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Rebekah Kim

Rebekah Kim, Photo Editor

After a year of experience as a photographer during the 2021-2022 school year, senior Rebekah Kim takes on the position of photo editor in The Accolade. Kim plans to broaden her photography skills and collaborate with her photo team.

Apart from being on staff, Kim participates in various clubs and extracurriculars including the National Honor Society and Dance 3. She has also received Rotary Top 100 awards and Lancer Awards. Kim enjoys playing the guitar and going to the beach with her friends.

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A NEW CHAPTER: Photography creates a new snapshot in my life

A NEW CHAPTER: Photography creates a new snapshot in my life

Rebekah Kim, Photo Editor • June 2, 2023

Two strikes. Three balls. Runners on first and third. I could see the sweat trickling down the sides of my brother’s face as he took a deep breath and began his wind up on the mound. Moms in the stands...

Senior Lynette Ochoa poses with her phone which features the email that she received from Rice University, celebrating her acceptance to the school.

[Photo] SEIZING DREAMS: QuestBridge fulfills 1st-generation student’s higher education aspirations

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2023

Associated Student Body [ASB] members juniors Prysilla Ahn and Hannah Garcia tape up a poster for social science teacher Hera Kwon on the door of Room 52 during third period on Thursday, May 11, for Teacher Appreciation Week. The poster says, “Thank you Mrs. Kwon, We Love You!”

Photo Gallery: Teacher Appreciation Week

Rebekah Kim, Photo Editor • May 23, 2023

Senior Owen Taylor swings at the ball during practice on Monday, March 13, on the Sunny Hills tennis court.

[Photo] GAME BALL: Senior manages playing boys tennis, volleyball in same season

May 19, 2023

Senior Owen Taylor swings at the ball during practice on Monday, March 13, on the Sunny Hills tennis court.

Juniors Ashley Hong (left) and Emma Jang show off their matching Sanrio keychains their friend gifted them after purchasing during her Hawaii trip on Thursday, April 20.

[Photo] Decorative keychains charm their way onto backpacks

May 18, 2023

Juniors Ashley Hong (left) and Emma Jang show off their matching Sanrio keychains their friend gifted them after purchasing during her Hawaii trip on Thursday, April 20.

The mural completed Monday, May 1, features a black hill with the words “You Matter” on it, surrounded by yellow clouds and a sun setting near the foot.

[Photo] ‘YOU MATTER’ GOES MURAL: Art club gets $150 to paint wellness-themed mural near library entrance

Dareen Hagekhalil, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2023

The mural completed Monday, May 1, features a black hill with the words “You Matter” on it, surrounded by yellow clouds and a sun setting near the foot.

English teacher Jill Lomheim explains a creative writing assignment to her fourth period English 1 class Friday, April 21, in Room 48 while handing out papers to the students sitting in the front row.

[Photo] WELCOME BACK: Alumna finds way to alma mater as new English teacher

May 10, 2023

English teacher Jill Lomheim explains a creative writing assignment to her fourth period English 1 class Friday, April 21, in Room 48 while handing out papers to the students sitting in the front row.

Pitcher sophomore Alexis Perez positions to catch a softball at the Sunny Hills field in an afterschool practice Monday, March 27.

[Photo] SOFTBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers bounce back from their ‘short stop’ of win streak hoping to win Freeway League, advance deeper in CIF

March 29, 2023

Pitcher sophomore Alexis Perez positions to catch a softball at the Sunny Hills field in an afterschool practice Monday, March 27.

Newly hired campus supervisor Randall Avalos (right) talks with two students during lunch near the cafeteria earlier this semester.

[Photo] Avid collector, baseball coach establishes himself as campus supervisor

April 11, 2023

Newly hired campus supervisor Randall Avalos (right) talks with two students during lunch near the cafeteria earlier this semester.

Junior Brian Lemus gets ready to hit a forehand at a practice on March 3 at Sunny Hills.

[Photo] BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW: Lancers aim for ‘three-peat’ Freeway League title

March 13, 2023

Junior Brian Lemus gets ready to hit a forehand at a practice on March 3 at Sunny Hills.

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

Principal Craig Weinreich (left) receives a plaque with an engraved inspirational quote from Sunny Hills Class of 1968 reunion committee co-chairman Brad Rawlins as a gift Thursday, March 9, during fourth period by the 30s wing. The quote reads, “Education Is The Passport To The Future Tomorrow Belongs To Those Who Prepare For Today.” Rawlins and nine other graduates from the Class of 1968 reunion committee met on the SH campus to glue nine inspirational quotes on the new benches and tables school officials had purchased through the groups $10,000 donation last summer.

[Photo] FINISHING TOUCHES: Class of ‘68 reunion committee returns to campus to see new outdoor furniture funded from nearly $10,000 in donations

March 10, 2023

Principal Craig Weinreich (left) receives a plaque with an engraved inspirational quote from Sunny Hills Class of 1968 reunion committee co-chairman Brad Rawlins as a gift Thursday, March 9, during fourth...

Korean Culture Club [KCC] members junior Karen Kim (left), seniors Brandon Lee and Clara Kim end their nanta, a coordinated group drum show, during the International Week assembly in the gym on Friday, Feb. 10.

Photo Gallery: International Food Fair 2022-23

Rebekah Kim, Chloe Kang, and Noah Lee • February 21, 2023

Origami Club co-president senior Remy Garcia-Kakebeen holds up a strand of various colored paper cranes as part of the club’s 1,000 crane challenge during its weekly meeting on Jan. 25 in Room 66.

[Photo] Origami Club folds its way to 1,000 paper cranes

February 7, 2023

Origami Club co-president senior Remy Garcia-Kakebeen holds up a strand of various colored paper cranes as part of the club’s 1,000 crane challenge during its weekly meeting on Jan. 25 in Room 66.

Seniors Alejandra Quismorio (left) and Kate Yang team up to deliver a speech about their experience as International Baccalaureate students in the gym as part of the opening ceremonies of the Jan. 24 Open House for eighth-graders and their parents. The pair was among six student speakers selected by school officials to tout the variety of programs offered at Sunny Hills.

[Photo] I returned to the SH Open House from the perspective of a student speaker

February 7, 2023

Seniors Alejandra Quismorio (left) and Kate Yang team up to deliver a speech about their experience as International Baccalaureate students in the gym as part of the opening ceremonies of the Jan. 24 Open...

Midfielder junior Isabel Miramontes winds up to kick the ball into the netting during a Nov. 14, 2022, after school practice on the Sunny Hills field.

[Photo] GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: With new head coach, Lady Lancers aim to continue with yearly goal of finishing season among the top in the Freeway League

January 23, 2023

Midfielder junior Isabel Miramontes winds up to kick the ball into the netting during a Nov. 14, 2022, after school practice on the Sunny Hills field.

Using an iPad, new math teacher Christina Vu (left) assists freshman Terah Nohl in her fourth period Algebra 2 Honors class in Room 105 at the beginning of the fall semester.

[Photo] ALL IN THE FAMILY: New teacher follows in her mother’s footsteps as an educator; aims to multiply the joy of math with her students

Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • January 10, 2023

Using an iPad, new math teacher Christina Vu (left) assists freshman Terah Nohl in her fourth period Algebra 2 Honors class in Room 105 at the beginning of the fall semester.

STAFF slots in the parking lot near the Performing Arts Center are clearly painted on the ground after the area was repaved and repainted once solar panel parking ports were installed two summers ago. (Image taken by Rebekah Kim)

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

Kayla Martinez, Staff Reporter • January 11, 2023

"STAFF" slots in the parking lot near the Performing Arts Center are clearly painted on the ground after the area was repaved and repainted once solar panel parking ports were installed two summers ago....

“My AirPods fall out sometimes, or people can hear my music or they hurt after a certain time so I think headphones and earbuds are more comforting,” sophomore Stuti Patel said. (Photo by Rebekah Kim)

[Photo] Wireless vs. wired head sets: Some SH students align with celebrities who are not cutting the cord just yet

Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • November 18, 2022

“My AirPods fall out sometimes, or people can hear my music or they hurt after a certain time so I think headphones and earbuds are more comforting,” sophomore Stuti Patel said. (Photo by Rebekah Kim)

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[Photo] DID YOU KNOW? Breezeway mural’s origins a mystery to many

October 13, 2022

Students walk past the 30-year-old mural located in the breezeway between the main office and 20s wing during lunch Sept. 14. The mural conceals a history of vandalism that not many students know about.

Football players seniors Mathias Brown (center) and Tony Salas end their lip sync battle performance to “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce with a proposal to senior Drake Cortez.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2022-23

Rebekah Kim, Noah Lee, and Asaph Li • October 5, 2022

Rebekah Kim Advanced Placement Environmental Science and chemistry teacher Andrew Gartner reviews lockdown procedures before the Aug. 25 Emergency Preparedness drill during second period.

[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

Rebekah Kim Advanced Placement Environmental Science and chemistry teacher Andrew Gartner reviews lockdown procedures before the Aug. 25 Emergency Preparedness drill during second period.

Senior Tony Salas holds his Grogu (Baby Yoda) backpack based on the Disney Plus series, The Mandalorian.

[Photo] UNPACKING A TIKTOK TREND: ‘SENIOR YEAR BABY’ video inspires students to reconnect with childhood characters like Lightning McQueen, Hello Kitty

Pricilla Escobedo, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2022

Senior Tony Salas holds his Grogu (Baby Yoda) backpack based on the Disney Plus series, "The Mandalorian."

Assistant principal of Pupil Services Katie Wright works in her new office at the beginning of the school year after coming from Sonora High School, where she had served as an administrator for four years. Some of her favorite sayings like NEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED,” “I LITERALLY CAN’T EVEN” and “LIVING THE DREAM” are also displayed to her left on the window sill.

[Photo] ‘LIVING THE DREAM’: Fifth-year administrator Katie Wright motivated by sayings and her Snickerdoodle

September 19, 2022

Assistant principal of Pupil Services Katie Wright works in her new office at the beginning of the school year after coming from Sonora High School, where she had served as an administrator for four years....

Cheerleaders (left to right) senior Alysa Lee, junior Alyssa Rhee and sophomore Aly Chow perform a half stunt during their routine at the beginning of the year assembly Aug. 19 in the gym during first period.

[Photo] New cheer coaches take on new direction of squad

September 15, 2022

Cheerleaders (left to right) senior Alysa Lee, junior Alyssa Rhee and sophomore Aly Chow perform a half stunt during their routine at the beginning of the year assembly Aug. 19 in the gym during first...

Principal Craig Weinreich opens Back to School Night with a speech to parents and students on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. in the quad.

Photo Gallery: Back to School Night

Rebekah Kim and Noah Lee • September 8, 2022

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

With the start of the new school year, seniors Rebecca Tualla (left), Camila Perez and Grace Hicks chat during lunch in the quad.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: First Day of School

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

With the start of the new school year, seniors Rebecca Tualla (left), Camila Perez and Grace Hicks chat during lunch in the quad.

Associated Student Body’s posters line the walls of the gym as students cheer for Dance Production performers during the Aug. 20, 2021, Welcome Back assembly. This year’s version will take place Friday, Aug. 19, during a double third period assembly instead of the traditional second period one because of the new bell schedule.

[Photo] Teacher tortilla challenge among the highlights of Friday’s Welcome Back assembly, to be held for the first time during third period

August 18, 2022

Associated Student Body’s posters line the walls of the gym as students cheer for Dance Production performers during the Aug. 20, 2021, Welcome Back assembly. This year’s version will take place Friday,...

Spanish teacher John Marvin makes sure he finishes the spring semester strong as he sits in front of his computer screen in Room 85 after issuing tests for his fifth period Spanish 1 class on Friday, May 20. After 38 years working here as a Spanish teacher, Marvin retired at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Spanish teacher says adios to students, staff for the last time, retiring after a 38-year tenure

June 8, 2022

Spanish teacher John Marvin makes sure he finishes the spring semester strong as he sits in front of his computer screen in Room 85 after issuing tests for his fifth period Spanish 1 class on Friday, May...

Seniors Jasmyn Morales (left) and Jackie Perales applaud for Nick Wilde on April 13 on National Signing Day during break in the quad. Wilde committed to the Claremont Mudd Scripps’s athletic program for football.

Photo Gallery: Signing Day

Rebekah Kim and Sheila Neri • April 25, 2022

Senior Alexander Flores (left) and junior Frank Lopez strategize for their next game after a win by the opposing team’s forfeit Feb. 28. The newly formed four-member Halo team is currently 3-2 in the High School eSports League.

[Photo] Sunny Hills eSports adds Halo Infinite team to its list of five other competitive squads; its four members tout a 3-2 in the High School eSports League

Jiwoo Han, Opinion Editor • April 5, 2022

Senior Alexander Flores (left) and junior Frank Lopez strategize for their next game after a win by the opposing team’s forfeit Feb. 28. The newly formed four-member Halo team is currently 3-2 in the...

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

Associated Student Body co-adviser Mike Paris, who was appointed by the students kisses a goat from the Sunny Hills Agriculture Farm in the quad for the last day of National Future Farmers of America [FFA] Week. Traditionally, FFA would host “Kiss the Cow,” an event in which a staff member would kiss a cow instead of a goat.

Photo Gallery: FFA Spirit Week

Rebekah Kim and Audrey Seo • March 1, 2022

Junior Remy Kakebeen (left) reacts to students going ahead of her at the Roundhouse Feb. 26. Kakebeen is one of many students who noticed the increased amount of cutting in school break and lunch lines.

[Photo] Long lunch lines lead to students’ irritation over waiting times

February 22, 2022

Junior Remy Kakebeen (left) reacts to students going ahead of her at the Roundhouse Feb. 26. Kakebeen is one of many students who noticed the increased amount of cutting in school break and lunch lines....

Like many other students, juniors Taylor Kim (left), Jonathan Alexander and Myles Luhm return to school with masks on. Alongside wearing masks, Sunny Hills and the FJUHSD took further regulations to prevent the further spread of the Omicron variant by postponing or canceling non-essential activities on and off-campus activities.

[Photo] Flattening the Curve: SH postpones or cancels live events to prevent spread of Omicron variant

February 9, 2022

Like many other students, juniors Taylor Kim (left), Jonathan Alexander and Myles Luhm return to school with masks on. Alongside wearing masks, Sunny Hills and the FJUHSD took further regulations to prevent...

Construction for the new golf training facility, located in between the tennis courts and the junior varsity baseball field, began on Nov. 29. The site, which costs roughly $50,000, will feature 11 hitting bays. Though school officials could not provide a completion date, golf head coach Scott Enrico said he hopes it’ll be ready to use in the 2022-2023 school year.

[Photo] Boys, girls golf to receive $50,000 golf training area on campus with no specified completion date

Grace Johnson, Web Managing Editor • February 2, 2022

Construction for the new golf training facility, located in between the tennis courts and the junior varsity baseball field, began on Nov. 29. The site, which costs roughly $50,000, will feature 11 hitting...

Newly hired College and Career guidance technician Genesis Perez organizes paperwork containing information about the PSAT on her rotating display in Room 2. Perez welcomes all students to visit her office anytime to look for information about post-high school and college opportunities.

[Photo] New College and Career Center tech has multifaceted, educational background

February 15, 2022

Newly hired College and Career guidance technician Genesis Perez organizes paperwork containing information about the PSAT on her rotating display in Room 2. Perez welcomes all students to visit her office...

Senior Andi Elisaldez (left) and AVID coordinator Jennifer Papageorge show off the AVID Senior Standout Award certificate.

[Photo] AVID Senior Standout reflects on her recognition

February 8, 2022

Senior Andi Elisaldez (left) and AVID coordinator Jennifer Papageorge show off the AVID Senior Standout Award certificate.

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