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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Patrick Hall

Patrick Hall, Photo Editor

My name spelled backwards is racecar.

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Sophomore Ethan Hirschberg presenting to students in AP Psychology

[Photo] Ethan Hirschberg Educates AP Psychology Classes on Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Alexandra Joelson, Business Manager/Assistant Online Editor
June 7, 2018

Sophomore Ethan Hirschberg presenting to students in AP Psychology

Students sit outside their homeroom class while waiting for doors to be unlocked.

[Photo] Vandals Glue Locks of Classroom Doors, Disrupting Schedule

By Anna Griffin, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018

Students whose homeroom teacher was not yet at school signed in at the gym.

Two officers arrived at the scene.

[Photo] Street Preacher Comes to SDA

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
April 26, 2018

Two officers arrived at the scene.

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

[Photo] Lots of Love at Locks of Love

By Sienna Riley, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018

Senior Lily Nguyen after getting her hair cut.

Students leap towards victory

[Photo] Opinion – Homeroom Olympics: Relay Race Day

By Tom Amoroso, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018

Students link arms as part of the relay race event.

Music teacher Jeremy Wuertz conducts the SDA Jazz Band, accompanied by senior Jenna Steinberg.

SDA Band Concert and All That Jazz

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor
March 23, 2018

The Mosaic Cafe was alive Wednesday night when the SDA Jazz Band played for parents and students in their second live concert of the year. The performance was complemented by a bingo game with winners...

Last Thursday, many SDA students participated in the walkout. On Saturday, they can join national marches for change.

Students Prepare for National March

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor
March 21, 2018

Marches will take place this Saturday in Encinitas, San Diego, and Escondido in response to the recent Parkland school shooting that left 17 dead. The highly anticipated school walkout last Thursday...

Many SDA students attended the walkout, but some felt the situation could've been handled better.

[Photo] Opinion – Next Time, Let’s Do Better

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features Editor
March 16, 2018

Many SDA students attended the walkout, but some felt the situation could've been handled better.

Although most can't vote, students can still make their voices heard.

[Photo] Staff Ed – Stay Informed

By Mallika Seshadri, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2018

Although most can't vote, students can still make their voices heard.

Yesterday's walkout sparked discussion about gun control.

[Photo] Opinion – Why Proposed Gun Control Solutions Won’t Work

By Amelia Kaiser, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018

Yesterday's walkout sparked discussion about gun control.

Toyama is the city the Japanese exchange students are from.

Japanese Exchange Students Visit SDA

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor
March 15, 2018

Japanese exchange students from Toyama spent their second period Monday speaking with AP Environmental Science students about recycling and sustainable practices in their community. With translators...

Students applaud after a speech.

[Photo] Rise Up – SDA Joins National Walkout

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
March 14, 2018

Students applaud after a speech.

Principal Adam Camacho addresses students at this month's forum.

[Photo] What You Missed at the Forum Today

By Madison Vance, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018

Principal Adam Camacho addresses students at this month's forum.

Students gathered to wish the girls basketball team good luck.

[Photo] Today at SDA: Girls Basketball Send Off

March 7, 2018

Students gathered to wish the girls basketball team good luck.

A Mustang reporter asked George Stimson, teacher of the year, the reasons he likes teaching. Stimson pointed to the students around him, saying, “Well, I can think of one, two, three….”

[Photo] George Stimson, Teacher of the Year: ‘Genuine, Passionate, Loving, Dedicated’

By Lane Levin and Erin Maxwell
March 7, 2018

A Mustang reporter asked George Stimson, teacher of the year, the reasons he likes teaching. Stimson pointed to the students around him, saying, “Well, I can think of one, two, three….”

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[Photo] Today at SDA: Valentine’s Day

By Sophie Hughes, Online Editor
February 14, 2018

Juniors Adriana Billante and Kiomi Yamada jam to the music during last week's homeroom dance party.

[Photo] Who Will Bop to the Top of Homeroom Olympics?

By Sylvia Young, Assistant Online Editor
February 12, 2018

Juniors Adriana Billante and Kiomi Yamada jam to the music during last week's homeroom dance party.

New Garden Nears Completion

New Garden Nears Completion

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor
January 23, 2018

The garden on the hill near the Mosaic Café is nearly complete. Over the winter break, members of the Urban Gardening club worked six hour days digging into the hillside, placing concrete brick, and...

Teachers Kevin Witt and John Cannon put on their "game faces."

[Photo] Dance-Offs, Golden Mustang Awards, and More at Winter Assembly

By Drew Atkins, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018

Sophomore David Salzmann hypes up the crowd as the Team Paradox mascot.

Students at Tasha Gardiner's campaign booth sell cotton candy.

[Photo] Today at SDA: Bazaar

By Sylvia Young, Assistant Online Editor
December 8, 2017

The Robotics Club shows off their shirts.

The new wall blocks off the sidewalk next to the new culinary arts classroom.

[Photo] Tall Wall Blocks All

By Simmone Stearn, Design Editor
December 6, 2017

The plywood wall blocks all of the windows of English teacher Amanda Bevers' classroom.

Bagels were offered along with coffee.

Bagels were offered along with coffee.

People were excited about getting free coffee.

People were excited about getting free coffee.

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

[Photo] Seen Stimson?

By Sarah Lavake, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017

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

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

[Photo] Today at SDA: Battle of the Bands

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
November 8, 2017

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

[Video] Halloween Hacks and Crafts!

By Drew Atkins and Amelia Kaiser
November 1, 2017

Drew and Amelia hook you guys up with some sweet "Tissue Ghosts" that you could make yourself.

SDA artwork is featured minimally on the Oak Crest panels.

Old Panels, New Home

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor
November 1, 2017

The painted wooden panels that once supported the border between the 110’s and the construction zone have found a new home at Oak Crest middle school. Two years ago, SDA started construction on its...

Students wear some sharp pyramid hats.

[Photo] Today at SDA: Art History Flash Mob

By Sylvia Young, Assistant Online Editor
October 31, 2017

Students wear some sharp pyramid hats.

Junior Caeden Schlosser and Principal Adam Camacho duel at the homecoming assembly.

[Photo] Drums, Lightsabers, and Homecoming Nominees

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017

Junior Caeden Schlosser and Principal Adam Camacho duel at the homecoming assembly.

New principal Adam Camacho attends the first forum of the year.

[Photo] Newest Principal Attends First Forum of the Year

By Simmone Stearn, News Editor
September 15, 2017

New principal Adam Camacho attends the first forum of the year.

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[Photo] Where’s the Best Water?

By Thomas Amoroso, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017

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