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Summer Sueki

Summer Sueki, Photographer

After being a contributor for The Accolade in the 2021-2022 school year by taking pictures at various sports events, senior Summer Sueki joins the award-winning paper as a photographer. Outside of photography, Sueki plays for the girls varsity volleyball team, loves playing with her dog, Charlie and enjoys drinking boba. She looks forward to covering more of the Lancers’ fun events this year.

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The names of fallen alumni in the U.S. military are displayed on the white board where the American flag is in English teacher Scott Rosenkranz's class in Room 185. Rosenkranz started memorializing these former SH students this school year.

[Photo] REMEMBERING THE FALLEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY: 3 teachers recognize SH alumni in the military with signs underneath the American flag in their classrooms

Irene Park, News Editor • May 15, 2023

The names of fallen alumni in the U.S. military are displayed on the white board where the American flag is in English teacher Scott Rosenkranz's class in Room 185. Rosenkranz started memorializing these...

Senior Kier Regoso (left) holds up his camera to record two Chinese Club members to lip sync to a part of Donny Osmond's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" on Friday, April 7, outside the gym.

[Photo] SH GOES DUBBING: Video production students coordinate their first lip dub video in decades, fostering school spirit

May 1, 2023

Senior Kier Regoso (left) holds up his camera to record two Chinese Club members to lip sync to a part of Donny Osmond's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" on Friday, April 7, outside the gym.

Senior Kier Regoso (left) holds up his camera to record two Chinese Club members to lip sync to a part of Donny Osmond's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" on Friday, April 7, outside the gym.

[Photo] SH GOES DUBBING: Video production students coordinate their first lip dub video in decades, fostering school spirit

Angelina Jeong, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • May 1, 2023

Cheerleaders perform a routine to conclude the school-wide lip dub video in front of the library.

Senior Julian Boyd practices his butterfly stroke for the upcoming season after school in the Sunny Hills pool Monday, March 13.

[Photo] BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM PREVIEW: Lancers look to improve, qualify for CIF

March 14, 2023

Senior Julian Boyd practices his butterfly stroke for the upcoming season after school in the Sunny Hills pool Monday, March 13.

The boys volleyball team celebrates a point against Cerritos on Thursday, March 9, in the Sunny Hills gym. After losing the first set, the Lancers bounced back and swept the next three to win, 19-25, 25-20, 25-18 and 26-24.

[Photo] BOYS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Lancers looking forward to challenge of competing in higher division

March 14, 2023

The boys volleyball team celebrates a point against Cerritos on Thursday, March 9, in the Sunny Hills gym. After losing the first set, the Lancers bounced back and swept the next three to win, 19-25, 25-20,...

Standing next to Ronald the cow, English and journalism teacher Tommy Li (left) waves to the audience in the quad during lunch Friday, March 3, as Future Farmers of America vice president junior Paloma Wizikowski applauds. Wizikowski started the countdown for Li to perform his duties of kissing the bovine as a culminating event to national Future Farmers of America [FFA] week. The less than five-minute show in which Li was chosen among a list of other teachers and staff –including principal Craig Weinreich – after earning the most votes from digital voting was originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 24, the last day of FFA Week, but was postponed because of rain.

Photo Gallery: FFA Week

Rebekah Kim and Summer Sueki • March 12, 2023

Middle blocker senior Ryan Axe gets ready to spike the ball against the Cerritos Dons in a preseason match Thursday, March 9, in the Sunny Hills gym. The Lancers defeated the Dons in four sets, 3-1.

[Photo] The boys volleyball team continues its five game win-streak against Cerritos Dons on Thursday, March 9

March 13, 2023

Middle blocker senior Ryan Axe gets ready to spike the ball against the Cerritos Dons in a preseason match Thursday, March 9, in the Sunny Hills gym. The Lancers defeated the Dons in four sets, 3-1.

The black and gold table with "Class of 1968" and the Lancer logo etching displays a plaque with the inspirational quote, "You haven't failed until you stop trying," which was added Thursday, March 9, by the 30s building.

[Photo] ‘Knowledge is power,’ ‘You haven’t failed until you stop trying’ among nine added onto new outdoor furniture to inspire students

Seowon Han, Web Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2023

The black and gold table with "Class of 1968" and the Lancer logo etching displays a plaque with the inspirational quote, "You haven't failed until you stop trying," which was added Thursday, March 9,...

The girls restroom in the quad displays a mental wellness sticker between the mirrors, listing several helpline services and three QR codes on Thursday, Feb. 2. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District distributed personalized posters for each school, consisting of the school colors and mascot.

[Photo] WE MATTER: District’s mental health specialists make right call to help students seeking refuge in school restrooms

February 21, 2023

The girls restroom in the quad displays a mental wellness sticker between the mirrors, listing several helpline services and three QR codes on Thursday, Feb. 2. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District...

The wellness sticker in the girls and boys restrooms contains a supportive message and help services for those who are in a mental crisis.

[Photo] FJUHSD designs stickers promoting mental wellness

David Kim, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2023

The wellness sticker in the girls and boys restrooms contains a supportive message and help services for those who are in a mental crisis.

Senior Gabriel Tamayo holds a patriotic red, white and blue umbrella to shelter from the rainy weather near the 90s building on Tuesday, Jan. 10, during lunch.

Photo Gallery: Rain

Summer Sueki, Asaph Li, and Chloe Kang • January 17, 2023

Guard senior Johann Kwon dribbles the basketball during a home game against Western Christian High School on Nov. 15, 2022.

[Photo] BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Lancers look to claim Freeway League title with 4 returning starters

January 12, 2023

Guard senior Johann Kwon dribbles the basketball during a home game against Western Christian High School on Nov. 15, 2022.

Dance Production sophomores Naomi Coulter (left), Scarlett Chang and Tiffany Kim and math teacher Cristian Bueno swing their arms to Earth, Wind & Fire songs, “Boogie Wonderland,” “Let’s Groove” and “September,” during their performance, which won first place in the Dancing With the Staff show Friday, Dec. 9.

Photo Gallery: Dancing With the Staff 2022-23

Summer Sueki, Photographer • December 20, 2022

New math instructor Summer “Jade” Ng teaches her first-period Geometry 2A students how to determine the numerical length of points in Room 85 on Friday, Aug. 19.

[Photo] NAME CHANGER: Miss Ng sounds too much like ‘missing,’ so new math teacher has a solution

December 16, 2022

New math instructor Summer “Jade” Ng teaches her first-period Geometry 2A students how to determine the numerical length of points in Room 85 on Friday, Aug. 19.

Dance 3 member senior Emmaline DeLeon (left) and math teacher Mariam Tan practice their routine on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Room 130 to prepare for this week’s Dancing With the Staff fundraiser.

[Photo] DANCING WITH THE STAFF (UNMASKED EDITION): For the first time since 2019, performers not required to wear face coverings during Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9, shows

December 2, 2022

Dance 3 member senior Emmaline DeLeon (left) and math teacher Mariam Tan practice their routine on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Room 130 to prepare for this week’s Dancing With the Staff fundraiser.

Barely visible between vehicles, the staff and student markings on the west parking lot awaits restoration at an undetermined time.

[Photo] West parking lot in need of resurfacing, repainting

January 11, 2023

Barely visible between vehicles, the staff and student markings on the west parking lot awaits restoration at an undetermined time.

Senior Nathan Lee runs past players of the Fullerton Union High School football team during the Sept. 30 homecoming game held at Buena Park High School’s stadium. The Lancers won the game 14-13, setting their Freeway League record at 1-0.

[Photo] Lancers hold off Fullerton Tribe 14-13 in Sept. 30 homecoming game, Freeway League opener

Kate Yang, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

Senior Nathan Lee runs past players of the Fullerton Union High School football team during the Sept. 30 homecoming game held at Buena Park High School’s stadium. The Lancers won the game 14-13, setting...

Noseguard senior Jose Rojo III prepares to hike the ball in the first half of the Friday, Sept. 30, homecoming game against Fullerton at the Buena Park High School stadium. The Lancers held off the Fullerton Indians, 14-13.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game

Summer Sueki and Sheila Neri • October 5, 2022

Senior Lindsey Kang (left) shares a special moment with her father after being crowned homecoming queen during halftime of the Friday, Sept. 30, football game between Sunny Hills and Fullerton at Buena Park High School stadium.

[Photo] ASB vice president crowned homecoming queen

October 3, 2022

Senior Lindsey Kang (left) shares a special moment with her father after being crowned homecoming queen during halftime of the Friday, Sept. 30, football game between Sunny Hills and Fullerton at Buena...

New chemistry teacher Mason Morris, who worked here as an administrator before returning as an instructor, demonstrates a lab experiment with his period four regular chemistry class on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] HAPPY RETURNS, PART 2: Ex-administrator now science teacher Mason Morris aims to build chemistry with his students

September 28, 2022

New chemistry teacher Mason Morris, who worked here as an administrator before returning as an instructor, demonstrates a lab experiment with his period four regular chemistry class on Tuesday, Sept. 13....

Co-captain senior Veronica Diaz, a top returning player on the girls tennis team this season, gets ready to hit a forehand at a practice on Sept. 6 at Sunny Hills.

[Photo] GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Lady Lancers aim to repeat as Freeway League champs while making another run for a CIF title

September 23, 2022

Co-captain senior Veronica Diaz, a top returning player on the girls tennis team this season, gets ready to hit a forehand at a practice on Sept. 6 at Sunny Hills.

Fullerton Police officer Gene Valencia makes an effort to engage with students, staff while on campus.

[Photo] RESPONSE TO UVALDE SHOOTING: Fullerton Joint Union High School District creates new school safety position, SH seeks to hire a fourth campus supervisor

Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2022

Fullerton Police officer Gene Valencia makes an effort to engage with students, staff while on campus.

New computer science teacher Sonya Joyce instructs freshman Adrian Rodriguez about using the “println” statement to output the code correctly during her third period Coding and Gaming class in Room 44 Sept. 14.

[Photo] HAPPY RETURNS: Former site tech starts first year as Sunny Hills’ computer science and coding and gaming teacher

September 21, 2022

New computer science teacher Sonya Joyce instructs freshman Adrian Rodriguez about using the “println” statement to output the code correctly during her third period Coding and Gaming class in Room...

Senior Lauren Pak shouts to promote Youthful Code during the last day of Club Rush, Friday, Sept. 2.

Photo Gallery: Club Rush 2022

Summer Sueki, Chloe Kang, and Sheila Neri • September 12, 2022

New World Language teacher Cindy Ruiz passes out papers to her fourth period Spanish 1 class on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Ruiz also coaches the girls frosh-soph soccer team.

[Photo] Second time’s the charm for new Spanish teacher who applied for a position in the district in 2020

September 6, 2022

New World Language teacher Cindy Ruiz passes out papers to her fourth period Spanish 1 class on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Ruiz also coaches the girls frosh-soph soccer team.

Freshmen and Link Crew leaders participate in a group stretch at the annual freshman orientation held Aug. 9 for the incoming Class of 2026. According to school officials, the 615 incoming ninth-graders come close to the 650 enrolled in the 2018-2019 school year.

[Photo] Sunny Hills enrollment of 2,433 – with the help of 615 freshmen – continues to increase for a fifth straight year

Kate Yang, Editor-in-Chief • August 30, 2022

Freshmen and Link Crew leaders participate in a group stretch at the annual freshman orientation held Aug. 9 for the incoming Class of 2026. According to school officials, the 615 incoming ninth-graders...

ASB member junior Taylor Parra prepares to launch an SH shirt to the crowd at the start of the second assembly.

Photo Gallery: Welcome Back Assembly

Rebekah Kim, Summer Sueki, Sheila Neri, and Asaph Li • August 23, 2022

Students who didn’t attend Lancer Days line up in front of the Lyceum at the beginning of school on Monday, Aug. 15, to pick up their class schedules.

Photo Gallery: First Day of School

Rebekah Kim, Sheila Neri, Asaph Li, Summer Sueki, Noah Lee, and Chloe Kang • August 19, 2022

New assistant principal Peter Karavedas, former head coach of the Lancer football team, informs a parent (left) of the required stops during Lancer Days student registration near the 40s wing on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

[Photo] CALLING AN AUDIBLE: Ex-football head coach/social science teacher starts 2022-2023 school year as SH’s new assistant principal

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • August 14, 2022

New assistant principal Peter Karavedas, former head coach of the Lancer football team, informs a parent (left) of the required stops during Lancer Days student registration near the 40s wing on Wednesday,...

Opposite hitter junior Nathan Casasola (left) joins middle blocker senior Sebastian Bonca in an attempt to stop Arroyo Grande’s outside hitter, senior Josh McCune, from scoring a point during the first round of the state CIF tournament Tuesday, May 18, in the SH gym.

[Photo] After taking first CIF-SS Division 5 title, boys volleyball keeps momentum going with first round state CIF win Tuesday, May 17

May 18, 2022

Opposite hitter junior Nathan Casasola (left) joins middle blocker senior Sebastian Bonca in an attempt to stop Arroyo Grande’s outside hitter, senior Josh McCune, from scoring a point during the first...

Korean Culture Club [KCC] members conclude their International Food Fair [IFF] assembly performance using traditional Korean drums called nanta on March 17 in the gym.

Photo Gallery: International food fair celebrations

Rebekah Kim, Kristel Laceste, Audrey Seo, and Summer Sueki • March 18, 2022

Forward junior Mathias Brown (right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the Lancers’ first goal in the first round of CIF state regionals against Panorama High School on Tuesday, March 1, at the Buena Park High School stadium. Brown, who was also playing on his birthday, came up with a hat trick with a total of three goals as Sunny Hills won 4-3.

[Photo] Sunny Hills boys soccer moves on to state CIF regional semifinals after 4-3 victory

March 2, 2022

Forward junior Mathias Brown (right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the Lancers’ first goal in the first round of CIF state regionals against Panorama High School on Tuesday, March 1, at...

Wrestler junior Jenna Park (left), who qualified for Masters, applauds wrestler junior Kylie Yang, who qualified for State during a Feb. 22 rally on the Sunny Hills quad stage. Students and coaches gathered to celebrate the boys soccer team, boys basketball team and advancing wrestlers.

Photo Gallery: Feb. 22 CIF Quad Rally

Summer Sueki, Photographer • February 23, 2022

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