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Kate Sequeira

Kate Sequeira, Online Editor

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farewell assembly DONE

Today at SDA: Farewell Assembly

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

SDA Academy Awards

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
May 22, 2015

Anticipation filled the air as students began arriving and taking their seats on either side of the red carpet which had been set up in the center of the gym.  Behind the rows of students sat the teachers...

Homeroom Olympics Standing 5/15/15

Homeroom Olympics Standing 5/15/15

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
May 15, 2015

At the moment the Homeroom Olympics standings have teacher Kristen Huy's homeroom in first place, counselor Ann Nebolon's homeroom in second place, and teacher Rebecca Travis' homeroom in third place....

Today at SDA: Lost in Atlantis

Today at SDA: Lost in Atlantis

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

Students gathered in front of the PAC to watch the band, Lost in Atlantis, perform during lunch.

Night in Italy DONE

[Photo] Night in Italy Preview

By Emma Chang, Staff Writer
April 20, 2015

Today at SDA: Spanish Dance

Today at SDA: Spanish Dance

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
April 3, 2015

Spanish students had the opportunity to watch and learn dance performed by Danza del Sol, a student dance group from Spain, during periods one and two.

Spring Dance Preview

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
March 24, 2015

The spring dance will be held from 7:00pm until 10:00pm, Friday, March 27, in the gym.  According to ASB sophomore Sonia Rathee, there will be laser tag, a photo booth, karaoke, and face paint outside...

CCA Writing Conference

CCA Writing Conference

By Kate Sequeira and Elise Gout
February 27, 2015

High school students had the opportunity to visit Canyon Crest Academy on Feb. 21 to attend a free writers’ conference put together by the school’s Creative Writing Club.  More than 20 authors held...

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[Photo] February Forum Report 2/27/15

By Caroline Daniel, Online Editor
February 27, 2015

club fair DONE

[Photo] Club Fair

By Daniel Ballard, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015

Back to School Night Horrors

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
February 10, 2015

Back to School Night is just around the corner, taking place tomorrow  Wednesday, Feb. 11.  According to Spanish teacher David Bair, Back to School Night is a great way to meet parents and share expectations...

Who Won Today's Homeroom Olympics?

Who Won Today’s Homeroom Olympics?

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
February 3, 2015

History teacher Scott Huntley's homeroom grabbed first place in the Homeroom Olympics relay race.  Second place was a tie between history teacher Lucas Duchene and Councelor Ann Nebolon and third place...

High School Enrollment Study Group Update

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
January 20, 2015

The High School Enrollment Study Group recently had their third meeting this month to discuss the pros and cons of the different options available for high school enrollment. The group of parents examined...

Residency Verification Now Annual

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
January 8, 2015

Starting in February, families will be required to verify their place of residency every year. Last month an All-Call went out to families notifying them. “Residency verification has always been done...

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[Photo] Today at SDA: The Bazaar

By Caroline Daniel, Online Editor
December 11, 2014

Homeroom Olympics: Scavenger Hunt

Homeroom Olympics: Scavenger Hunt

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
November 17, 2014

Students raced across campus carrying boxes of pennies, balloons, ties, and many other random items towards the PAC as the scavenger hunt, the second Homeroom Olympics event of the year, took place today,...

Today at SDA: Battle of the Bands

Today at SDA: Battle of the Bands

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
November 5, 2014

Students gathered in front of the PAC at lunch to watch Vanilla Soapbox perform for Battle of the Bands.

Today at SDA: Blood Drive

Today at SDA: Blood Drive

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
November 4, 2014

Students donated blood during through out the day at the first blood drive of the year for the San Diego Blood Bank.

Today at SDA: Spirit Wear

Today at SDA: Spirit Wear

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
October 24, 2014

Students showed their spirit by wearing colors representing their grade for the final day of Homecoming week.

Homeroom Olympics Standings: 10/24/14

Homeroom Olympics Standings: 10/24/14

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
October 24, 2014

This year, with Homeroom Olympics beginning early, homerooms received points based off of the number of participants each had in the various themes of Homecoming week.  Monday began with a mascot representative...

Community Day Correction

By Daniel Ballard and Kate Sequeira
October 23, 2014

The information in the Community Day article online and the news blurb in the paper  was not fully correct.  According to senior Kate Shapiro, "Community Day is expanding to include lunch activities...

Today at SDA: TV Character Day

Today at SDA: TV Character Day

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
October 23, 2014

Students dressed up as TV show characters today for Homecoming week.

Teacher Tidbits Answers

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
October 16, 2014

a. Teacher Deb Abrahamson won a huge bass in a fishing tournament that she entered 22 years ago. b. Teacher Annelise Ihle has been best friends with her S.O. since sixth grade. c. Teacher Ellen diChristina...

Today at SDA: Japanese Exchange Students Dance

Today at SDA: Japanese Exchange Students Dance

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
September 26, 2014

The Japanese exchange students currently at SDA performed a traditional dance for students in front of the PAC at lunch.

Today at SDA: 3 Vs 3 Soccer Tournament

Today at SDA: 3 Vs 3 Soccer Tournament

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
September 23, 2014

The second day of 3 vs 3 soccer was held this afternoon on the field and was incredibly successful, drawing in a large number of students.

The Future of the Senior Water Balloon Fight

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
September 16, 2014

Principal Tim Hornig has announced that as of now there will be no water balloon fight at the end of the year for seniors, which has been a tradition for three years. However, Hornig will consider continuing...

New Teachers On the Block: Ruth Magnuson

New Teachers On the Block: Ruth Magnuson

By Kate Sequeira, Co-Online Editor
September 11, 2014

English teacher Ruth Magnuson first embarked on her road to teaching by studying Spanish literature at Pomona College. Then, after receiving her teaching credential, Magnuson taught for eight years at...

AIRBANDS

Language Airbands Entertain

By Kate Sequeira, Staff Writer
June 9, 2014

finale

Homeroom Olympics Finale: The Triwizard Tournament

By Leigh Houck and Kate Sequeira
June 4, 2014

“Go Ashley! He’s a Mudblood!” The friendly jests of competitive homerooms rang through the air on Wednesday at the Homeroom Olympics Finale: the Triwizard Tournament. Three tributes from each...

The Goblet of Fire

Final Homeroom Olympics Event Announced

By Leigh Houck and Kate Sequeira
May 28, 2014

Hogwarts, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons are facing off at a high school near you! That’s right, the Tri-Wizard Tournament is coming to SDA, and will be the final step in the spring saga of Homeroom Olympics. Three...

Are You Smarter than a Teacher?

By Kate Sequeira, Staff Writer
March 26, 2014

Taking their seats at the ends of the table ASB teacher Rod Keillor and senior Powers Berry eyed each other nervously.  The competition began and the first history question was asked.  A few moments...

Writing Conference at Canyon Crest

The Canyon Crest Academy Writers Conference: Part 1

“I am dorkily excited that there are kids that already recognize that they want to be writers,” keynote speaker Kristin Elizabeth Clark starts the fourth annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers Conference,...

Writing Conference at Canyon Crest

The Canyon Crest Academy Writers Conference: Part 2

By , , Kate Sequeira, Sophie Peeler, and Hana Chen
February 25, 2014

“I am dorkily excited that there are kids that already recognize that they want to be writers,” keynote speaker Kristin Elizabeth Clark starts the fourth annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers Conference,...

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