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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

Leyla Counte

Leyla Counte

Alisha Awan, Arts & Entertainment Editor Sep 17, 2025

Hi my name is Leyla Counte! I am 16 years old and I am a junior at SMCHS.  I love hanging out with my dog Chloe or going to the beach.  In addition, I like going on runs with my friends and I enjoy surfing. ...

Madelyn Cheng '28

Madelyn Cheng ’28

Annika Raja, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

“Hi, my name is Madelyn Cheng and I’m a sophomore here at SM! This is my second year as part of the Girls Varsity Golf Team, and I can’t wait for another season. I’m looking forward to making new...

Alahna Thomas

Alahna Thomas

Quinn Evers, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

My name is Alahna Thomas, and I am a senior at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Apart from being a student at SM, I am also on the girls varsity cross country team. I was the captain last year and...

Kaitlin Crossett

Kaitlin Crossett

Hannah Bohm, Feature Editor Sep 17, 2025

“Hi, my name is Kaitlin Crossett! I am sophomore here at SM and am a goalie on the varsity soccer team. I really enjoy being on the team because it’s a great environment where we always push each other...

Jules Geurdat '26

Jules Geurdat ’26

Ella Kraninger, Editor in Chief Sep 17, 2025

"Hi, I’m Jules Geurdat, and I’m a current senior at SMCHS. I’m a quarterback on the SM Football team and we most recently played Highland, winning 45-12.  I love being at SM because the community...

Curren King '28

Curren King ’28

Christopher Kraninger, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

“Hi! My name is Curren King and I am a sophomore at Santa Margarita. I love going to the beach with my friends and surfing, while getting Chipotle for dinner. At SM, I am on the football team. Beyond...

Steve Park '27

Steve Park ’27

Jack Burke, Assistant Editor/Copy Editor Sep 17, 2025

Hi! My name is Steve Park and I am a junior here at SMCHS. At school I’m a student ambassador and I’m in MUN. Outside of school I do fencing competitively and serve in the Civil Air Patrol. In my spare...

Donina Zhou '27

Donina Zhou ’27

Nina Hellem, Opinion Editor Sep 17, 2025

Hi, my name is Donina Zhou and I’m a junior this year at Santa Margarita! I try to stay very active in school by participating in programs like MUN and signing up for after school clubs. I play golf...

Cole Mendoza '28

Cole Mendoza ’28

Benett Palfi, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

Hello, my name is Cole Mendoza and I am a sophomore at Santa Margarita. I am on the school soccer team and esports team, and I am in various clubs in the school. During school I enjoy taking French and...

Lucas Cottone '26

Lucas Cottone ’26

Milla Ugay, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

Hi, I am Lucas Cottone, and I am a senior at SM. I am involved in a lot, but the main things I do are student ambassadors, link crew, shadow leader, and now I am most focused on MUN and cross country....

Kylie Flores '26

Kylie Flores ’26

Mia Mangano, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025

"Hi, my name is Kylie Flores (pictured on far left), and I am a Senior at Santa Margarita. I was a cheerleader for three years, and I am currently a Student Ambassador. Outside of school, I work as a Lifeguard...

Frankie Laster

Frankie Laster

Sep 17, 2025

"My name is Frankie Laster and I am a sophomore at SM. I am involved in SM Cheer and ASB as the commissioner of spirit. I love cheer, spending time with my family and friends, and summer! I have 5 siblings...

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