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The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

Junior Claire Griffin and sophomore Claire Zielinski pose behind props for the "A Christmas Carol" production.

Tech-nically gifted

Cristina Zapata, Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 16, 2016

It's hard to imagine how different your life would be if you hadn’t made that life-changing decision. For some people, that was quitting soccer or ballet when they were five and for others that was choosing...

In her replica of a scene from "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl, senior Shayna Aigner uses clay, paint, wire, metal, ribbon and moss.

Living through art

Kristine Liao, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 7, 2016

For SMCHS seniors, the sixth annual art show is their last.  The work of some of the school's most seasoned artists was displayed and potenitally sold in the library until Feb. 5.

Alumna Andrea Martinez takes a break from her university to visit SMCHS.

Making it big

Chloe Le, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 28, 2016

With almost one year of college out of her way, Andrea Martinez has been killing it at New York University. Even though she's 2,792 miles away from California, she and her family are still making a huge...

Talon Theatre's hair and makeup design crew completes the finishing  touches to sophomore Drew Schlingman's character Steve Williams in the production Museum.

Men (and women) in black

Taylor Gather, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2016

There are other stars of the show that don’t always get the applause. Behind the curtain, the SMCHS Talon Theatre tech team performs an unseen act of their own. They make sure the show runs smoothly....

Music to my ears

Alana Mayes, Staff Writer Jan 25, 2016

The stage is black and all is quiet. Music blares throughout the dome.  The whole stage is in lit and in view. The musical kicks into gear and the first actor comes onto the stage. By the first note,...

You don't even need to go inside of the art museum to experience true artistic beauty. The lampposts at nighttime is a breathtaking scene and walking through them gave me and my friends pure joy.

We’re not in Rancho anymore

Lauren Kesic, Copy Editor Jan 24, 2016

The local Orange County spots I typically venture to, the breakfast places in Laguna Beach, the boardwalk in Newport and the pier in San Clemente are getting redundant. I am tired of looking at the...

Jedi training

Jedi training

Sarah Turner and Cristina Zapata Jan 7, 2016

It's crunch time people. The Force Awakens came out last month and if you haven't found time to sit down and watch six two-hour movies before going to the movies, it's crunch time. Though no summary...

Let out some steam

Camille Manese and Dani Segovia Jan 6, 2016

Here are 4 viral internet challenges that we decided to try out, each one having their own objective -- and now we challenge you!     Cinnamon Challenge What you need: spoons, cinnamon...

Senior Sam Drust sings her heart out while playing Irene Malloy in "Hello Dolly."

Behind the curtain

Lauren Kesic, Copy Editor Dec 8, 2015

Senior Sam Drust anxiously repeats the lines in her head. This is the moment she's been waiting for after months of rehearsing. The light from center stage shines on Drust as she takes a deep breath to...

The chamber choir class practices its music piece for an upcoming service event.

Musical honors

Perla Shaheen, Copy Editor Oct 30, 2015

After many years of award-winning and hard work, the performing arts program has taken another step forward with its acceptance into the Tri-M Music Honor Society (MHS). This international society recognizes...

Celebirdy: Eagle poll

Celebirdy: Eagle poll

Shannon Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2015

The Eagle Eye conducted a voluntary survey via the SMCHS website from Oct. 5 to Oct. 10. for the purpose of gauging SMCHS's stance on the appearance of the Eagle mascot costume. We asked SMCHS students,...

Audition for exhibition

Audition for exhibition

Dessi Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor Oct 8, 2015
Excited chatter circulates throughout the Dome. As the lights dim, eager voices fade into hushed whispers.
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