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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

Is senioritis real?

Is senioritis real?

Lauren Danke, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2018

Every year there comes a time when the seniors on campus reach their second semester. It’s what they have been dreaming of, and what most seniors describe as the best part of high school. College applications...

STEM education

STEM education

Gillian Steffey, Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 6, 2018

Massachusetts Institute of Technology visited campus last month to host an interactive event in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. The event was led by the MIT Women's Initiative...

Say yes to the pantsuit

Say yes to the pantsuit

Emily Redd, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2018

As the days grow closer to school dances, many girls rush to find a dress that they not only feel confident wearing, but one that also follows the dress code. Often times, the floor-length dresses that...

ETV 2.0: Behind the Scenes

ETV 2.0: Behind the Scenes

Aidan Ocampo, Web Editor-in-Chief | Photo Editor Feb 12, 2018

The bland tone plays across the school PA system, calling the students attention. The screens in class transition into ETV 2.0. At this time many students are often skyping or talking to their friends...

The fempire strikes back

The fempire strikes back

Gillian Steffey, Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 8, 2018

Juniors Sophia Roberts-Tara and Morgan Jones started the Phoenix Club in order to bring awareness to the struggles that women and other marginalized groups experience both within Orange County and...

Motion to remember

Motion to remember

Rachel Do, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 24, 2018

Freshmen year is the year to try out new things, like joining a variety of clubs, taking on new classes and playing sports. For Senior Gabe Reyes, it was joining Model United Nations, also known as MUN,...

Behind the sounds

Behind the sounds

Brittany Kaplan, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2018

The cast bows before an applauding audience and many actors and actresses receive flowers at the end of their performance. But behind the curtain, or, rather, hidden at the top of the bleachers, sits a...

Strolling to support

Strolling to support

Kendal Orrantia, Feature Editor Dec 15, 2017

  Family members and friends gathered at the SMCHS track on Dec. 10 for the Santa Stroll, a fundraising  event hosted by the Jesse Reese Foundation.  The fundraiser brought awareness and...

New art teacher replaces former art teacher : Mr. Hoff.

A new face in the art department

Olivia Hernandez, Staff Writer Nov 12, 2017

Former IB Art teacher, Mr. Hoff left the school to find himself through a mission trip. Although this departure was difficult for some students, the transition became easier with the hiring of new teacher:...

Operation help a hero

Operation help a hero

Brittany Kaplan, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017

Around 100,000 people live at Camp Pendleton, the West Coast’s prominent military base. This population includes Marines, their spouses, and their kids. For many stationed Marines, juggling family and...

HOBY leadership

HOBY leadership

Rachel Tetreault, Web Editor-in-chief Nov 2, 2017

Each year, thousands of students all over the U.S. can join together through the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program (HOBY). This program was founded in 1958 and has established programs from volunteering...

Crazy for robotics

Crazy for robotics

Gillian Steffey, Print Editor-in-Chief Oct 22, 2017

Competing in two tournaments a year, the robotics team designs and builds specific robots for each competition, however, the team also builds robots for fun, not just the competitions. The team...

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