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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

The 25th amendment is something that has came up frequently in the news, yet not that many people know what it actually means.

Line of Succession

By Cade Culbertson, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Since Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe said in an interview on “60 Minutes” Sunday that certain members of the Justice Department have been floating around the idea of invoking the 25th Amendment,...

Students from multiple bands jamming out onstage. while the judges decided who they thought should win.

SDA Bands compete in annual Battle of the Bands

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor November 16, 2018

Last Wednesday night, Venture Church was filled with funky riffs and lyrics, all created by SDA students. Our annual Battle of the Bands competition was held at the church across the street from our school....

Local Pro-Skater Tony Hawk participated in the skate demo during homeroom.

Pro-Skaters make an appearance at SDA’s first Ramp Up Skate Demo

By Lila Schief, Rayelyn Burrell, and Kylie Schwartz November 9, 2018

The quad outside the math and science building was alive with energy on Friday, November 9th, as the Rollin’ From The Heart charity skate demo commenced. Crowds of students gathered around the back entrance...

Teachers wait on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game.

Teachers take a win over students in flag football tournament

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor November 5, 2018

The student vs. staff flag football tournament last Friday helped students and staff connect and express their school spirit in unique ways. After the tournament of students played against each other,...

Marigolds are typically seen at Dia de Los Muertos celebrations because they are used to help guide spirits with their vibrant color.

Vibrantly Celebrating Life with Dia de Los Muertos

By Lila Schief, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Pergolas dripping with marigolds and delicate paper flags greeted visitors and participants as they entered Solana Beach’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Sunday. Grace Ortega, first time participant,...

A Mustang reporter asked George Stimson, teacher of the year, the reasons he likes teaching. Stimson pointed to the students around him, saying, “Well, I can think of one, two, three….”

George Stimson, Teacher of the Year: ‘Genuine, Passionate, Loving, Dedicated’

By Lane Levin and Erin Maxwell March 7, 2018

Senior Connor Still remembers his first robotics competition freshman year: “I was controlling the robot for one match and I was having a really bad match. It was horrible and I felt awful, but 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...

From SDA to "Ozark"

From SDA to “Ozark”

By Aiden Fullwood, Staff Writer January 23, 2018

As a child, he had stars in his eyes. Performing was a passion sparked by his casting as Aladdin in the 5th-grade school play. It was exciting. It was empowering! And then he went to San Dieguito Academy,...

Anthony Valencia patrols the student parking lot.

The New Kid at School

By Skylar Masterson, Staff Writer March 25, 2017

Anthony Valencia has three children that he parents with his girlfriend. Dogs to be exact. Valencia has three yorkie terriers named, Rudy, Allie and Boomer. Valencia is San Dieguito Academy’s new part-time...

Best of Spring Break

April 13, 2016

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