SDA gets Bizarre
Story by Aiden Fullwood and Rithika Vighne
December 7, 2018
Filed under Campus, Today at SDA, Top Stories
A stray goat jumped over the petting zoo fence and bounced to a patch of grass in time to Scottish bagpipe music. ASB candidates handed out candy and pastries to passerbys, displaying their “VOTE FOR [insert name here]” signs in preparation for next week’s student body elections. Students m...
Artwork is reigning around the campus
Story by Taylor Lee, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Campus, Campus Art, News, Top Stories
It’s a rainy midday on a Thursday at San Dieguito Academy, and walking to class, you find what seems to be a depiction of Spongebob, Patrick, and Squidward’s house near the PAC. These were no accidents, but a rain-activated art project by the students in the Drawing and Design class taught by Zachary...
Trials and Trébuchets: Project Continued under Cardenas
Story by Lila Schief, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Campus, Top Stories
Ryan Cardenas’s AP Physics C class launched their highly anticipated trébuchets over the back entrance hill Monday. Student spectators gathered from various classes to watch as balls were flung 100, 150, and even 200 feet across the field. Cardenas said, “I was really happy with the results......
SDA Bands compete in annual Battle of the Bands
Story by Devlin Ott, Online Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Campus, Features, Top Stories
Last Wednesday night, Venture Church was filled with funky riffs and lyrics, all created by SDA students. Our annual Battle of the Bands competition was held at the church across the street from our school. Judges consisting of local musicians, and former SDA students and Battle of the Bands participants...
Pro-Skaters make an appearance at SDA’s first Ramp Up Skate Demo
Story by Lila Schief, Rayelyn Burrell, and Kylie Schwartz
November 9, 2018
Filed under Campus, Features, News, Top Stories
The quad outside the math and science building was alive with energy on Friday, November 9th, as the Rollin’ From The Heart charity skate demo commenced. Crowds of students gathered around the back entrance of the gym/ makeshift skate part, watching intently as Tony Hawk and Chris Cole performed d...
SDUHSD Promotes Suicide Awareness
Story by Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Campus, Community, News, Top Stories
SDUHSD is hosting two presentations designed to improve communication between parents and children in order raise awareness for self-harm and suicide prevention. The topic of suicide was discussed at a San Dieguito Academy forum last Friday. Both event nights will be led by Stan Collins, suicide preven...
Teachers take a win over students in flag football tournament
Story by Devlin Ott, Online Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Campus, Features, Sports, Top Stories
The student vs. staff flag football tournament last Friday helped students and staff connect and express their school spirit in unique ways. After the tournament of students played against each other, the top four teams moved onto the finals, the student vs. staff game. Each team played a quarter aga...
Mental health, communication, and bike racks at the Forum
Story by Cade Culbertson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Mental health took a front seat at the Forum today after a student death at Canyon Crest Academy. There were also several other topics brought up such as improving student-teacher communication and how the bike rack was moved unexpectedly. Seniors Alexis Price and Zack Edwards facilitated the discussion. In...
Where were all the seniors? Not here.
Story by Sylvia Young and Simmone Stearn
November 2, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Thursday was the first senior ditch day of the year. Many all-senior classes showed a noticeable lack of students. Over 200 absences were recorded Thursday, according to attendance secretary Marcelle Montes. Although ditch days cause the district to lose money, there is also a safety concern. Assi...
Minimum Day, Maximum Costumes
Story by Devlin Ott, Online Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Campus, Today at SDA, Top Stories
During the passing period between 2nd and 3rd period today, an abundance of inflatable dinosaur costumes and cow onesies were seen roaming around campus. ASB had three trick or treat locations where costumed students could get candy.
A Crackdown on Tardies at SDA
Story by Kylie Schwartz, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Twenty-eight students received detentions last Wednesday after hour lunch when assistant principals Katie Bendix, Celeste Barnette, and Robert Caughey caught them late to class. This was the first impromptu “tardy sweep” conducted by SDA administration in order to reduce unexcused absences. Teachers...
Alumni Reflect on SDA at Founders’ Reception
Story by Simmone Stearn, Design Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Alumni met at the annual SDA Founders’ Reception Thursday in the Learning Commons to celebrate the history of the school. About 50 alumni, from the Class of 1940 and onwards, socialized, ate, and looked at yearbooks. Principal Adam Camacho greeted the alumni. “Let me welcome you back home,” h...
