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Kate Sequeira

Kate Sequeira, Online Editor

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Today at SDA: School Board Meeting

Today at SDA: School Board Meeting

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 15, 2016

Principal Bjorn Paige showed up to the school board meeting today in a Pikachu costume.

Today at SDA: Late Start

Today at SDA: Late Start

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 14, 2016

Students enjoyed their first late start of the year today. Some spent the morning with friends, while others slept in.

Today at SDA: Faculty/Alumni Art Reception

Today at SDA: Faculty/Alumni Art Reception

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 13, 2016

Faculty and Alumni shared their art after school today during an art reception titled "80 Years: San Dieguito High School Academy Alumni & Faculty Show."

Today at SDA: Austrians Arrive

Today at SDA: Austrians Arrive

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 12, 2016

After some delay at the airport in Los Angeles, the Austrians finally arrived in Encinitas, beginning their two week stay.

Today at SDA: Free Pancakes

Today at SDA: Free Pancakes

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 9, 2016

Students got their first pancake free at the Pancake Club today during lunch.

Today at SDA: $3 Thursday

Today at SDA: $3 Thursday

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 8, 2016

Students waited in line at the finance office today to buy tickets for the Welcome Back Dance, which were discounted at $3.

Today at SDA: Construction Progress

Today at SDA: Construction Progress

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 6, 2016

The construction zone showed much progress as cement trucks made their way onto campus today.

Today at SDA: First Friday with Mr. Paige

Today at SDA: First Friday with Mr. Paige

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 2, 2016

Parents arrived at the media center this morning for an update on what to expect this school year, which included information about construction and the upcoming Parent Forum.

Today at SDA: Freshmen Learn about School Conduct

Today at SDA: Freshmen Learn about School Conduct

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 1, 2016

The freshmen class was split up into three groups today during homeroom to learn about school behavior.

Today at SDA: Freshmen's First Hour Lunch

Today at SDA: Freshmen’s First Hour Lunch

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
August 31, 2016

Freshmen walked off campus today for the first hour lunch of the school year.

Today at SDA: First Day of School

Today at SDA: First Day of School

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
August 30, 2016

Students gathered in front of the Mosaic Cafe before school today to retrieve their schedules.

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Today at SDA: Chalk the Lot

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
August 28, 2016

Today at SDA: Graduation

Today at SDA: Graduation

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
June 10, 2016

Seniors receive their diplomas at graduation on the last day of school.

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[Photo] Yearbook Distribution

By Kieran Zimmer, Staff Writer
June 6, 2016

Photo from one of last year's Forums.

[Photo] Design Club? Senior Pranks? That and More at the Forum

By Madison Vance, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016

Photo from one of last year's Forums.

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[Photo] “Hamlet” Preview

By Sylvia Young, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016

Senior classrooms were near empty during today's senior ditch day.

[Photo] Senior Ditch Day Causes Major Repercussions

By Carina Julig, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2016

Senior classrooms were near empty during today's senior ditch day.

Today at SDA: Spring Assembly

Today at SDA: Spring Assembly

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
April 30, 2016

Students gathered in the gym during homeroom for the Spring Assembly, hosted by teachers Jeremy Wright and Angela Jackson.

Giant Chess Board? Mental Wellness? All This and More at the Forum

Giant Chess Board? Mental Wellness? All This and More at the Forum

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
April 29, 2016

Students attended the April Forum, led by juniors Blake Stoner-Osborne and Chloe Williams, today during lunch to discuss various topics including concern over conflict between CAASPP testing dates and...

Today at SDA: Teacher Appreciation

Today at SDA: Teacher Appreciation

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
April 19, 2016

Students stopped at a booth during lunch to write cards for teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Today at SDA: Student vs Staff Softball Game

Today at SDA: Student vs Staff Softball Game

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 30, 2016

The staff enjoyed a victory against the girls softball team today during lunch after an intense softball game on the field.

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[Photo] Homeroom Olympics Standings: 3/25/16

By Mary Ford, Co-Online Editor
March 25, 2016

Today at SDA: Homeroom Spirit

Today at SDA: Homeroom Spirit

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 25, 2016

Students gathered in front of the PAC for Homeroom Olympics, displaying homeroom banners and presenting cheers in order to earn points.

Today at SDA: Western Wednesday

Today at SDA: Western Wednesday

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 23, 2016

Students came to school dressed in Western clothing and enjoyed watching students dance in front of the PAC during lunch.

Today at SDA: Academy Idol

Today at SDA: Academy Idol

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 22, 2016

Students gathered in front of the PAC during lunch to watch students perform for SDA's Academy Idol. Today's singers included sophomores Noah Williams, Kira Flager, Milo Spearman, and Lizzie Waters. After...

Homeroom Olympics Standings 3/21/16

Homeroom Olympics Standings 3/21/16

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 21, 2016

Now that the NHS School Supplies Drive has ended, teacher Blaze Newman's homeroom is in first place, teacher Stephanie Siers' homeroom is in second place , and teacher Kerri Leonard's homeroom is in third...

Today at SDA: Red Ribbon Week Pledge

Today at SDA: Red Ribbon Week Pledge

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 17, 2016

Students visited a PALS booth during lunch to pledge that they will not drink and drive and were rewarded with key chains and licorice.

Today at SDA: Student vs Staff Kickball

Today at SDA: Student vs Staff Kickball

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 16, 2016

Students and staff gathered on the softball field during hour lunch today to play kickball. The staff won the game with a final score of 10-5.

Today at SDA: Senior Java

Today at SDA: Senior Java

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 11, 2016

Seniors gathered in front of the Library during homeroom after an eventful two weeks of senior out to enjoy coffee and bagels.

Full House? Friends? All this and more at Homeroom Olympics

Full House? Friends? All this and more at Homeroom Olympics

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 4, 2016

Homerooms competed in ‘90s TV Trivia for Homeroom Olympics today. Three students from each of the competing teams gathered on the floor of the gym, forming a semicircle, surrounded by a panel of judges. Homerooms...

Today at SDA: Fire Alarm

Today at SDA: Fire Alarm

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
March 1, 2016

Third period classes were interrupted by the sound of a fire alarm. Students were quickly dismissed before reaching the field.

Homeroom Olympics Standings 2/25/16

Homeroom Olympics Standings 2/25/16

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 25, 2016

With the completion of the most recent Homeroom Olympics event, teacher Stephanie Siers' and teacher Cathy Ramos' homerooms are now tied for first place, teacher Lily Bolig's homeroom is in second place,...

Beloved Author, Harper Lee, Has Passed On

Beloved Author, Harper Lee, Has Passed On

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 20, 2016

Harper Lee, author of the 1960 classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," died yesterday at age 89, a tragedy that has affected a great number of people around the country. Over the course of nearly 56 years,...

Today at SDA: Senior Java

Today at SDA: Senior Java

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 20, 2016

Seniors gathered in front of the Learning Commons during homeroom to snack on an assortment of bagels and coffee.

Today at SDA: Mardi Gras

Today at SDA: Mardi Gras

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
February 9, 2016

French students set up a table by the Mosaic Cafe during lunch to provide beads and masks as well as cinnamon rolls for students to decorate.

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[Photo] Club Fair Gets Cosmic

By Sophia Hurley, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016

Today at SDA: Lunchtime Entertainment

Today at SDA: Lunchtime Entertainment

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
January 29, 2016

Students gathered in front of the PAC during lunch to listen to sophomore Noah Williams and Doodlebop perform.

Today at SDA: No Place for Hate Cards

Today at SDA: No Place for Hate Cards

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
January 15, 2016

Throughout the school day, students spent time searching for name cards which contained messages encouraging positivity.

Today at SDA: Human Chain

Today at SDA: Human Chain

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
January 11, 2016

To begin the first annual No Hate Week, students spent homeroom linking arms in display of SDA community spirit.

Homeroom Olympics Results Update

Homeroom Olympics Results Update

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 19, 2015

The second Homeroom Olympics event of the year, the scavenger hunt, was held yesterday during homeroom. Teacher Lily Bolig's homeroom took first place with 31 out of 39 items found; second was the homeroom...

Today at SDA: Band Promotes Winter Concert

Today at SDA: Band Promotes Winter Concert

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 17, 2015

SDA band students paraded around school at the end of homeroom to promote their Winter Concert which is to take place today at 7 p.m.

Carlsbad Employees Required to Park at LCC

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 17, 2015

Each year during the holiday season, Carlsbad Forum employees are required to park outside of the Forum parking lot and take a shuttle in order to provide space for shoppers. This year, Forum employees...

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[Photo] Who Won ASB Elections?

By Natalie Haghani, Staff Writer
December 17, 2015

Today at SDA: Bridge Breaking Finals

Today at SDA: Bridge Breaking Finals

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 16, 2015

Students broke bridges at the final held during lunch in front of teacher George Stimson's room. The largest bridge held 115 pounds before breaking.

Today at SDA: San Elijo Lagoon Field Trip

Today at SDA: San Elijo Lagoon Field Trip

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 10, 2015

Students of teacher Linda Park's AP Environmental Science class visited the San Elijo Lagoon during homeroom and second period.

Today at SDA:  Eighth Graders Tour SDA

Today at SDA: Eighth Graders Tour SDA

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 9, 2015

ASB students gave eighth graders from the district a tour of SDA during third period.

Today at SDA: ASL Defcember

Today at SDA: ASL Defcember

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 8, 2015

ASL students signed Christmas songs in front of the PAC during lunch for Defcember.

Today at SDA: Students Practice CPR

Today at SDA: Students Practice CPR

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 7, 2015

Students in teacher Cathy Ramos' healthcare essentials class practiced CPR on both infant and adult dummies during first period.

Today at SDA: Bridge Breaking

Today at SDA: Bridge Breaking

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
December 4, 2015

Students of physics teachers George Stimson and Ryan Cardenas tested their bridges during class today. The bridges that remained unbroken after 20 pounds then are then to move on to finals, which will...

Today at SDA

Today at SDA

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editors
November 20, 2015

Students take with them pieces of Senior Court on the final day before construction.

Update on Construction? Here's What was Discussed at this Month's Forum

Update on Construction? Here’s What was Discussed at this Month’s Forum

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 23, 2015

Administration is considering having students leave their backpacks in second period next assembly rather than first due to some complaints from students. This new policy, which does not allow students...

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[Photo] Today at SDA: Band Spirit Day

By Mary Ford, Online Editor
October 22, 2015

Today at SDA: Musical Chairs

Today at SDA: Musical Chairs

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 20, 2015

During lunch today, students participated in a game of musical chairs in front of the PAC. The winner received a ticket to the Homecoming Dance, which is set to take place on Oct. 30.

A Day Without Bells

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 9, 2015

Sculpture teacher Jeremy Wright wishes to begin improvement in the current school system by integrating an annual day without bells at SDA. “If we’re going to say we’re 21 century, let’s talk...

Today at SDA: Club Fair

Today at SDA: Club Fair

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
October 2, 2015

Students spent homeroom and lunch at the Club Fair to learn about the various clubs that SDA has to offer.

Too Much Traffic? Here's What Students Said at the Forum

Too Much Traffic? Here’s What Students Said at the Forum

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor
September 4, 2015

At the first Forum meeting of the year, held Sept. 3 in room 26 during lunch, students touched on topics concerning the assimilation of new teachers, changes in the homeroom schedule, new ideas for the...

Today at SDA: Farewell Assembly

Today at SDA: Farewell Assembly

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
June 5, 2015

Students gathered in the gym after first period for the Farewell Assembly and a final goodbye to the seniors.

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