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Katie Leem

Katie Leem, Photographer

As her first year in The Accolade, junior Katie Leem is eager to serve as one of The Accolade's 2024-2025 photographers. Leem is excited to meet new people and capture moments of life on campus.

Outside of The Accolade, Leem takes part in various clubs and community service. She also enjoys taking naps and listening to music.

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Homecoming princess senior Scarlett Chang (left), with her tiara and sash on, positions to catch the water balloon as part of the court game on Monday, Sept. 30, during break in the quad.

[Photo] 2024 Homecoming Activities

Seowon Han, Web Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2024

Homecoming princess senior Scarlett Chang (left), with her tiara and sash on, positions to catch the water balloon as part of the court game on Monday, Sept. 30, during break in the quad.

Mike Delgado, an installer from Irvine-based G|M Business Interiors, unpacks on Tuesday, Sept. 24, during fourth period boxes containing new furniture ordered for Room 136, which houses the Regional Occupation Program’s video production classes and where the weekly videos of “Sunny Side Up” are recorded. Teacher Daniel Flores has been overseeing a major remodeling of his classroom, which began over the summer when the darkroom — used for developing film from older cameras back when photo classes were taught in Room 136 — was removed to make way for a more modern look.

Photos of the Week (9/23-9/27)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • October 3, 2024

Before the start of third period on Thursday, Sept. 19, school officials place yellow caution tape around one of the quad bench areas after they received a report of a wasp nest near the top of the tree.

[Photo] Photos of the Week (9/16-9/20)

Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • September 27, 2024

Freshman Kaydence Flores leaps into the air as she prepares to serve during the junior varsity girls volleyball game against Crean Lutheran High School after school in the gym on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Assistant principal Betty Vutang (right) assists junior Jessica Choi with the student’s schedule-changing concerns in the Lyceum during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Lancer Day registration.

[Photo] BONJOUR: New Sunny Hills assistant principal — first Asian administrator here — and former French teacher aims to support struggling students

Justin Pak, Web Managing Editor • September 23, 2024

Assistant principal Betty Vutang (right) assists junior Jessica Choi with the student’s schedule-changing concerns in the Lyceum during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Lancer Day registration.

Sip & Savor, a coffee shop, where many go to study and converse, located in Downtown Fullerton on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

[Photo] SIP BACK AND STUDY: Top 5 local cafes to visit to increase productivity this school year

Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2024

Sip & Savor, a coffee shop, where many go to study and converse, located in Downtown Fullerton on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

ASB adviser David Fenstermaker tells students interested in becoming a student senate about how the meetings will now take place during second or fourth period this year, unlike previous first-period gatherings, during the informational meeting during break on Friday, Sept. 13, in Room 170.

[Photo] Photos of the Week (9/9-9/13)

September 19, 2024

ASB adviser David Fenstermaker tells students interested in becoming a student senate about how the meetings will now take place during second or fourth period this year, unlike previous first-period gatherings,...

Two Chess Club members, seniors Anthony Mitri (left) and Jeremiah Sung, promote their group at break on the first day of Club Rush, Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Photos of the Week (9/3-9/6)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • September 12, 2024

Opposite hitter senior Dylyn Williams tips the ball during the home match against Mary Star of the Sea High School on Friday, Aug. 30. The Lady Lancers won in straight sets.

[Photo] GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: New league but same championship-minded goals for Lady Lancers

Nicole Park, Feature Editor • September 11, 2024

Opposite hitter senior Dylyn Williams tips the ball during the home match against Mary Star of the Sea High School on Friday, Aug. 30. The Lady Lancers won in straight sets.

Link Crew leader senior Mikaela Kim (left) points at the Sunny Hills campus map to help clarify the location of a classroom for a parent during the annual Back to School Night on Tuesday, Aug. 27, after school.

Photos of the Week (8/26-8/30)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • September 5, 2024

Science Olympiad co-captain seniors Joshua Yun (left) and Sophia Kiker explain the upcoming tryouts and events during its first club meeting during lunch on Friday, Aug. 23, in Room 111.

[Photo] Photos of the Week (8/19-8/23)

Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • August 27, 2024

Science Olympiad co-captain seniors Joshua Yun (left) and Sophia Kiker explain the upcoming tryouts and events during its first club meeting during lunch on Friday, Aug. 23, in Room 111.

A chalk-written message in the quad greets students returning to the campus to start the first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, Aug. 12. Associated Student Body [ASB] students came to campus before zero period to not only produce a welcome back message but also to decorate the rest of the quad and walkways bordering it.

Photos of the Week (8/12-8/16)

Seowon Han, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • August 20, 2024

Associated Student Body [ASB] members sophomore Cambria Dominguez (left) and junior Kayla Thienprasiddhi look at one of the stringed decorations they put up that hangs off the awning outside the 40s wing before the first day of school starts on Monday, Aug. 12. The ASB installed decorations before zero period to welcome students and show school spirit.

Photo Gallery: First Day of School Monday, Aug. 12

Katie Leem and Rachel Yoon • August 16, 2024

Sophomores Julianne Brie Tubiera (left) and Kaylee Arielle Velasco compare their class schedules after making their final stop in the library on Monday, Aug. 5, during Lancer Days registration.

Photo Gallery: Lancer Days Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 5-6

Rachel Yoon and Katie Leem • August 12, 2024

Social science teacher Kristin Kosareff checks on her students' work in her fourth period Advanced Placement Human Geography class on Tuesday, May 14.

[Photo] FROM RAIDER TO LANCER: Despite graduating from Sonora, social science instructor hired to teach 3 classes in 2022 embraces SH culture

May 30, 2024

Social science teacher Kristin Kosareff checks on her students' work in her fourth period Advanced Placement Human Geography class on Tuesday, May 14.

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