“I started here freshman year and then I had to transfer to JSerra mostly because of location and that was kind of a shocker. Because it was during COVID, it more difficult to socialize with the people...
Tatum Tatch, sports and photo editor
• Mar 10, 2022
"My favorite activity I participate in at SM is the surf team. What I enjoy the most about the surf team is the opportunity to surf with amazing friends and improve my skills." - Mason Borgerding '23
"Baseball is important to me because it is not just a simple easy game, every game is a true battle. I have made lifelong friends that have become my brothers through baseball. It helps you build...
" I think the class [Mandarin Chinese 3 H] is very engaging and a very fun class to be in. Ms. Zhang is very interactive with the way she teaches; the daily dictation helps us be prepared every...
“Transferring to SM was a very big change for me because I originally came from an all-girls Catholic high school in Maryland. I think it was very bittersweet because I was excited to move out of the...
"All my life, I grew up playing lacrosse. When I came to SM, my love for lacrosse grew tremendously. I am surrounded by amazing coaches who are constantly helping me to grow on and off the field. My...
" Being at Santa Margarita has helped me grow to the fullest of my potential," said Senior Paul Bauman. "It introduced me to a competitive environment which has helped me prepare for the future. After...
“[At SM] I do MUN, I am part of the swim team as well, and I am involved in a lot of clubs across campus that do service projects, and every Saturday I volunteer my time at the food pantry and Sundays...
"The tennis team has been such an incredible experience at SM. The positive environment makes playing for the tennis team a fun and rewarding experience. I play singles for the tennis team which is...
"I have been on the varsity water polo team for all three years. It's basically like a built-in group of friends...like a second family almost. We are able to play together, do school, go through life,...
“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...
