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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

3rd period AP World Class with teacher Eli Cameron dressed as confused and lost tourists.

Tourists seen on campus: Searching for homecoming

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor October 19, 2018

For the final day of homecoming week, the dress up theme was 'Tacky Tourists.' Students were seen sporting fanny packs, socks & sandals, Hawaiian shirts, and hats. During lunch, ASB had a scavenger...

Math teacher, Darlene Blanchard, dressed up as Luna Lovegood.

Witches and Wizards on Thursday

By Rithika Vighne, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

As an homage to Witch Thursday, the fourth day of homecoming week was Harry Potter day. Students dressed up as witches and wizards, or sported colors from their Hogwarts house.  During lunch, ASB...

Girls Volleyball Falls to Sage Creek

Girls Volleyball Falls to Sage Creek

By Madelyn Sequeira, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

The San Dieguito girls volleyball team played their last home game of the season Wednesday against the Sage Creek Bobcats. Although the Mustangs hoped to secure a win for their last home game, they were...

Speech and Debate team members and teacher Lily Bolig stand proudly with their trophies after last weekend's tournament.

Speech and Debate players place first

By Ava Meyer, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

Three novices from SDA’s speech and debate placed highly Saturday at a contest at Grossmont College. The competition was split up between novice, first-year team members, and varsity. The varsity...

The event will be hosted in the Mustang Commons.

SDA Mustang is Hosting School Board Candidates Night

October 17, 2018

The San Dieguito Academy Mustang, the student newspaper, will be hosting a school board candidates night for Areas 1 and 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. The event is open to the public and...

Teachers Collin Elliott, Eli Cameron, James Hrzina, Jeremy Wright, Oly Norris, Ellen diCristina, and Kerry Koda wearing matching Taco Cat shirts.

Winning at Twinning

By Katie Pruden, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

The third day of homecoming week was twin day! Many staff and students dressed up to match their friends!

Last year's Star Wars themed homecoming.

It’s going to be a Totally Radical Homecoming

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor October 16, 2018

SDA's annual Homecoming dance, taking place in several locations with an 80's theme, is this Friday from 7:30-10:30 pm. According to ASB Director Rod Keillor, this year's dance is full of fun activities...

Cross Country team gives a recap of their season thus far.

Sport’s Day Pep Rally: A for Effort

By Camille Zimmer and Lila Schief October 16, 2018

For the second day of SDA spirit week, Sports Day, a pep rally was held on the PAC stage. According to ASB students, the goal of this event was to pump students up and encourage them to support our sports...

Students jump for joy in their sleepwear.

Pajamas and pancakes kick off homecoming week

By Amelia Kaiser, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Homecoming week kicked off today with pajama day. Students who were dressed in loungewear and nighttime attire were served pancakes by administration members and ASB students in front of the mosaic.   Photos...

Letter to the Editor: “Serving our children should never be a consolation prize”

Letter to the Editor: “Serving our children should never be a consolation prize”

October 12, 2018

Editor’s Note: The original letter was shared with the Mustang by SDFA president Tim Staycer. Upon contacting Heather Dugdale, she sent an introduction and revised version of her letter. The letter follows:   In...

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