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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

The warrior behind the Warrior Project

Alexis McCabe, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2020
"It's okay to not be okay," said Townsend. "I want to give others something happy to look at even when things get tough."

Nine personalities

Bella Scarano, Staff Writer Sep 14, 2020
The word Enneagram comes from the Greek language, "Enna" meaning nine and "Gramma" meaning something that’s drawn or written. There are nine different personality types and from these types people can learn how to interpret their emotions.

Community of the club

Sydney McMahon, Staff Writer Sep 14, 2020
“It has really made me open my eyes and realize that I’m a person who really values community and relationships with people,” Lugo said.

Way Back Home

Lucy Chang Sep 11, 2020

Summer, to the Chinese international students at SMCHS, is always the best time of the year. After taking their last final exam, SM Chinese students, one after another, rush to the airport and take the...

McNamee and Bautista pose together at a school dance.

Cultivating the calm

Jaime Svinth, Print Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2020

Ecstatic, juniors Taylor McNamee and Matteo Bautista smiled with joy and warmly embraced as they stepped out of Mission Viejo library. After weeks of planning and dreaming, their vision of minimizing the...

Class of 2020 college decisions

Class of 2020 college decisions

May 26, 2020

If your information on this list is incorrect, please contact us using the comment section below. Congrats to the graduates!

Irene Straniero announcing her commitment to the University of Amsterdam ready for her new journey abroad.

Spreading their wings

Jaclyn Paul, Staff Writer May 19, 2020

On decision day, May 1st, high school seniors across the country announce the furthering of their education as they embark on new journeys. Out of these millions of students, several choose to go out of...

Romo has found himself prepared for an unexpected quarantine and remains steadfast in his faith.

Keeping faith in quarantine

Jaclyn Paul, Staff Writer May 19, 2020

With the widespread outbreak of coronavirus, countries have shut down globally. With these shutdowns, movement is limited, and in turn, people aren't able to practice their daily routines.  During this...

The student body has elected Jack Graham (top left) as ASB Vice President, Sophie Tran (top right) as ASB Treasurer, Alexis McCabe (bottom left) as ASB President, and Samantha Cruz (bottom right) as ASB Secretary.

Big shoes to fill

Aidan Ocampo, Web Editor-in-Chief | Photo Editor May 15, 2020

For years, the student body has been led and served by an elected group of students called to fulfill the many responsibilities and expectations of the ASB Executive Council. Following a school-wide election,...

Best suprise- Higgins felt the love on her birthday while still social distancing.

Making the most of it

Gracynn Crocker, Staff Writer May 14, 2020

Junior Sophia Pearlman walked outside, hearing music blasting and horns honking, to find the endless line of decorated cars parading in front of her house. She didn’t expect this on her birthday during...

By looking through pictures online, students can discover what life is like at their potential home for the next 4 years.

Difficult decisions

Grace Caspino, Staff Writer May 13, 2020

As a senior, I understand the difficulty of choosing a college during this pandemic. With thousands of colleges around the country, how are you able to decide without seeing the college? Across the nation,...

Students prepare for their presentation at St. John's Episcopal School as they learn from Deputy Lopez about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Stepping Away from Substance Abuse

Isabela Barrera and Madison Clark May 8, 2020
Along with the presentations, Next-Step Club members share personal experiences that improve their public speaking abilities. By sharing impactful stories on the effects of alcohol and explaining how the vaping epidemic affects life in high school, St. John's students become equipped with crucial knowledge they need before High School.
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