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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

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The proclamation from the City of Encinitas hangs on the bulletin board in the principal's office.

Hooray for SDA Day!

By Taylor Rudman, Staff Writer June 16, 2017

SDA was honored with two awards – from the City of Encinitas and San Diego County – during  the Senior Farewell Assembly  Friday, June 9. Both proclamations declared June 9 as “San Dieguito High...

Saying Goodbye

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor June 13, 2017

When I was a freshman in the music program, I was told that seeing the seniors leave was going to be progressively difficult as each year passed. This couldn’t be more true (Sorry, underclassman, I don’t...

Vandalism seen before school Monday morning on Melba Road.

Vandals strike at (and near) SDA

By Taylor Rudman and Simmone Stearn June 13, 2017

Gang signs and derogatory racial slurs were spray-painted on the gym and elsewhere on campus Friday night. It was discovered at SDA early Saturday morning by the janitorial staff. Similar vandalism was...

Homerooms circle for a cinnamon roll hug at the end of the event.

Homerooms Race for First in Homeroom Olympics Finale

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor June 9, 2017

A Mario Kart themed race ran through campus at the last Homeroom Olympics event of the year today. In a tightly contested group race, teacher Angela Vazquez-Herrera’s homeroom took first place, leaving...

Preview: Open Mic to Bring "Monsters Inc." to SDA

Preview: Open Mic to Bring “Monsters Inc.” to SDA

By Rosaysela Alvarado, Staff Writer June 6, 2017

SDA will be having an open mic night on Wednesday June 7 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in front of the Performing Arts Center. It is called Open Mic (Wazowski) and has a "Monsters Inc." theme. During the event,...

Sophomore Mackinsey Creagan posing with rock band "Panic! at the Disco."

Would you panic if you met Panic at the Disco?

June 6, 2017

Panic! at the Disco How does it feel to meet the people on your posters?  “If you meet your idols, don’t cry or you’ll look crazy,” Mackinsey Creagan, sophomore, said.  “ I didn’t cry...

Underclassmen Learn About the College Application Process

By Vicky van der Wagt, Sports Editor June 5, 2017

College Night, put on by National Honor Society, was held in the library on Tuesday. There was a panel of current seniors who each had a topic to talk about including the college admissions process and...

Matt Benowitz and Milo Spearman test their bridge.

Bridge Building

By Jordan Guillory, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

"Science classes don't teach real science. They usually teach you how to solve a problem using the tools the teachers have given you. That isn't real science; science is about answering questions that...

Math Teacher Wins Crystal Apple Award

Math Teacher Wins Crystal Apple Award

By Yarisette Sequeira, Business Manager June 2, 2017

During the 24th annual Crystal Apple Awards, math teacher Jacqueline Parks was honored for excellence in teaching and recognized as an outstanding teacher in the San Dieguito Union High School District. The...

Senior Gabriela Navarro receives a scholarship award.

Scholarships and Awards Announced at SDA “Academy Awards”

By Madison Vance, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

Honoring the accomplishments of SDA seniors and some select juniors for academic achievements and scholarship recognition, the “Academy Awards” came to campus with blue and silver balloons and a red...

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