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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Steven Dale is one of the new math teachers this year.

New math teachers on the block: Steven Dale and Leonard Fletes

By Lila Schief, Design Editor September 13, 2019

With the 2019/2020 school year in full swing, SDA students have been welcoming a host of new teachers including Steven Dale, who teaches Math 1 and 1 Honors out of room 96, and took the job as a “no-brainer”:...

New math teacher, Leonard Fletes is "excited to be here."

New math teachers on the block: Steven Dale and Leonard Fletes

By Olivia Lyons, Business Manager September 13, 2019

Leonard Fletes (Fle-tez) is one of this year’s new additions to the Math Department. He is teaching Math 2 and CP Stats here at SDA, joining us after 5 years at Oaks Christain School in Westlake Village...

Parents and student representatives gather in the Arts and Humanities building quad.

Back to School Night: where parents become students

By Isabella Ferrea, Staff Writer September 13, 2019

Parents arrived at San Dieguito Academy for Back to School Night, where they had the opportunity to meet teachers and learn about their student’s classes on Wednesday night.  Teachers prepared presentations,...

Meet SDA's newest PE teacher, Darrin Brown.

Meet Darrin Brown: SDA alum and new P.E. teacher

By Matty Neimark, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

Some may be wondering “Who is that guy?” That guy is Darrin Brown and he has been a P.E. Teacher for the past twenty five years. Just recently, he joined the San Dieguito Academy staff and said he...

Student-made sculptures are scattered throughout campus.

Campus is now sprinkled with new sculptures

By Benjamin Deák, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

For a long time, the arts have been an important part of the culture of San Dieguito Academy. One needs only to take a walk through campus to understand how the murals and artistic pieces scattered about...

SDA welcomes its newest science teachers, Madhuri Agashe and Jennifer Kuo

By Kate Barr, Staff Writer September 10, 2019

Jennifer Kuo is one of the new chemistry teachers at San Dieguito Academy. She is  always smiling and is extremely devoted to her job. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and has...

Our newest science teacher, Madhuri Agashe, is teaching physics.

SDA welcomes its newest science teachers, Madhuri Agashe and Jennifer Kuo

By Joice He, Opinions Editor September 10, 2019

The old piano and physics posters on the walls of Room 99 are familiar, but the colorful hand-made table signs hanging from the ceiling panels are recent additions. After only a week of teaching at San...

The new Arts and Humanities building has sparked controversy.

New building, new news

By Kellan Clough, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

With concrete flooring, air conditioned interiors, and state-of-the art, larger-than-before classrooms, there is plenty to like about the new building. The architecture is easy on the eyes, the foyer and...

The SDUHSD malware attack left the student share drive empty.

SDA faces school district’s malware attack

By Aiden Fullwood, Editor In Chief September 3, 2019

A malware attack launched on SDUHSD online data records on Friday, Aug. 9 resulted in the destruction of student storage drives and a temporary shutdown of the Aeries Portal. No personal data was stolen...

Students were encouraged to wear yellow for suicide awareness.

SDA comes together for suicide prevention awareness

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor May 24, 2019

Today, ASB organized a suicide prevention awareness event that allowed students to come together in several activities. Students were encouraged to wear yellow through social media announcements. Before...

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