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Patrick's Music School
The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade
Patrick's Music School
The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade
Staff Editorial
Two students from December 2016 decorate parts of the quad before the start of first period on the Monday of final exam week. This rite of passage that disappeared before COVID-19 hit in March 2020 should return to campus.
STAFF EDITORIAL: 5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to bring back some forgotten traditions
March 11, 2025
Parents and students sit on the gym bleachers as they wait for the cultural performances to begin on Thursday evening, Feb. 6. This was the first time the school offered an exclusive, evening-only performance for parents to pay $5 to come and watch the student cultural groups scheduled to showcase international traditions during the school day at the double second period assembly. In the past, parents could have come to watch the assembly for free.
STAFF EDITORIAL: PTSA’s inaugural fundraiser, “A Taste of IFF,” proves effective
March 4, 2025
As The Accolade celebrates its 65th anniversary, the editorial board discusses traits and expectations it demands for the next decade of journalism and the successor of the current adviser.
STAFF EDITORIAL: The Accolade’s next adviser should be experienced, dedicated to usher the program toward its 75th year
February 12, 2025
With the new finals schedule being implemented this school year, The Accolade Editorial Board argues that the change proves unnecessary, and the schedule should revert to its original.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Out with the new and in with the old — new finals schedule should go back to its original format
December 15, 2024
With over 130 student-run clubs on campus, many Sunny Hills students pursue leadership roles — but the growing number raises questions about purpose, sustainability and impact. Accolade web editor-in-chief senior Seowon Han questions the number of clubs on campus, confounded about whether or not they really do serve a purpose in helping the school, or if it’s just a matter of quantity over quality.
I’M A FINALIST: What a scholarship interview taught me about leadership and real change
Seowon Han, Web Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2025
The In-N-Out 4x4 conversation possesses a magic of its own — especially when debating about eating it under four bites. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances about whether or not eating this monster of a burger in under four bites is doable.
SPITFIRE: Is eating an In-N-Out 4×4 in four bites doable?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • April 1, 2025
Both the upperclassmen and underclassmen years each have their respective appeal in terms of activities and school life. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances regarding which half of high school they prefer.
SPITFIRE: Are the last two years of high school better than the first two in terms of student life?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • March 29, 2025
Sophomore Kyuwon Han holds her phone that displays the Gradekit app during fourth period on Tuesday, March 4, in Room 138.
COLUMN: Let’s use A+ Gradekit instead of Aeries
Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter • March 19, 2025
Two students from December 2016 decorate parts of the quad before the start of first period on the Monday of final exam week. This rite of passage that disappeared before COVID-19 hit in March 2020 should return to campus.
STAFF EDITORIAL: 5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to bring back some forgotten traditions
The Accolade Editorial Board • March 11, 2025
Parents and students sit on the gym bleachers as they wait for the cultural performances to begin on Thursday evening, Feb. 6. This was the first time the school offered an exclusive, evening-only performance for parents to pay $5 to come and watch the student cultural groups scheduled to showcase international traditions during the school day at the double second period assembly. In the past, parents could have come to watch the assembly for free.
STAFF EDITORIAL: PTSA’s inaugural fundraiser, “A Taste of IFF,” proves effective
The Accolade Editorial Board • March 4, 2025
South Korean citizens sit down on the streets of Jeonju to protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, Dec. 27.
COLUMN: Witnessing nationwide protest rekindles my connection to South Korea
Emily Kim, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025
During times of crisis like the L.A. wildfires, people often repost Instagram Stories about news, whether it’s false, exaggerated or true.
CALL TO ACTION: Reposting about crises on social media proves ineffective
Christine Yoo, Managing Editor • February 14, 2025
As The Accolade celebrates its 65th anniversary, the editorial board discusses traits and expectations it demands for the next decade of journalism and the successor of the current adviser.
STAFF EDITORIAL: The Accolade’s next adviser should be experienced, dedicated to usher the program toward its 75th year
The Accolade Editorial Board • February 12, 2025
Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim debate officiating Valentine’s Day, one of the most widely recognized unofficial holidays. Dialani argues against making Valentine’s Day a school holiday, while Kim vouches for it.
SPITFIRE: Should Valentine’s Day be considered an official school holiday?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • February 11, 2025
Both conceptual and conventional art have their respective appeals that make the viewers lean toward one or the other. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances regarding this controversial art style.
SPITFIRE: Should conceptual pieces really be considered art?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • January 21, 2025
While SoCal Asian stereotypes of going to Seaside Bakery, listening to Keshi and raving trend on social media platforms like TikTok, the cultural group’s unique identity simultaneously begins to diminish.
We’re more than Seaside Donuts Bakery
Christine Yoo, Managing Editor • January 8, 2025
Junior Irene Park (third from the left) takes a picture with a digital camera with her friends on June 24 at the bridge in front of Columbia Law School.
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER: Columbia University’s summer camp returns lessons, memories
Irene Park, News Editor • January 8, 2025
With the new finals schedule being implemented this school year, The Accolade Editorial Board argues that the change proves unnecessary, and the schedule should revert to its original.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Out with the new and in with the old — new finals schedule should go back to its original format
The Accolade Editorial Board • December 15, 2024
Movies and TV shows have their own perks and factors, which makes them unique from one another. Co-Opinion editor Aashna Dialani favors multi-season TV series, while co-Opinion editor Kayden Kim prefers films.
SPITFIRE: Are movies better than TV shows?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • December 14, 2024
Accolade Spotlight reporter sophomore Kyuwon Han argues that the experience of going to the theater, eating popcorn and sipping on a cold soda far exceeds the use of streaming services to watch movies.
COLUMN: Ditch streaming services, let movie theaters set the scene
Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter • December 13, 2024
Senior Faith Jung (center) takes a picture with her friends in front of The Bean sculpture at Millennium Park on July 10 during a field trip to Downtown Chicago.
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER: Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute provides invaluable experience
Faith Jung, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • November 18, 2024
An artist’s rendition of after the assembly held in the gym on Tuesday, Sept. 10, shows two vastly different student body responses. Some students embraced speaker Keith Hawkins’ advice, while others disregarded it completely.
HEAD TO HEAD: Should SH continue guest speakers to inspire the student body?
Soojin Cho and Nicole Park • November 14, 2024
As the world modernizes with technology, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok branch out their influence on the younger generation, raising concerns about their negative effects on adolescents.
REFORMING SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram makes a step in the right direction with its new teen accounts
Christine Yoo, Managing Editor • November 13, 2024
Fridays and late starts are opportunities to experience some downtime away from the hustle and bustle in students’ lives. Co-Opinion editor Aashna Dialani vouches for Fridays, while co-Opinion editor Kayden Kim argues that late starts have more benefits.
SPITFIRE: Are Late Start days better than Fridays?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • November 6, 2024
With the rising number of male-inclusive royalty positions on our campus, The Accolade argues for the implementation of a new position: homecoming king.
STAFF EDITORIAL: King for a day and night – starting with 2025-2026 homecoming court
The Accolade Editorial Board • November 5, 2024
Accolade web editor-in-chief senior Seowon Han receives her Certificate of Naturalization at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Santa Ana after the taking the Oath of Allegiance on Monday, Sept. 23.
I’M A VOTER: Turning 18 and becoming U.S. citizen give me chance to be part of history
Seowon Han, Web Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2024
Halloween, though popular among some, may not interest others. With costumes being all the rage near the end of October, co-Opinion editor Kayden Kim vouches for this fall tradition by dressing up and going trick or treating. However, co-Opinion editor Aashna Dialani calls these elementary school age activities.
SPITFIRE: Are high school students too old to dress up for Halloween and go trick or treating?
Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim • October 24, 2024
The two presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — race to the election coming up in November.
STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time for our first female president; minimum wage should go up to $18 in the state
The Accolade Editorial Board • October 23, 2024
Seniors Kayden Kim (left) and Faith Jung argue whether students coming to school behind the wheels to practice their driving tests should be allowed.
HEAD TO HEAD: Should teen permit owners practice for their driving exam to and from school?
Faith Jung and Kayden Kim • October 3, 2024
An artist’s rendering of Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting depicts a scene described in the New Testament of the Bible in which Jesus has his last supper with his 12 disciples before he is crucified on the cross. Some conservative politicians and religious leaders reacted critically to what they thought was a poor re-enactment of that scene during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 26; however, Olympics planning committee officials claim the presentation related instead to an appreciation of Greek mythology.
Conflicted Christians overreact to misinterpreted Olympics exhibition
Nathan Lee, Layout Editor • September 28, 2024
Moses, the Hebrew prophet from the Bible’s Book of Exodus, is attributed with the introduction of God’s Ten Commandments. Louisiana’s governor over the summer signed into law that every public school classroom in his state must display those moral laws starting next January 2025.
Thou shalt not push the Ten Commandments or the Bible upon students in public school classrooms in the South
Serenity Li, Copy Editor • September 23, 2024
Sophomore Ashley Kang emphasizes the importance of traditional paper learning methods in a world where online learning is gaining more popularity.
COLUMN: Keep it classic — paper learning must become more prominent in education
Ashley Kang, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • September 17, 2024
As battery-powered cars have become increasingly common, sophomore Gerald Han believes in sticking to gas vehicles and ditching electric ones.
COLUMN: Let’s keep riding gas cars
Gerald Han, Videographer • September 17, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics, which ended its two-week run Sunday, Aug. 11, attracted approximately 15 million visitors to France to watch the games along with 30.6 million viewers on NBC. Nevertheless, from mistaking a country to going against religious and women’s rights, organizers for the L.A. Olympics in 2028 could aim to become more mindful so the same problems won’t occur four years from now.
COLUMN: Jump for the 2024 Paris Olympics fell short — Los Angeles should aim for better
Soojin Cho, Copy Editor • September 14, 2024
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Other high schools like Irvine have display cases in hallways showing off awards and championship plaques, not just for sports. Should school officials create a Hall of Fame wing somewhere on campus besides sports banners in the gym so when people tour our campus, they can see the award-winning programs we offer here?

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