corneal scarring
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
Senior DaHee Kim poses with a light-sensor painting she created that bridged her interest in art and engineering. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)
18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: After serving as the graphics editor for The Accolade, DaHee Kim decides to pursue her interest in engineering at Stanford University
Susie Kim, News Editor • May 25, 2023
The 2019-found brand Starface gains traction as it advocates for de-stigmatizing acne.
Impacts of rising skincare craze shine far
Jaimie Chun and Christine Yoo • May 22, 2023
Sophomore Emily Boyer (left), senior Gabriel Villanueva and junior Lara Martinez decorate their faces with Starface patches
GETTING THE STAR TREATMENT: Colorful celestial-themed pimple patches trending with SH students
Jaimie Chun, Managing Editor • May 22, 2023
Senior Krisi Patel holds up her two honorary certificates as the 2022-2023 Advancement Via Individual Determination [AVID] Senior Standout April 18 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, where Orange County AVID students were recognized.
JOURNEY TO STANDOUT: AVID senior looks back on the path to success
Julie Jung • May 18, 2023
Juniors Ashley Hong (left) and Emma Jang show off their matching Sanrio keychains their friend gifted them after purchasing during her Hawaii trip on Thursday, April 20.
Decorative keychains charm their way onto backpacks
Nicole Park • May 18, 2023
Then-4-year-old sophomore Paige Bringas stands with her mom, waving the flag toward an arriving military vehicle during a 2010 Memorial Day parade.
Military families share Memorial Day celebrations
Christine Yoo, Cub Reporter • May 17, 2023
The names of fallen alumni in the U.S. military are displayed on the white board where the American flag is in English teacher Scott Rosenkranzs class in Room 185. Rosenkranz started memorializing these former SH students this school year.
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY: 3 teachers recognize SH alumni in the military with signs underneath the American flag in their classrooms
Irene Park, Cub Reporter • May 15, 2023
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION: Chemistry teacher Mason Morris holds a pack of HotHands on Friday, March 17, in his classroom to demonstrate how it works.
HOT, HOT, HOT: Product to keep hands warm is trending among some students seeking to overcome the cold weather
Justin Park, Cub Reporter • May 15, 2023
English teacher Jill Lomheim explains a creative writing assignment to her fourth period English 1 class Friday, April 21, in Room 48 while handing out papers to the students sitting in the front row.
WELCOME BACK: Alumna finds way to alma mater as new English teacher
Aiden Park, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 10, 2023
A GLIMPSE OF A NEW LIFE: Junior Daniel Kim stands in front of the Sunny Hills sign commemorating his new new school Sept. 23, 2022.
Teen music producer transfers from Austria to SH
Pricilla Escobedo, Staff Reporter • May 10, 2023
The mural in the cafeteria displays “LANCER PRIDE WRESTLING” written in black and gold with a horse rider painted between the letters.
DID YOU KNOW? Cafeteria mural’s origins remain a mystery for most but serves its meaningfulness to wrestlers
Seowon Han, Copy Editor • May 6, 2023
Deviation member senior Monique Alvarado (left) dances alongside senior Dorotea Barbini and sophomore Madelyn Boyd to “Family Ties” by Baby Keem on March 10 at the spring assembly.
CLUB CORNER: Deviation encourages student involvement in the art program
Claire Lee • April 28, 2023
Newly hired campus supervisor Randall Avalos (right) talks with two students during lunch near the cafeteria earlier this semester.
Avid collector, baseball coach establishes himself as campus supervisor
Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2023
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