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In their formal attire, the cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” stands on the steps outside the Cerritos Performing Arts Center waiting for the awards ceremony to begin on Sunday, June 1.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: Revisiting world of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with encore

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • June 3, 2025

Accolade co-copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned in the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and...

Joseph, played by senior Caleb Van Hook (center), displays his technicolor dream coat with the help of his brothers in the opening night of the musical on March 6, 2025 in the PAC. (Image used with permission from Spirit of the MACY awards)

BEHIND THE SEAMS: Curtain call

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • March 15, 2025

Accolade co-copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater...

Senior Mahela Flores looks at a sheet music book as she practices “Benjamin Calypso” after school on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Room 192.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: All about singing rehearsals

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • March 9, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

The students end with their arms wide open as the song “Go, Go, Go Joseph” comes to an end during their rehearsal for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Performing Arts Center.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: All about dance rehearsals

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • March 4, 2025

Accolade co-copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater...

The cast members of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” form a conga line in the front of the stage when the song “Benjamin Calypso” comes on at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: Four days in and I’m thrilled to perform with the rest of the colorful crew

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • February 20, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

Junior Mia Cho (left), sophomore Celeste Lopez-Garduno and freshman Ellie Klausman share a “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” sheet music to use while singing.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A rough start

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • February 13, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

The cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” learns a dance from director Annie Pagano (center left) during rehearsal after school on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Performing Arts Center.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: In the beginning…

Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • February 9, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

Senior Connor Woolley (center) plays the guitar with junior Christine Choi (left) and senior Katie Handley (right) standing beside her during rehearsals for “The Old Man and the Moon” on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Woolley, Choi and Handley play Matheson; Boatswain two, Solomon and Rebel one; and Llewellyn, respectively.

LIGHTING UP THE STAGE: Lancer Theater Department prepares for heartwarming rendition of ‘The Old Man and the Old Moon’

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • November 4, 2024

Audiences watching this year’s fall play in the Performing Arts Center [PAC] will notice right away that it is not being produced in a traditional format. Instead of curtains remaining open for viewers...

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.

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

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • October 30, 2024

It’s known as “Devil’s Night” in Detroit. In another part of the Midwest in Cincinnati, they call it “Cabbage Night.” Farther out on the East Coast, as far as New Jersey, residents consider...

Senior Zoe Kim stands as one of the 39 Class of 2024 valedictorians. Kim plans on attending UCLA as an art history major.

CLASS OF 2024 VALEDICTORIAN Q&A: Zoe Kim

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • May 23, 2024

The Class of 2024 produced 39 valedictorians, and The Accolade interviewed each to reflect on their high school journeys and thoughts. This is a full version of the Q&A, of which the preview is included...

Senior DaHee Kim poses with a light-sensor painting she created that bridged her interest in art and engineering. (Illustrations by DaHee Kim)

18 Questions for Top of the 2023 Class: After serving as the graphics editor for The Accolade, DaHee Kim decides to pursue her interest in engineering at Stanford University

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2023

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: Excited and tired.  Question 2: What are your plans after high school? A: I'm going to Stanford and planning to major in electrical...

Site technician Anthony Jara (left) and International Baccalaureate coordinator and art teacher Brian Wall pose after their nomination as the employees of the year in Room 3 on Jan. 18.

Veteran and second-year staffer named teacher and employee of the year

Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2023

One has worked at Sunny Hills High School for 32 years, while the other only two. Despite the gap in their work experience, Sunny Hills staff recognized both as the campus’ employees of the year at...

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