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The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade
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The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade
Second base sophomore Saraya Jhawar prepares to swing at an incoming pitch during the home game against Yorba Linda after school on Monday, March 3.
SOFTBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers ready to build on last season’s success
Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025
Sophomore Madelyn Sooter enters the takeoff zone for the high jump in an attempt to jump over the bar at the Freeway League quad meet No. 2 on Thursday, April 3, 2024.
GAMEBALL: A (wo)man for all seasons
Yena Oh, Sports Editor • March 12, 2025
Former coaches Tim Devaney (left) and Mike Schade (right) stand next to the CIF Hall of Fame plaque with their respective awards on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at The Grand Conference Center Grand Ballroom in Long Beach.
CIF inducts two veteran SH coaches to its Hall of Fame
Caroline Shin, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2025
Pitcher senior Andre Katayama prepares to swing his bat during a home boys baseball game against Woodbridge High School at the baseball field on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after school. The opposing team won with a score of 6-1 against the Lancers.
BASEBALL PREVIEW: Lancers step into North Hills League with a fresh start
Caroline Shin, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2025
Senior Ellie Kwak swims the 200 Individual Medley during the team time trials on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after school in the Sunny Hills pool.
SWIM AND DIVE PREVIEW: Lancers prepare to continue their win streak in new Freeway League despite no diver
Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • February 25, 2025
Keith Nighswonger holds the crystal award commemorating his induction into the Montebello High School Hall of Fame.
Girls water polo coach gets inducted to his alma mater’s athletic hall of fame
Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • February 20, 2025
Opposite hitter senior Lucas Saab spikes the ball during the boys volleyball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Sunny Hills gym.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Lancers aim to dominate new Crestview League
Kevin Lee, Assistant News Editor • February 19, 2025
As the process of installing an all-weather track and turf field begins, junior Lauren Kang commends the district and the voters of Measure L for approving this decision.
COLUMN: District runs forward to a brighter future
Lauren Kang, Sports Editor • February 13, 2025
Gamers worldwide train for the first edition of the 2025 Olympic eSport Games, involving aspects of physical sports in video games. Chess.com is one of the games scheduled to be part of the eSports Olympics.
Olympic eSports Games to debut later this year — League of Legends, Valorant get snubbed
Pricilla Escobedo, Data Team Leader • January 29, 2025
Sophomore Jimin Nam follows through on a swing during the CIF Individual Championship at the Temecula Creek Golf Club on Thursday, Nov. 7. Nam went on to tie for 10th place with three others at 76 under.
GIRLS GOLF WRAP-UP: Lady Lancers end season with second-year player advancing to CIF individuals
Yena Oh, Sports Editor • January 28, 2025
Forward junior Sophia Takaki attempts to steal the soccer ball from an opponent from Troy High School at an away game on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. The Lady Lancers lost with a score of 3-4 during the preseason game.
GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: It’s going to be a season of new (head coach), new (league), new (goals) for Lady Lancers
Pricilla Escobedo, Data Team Leader • January 16, 2025
One of the top newcomers, sophomore Riken Ramos (left), faces off against a Godinez High School wrestler during a non-league home duel on Saturday, Dec. 14.
WRESTLING PREVIEW: Lancers aim to condition for strong start in North Hills League
Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • January 11, 2025
Senior, base Mackenzy Jung dances during cheer practice after school on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, behind the gym in preparation for their first competition on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
CHEER PREVIEW: Lady Lancers prepare for their redemption season
Elise Pak, Staff Reporter • January 11, 2025
Shooting guard junior Jayden Bai holds the ball, preparing to pass to his teammate during an away game against Fullerton Union Tribes on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Lancers head North in new league with fresh mix of starters
Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter • January 3, 2025
Co-team captain midfielder senior Ethan Castro prepares for a pass during a Monday, Dec. 2, away game against Valencia High School in Placentia. The Lancers got shut out 4-0.
BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Lancers aim to avenge last year’s CIF first-round playoff exit with strong debut in new league
Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • January 3, 2025
Girls soccer head coach William Allgeier guides the Lady Lancers against the Esperanza Aztecs during a scrimmage on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Esperanza turf field.
ALL IN FOR ALLGEIER: First-time girls soccer head coach becomes fourth in program history
Emily Kim, Staff Reporter • December 26, 2024
Power forward and co-captain junior Arianna Holguin gets ready to shoot the ball during a Thursday, Dec. 19, girls basketball game in the Sunny Hills gym against the Woodbridge Warriors.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Coach aims to work on offense with ‘fresh batch’ of players who take over from senior-heavy team last season
Aashna Dialani, Opinion Editor • December 20, 2024
Senior Zachary Cardona sprints to the ball, passing Santiago High School defenders, to look for a shot at a goal at Buena Park High School stadium on Thursday, Nov. 21.
GAME BALL: Soccer player reaches goals with commitment to Rhodes College
Alexxa Berumen, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2024
Sophomore Maddie Ramirez aims to score a goal near the goal during the first girls varsity water polo game of the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after school at the pool.
GIRLS WATER POLO PREVIEW: With new co-head coach, Lady Lancers aim to remain perfect in league play
Soojin Cho, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024
Junior varsity tennis player sophomore Alice Chae takes her racket back as she prepares to hit her opponent’s shot at the Thursday, Oct. 24, match against Villa Park High School.
LEVELING UP: Releaguing pushes me to strive my best, adapt to new situations
Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • December 8, 2024
Sophomores Chanwy Shin (left) and Dylan Kim play a round of Brawl Stars on a bench in front of Room 111 during lunch on Friday, Dec. 6, in preparation for the eSports club’s Brawl Stars tournament the next day at 4 p.m. via a Discord call.
FRIENDLY FIRE: SH students prepare for a lighthearted Brawl Stars tournament
Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • December 7, 2024
Team USA delivers gold medals during the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending Sunday, Aug. 11. Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone help bring home wins with their performances in the 100-meter and 400-meter hurdles, respectively. (“Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) 2024” by Citizen59 is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. “Noah Lyles - TeamUSA - Men's 100m GOLD at Paris” by Andy Miah is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.)
COLUMN: 2024 Paris Olympics brings home gold medal for its top 5 unforgettable moments
Lauren Kang, Sports Editor • December 2, 2024
Junior Mikel Cho (right) celebrates with his teammates at the 2024 Pan Am Cadet & Junior Taekwondo Championship on Friday, July 26, held at Arteaga Gymnasium in Querétaro, Mexico. Their performance earned the trio the gold medal.
STRIKING GOLD: Third time’s the charm for then-rising junior competing in international taekwondo team event in Mexico
Kevin Lee, Assistant News Editor • November 7, 2024
Wide receiver and linebacker senior Avery Koo (left) holds up his helmet in celebrating the Lancers’ first win of the season, a 33-3 blowout over Valencia Tigers on Friday, Oct. 18, at Buena Park High School stadium.
Lancers secure first win of season over Valencia, 33-3, on Friday, Oct. 18
Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • October 22, 2024
Lancer football players prepare to defend the Troy Warriors at the 15-yard line in the second quarter of the Battle of the Nations match on Friday, Aug. 23.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: New head coach hands off new form of leadership to his players
Lauren Kang, Sports Editor • October 2, 2024
Goalie freshman Thomas Rovira throws the ball to a teammate during a Thursday, Aug. 29, home game against Segerstrom at the Sunny Hills pool.
BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Lancers plan to take advantage of practices and offseason matches to prepare for the Century Conference
Serenity Li, Copy Editor • October 1, 2024
Singles No. 3 player freshman Vannia Pacheco swings her tennis racquet during practice on Tuesday, Sept. 10, after school.
GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: In a revamped Freeway League, Lady Lancers aim to win another title, advance in CIF playoffs
Ellen Hwang, Spotlight Team Reporter • September 24, 2024
New head football coach Fred Gambrell walks toward the sideline with his players during the game against Buena Park High School on Friday, Aug. 30.
TAKING A GAMBLE ON GAMBRELL: School officials offer San Clemente defensive assistant his first head coaching job to guide Lancer football team
Nicole Park, Feature Editor • September 23, 2024
Senior Chara Yoon tees off on the fifth hole at La Mirada golf course against California High School Monday, Aug. 29. The Lady Lancers defeated the Condors 258-213.
GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW: Lady Lancers seek to swing into victory in new league
Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • September 21, 2024
Girls flag football coach Dylan Kuhn gives a pep talk to his three quarterbacks, freshman Soliao Arredondo (left), junior Samantha Apolinar and sophomore Amelia Herbert, on the field during lunch before their Wednesday, Sept. 11, game against Troy High School.
WILL IT ALL ADD UP?: Despite a lack of experience in the sport, math teacher volunteers to guide inaugural season of girls flag football team
Ashley Kang, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • September 21, 2024
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Class of 2015 alumnus Adrien Truong holds his phone displaying his Gradekit app at his home on Sunday, Nov. 3. Truong has been working on the app since 2014.

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No. 2 doubles player senior Matthew Ma returns a serve during his second match at home against Cypress High School on Tuesday, April 1.

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Sophomore Bright Jun picks up his McDonald’s online order from Room 7, the attendance office, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, during lunch.

DOOR DASHERS: More students opt for food delivery during lunch than settling for ‘gross,’ free school meals

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Junior Melina Ciorogariu walks down the red carpet during the Prom Fashion Show held in the quad during break on Wednesday, March 26. The event, featuring formal attire from Windsor and Friar Tux, showcased outfit options for juniors and seniors preparing for prom on Saturday, April 5, at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center.

PROM PREVIEW: ‘Interstellar’-themed dance to light up The Artic in Anaheim Saturday, April 5

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