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Mr. Saucedo: SG’s Newest English Teacher

Bonnee Song, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2025

On Aug. 12, San Gabriel High students were ushered into the 2025-2026 school year. Some clutched schedules with unfamiliar teachers, while others stepped knowingly into classrooms with familiar faces....

Serving Up Success With Andrea Resendez on Academics and Athletics

Serving Up Success With Andrea Resendez on Academics and Athletics

Ashley Huynh September 29, 2025

Balancing school and sports isn’t easy, but Andrea Resendez, an outside hitter on San Gabriel High School’s varsity volleyball team has been doing it for four years. Throughout high school, she has...

Dr. Bishop: An AP English Teacher’s Rec Letter Guide

Nani Phan, Life and Arts Editor September 28, 2025

Inboxes full of reminders that college applications are open, and classmates constantly asking each other if they started on their PIQs - these are tell-tale signs that college application season is amidst!...

Since the start of the school year, Lancy and her ASB board have been leading the school in school spirit. PHOTO CREDITS TO LANCY ZHOU

Lancy’s Journey as ASB President

Lhau, Features Editor April 11, 2025

For Lancy Zhou, stepping into the role of ASB president was no small feat. The experience as ASB president has both been rewarding and enlightening. Her journey began during her junior year when she served...

Embracing Your Culture Through Music

Embracing Your Culture Through Music

Cindy Wu, Business Manager February 12, 2025

Elijah Luna, a high school senior who has starred in multiple theater productions, shares how his heritage and culture has influenced the way he listens to music. Luna embraces his upbringing and how it...

 This is Mr. La infront of his agenda for physics and chem honors. The picture was taken in E107.

Mr. La, New teacher at SGHS

Angela Marquez, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

“Life is Boba and Boba is life,” Tuong La Said. Mr. La, a recent University of California Irvine (UCI) graduate, starts his first year teaching at San Gabriel High School as a physics and chemistry...

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY TRUONG. 
Truong loves to bake and wants to share that with the world.

Truong Bakes Bonds

Lhau, Features Editor February 7, 2025

Baking may seem like a hobby and fun activity to others. But to one, it’s seen as a journey that began with her family that continued to build bonds with her friends. Inspired by her stepdad, who introduced...

Ms. Loggins Lemon Chicken with Oven Roasted Vegetables

SYoung, Reporter February 6, 2025

When it comes to making or modifying recipes to healthy ones, no one can do it better than Kathleen Loggins. When in class, she is constantly talking about the recipes or baked goods she makes for her...

Ashley and her team getting ready to perform for Hispanic heritage performance for Alas!

Embracing Your Culture Through Dance Corazón Latino Member Ashley Romero

Sharon Hau, L&A Editor February 6, 2025

Sweeping on the floor, senior Ashley Romero embraces her culture through dance.    Since she was young, she has always felt that music was a big part of her culture. Romero feels that having...

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