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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

SDA's robotic team, Team Paradox, took part in in the parade.

SDA Students Participate in Encinitas Holiday Parade

By Ava Jakubowski and Hunter McGahan December 5, 2017

The annual holiday parade took place on the Dec. 2 , and SDA participated in four separate floats including the robotics club, Wind Ensemble, surf team, and the Japanese Honors Society. There were also...

Today at SDA: Senior Java

Today at SDA: Senior Java

By Sienna Riley, Staff Writer December 1, 2017

Today at SDA, the seniors had their third senior java of the year during homeroom. The students all grabbed a cup of coffee, munched on bagels, and mingled. Some may say this was a proper celebration for...

Keep your eyes peeled for Mr. Stimson, and his lookalikes, at the next Homeroom Olympics event.

Seen Stimson?

By Sarah Lavake, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

The next major Homeroom Olympic event is coming up next week on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event, a Stimsonian Scavenger Hunt, begins at 9:27 a.m. when students’ classes will be sent an email with a list...

Blood Drive Experiences

By Nohemia Rosales and Taylor Gates November 28, 2017

At different points through the day, students went to donate blood in the gymnasium. Gurneys were placed on foam mats, where the nurses would draw blood and attend to the dazed students. Purpose: Overall,...

Students gather with their homeroom flag at the most recent Homeroom Olympics event.

Will Your Homeroom Be This Year’s Olympic Winner?

By Sylvia Young, Assistant Online Editor November 17, 2017

Currently, the top three homerooms are: 1.  Duck 2. Vasquez-Herrera, Siers 3. Brice, Witt, Tsuboi, Di Cristina, Moulton   Close behind are: PALS, Hawkins, Park, Ramos, Ross,...

Freshmen and Communication Discussed at the Forum

Freshmen and Communication Discussed at the Forum

By Hunter McGahan and Drew Atkins November 17, 2017

Students and teachers at this month's Forum were upset about the lack of communication in terms of “The Bulletin” and talked about possible solutions to what Link Crew leaders said was an increase...

Team Paradox 2102 Hosts FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament

Team Paradox 2102 Hosts FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

The SDA Robotics team Paradox 2102 held the FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament (FLL QT) on campus Nov. 4 and 5. The team wanted to encourage kids to continue doing robotics through elementary and...

“Stranger Things” Season Two Leaves Us Needing Even More

By Sienna Riley, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

*SPOILER ALERT. DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT UP AND ARE WANTING TO ACTUALLY WATCH THE SHOW. You’ve been warned.* Ever since Netflix’s original series Stranger Things hit the scene in 2016,...

Shawlin Supreme and the Kickback Boys, showing off their impressive group of brass and woodwinds.

Today at SDA: Battle of the Bands

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor November 8, 2017

Battle of the Bands began winding down on its second to last day. Shawlin Supreme and the Kickback Boys opened and played several upbeat songs and encouraged the audience to get up and dance. Milo Spearman...

The day of the tournament was brisk and cloudy, but that didn't stop any team from achieving their outfit goals.

Today at SDA: Link Crew Homeroom Activity

By Taina Millsap, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Link Crew leaders met with their freshmen orientation groups for bonding activities and discussed their experiences at SDA so far. In addition, leaders shared the importance of healthy relationships and...

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