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Katie Leem

Katie Leem, Photo Editor

After her first year on The Accolade staff as a photographer, senior Katie Leem is excited to return as the photo editor for the new school year. Leem hopes to spend her final year capturing precious moments on campus.

Besides taking photos, Leem enjoys building 3D puzzles and hanging out with her friends. 

All content by Katie Leem
Sophomore Vannia Pacheco prepares to hit the ball during a home match against Oxford Academy held after school on Thursday, Aug. 28, on the tennis courts. The final score was 14-4.

[Photo] GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Lady Lancers look to continue league success

September 26, 2025

Sophomore Vannia Pacheco prepares to hit the ball during a home match against Oxford Academy held after school on Thursday, Aug. 28, on the tennis courts. The final score was 14-4.

Goalie Thomas Oltman prepares to block a ball during a home game against Garden Grove High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, after school in the pool. The final score was 7-6, with the Lancers taking the victory.

[Photo] BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Following last year’s setbacks, Lancers aim to regain momentum

September 29, 2025

Goalie Thomas Oltman prepares to block a ball during a home game against Garden Grove High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, after school in the pool. The final score was 7-6, with the Lancers taking the victory....

Junior Nathaniel Mitri leads the Valorant team in a 13-2 win over Lemoore High School on Wednesday, Sept. 1

[Photo] eSPORTS PREVIEW: Lancers build momentum for new season

September 22, 2025

Junior Nathaniel Mitri leads the Valorant team in a 13-2 win over Lemoore High School on Wednesday, Sept. 1

Students explore different stands on the third day of Club Rush during break on Thursday, Sept. 4.

[Photo] BOUNCING BACK: SH freshman enrollment increases beyond projected expectations

Ashley Kang, News Editor September 22, 2025

Senior Khang Vuong (center) walks through freshmen fall, between the 20s and 40s classrooms, as new faces on campus head to lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Only one staff parking space remains unoccupied at the end of lunch on Thursday, May 1, in the west parking lot; the other slots have been filled up mainly by student motorists, a violation of school policy. Many have chosen to ignore school rules and park wherever it’s convenient for them, claiming student-marked locations are full.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: Time to create new parking spaces for student motorists

June 17, 2025

Only one staff parking space remains unoccupied at the end of lunch on Thursday, May 1, in the west parking lot; the other slots have been filled up mainly by student motorists, a violation of school policy....

Junior Samuel Hong prepares to dive into the Sunny Hills pool on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during swim practice after school.

[Photo] SPORTS RECAP: Swim and dive remains undefeated throughout entire league season; girls place first, boys place second

May 30, 2025

Junior Samuel Hong prepares to dive into the Sunny Hills pool on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during swim practice after school.

New campus supervisor Jason Hughes (right) demonstrates how he would listen to supervisor liaison Randall Avalos’s walkie-talkie message in the hallway near the 10s wing on Friday, April 11.

[Photo] Latest addition to campus supervisor team a familiar face

June 4, 2025

New campus supervisor Jason Hughes (right) demonstrates how he would listen to supervisor liaison Randall Avalos’s walkie-talkie message in the hallway near the 10s wing on Friday, April 11.

Senior Lucas Saab (left) and junior Jake Sueki point at their flip flops in front of Room 138 on Wednesday, March 26, during lunch.

[Photo] Flip Flop Fridays

Bradyn Chiang, Data Team May 29, 2025

Senior Lucas Saab (left) and junior Jake Sueki point at their flip flops in front of Room 138 on Wednesday, March 26, during lunch.

Senior Liam Weinreich talks about his high school career with his father as principal.

[Photo] Q&A WITH A LANCER: Liam Weinreich

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Senior Liam Weinreich waves to the crowd after signing his commitment to join Pomona College’s men’s swim team during lunch on Wednesday, April 16, in the quad. (Image taken by Katie Leem)

Fire Truck 6 from the Fullerton Fire Department arrives by the swimming pool to investigate the potential gas leak situation during fourth period on Friday, May 2.

[Photo] On-campus gas leak leads to classroom evacuations

May 15, 2025

Fire Truck 6 from the Fullerton Fire Department arrives by the swimming pool to investigate the potential gas leak situation during fourth period on Friday, May 2.

Senior Ethan Hsu (right) points at the laptop screen of junior Julia Kim (center) in his attempt to tutor her after school at the Algebra Center on Thursday, March 6, in Room 45. Also helping Kim is senior Sarah Patino.

[Photo] Sine, cosine, tangent

Caleb Kang, Data Team May 9, 2025

Senior Ethan Hsu (right) points at the laptop screen of junior Julia Kim (center) in his attempt to tutor her after school at the Algebra Center on Thursday, March 6, in Room 45. Also helping Kim is senior...

Andrew Guevara (left), playing with Kellie Ma, swings his paddle to hit the pickleball on Tuesday, Feb. 25, on the tennis courts.

[Photo] Picking up pickleball

May 5, 2025

Andrew Guevara (left), playing with Kellie Ma, swings his paddle to hit the pickleball on Tuesday, Feb. 25, on the tennis courts.

No. 1 singles player senior Derrick Sun returns a serve during his first match at home against Esperanza High School on Thursday, April 24. The Lancers’ last league match ended with a victory, 10-7, keeping Sunny Hills in second place in the division before league finals begin this week.

[Photo] Boys tennis ends league season in second place; qualifies for CIF playoffs

Soojin Cho, Feature Editor May 1, 2025

No. 1 singles player senior Derrick Sun returns a serve during his first match at home against Esperanza High School on Thursday, April 24. The Lancers’ last league match ended with a victory, 10-7,...

Abigail Veyna (left), who plays Charlotte Lucas — a friend of the female lead —  talks to senior Kathleen Handley, who plays one of the main characters, Elizabeth Bennet, during their fourth-period rehearsal of the stage version of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice on Friday, April 25, in the Performing Arts Center [PAC]. The two-hour-and-15-minute play consisting solely of theater students will debut tonight at 7 in the PAC.

[Photo] SPRING PLAY PREVIEW: Theater students stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, debuting tonight

Elise Pak, Opinion Editor May 1, 2025

Handley and junior Michael Olivares, who plays the role of Wickham, hold each other's hands during rehearsal as Wickham flirtatiously thanks Elizabeth for her company. (Image taken by Katie Leem)

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.

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

April 3, 2025

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...

한국어 선생님 에스더 이(Esther Lee)가 11학년 윌리엄 김(William Kim)의 일기 과제 작성을 2월 5일 수요일 돕고있다.

[Photo] 2025-2026학년도, 새로운 우등 수업 및 과목 추가

April 3, 2025

한국어 선생님 에스더 이(Esther Lee)가 11학년 윌리엄 김(William Kim)의 일기 과제 작성을 2월 5일 수요일 돕고있다.

Sophomore Dominador Tenazas, one of the top returners to the boys tennis squad, practices his serves at the Sunny Hills tennis courts on Thursday, Feb. 27.

[Photo] BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW: Younger Lancer squad aims to challenge for inaugural title of revamped Freeway League

Kayden Kim, Opinion Editor March 26, 2025

Sophomore Dominador Tenazas, one of the top returners to the boys tennis squad, practices his serves at the Sunny Hills tennis courts on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Sophomore Hannah Oh jumps over hurdles on the field Monday, March 10, during sixth-period practice.

[Photo] TRACK AND FIELD PREVIEW: Boys, girls look to utilize early training advantage in new league

Justin Pak, Web Managing Editor March 25, 2025

Freshmen David Kim (left) and Gavin Chung jog on the Sunny Hills track during sixth period on Wednesday, March 12.

Sunny Hills staff, parents and students listen to English teacher Suzanne Boxdorfer who is standing in front of the podium to present accreditation information in Room 33 on Wednesday, March 5.

[Photo] 5-member committee to visit, evaluate Sunny Hills from today to Wednesday, March 12

Rose Park, Cub Reporter March 10, 2025

Dr. Movie Jhawar, one of the volunteer parent representatives in the WASC focus group, asks a question about one of the items in the handout that lays out the visiting schedule for the WASC committee during...

Sophomore Kyuwon Han holds her phone that displays the Gradekit app during fourth period on Tuesday, March 4, in Room 138.

[Photo] COLUMN: Let’s use A+ Gradekit instead of Aeries

March 19, 2025

Sophomore Kyuwon Han holds her phone that displays the Gradekit app during fourth period on Tuesday, March 4, in Room 138.

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.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: PTSA’s inaugural fundraiser, “A Taste of IFF,” proves effective

March 4, 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...

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.

[Photo] BASEBALL PREVIEW: Lancers step into North Hills League with a fresh start

March 4, 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...

Senior Ellie Kwak swims the 200 Individual Medley during the team time trials on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after school in the Sunny Hills pool.

[Photo] SWIM AND DIVE PREVIEW: Lancers prepare to continue their win streak in new Freeway League despite no diver

February 25, 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.

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