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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

One of Bella Gerken's posts on the senior class Instagram, @smchs2021. Gerken has posted quotes like these to encourage her peers to stay positive.

The senior year we didn’t expect

Maddy Sherwood, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2020
Due to COVID-19, this year has brought a variety of challenges. However, ASB continues to work to make this year exciting for students.

A taste of theme parks

Alex Vallone, Managing Editor Sep 21, 2020
Knott's has created a creative food focused event in place of the traditional scary fest with mazes, rides, and spooky fiends wandering the park. Taste of Fall-O-Ween is a way for theme park lovers to get a taste of their favorite theme park treats in these uncertain times.

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...

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