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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Sophie Hughes

Sophie Hughes, Opinion Editor

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Today at SDA: Physics and Phonebooks

Today at SDA: Physics and Phonebooks

By Sophie Hughes, Online Editor
September 13, 2017

Mr. Cardenas's AP Physics 1 classes tested the strength of friction between two interlaced phone books by playing tug of war using rope and metal clamps attatched to the books' spine. Cardenas had a slight...

Today at SDA: Pi Day

Today at SDA: Pi Day

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
March 14, 2017

Senior Stephanie Beraud and math teacher Darren Yamaguchi were the targets of today's pie throwing contest during lunch.

NHS Hosts Food and Clothing Drive

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
February 16, 2017

The San Dieguito Academy National Honor Society (NHS) began their food and clothing drive this week. Student members visited homerooms to announce the drive and give some information about it, as well...

Today At SDA: Mustang Soccer vs. Sage Creek

Today At SDA: Mustang Soccer vs. Sage Creek

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
January 19, 2017

Girls Soccer leaves to play Sage Creek High School. Both boys and girls soccer teams face the Sage Creek Bobcats today, the boys will play at home at 7 pm and girls will be playing away from home at 6...

Today at SDA: Mishap in the Parking Lot

Today at SDA: Mishap in the Parking Lot

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
December 9, 2016

A white truck collided with a light pole at the west end of the front parking lot during fourth period today. Counseling Secretary Diane Carol said, "I don't know what it is, but people always run...

Boys Water Polo Wins CIF Semi-finals

Boys Water Polo Wins CIF Semi-finals

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
November 18, 2016

SDA ventured even further into CIFs last night, winning their semi-final game at La Jolla High School. They beat Olympian 12-9 with goals from sophomores Matheus Gensler and Jake Holland, juniors Carl...

Today At SDA: Fire Alarm Triggered

Today At SDA: Fire Alarm Triggered

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
November 17, 2016

The third fire alarm of the school year interrupted students during the last few minutes of third period today.  According to Assistant Principal Robert Caughey, the alarm was set off by a heat sensor...

Today At SDA: Mural Nearly Finished

Today At SDA: Mural Nearly Finished

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
November 16, 2016

Painting students work on some of the last  uncompleted pieces of the newest mural today.  The mural celebrates 80 years of San Dieguito, featuring alumni and current principal Bjorn Paige.

Students roll Ozzie down the grassy hill by the 20s building.

Ozzie Arrives in the P Quad

By Kate Sequeira and Sophie Hughes
November 3, 2016

SDA's newest addition to campus arrived in its new home at the end of the school day today. Wrapped in blankets and caution tape, Ozzie the Seahorse made his journey from the sculpture room down to the...

Today At SDA: Wear Pink Wednesday

Today At SDA: Wear Pink Wednesday

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
October 26, 2016

SDA showed their breast cancer awareness by wearing as much pink as they could today.  many students also competed in the watermelon-eating contest during lunch.

Today At SDA: Pajama Monday

Today At SDA: Pajama Monday

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
October 24, 2016

Sophomore Aliyah Holmen models her cherry-print one piece pajamas. Students showed off their favorite pajamas on "Pajama Monday" to kick off Homecoming Week.

Today At SDA: Fire False Alarm

Today At SDA: Fire False Alarm

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor
October 19, 2016

The fire alarm interrupted the testing period this morning.  Many students were distracted by the clicking lights that did not turn off until about 20 minute after the alarm was shut off.

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