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Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • May 18, 2025

$100. That’s all senior Luke Lawrence spent to kickstart his passion with a hand-me-down camera from his older brother. Lawrence was 12 when received the Nikon Coolpix L340, starting his photography...

SH Science Olympiad advances to in-person state contest for first time since 2020

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • March 30, 2025

Five years ago, the Sunny Hills Science Olympiad team made history when it placed fourth at the Orange County regional competition — the best result since the club was first established in 2016. But...

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Lancers head North in new league with fresh mix of starters

Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter • January 3, 2025

Coaches: Joe Ok (head coach), Chris Camus (assistant coach), Don Shaw (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Jayden Bai (11), Raeden Bobadilla (12), Ryan Chang (10), Nathan Johnson (12), Jaden Shim...

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Coach aims to work on offense with ‘fresh batch’ of players who take over from senior-heavy team last season

Aashna Dialani, Opinion Editor • December 20, 2024

Coaches: Jae Byun (head coach), John Wooldridge (assistant coach) Top Returners: Arianna Holguin (11), Sydney Kim (11), Kayla Ma (11) Top Newcomers: Rianna Jones (10), Janna Mariano (10), Allie...

GAME BALL: Senior swimmer holds Freeway League title as fastest in 50-, 100-yard freestyles

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • May 30, 2024

Senior Samantha Burgess said she has been drawn to the water since she was 5 years old. Whether it was strolling the seaside or taking a dip in the hot tub, Burgess said she would often find herself...

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Lady Lancers kick off the season with a strong comeback, aims to progress further into CIF playoffs

Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • December 11, 2023

Coaches: AJ Arenas (head coach), Sergio Miramontes (assistant coach), Ezequiel Paz (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Rachel Haan (12), Isabel Miramontes (12), Katie Sweeney (12), Celine Villasenor...

UNSCRIPTED: Improv team takes the stage with live performances

Kevin Lee, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2023

They call themselves the “Unscheduled 6th.” The 10 members of Sunny Hills’ newest improvisational [improv] team – resurrected this school year after the extracurricular activity disappeared...

CIF PLAYOFFS RECAP: Girls volleyball advances to semifinal round after defeating Windward in straight sets

Jiwoo Han, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2023

In her nearly decade-long tenure as the head coach of the Sunny Hills girls volleyball team, Amanda Donaldson had not been able to find a way to get her players to advance beyond the CIF quarterfinal playoff...

STREAK CONTINUES: Boys golf takes Freeway League title for 19th straight season

Angelina Jeong, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • May 4, 2023

Almost two decades of Freeway League dominance. To finish off league play with an unblemished record this season. And to end the whole season with only one loss against Walnut High School in a non-league...

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

Alexxa Berumen, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2023

Coaches: Elise Laws (head coach), Dale Lopes (assistant coach), Vanessa Moreno (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Gabrielle Flores (12), Madison Moreno (11), Olivia Pedraza (11), Alexis Perez...

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

Stacy Kim, Feature Editor • January 23, 2023

Coach: Antonio Arenas (head coach), Sergio Miramontes (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Cheyenne Dohan (12), Isabel Miramontes (11), Isabella Ramirez (12), Celine Villasenor (11), Lauren Won...

CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW: Boys, girls squads make push for Freeway League title

Faith Jung, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • September 12, 2022

Coaches: Jacob Holloway (head coach), Ashley Bordy (assistant coach) Top Returning Runners: Esther Kim (11), Katelyn Marin (11), David Perez (12), Sergio Perez (12), Silas Procaccini (11), Kayla Thomsic...