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The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

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Noah Lee

Noah Lee, Photo Editor

Looking forward to his final year photographing for The Accolade, senior Noah Lee hopes to uphold a great experience for readers through quality images, telling the story of campus events with action and emotion.

When Lee is not taking photos, he likes to spend his time reading and watching all sorts of media.

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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.

[Photo] GAME BALL: Soccer player reaches goals with commitment to Rhodes College

Alexxa Berumen, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 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.

Accolade seniors Teo Jeong (left), Justin Pak and Nathan Lee celebrate the Pacemaker recognition with Martinelli’s sparkling cider during fourth period on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Room 138.

[Photo] SETTING THE PACE: For 1st time, Advanced Journalism program wins back-to-back national award

December 12, 2024

Accolade seniors Teo Jeong (left), Justin Pak and Nathan Lee celebrate the Pacemaker recognition with Martinelli’s sparkling cider during fourth period on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Room 138.

Science teacher Chris Peoples adjusts a wooden bridge in Room 155 on Monday, Nov. 4, during fourth period after attaching a 60-pound weight to test information that he and his class have covered and to prepare students for a boat project later in the school year for extra credit. The bridge, made by seniors Chase Lee and Matthew Mendoza in Peoples’ fourth period physics class, failed to hold the weight because of a lack of construction.

Photos of the Week (11/4-11/8)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • November 18, 2024

In honor of Dia de Los Muertos, senior Savannah Pruitt (right) decorates the door of Spanish teacher Cindy Ruiz’s classroom with symbols and items that represent the Day of the Dead on Wednesday, Oct. 30, during second period.

Photos of the Week (10/28-10/31)

Noah Lee, Katie Leem, Justin Pak, and Rachel Yoon • November 9, 2024

Junior class president Kevin Hur (right) holds up the Class of 2026 sweatshirt to receive feedback during the first Student Senate meeting of the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during fourth period in the Lyceum. Meetings are planned to be held on the first Tuesday of every month to discuss past events as well as future ones.

Photos of the Week (10/21-10/25)

Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • November 4, 2024

Lancer Regiment members senior Carlos Pineda (left) and then-senior Olive Hong perform the "Cirque Noir" on their marimbas during the Conservatory of Fine Arts Fall Festival on Oct. 25, 2023. The Regiment will return to the quad to perform after school in this year's event on Wednesday,, Oct. 30, the day before Halloween.

[Photo] Want to get a head start on Halloween activities? Check out Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 30, after school in the quad

October 30, 2024

Lancer Regiment members senior Carlos Pineda (left) and then-senior Olive Hong perform the "Cirque Noir" on their marimbas during the Conservatory of Fine Arts Fall Festival on Oct. 25, 2023. The Regiment...

ALL-WEATHER TRACK? TURF FIELD?: If passed, Measure L will provide the Fullerton Joint Union High School District with funding to fulfill the wish list of items that need upgrading at Sunny Hills, including sports facilities. For it to pass, the bond measure needs 55% or more approval from voters living in the district boundaries.

[Photo] Sunny Hills could get second gym, artificial turf if 55% or more voters approve school district’s Measure L

October 25, 2024

ALL-WEATHER TRACK? TURF FIELD?: If passed, Measure L will provide the Fullerton Joint Union High School District with funding to fulfill the wish list of items that need upgrading at Sunny Hills, including...

Seniors Sienna Shah (left) and Anabelle Kim sort through the various compact mirrors with breast cancer awareness stickers in front during break on Monday, Oct. 14, in the quad. Monday’s display table was among the initial set of activities that the Associated Student Body [ASB] organized as part of Breast Cancer Awareness week.

Photos of the Week (10/14-10/18)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • October 22, 2024

Freshman Sally Henriquez (right) dumps a bucket of slime on Link Crew leader junior Jasmine Diaz between the 20s and 40s wings during lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The Slime-a-Leader event, which was hosted to build freshman connections, drew 35 participants and more who spectated.

Photos of the Week (10/7-10/11)

Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • October 17, 2024

Senior Tiffany Kim, one of the seven selected for homecoming court, celebrates after winning a quad game involving water balloons during break on Monday, Sept. 30. For the first two days of the week leading up to Friday’s assembly, the Associated Student Body [ASB] organized challenges for each senior in the court to compete against each other.

Photos of the Week (9/30-10/4)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • October 11, 2024

2023 homecoming court nominee then-senior Mikayla Sooter holds her escort's hand to spin during the Sept. 29, 2023, assembly prior to the dance.

[Photo] 2024 Homecoming Activities

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

2023 homecoming court nominee then-senior Mikayla Sooter holds her escort's hand to spin during the Sept. 29, 2023, assembly prior to the dance.

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

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.

[Photo] FOOTBALL PREVIEW: New head coach hands off new form of leadership to his players

October 2, 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.

ASB students (left) scoop various ice cream flavors for students from their program during lunch on Friday, Sept. 20.

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

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

ASB students (left) scoop various ice cream flavors for students from their program during lunch on Friday, Sept. 20.

New assistant principal Betty Vutang works on her computer in her Room 6 office during lunch on Friday, Sept. 6. (Photo by Noah Lee.)

[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

New assistant principal Betty Vutang works on her computer in her Room 6 office during lunch on Friday, Sept. 6. (Photo by Noah Lee.)

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.

[Photo] 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

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...

Two customers place their orders inside Stereoscope Coffee at 4542 Beach Blvd. on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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

Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2024

A barista adjusts the grind size of coffee beans at Stereoscope Coffee on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Guest speaker Keith Hawkins points his mic toward the audience as he asks for a cheer from the audience during the second of the double second period assembly in the gym on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Hawkins was invited to speak to students during a special gathering to share how his hardships and experiences shaped him as the person he is today.

Photos of the Week (9/9-9/13)

Seowon Han, Noah Lee, Katie Leem, and Rachel Yoon • September 19, 2024

Senior Gunnar Okerlund uses his Associated Student Body Gold Card to get a free entrance to the Friday, Sept. 6, football game at the Buena Park High School stadium against the Woodrow Wilson Bruins.

[Photo] DID YOU KNOW? Associated Student Body Gold Card sales continue to provide benefits for students and school since the 60’s

Irene Park, News Editor • September 19, 2024

Senior Gunnar Okerlund uses his Associated Student Body Gold Card to get a free entrance to the Friday, Sept. 6, football game at the Buena Park High School stadium against the Woodrow Wilson Bruins.

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

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

Assistant coach Chris Parrales (center) pulls aside offensive and defensive lineman senior Fenix Kawin after the Troy Warriors scored in the first football game on Friday, Aug. 23, at Buena Park High School stadium.

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

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

Assistant coach Chris Parrales (center) pulls aside offensive and defensive lineman senior Fenix Kawin after the Troy Warriors scored in the first football game on Friday, Aug. 23, at Buena Park High School...

Despite not becoming one of the 39 Class of 2024 valedictorians, senior Michael Amescua celebrates winning the Academic Excellence Award.

[Photo] CLASS OF 2024 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER Q&A: Michael Amescua

June 8, 2024

Despite not becoming one of the 39 Class of 2024 valedictorians, senior Michael Amescua celebrates winning the Academic Excellence Award.

Senior Binny Park's self-published book contains 46 poems collected from 2020-2023. Poems over topics ranging from her daily life to art and has sold 21 copies.

[Photo] Poet collects insights for debut book, Preserved In Pavement

May 22, 2024

Senior Binny Park's self-published book contains 46 poems collected from 2020-2023. Poems over topics ranging from her daily life to art and has sold 21 copies.

One of the Birds of a Feather projects hangs in the tree near the Roundhouse on Wednesday, May 1.

Photos of the Week (4/29-5/3)

Chloe Kang, Noah Lee, and Seowon Han • May 7, 2024

Senior Bella Castaneda paints a cardboard box on Thursday, April 25, reminding students of Earth Day earlier in the week on Monday, April 22. Castaneda was decorating the container for Link Crew’s Friday, April 26, recycling drive in between the 80s and 100s wings.

Photos of the Week (4/22-4/26)

Seowon Han, Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • May 2, 2024

Dance Production member senior Jackie Coen performs a routine to “Overprotected” by Britney Spears during the annual spring dance concert on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center [PAC]. The spring dance concert was held after school for three days from April 18-20.

Photos of the Week (4/15-4/19)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • April 25, 2024

Photos of the Week (4/8-4/12)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Noah Lee, and Asaph Li • April 16, 2024

Left field Junior Zoey Matthews bunts a ball while batting during an afterschool practice at the Sunny Hills softball field on Wednesday, March 13. After winning the Freeway League title last season, the Lady Lancers are hoping to achieve the same feat this year while adjusting to a new head coach.

[Photo] SOFTBALL PREVIEW: With new head coach, Lady Lancers work on team tactics

March 26, 2024

Left field Junior Zoey Matthews bunts a ball while batting during an afterschool practice at the Sunny Hills softball field on Wednesday, March 13. After winning the Freeway League title last season, the...

Left field Junior Zoey Matthews bunts a ball while batting during an afterschool practice at the Sunny Hills softball field on Wednesday, March 13. After winning the Freeway League title last season, the Lady Lancers are hoping to achieve the same feat this year while adjusting to a new head coach.

[Photo] SOFTBALL PREVIEW: With new head coach, Lady Lancers work on team tactics

Teo Jeong, Podcast Team Leader • March 26, 2024

Left field Junior Zoey Matthews bunts a ball while batting during an afterschool practice at the Sunny Hills softball field on Wednesday, March 13. After winning the Freeway League title last season, the...

Junior Felipe Ko walks down the runway in a blue tuxedo during the Prom Fashion Show in the quad during break on Thursday, March 14. The Associated Student Body partnered with Friar Tux and Windsor to give students a taste of the outfits available for rental or purchase before the Saturday, April 6, prom, which will be held at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Photos of the Week (3/11-3/15)

Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • March 25, 2024

Junior Evan Sereg (left) listens to senior Nicolas Galven play his guitar during lunch in the quad on Thursday, March 7.

Photos of the Week (3/4-3/8)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • March 13, 2024

Korean Culture Club [KCC] member freshman Joseph Shin jumps to break a wooden board as part of the group’s taekwondo act during the annual International Week assembly held second period in the gym on Friday, Feb. 16.

PHOTO GALLERY: International Week Assembly

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • March 8, 2024

Members of the eSports club hold handmade cardboard signs to encourage students to purchase the popular Chinese snack called tanghulu, candied fruits on a skewer. The club sold one tanghulu stick for three tickets ($3) and two tanghulu sticks for five tickets ($5).

PHOTO GALLERY: International Food Fair

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • March 8, 2024

Sophomore Edward Galvez strums his electric guitar on Tuesday, Feb. 27, during lunch in Room 55, where he practices with his friends who play other instruments.

Photos of the Week (2/26-3/1)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Noah Lee, and Asaph Li • March 4, 2024

English teacher Regina Broady (left) bends to kiss a steer, a castrated male cow, from the ag farm during the annual Future Farmers of America spirit day on Friday, Feb. 3, in the quad during break. Broady was nominated by students through a Google Form posted on flyers around the campus during the week.

Photos of the Week (2/19-2/23)

Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • March 4, 2024

Juniors Lucas Saab (left) and Eunchong Lee cut out cardboard for their Advanced Placement Environmental Science class in Room 112 on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Students were doing this to examine with a microscope the cardboard and how it catches air particulates.

Photos of the Week (2/12-2/16)

Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Lee • February 22, 2024

Senior Logan Villanueva (left) sits with sophomore Katie Fahl on a bench during the dress rehearsal of “Almost, Maine” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] SPRING PLAY PREVIEW: Premiering in the PAC on Thursday, Feb. 8, ‘Almost, Maine’ offers 9 vignettes about love

Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • February 7, 2024

Freshman Katherine Fernandez (left) plays a waitress and talks to Senior Dylan Gutierrez and sophomore Madeline Matheny during rehearsal.

Principal Craig Weinreich plays chess against a student in the quad during lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 31. In an attempt to make the Chess Club more visible, cabinet members decided to bring the game play from their regular meeting room in Room 52 to the quad.

Photos of the Week (1/29-2/2)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Noah Lee, and Asaph Li • February 6, 2024

Korean Culture Club [KCC] members play the nanta, a traditional Korean drum, for their International Food Fair [IFF] audition performance after school in the quad on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Culture clubs will showcase their performance during the IFF assembly on Friday, Feb. 16.

Photos of the Week (1/15-1/19)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, and Noah Lee • January 24, 2024

Some members of the Beadology Club gather items to create jewelry during lunch on Friday, Jan. 12. The club has weekly Friday meetings in Room 85; club members can keep their handmade jewelry afterward.

[Photo] Photos of the Week (1/8-1/12)

Chloe Kang, Sue Kang, Asaph Li, and Noah Li • January 18, 2024

Some members of the Beadology Club gather items to create jewelry during lunch on Friday, Jan. 12. The club has weekly Friday meetings in Room 85; club members can keep their handmade jewelry afterward....

Juniors Dylan Lee (left) and Brian Kim play a game of UNO during a Board Game Club lunch meeting in Room 71 on Friday, Dec. 8. (Image taken by Noah Lee)

[Photo] CLUB CORNER: Students on ‘board’ with new group’s screenless lunchtime fun

Serenity Li, Copy Editor • January 16, 2024

Juniors Dylan Lee (left) and Brian Kim play a game of UNO during a Board Game Club lunch meeting in Room 71 on Friday, Dec. 8. (Image taken by Noah Lee)

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