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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

Eagles against human trafficking

Eagles against human trafficking

Brittany Kaplan, Staff Writer Aug 29, 2017

Despite a high concentration of wealth within Orange County, a quick Google search shows that Orange County is one of the worst counties in California when it comes to the lucrative and grossly under-reported...

Bill Nye signs his book for Megan Vanni, mentioning her students at SMCHS.

Blast from the past

Rachel Tetreault and Ian Gutierrez Apr 23, 2017

As the VHS tape starts to play, the familiar "Bill, Bill, Bill, Bill Nye, the science guy!" rings throughout the room. Students turn their heads towards the catchy tune of the Bill Nye show, paying closer...

New SMCHS teacher, Ms. Vanni, smiles for a picture in between teaching environmental science and biology.

New teacher on the block

Margaret Driscoll, A&E Editor and News Editor Feb 8, 2017

Towards the end of 2016, science teacher Cristal Miller ended her teaching career at SMCHS, leaving the faculty and administration in need of a new Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry teacher...

Seniors Alyssa Beamish and Dina Saccacio pose together as Ocampo's first portrait models.

Smiles for senior year

Cristina Zapata, Print Editor-in-Chief Dec 9, 2016

A picture is worth a thousand words, and if it's taken by senior Nina Ocampo, it only costs $0. At the start of the second quarter, Ocampo announced to her several hundred Instagram followers that she...

Junior Madison Louderback looks at her Lenova Yoga tablet with a new view and new prescription glasses.

IT ruins eyes

Rachel Tetreault, Web Editor-in-chief Dec 5, 2016

Class begins, laptops open and students put on their glasses. Many students have come across problems with their eyes ever since the integration of the school laptops for. Providing students with their...

Deadlines are fast approaching, SMCHS seniors are working on their application essays and getting ready for their college journey.

10 tips for college applications

Amanda Zou, Photo Editor Dec 2, 2016

No doubt, the college application process is stressful. Maintaining a good GPA, striving for scores on standardized tests and meeting college applications deadlines at the same time is a lot to handle...

Mr. P merges his love for comics with his passion for teaching.

Pascual Mystery

Taylor Gather, Staff Writer Nov 17, 2016

For most people, comics, superheroes and video games define the ultimate childhood experience. For religion teacher Michael Pascual, they are the reason for his existence. Pascual's love for media and...

When they work independently on their tablets, students are constantly monitored by IT teachers alike.

Debunking mIThs

Ivanna Rea, Managing Editor Nov 1, 2016

  When students at SMCHS were first introduced to the Lenovo tablets in the 2014-2015 school year, they were also introduced to the rumors that circulate around the powerful IT team. Although...

Christa Crafts visits the University of Notre Dame to get the college feel for students at SMCHS.

Meet Mrs. Crafts

Amanda Moussiaux, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2016

The typical thought process of a SM student: Freshman year- it's high school, Sophomore year-I got this down. Junior year-will I survive? Senior year-where do I want to go? After adapting and completing...

Unstoppable

Hannah Prince, Print Editor-in-chief Oct 23, 2016

      He listens to the testimonies; he looks at his leader's relationship with God and looks at his. He is now willing to open up, overcome his hesitation and reveal himself....

Peer Ministry created cards advertising Word and Worship.

A Jolt of Divine Inspiration

Megan Forsythe, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2016

The sudden shift from a stress free summer to the whirlwind that is balancing school work can be overwhelming. Even after a few weeks of school, students desperately ache for a break from the never ending...

A student presents his assignment in front of the class.

Big screen elective

Ian Gutierrez, Managing Editor and Opinion Editor Sep 14, 2016

With so many elective options at SMCHS, there is something for everyone. This year, there has been a new edition to the long list: Screenwriting Honors. Screenwriting is taught by the passionate movie...

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