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Kate Sequeira

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Homeroom Olympics Standings 5/26

Homeroom Olympics Standings 5/26

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
May 26, 2017

After the Homeroom Olympics’ event Synchronized Swimming Without Water, Spanish teacher Angela Vasquez-Herrera’s homeroom took first place with 3,600 points. Japanese teacher Rie Tsuboi’s homeroom...

Band Takes New Spin on Spring Concert

Band Takes New Spin on Spring Concert

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
May 25, 2017

Band students performed in The Spring Concert and Awards Night Wednesday, combining music pieces with animation. Band teacher Jeremy Wuertz also handed out awards to students throughout the event, honoring...

Students Dance to Japanese Music

Students Dance to Japanese Music

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
May 11, 2017

Students gathered outside of the PAC today for a Homeroom Olympics event put together by Japanese teacher Rie Tsuboi’s homeroom. The activity was organized as a part of the “Taking Care of Each Other”...

Jake Heilbrunn, 20, speaks about connecting to the present and taking risks.

SDA Hosts TEDxEncinitas

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
April 3, 2017

Youth speakers addressed an adult audience at TEDxEncinitas Saturday at San Dieguito Academy. The event was titled Changing Voices, incorporating topics such as immigration, political activism and technology....

Homeroom Olympic Standings 2/21

Homeroom Olympic Standings 2/21

By Kate Sequeira
February 22, 2017

The end of the dodge ball tournament placed teacher Stephanie Siers' homeroom in first place. Teacher Angela Herrera's homeroom made its way up to second place after a strong win at the dodge ball finals...

Today at SDA: SDA Tours

Today at SDA: SDA Tours

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 14, 2017

Eighth graders visited SDA today to tour the school during fourth period to learn about the school.The incoming freshmen class will have to select their high school by close March 6.

Today at SDA: Senior Meeting

Today at SDA: Senior Meeting

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 10, 2017

Seniors gathered in the gym during homeroom today for a senior meeting of the year to discuss senior activities and graduation. ASB Advisor Rod Keillor told students to start thinking about creating graduation...

Alexis Price-Sophomore

Alexis Price-Sophomore

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 15, 2016

"My favorite moment of 2016 was winning our league for soccer. My team had a bit of a rocky start during June as our team consisted of players who hadn’t played a lot with each other. However, we blended...

Homeroom Olympics Standings: 11/3

Homeroom Olympics Standings: 11/3

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
November 4, 2016

Teacher Rod Keillor's homeroom earned 100 Homeroom Olympics points for bringing the most cans for the Thespian's canned food drive that ended on Monday. They brought a total of 30 cans. The other eight...

LA Times Weighs in on the Election

LA Times Weighs in on the Election

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 24, 2016

Representatives from the Los Angeles Times discussed the sway of the Supreme Court and the fracturing of both the Democratic and Republican political parties after Wednesday’s debate came to an end. The...

My Message: Don't Bind My Dreams With Debt

My Message: Don’t Bind My Dreams With Debt

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 17, 2016

Patrick Hall Dear future president, College is expensive. Its lack of affordability binds me. I don’t want my list of colleges to be limited by what my family can and cannot afford. I don’t want...

Today at SDA: Club Fair

Today at SDA: Club Fair

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 7, 2016

Students attended the club fair during homeroom and lunch today to learn about the different clubs offered on campus. Seniors Zack Kanzler and Austin Dilley were two of the many students dancing to music...

Today at SDA: Fire Drill

Today at SDA: Fire Drill

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 29, 2016

Students filed onto the field during first period today for a fire drill. Afterwards, ASB played "Safe and Sound" as students headed back to their classrooms.

Today at SDA: Greek Day

Today at SDA: Greek Day

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 23, 2016

AP art history students paraded around SDA dressed in Ancient Greek clothing in honor of the Greek Art they are studying in class.

Students Celebrate School History

Students Celebrate School History

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 22, 2016

AP art history students spent class outside on Sept. 14 in honor of San Dieguito’s first day of school 80 years ago. Art teacher Angela Jackson began this tradition last year after speaking with...

Today at SDA: Senior Java

Today at SDA: Senior Java

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 16, 2016

Seniors spent homeroom in front of the library at the first senior java of the school year, snacking on the assortment of bagels and coffee provided by ASB. They were also able to make senior wishes and...

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