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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

Former Chief Justice Roy Moore loses Alabama Senate race

Former Chief Justice Roy Moore loses Alabama Senate race

Mia Ross, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2017

Republican candidate Roy Moore lost the Alabama Senate race to Democrat Doug Jones on Tuesday, Dec. 12, making history as Alabama's first Democratic Senator to be elected in the last 25 years. Moore's...

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...

Southern California ablaze with wildfires, residents evacuate

Southern California ablaze with wildfires, residents evacuate

Hannah Prince, Print Editor-in-chief Dec 12, 2017

  The 2017 California wildfire season has caused destruction throughout Southern California, leaving residents without homes, killing wildlife and requiring first responders to work endless...

Students and their grandparents enjoy a tasty meal in the school gym during their tour of the school.

Grandparents day

Riley Davies, Copy Editor Nov 16, 2017

On Nov. 7 students had the opportunity to attend mass and lead their grandparents or special friends on a tour of the campus. The event was put on by the Grandparents Club, founded by former SMCHS...

Dazzling display

Emily Redd, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2017

SMCHS is well-known for its academics, athletics, and arts. On Oct. 23, incoming freshman and their families were able to catch a glimpse of the campus and all it has to offer by participating in Student...

Bankruptcy R Us

Bankruptcy R Us

Brittany Kaplan and Mia Ross Oct 23, 2017

Toys ‘R’ Us filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy claim Monday, Sept. 18 in a Virginia federal court due to long-term heavy debt. According to the New York Times, the popular toy company has struggled to pay...

Blue and gold

Blue and gold

McKenna Sulick, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2017

On the evening of Sept. 30, members of the SMCHS community gathered on campus to celebrate the school's 30 year anniversary at the annual Blue and Gold fundraiser. The gym was barely recognizable,...

Successful rush

Kendal Orrantia, Feature Editor Oct 6, 2017

Over 80 clubs gathered in the school gym for the annual Club Rush event on Sept. 27. Many of this year's clubs are centered around service and charism.  Clubs like Red Cross Club, the SM Pet Project...

Devastation in Mexico

Devastation in Mexico

Ryan Dunker, Sports Editor Oct 1, 2017

Mexico experienced three earthquakes each with a magnitude of 6.1 or greater. Although all three earthquakes struck in Southern Mexico, the effects are felt throughout the continent. The three earthquakes...

Soaring spirit

Soaring spirit

Emily Redd, Staff Writer Sep 22, 2017

Spirit week is more than just five days of free dress. Throughout the various themed days, students and staff come together and showcase their enthusiasm for SMCHS. The theme for Homecoming this year...

Irma hits Florida

Irma hits Florida

Brittany Kaplan and Margaret Driscoll Sep 21, 2017

Classified as a Category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Irma hit Florida on Sunday, Sept. 10, leaving millions of Floridians without power and many more to deal with flash flooding that crossed state lines into...

Students donate to the ruined victims of Hurricane Harvey

Students donate to the ruined victims of Hurricane Harvey

Hannah Prince, Print Editor-in-chief Sep 1, 2017

All SMCHS classes participated in a Dash for Cash for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath on Thursday Aug. 31. Hurricane Harvey is still an active tropical cyclone that is causing flooding...

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