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New engineering teacher Martin Rodriguez introduces the Capstone Project to his students in Room 402 on Tuesday, Aug. 29. This project allows students to gain experience in engineering by designing and creating a prototype of something that should benefit the world.
PITCH PERFECT: New engineering teacher aims to bring stability to EPIC program
Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • October 23, 2023

This is the final in a series of profiles on new, full-time instructors hired at Sunny Hills during or before the fall semester of the 2023-2024...

Social science teacher Troy Nelson explains the Chinese Exclusion Act to his fourth period U.S. History class in Room 56 on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
TRACING FOOTSTEPS: New social science teacher follows in the path of his former mentor
Nathan Lee, Assistant Entertainment Editor • October 22, 2023

This is the ninth in a series of profiles on new, full-time instructors hired at Sunny Hills during or before the fall semester of the 2023-2024...

New Spanish teacher Christian Llamas teaches his third period honors class how to conjugate the reflexive verb “despertarse” in Room 71 on Aug. 21.
RETURNING TO HIS ROOTS: SH Spanish department welcomes former basketball coach as new Spanish teacher
Angelina Jeong, Sports Editor • October 22, 2023

This is the eighth in a series of profiles on new, full-time instructors hired at Sunny Hills during or before the fall semester of the 2023-2024...

Math teacher Dylan Kuhn helps freshman Favio Gonzalez with a cross multiplying worksheet during his fourth period Algebra 1 class on Wednesday, August 30, in Room 23.
TOUCH BASE: Former SH baseball athlete helps out as pitching coach and new math teacher
Aiden Park, Opinion Editor • October 22, 2023

This is the seventh in a series of profiles on new, full-time instructors hired at Sunny Hills during or before the fall semester of the 2023-2024...

Biology teacher Monet Favreau explains how to complete a worksheet about living organisms to her fourth period class on Aug. 29.
‘FAV’ORITE TEACHER: New biology instructor Monet Favreau already making strong impressions among her students
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • October 22, 2023
New science teacher Westley Fairall explains Wednesday, Aug. 23, to his fourth period Advanced Placement Environmental Science class in Room 104 how Mono Lake serves as an example of a terminal body of water. Fairall is one of two new science teachers this school year.
STRIKING HOME: Increased student demand brings second ever environmental science teacher to Sunny Hills
Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • October 20, 2023
New Spanish teacher Natasha Tricoche gives two thumbs up while asking how the welcome back assembly was in Spanish to her sixth period Spanish 1 class on Friday, Aug.18, in Room 72.
ONE VIAJE TO THE NEXT: From Spain, Mexico, Guatemala to Peru, new Spanish teacher settles on the Hills
Christine Yoo, Sports Editor • October 20, 2023
New social studies teacher Christopher Collodel monitors his students taking an Advanced Placement [AP] United States History quiz while delivering a test paper to a student on Friday, Aug. 25, in Room 184.
KICK OFF: New social studies teacher starts school year with happiness wall project
Claire Lee, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2023
New art teacher Chablis Bates holds up a piece of paper to demonstrate to her Drawing and Painting students their next art project in Room 22 on Friday, Aug. 25.
A STROKE OF ART: New teacher paints her path to Sunny Hills
Stacy Kim, Feature Editor • October 11, 2023
Senior Rachel Kim (left) oversees sophomore Draven Dovalina working on the lighting equipment in the Performing Arts Center during their second period Technical Theater class on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
CUE THE LIGHTS: Theater Tech students reveal the importance of those working behind the scenes
Christine Yoo, Sports Editor • October 7, 2023
Sophomore Faith Won writes in her notebook during sixth period English class in Room 64.
UPHILL JOURNEY: Sophomore with muscular myopathy advocates for herself
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2023
Regional Occupational Program [ROP] Medical Careers and ROP Sports Medicine and Therapy teacher Paul Linares points out parts of the human skull to his sixth period class in Room 24.
BUILDING A NEW LEGACY: Ex-bodybuilder now Regional Occupational Program teacher at Sunny Hills strives to aid students in kinesthetic learning
Nicole Park, Copy Editor • October 5, 2023
In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunny Hills has implemented several new award programs that emphasize character and integrity. The introduction of such honors can have psychological implications, such as boosted self-esteem.
Digital Detox: New awards uplift students’ self-esteem after years of virtual learning
Jaimie Chun and Hannah Lee • October 4, 2023
The Sunny Hills League of Legends Lancer Gold team celebrate winning the 2023 CIF season Friday, May 12, after their 2-0 victory over La Quinta High School the day before.
LANCER HALL OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Nathan Lee, Justin Pak, and Aiden Park • October 2, 2023
Senior Jake Merioles paints an image of a tree by the the Lyceum April 18. The painting is a continuation of his outdoor art ventures.
IMPRESSIVE STROKES: Campus painter signs off with an easel and paintbrush in hand
Irene Sheen, Managing Editor • June 1, 2023
Senior Noah Choi advertises his clothes on his Instagram account @88blades.
Teenage entrepreneur rakes in 5 figures of profit from self-made clothing brand
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • June 1, 2023
Senior Lynette Ochoa poses with her phone which features the email that she received from Rice University, celebrating her acceptance to the school.
SEIZING DREAMS: QuestBridge fulfills 1st-generation student’s higher education aspirations
Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2023
Senior Ricardo Gonzalez and his band, ROUNDHOUSE, perform “Hypocrisy” at the Oct. 26 Conservatory of Fine Arts Fall Festival in the quad. The song is one that Gonzalez wrote.
MUSICAL VIRTUOSO: Senior Ricardo Gonzalez shares musical journey in forming his band, ROUNDHOUSE
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • June 1, 2023
The Class of 2009 celebrates its last day of school by wearing togas, which was part of the senior spirit week. Inspired by the toga scenes in the 1978 movie National Lampoons Animal House, the Class of 2004 started the senior tradition.
DID YOU KNOW? Toga and tutu tradition for seniors’ last week on campus spans 2 decades
Seowon Han, Spotlight Editor & Business Manager • May 31, 2023
International Baccalaureate coordinator and Conservatory of Fine Arts director Brian Wall speaks at the 2007 Open House.
Chatting with Mr. Wall
Jiwoo Han, Opinion Editor • May 30, 2023
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.
SAYING ‘ADIOS’: Spanish teacher retires from alma mater after 22-year teaching career
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • May 30, 2023
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
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, Web Managing Editor • May 28, 2023
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, Web Managing 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, Web Managing 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, Web Managing 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, Web Managing 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, Web Managing 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, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 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, Editor-in-Chief • 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, Editor-in-Chief • 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, Editor-in-Chief • 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, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2023
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