Spring Break Staycations
For those who are in town for Spring Break, and still are seeking an abnormal adventure, don’t spend your spring break rotting away in your bed. Your newfound time is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of all southern California has to offer.
HOTLB: Samo’s “her-story” faves
March is National Women’s History Month (NWHM) – a time to celebrate historical women from the United States of America and around the world. The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom all celebrate Women’s History Month in March, while many other countries celebrate Women’s History Day on March 8. With women so often overlooked in history, NWHM celebrates and recognizes women’s grand achievements and the important contributions that they have made to America. We asked Samo students who their favorite historical woman is and why:
Celebrating the True Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated across the U.S. however, in Ireland, this holiday's birth country, festivities are entirely on another level.
WASC and State Testing assess Samo proficiency
From Mon. Feb. 12 to Wed. Feb 14, Samo was visited and evaluated by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, juniors are in the middle of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Testing (CAASPP) — another metric attached to Samo. However, some question the real benefits these evaluations bring.
Margarets place; your safe space at samo
Mental health is our emotional, social and mental wellbeing. Having good mental health is extremely important especially in school, as it can affect how we feel, think, act and even handle stress. To help students manage the stress of school throughout the day are the Margaret’s Place workers at Samo.
OPINION: treating mental illness in teens
Mental health is becoming not just easier to talk about, but easier treat. As different combinations of treatments are seen streaming throughout society, more and more questions arise. Which is more effective, and can someone really manage severe depression with simple holistic treatments?
Wrapping up the Samo fall semester
A summary of the most important events taking place in the last couple weeks of Samo’s fall semester.
A look into Samo’s award-winning Model UN
On Nov. 11 and 12, Samo’s Model United Nations club attended a conference at UCLA. With over 2,000 other delegates, Samo emerged with six awards.
Maya Williams advocates for a cleaner future
Throughout her 4-year high school career, Samo student Maya Williams (’24) has emerged as a powerful force for change on the front of environmental activism.
Local’s Night celebrates Samo community
On Oct. 19, Local’s Night was held at the Pier and consisted of a community pep rally to get folks in the spirit to support Samo and their community.
Students reflect on Israel-Hamas conflict
On Oct. 7, 2023, the Islamic Resistance Movement, more widely known as Hamas, led a series of coordinated attacks against the people of Israel… Students at Samo with connections to loved ones in Israel have been adversely affected by the conflict.
Emma Thorpe achieves perfect AP Art score
Out of 10,000 SMMUSD students, Samo student Emmaline Thorpe (’24) was one of two students in the district awarded a rare perfect score on the AP 2-Dimensional Art and Design Exam.
Tricks, treats, and terrific costumes at Samo
On the day of Halloween, Samo students gathered around the entrance to Barnum, attracted by a spooky holiday soundtrack broadcast across campus.
Smells like Samo spirit: a swell in Viking pride
In recent years, school spirit has been dampened due to the COVID-19 pandemic which halted pep rallies, sporting events and school dances. Without these key experiences, it can be challenging for students to connect with Samo. Now, with the full-fledged comeback of school-sanctioned events, there has been an uptick in school spirit.
Homecoming 2023: Dancing under the stars
Homecoming 2023 was a star-studded event. The dance, which was held the night of Oct. 7, was flooded with smiles and laughter throughout the cafeteria and Innovation Quad.
Classifieds
Samo students, are you looking for a job? Working can help you get a feel for some of the college duties or jobs beyond school.
Lights, camera, karaoke night
Samohi Karaoke Night began on a brightly illuminated stage, full of anxious, excited and chattering students. The event, hosted by the Running with Speakers Club, may have been one of the most fun and liberating events to be had on the Samo campus so far this year.
Pep rally kicks off Homecoming festivities
On October 6, as students entered the Greek Theatre filled with excitement for the second pep rally of the year, they were greeted by an atmosphere filled with star decorations and lively music. T