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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Jenna Weinhofer

Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer

Whatever floats your boat. . .buoyancy!

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AP Psychology teacher James Hrzina (left) wins "Staff Out" to admin secretary Leslie Luna (right).

Staff Out: An Insider’s Perspective

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019

Teachers and staff competed in Staff Out these past two weeks. Similar to the annual “Senior Out,” the objective was to tag their pre-selected target. The only way they could remain safe was being...

Paradoxians created a snowman between qualification matches on our second day of competition.

Opinion: Snowed in on Competition

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019

San Dieguito Academy’s robotics organization Team Paradox 2102 competed at the Utah Regional last weekend, making it into the semi-finals. Having earlier qualified to compete in the FIRST World Championships...

Ryan Cardenas helps his students line up for the shot.

An A-peeling Time Launching Potatoes

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019

Ryan Cardenas’ college prep physics classes launched potatoes with their “starch projectile launcher” today. This contraption made of PVC pipe sent potatoes over 250 feet in the air and over 85 miles...

Students got a chance to sign up for clubs they may have missed during first semester.

A fairly great time at the Club Fair

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019

Flyers fluttered in the air, attempting to catch the attention of students dancing to 80’s music and chatting about new classes at the club fair. Students visited the fair during homeroom at the courtyard...

Jana holding up her certificate!

Jana Roper Awarded Dean’s List Finalist

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

She felt honored to receive this award at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics Competition in Boise, Idaho. Mentors on Team Paradox 2102 nominated Roper, then...

Change Spoken Word

Change Spoken Word

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018

When you finally feel as if you settled down, it is time to get back up again It takes us months to feel comfortable and gain the confidence to talk each day To get to know our classmates by more than...

Junior Caeden Schlosser and Principal Adam Camacho duel at the homecoming assembly.

Drums, Lightsabers, and Homecoming Nominees

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017

Students filled the gymnasium for the homecoming assembly during homeroom Friday. The SDA Band played while everyone settled in their seats. Shortly after, the lights dimmed and a countdown begun. Phone...

"Note To Self" by Connor Franta is focused on his  experiences with  clinical depression, social anxiety, and struggle of self-acceptance.

Popular YouTuber Makes A “Note to Self”

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017

On social media, many people fabricate themselves for fame. Celebrities find that they need to be what the viewers want and not necessarily themselves; they have to be perfect. If not, they will face criticism...

Ken Yamazaki-Sophomore

Ken Yamazaki-Sophomore

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016

"Over the summer, I went to a festival in Saitama, Japan. The best part was that we wore Yukatas, which are the summer version of kimonos, and learned a traditional dance to commemorate our ancestors."

SDA Throws Faculty/Alumni Art Show

SDA Throws Faculty/Alumni Art Show

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016

Students and staff filled the Mustang Gallery on Tuesday, as 22 alumni and previous and current staff showed off their art at the "80 Years: San Dieguito High School Academy Alumni & Faculty Show” after...

Freshmen and Sophomore do Four-Year Planning

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016

Freshmen and sophomores got the opportunity to create a four-year plan with a counselor on Tuesday and Thursday morning during CAASPP testing in the Mosaic Cafe. This activity allowed freshman and sophomores...

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