“Ever since I began surfing eight years ago, I have grown to love the sport. I decided to join the SM surf team because I wanted to participate in competitions, the community, and meet new friends. However,...
“There's nothing that feels the same as right before you go on stage, honestly it's mostly just anxiety and excitement,” senior Delaney Jankanish said. “Obviously, it's a little bit of a nerve-wracking...
I've played soccer at SM for three years now and my fourth season has just started. The best part about being on the soccer team is the sense of community gained from being a part of the team. I have made...
Tatum Tatch, sports and photo editor
• Dec 9, 2021
"From applying makeup for theatre to creating art pieces to taking Art History, the unique art community at SMCHS has been a large part of my high school experience. As a mostly visual artist, I’ve...
"After moving to Orange County and going into the beginning of my freshman year I was very nervous I was not going to meet anyone. I soon realized that Santa Margarita had so many things that I could get...
"During my time at SM, I've been able to pursue many of my passions, whether through classes or clubs. Photography is one of my hobbies, and I had fun creating projects in my photography elective. The...
"My favorite part of SM is the ETV studio and class. I really enjoy that we get to work on segments during class and eventually air them to the school through ETV 2.0. SM's broadcasting program feels like...
"I really love the environment and the community that SM brings together. The biggest thing I’m involved in at SM is the MUN program. This has really allowed me to expand both in how I’m able to interact...
"I didn't even really like musical theater until I started doing it at SM! And now it is my absolute most favorite thing in the world to do and the thing that takes up most of my time, which I love! My...
"I am a Speak UP! ambassador because I like it when people talk to me about their problems even if it is something really simple. The more you talk about mental health the more it gets normalized and prevents...
“Santa Margarita has given me a really strong sense of community as I have been able to meet a lot of people who have similar interests and are alike minded. Specifically, within my clubs and IB program,...
