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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Spain Church visited by the students on their trip

SDA Goes to Spain

By Madison Vance, Staff Writer April 21, 2018

Fifteen SDA students, Spanish teacher Ivonn Barriga, and her husband enjoyed their time in the Spanish cities of Leon, Salamanca, and Madrid during the second half of a student exchange over spring break....

Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors gathered in the gym to hear the Sandy Hook Promise speaker.

Sandy Hook Promise Speaker Promotes Student Care to Prevent Violence

By Joice He, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

Brandon Rainey, a speaker for the violence prevention organization Sandy Hook Promise, addressed the SDA student body on Tuesday in the gym giving a presentation on the youth violence prevention program...

Some students expressed concerns about the Bollywood theme of Prom this year.

Bollywood and Boas- SDA Prom

By Erin Maxwell, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

SDA’s 2018 prom will take place at the San Diego Zoo on May 19, from 7:30-11 pm. Seniors and juniors, along with an invited  guests, are welcome to attend. The theme? Bollywood. In addition to...

The 2018 CAASP testing dates and the activity schedule from 9:04 to 11:23 (when juniors will be taking tests).

Changes Made to Testing Schedule

By Anna Griffin, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

Unlike in years past, all students must report to first period immediately in the morning when SDA conducts standardized testing during the weeks of April 16 and April 23. The Smarter Balanced Assessment...

English teacher Kerri Leonard presents the new "Run, Hide, Fight" procedure.

New Gun Safety Protocol

By Nohemia Rosales, Features Editor March 30, 2018

Teachers and staff members were given the task of explaining the reformed gun safety procedures during homeroom over the course of the week of March 26-30. The presentations took place in the form of power...

Freshman Walker Mayer and sophomore Shawlin Tucker show off their new hair.

Lots of Love at Locks of Love

By Sienna Riley, Staff Writer March 30, 2018

Friday afternoon lunch at SDA was met with a beautiful sunny day that seemed to brighten all of the students gathered at the annual Locks of Love event held at the PAC. Students from all grades volunteered...

Students show off their work at the most recent Open Mic night.

Students Share Work at Open Mic Night

By Erin Maxwell, Assistant Features Editor March 30, 2018

Starting around 6:15 on Thursday night, students filtered into SDA’s learning commons, ready to participate in one of Creative Writing Club’s after school Open Mic Nights. The signup sheet sat on...

Students link arms as part of the relay race event.

Go For Gold: Who Won the Relay Race?

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor March 29, 2018

After a trying relay race took place during homeroom on Tuesday, the results are finally in. Keillor’s homeroom went home with the gold, while Huntley followed close in second, and Duck in third....

Some teachers waiting in the dugout for their chance at victory.

Who Won the Student vs. Staff Softball Game?

By Nadia Ballard, Humor Editor March 28, 2018

A perfect day for a fight to the death. The girls softball team versus a ragtag team of teachers. Those girls had been training all season to hone and perfect their bat swinging and diamond chasing skills....

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