As a continuing feature, The Accolade delves into the origins of Sunny Hills culture or landmarks. Alongside the feature on the journalism program’s 65th year of publishing, we take a look at our own...

“'Cause when you're 15 And somebody tells you they love you You're gonna believe them.” In her 2008 hit, “Fifteen,” singer Taylor Swift reflects on the innocence and vulnerability of young...

For our last “Did You Know?” feature of the school year, The Accolade looks into the origins of the Student Handbook, which few students are familiar with. The Accolade sends staff writer Claire Lee...

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

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: I feel honored to be one of the valedictorians because I am alongside many talented and hardworking students. It’s also rewarding...

Question 1: How do you feel as one of the 18 valedictorians? Answer: It’s cool. Question 2: What are your plans after high school? A: I will be attending Carnegie Mellon University, pursuing...

Senior Simran Bimb types the last word of her admissions essay for the University of California. Without a moment of hesitation, she highlights her 350-word essay and turns to an assistant that has accompanied...

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird has faced controversy in recent years, especially during the Black Lives Matter movement. The novel about an Alabama lawyer — Atticus Finch — defending a Black...

The opening descriptions of this story are not meant to show that the writer or The Accolade is endorsing such behavior among students. They are merely a factual report of what has been happening at a...

Accolade copy editor Michelle Sheen and staff reporter Esther Oh contributed to this report. Sophomore Jeffrey Tran spent his Sunday afternoon on March 28 helping out his friend’s parents tidy up...