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James Kepner, Sports Editor

James Kepner is a junior at Santa Clara High School, and is in his third year of Journalism. He is a member of the SCHS cross country team and likes to spend his weekends running with his two poodles. Kepner is also a member of the varsity golf team, a game that he loves playing. He spends his free time hanging out with his friends and playing scrabble with his mom.

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Deboe has gained a love for running throughout high school.

SPORTS: From the pool to the track, athletes do not slack

James Kepner
April 21, 2024
Despite low participation in the yearbook, some seniors value school events like BOTC for the class to come together.

Seniors lack class spirit as the year comes to an end

James Kepner
April 17, 2024
Since the closure of the ISC, the city is working hard to open a new swim facility.

Recent closure of the ISC causes hardship for community

James Kepner
March 12, 2024
With the approval of new fees by SCUSD and the city of Santa Clara, high schools such as SCHS are unable to afford the new prices, leaving many facilities such as Washington Park vacant.

SPORTS: New fees negatively impact youth sports

James Kepner
February 18, 2024
Andrew Traffas appreciates the quality that Bruce Bolts offers.

[Photo] SPORTS: Athletes share their thoughts on sports trends and their benefits

Jazzy Ramirez
December 16, 2023
Standing as the oldest on campus, the science building has inspired other faculty facility projects in the future.

CAMPUS: The SCHS campus has changed throughout history for the betterment of the students and programs

James Kepner
December 15, 2023
Standing as the oldest on campus, the science building has inspired other faculty facility projects in the future.

CAMPUS: The SCHS campus has changed throughout history for the betterment of the students and programs

James Kepner
December 15, 2023
Recently, several universities have left the Pac-12 to gain more stability in various areas such as sponsorships and TV coverage.

OPINION: The end of an era: The Pac-12 collapses after 108 years

James Kepner
October 30, 2023
2022-2023 ASB Spirit/Sports Commissioner senior Prateek Kundu emceed the initial segment of the 2023 Goodbye Rally.

SCHS holds the Goodbye Rally indoors for the first time since 2019

James Kepner
May 30, 2023
For junior Asher Dubin, photo frames were an important part of his campaigning this year to engage with students.

[Photo] CAMPUS: Students use their creativity to campaign for Leadership

Nishita Viswajith
May 28, 2023

SPORTS: What Now?

James Kepner
April 27, 2023
SCHSs winter guard performance as inspired by the movie Psycho as dancers twirl red flags to resemble blood.

[Photo] One reporter spends her evening watching SCHS’s winter guard performance

Jazzy Ramirez
April 3, 2023

SPORTS: ROAD TO RECOVERY

James Kepner
March 10, 2023
SCHS senior Lily Carlos defends against Sacred Heart.

[Photo] SCHS girls varsity soccer team put up a fight against Sacred Heart Preparatory

Amanda Troll
February 26, 2023
SPORTS: NATIONWIDE REFEREE SHORTAGE

SPORTS: NATIONWIDE REFEREE SHORTAGE

James Kepner
January 2, 2023
For many SCHS students, football games offer a high-spirited environment to enjoy the sport and socialize with friends.

[Photo] Friday night football games provides students with a social environment

Rhea Gosain
November 14, 2022
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[Photo] OPINION: Santa Clara needs voters, not dismissers

Aisha Shafik
November 11, 2022
SPORTS: SnapRaise has been implemented with the purpose of equity and easy use

SPORTS: SnapRaise has been implemented with the purpose of equity and easy use

James Kepner
November 11, 2022
SCHS is awarded a certificate of recognition by the State of California.

[Photo] SCHS community commemorates its 150th anniversary

Catalina Lopez
November 1, 2022
Sjodin is looking forward to gaining new experiences in teaching at SCHS.

[Photo] Prior to SCHS, Brent Sjodin worked as a costume designer for over a decade

Aaryan Dubale
October 21, 2022
Gifford aims to guide students and athletes to success.

[Photo] New SCHS Athletic Director and teacher Nelson Gifford creates opportunities for students in the classroom and on the playing field

Catalina Lopez
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] A&E: SCHS students enjoy visiting local farmers’ markets

KennedyRose Stiver
June 7, 2022
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[Photo] OPINION: The homeless are not thieves; cities should not treat them so

Amelia Tai
June 7, 2022
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SPORTS: Athletes find creative ways to fill their stomachs

James Kepner
May 26, 2022
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SPORTS: One reporter shares his experience learning how to play golf

James Kepner
May 26, 2022
SPORTS: Trust and team building

SPORTS: Trust and team building

James Kepner
April 8, 2022
Many Bruins find Wordle as a fun and engaging way to spend their time.

Wordle fascinates the SCHS community

James Kepner
April 4, 2022
Senior Jason Visitacion plays at the varsity boys basketball game against Cupertino on Feb. 1, 2022, with new COVID-19 restrictions in place.

SPORTS: Athletes persevere despite sweeping Omicron variant

James Kepner
February 18, 2022
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[Photo] SPORTS: Twins for the win

Emily Harvie
February 18, 2022
Students struggle balancing academic and athletics when playing sports from each season.

SPORTS: Students struggle to balance athletics and academics

James Kepner
December 10, 2021

A&E: Retro bowl

James Kepner
December 10, 2021
As things become more certain, the band plans on performing in the second semester.

[Photo] New student-led jazz band is open to all students interested in music

Theodore Nguyen
December 4, 2021
Prior to teaching, Penn worked in many areas of the culinary field.

[Photo] New teacher Terri Penn brings her culinary skills to SCHS

Tanvi Kenkre
November 5, 2021
This, year, Giacomini is a special education teacher at SCHS.

SCHS welcomes new teacher Shari Giacomini and her appreciation for education

James Kepner
November 2, 2021
Athletic P.E. takes place during 7th period and is open to all athletes on campus, unlike in past years where it was ex- clusive to football and basketball players only. The class strives to help students train and stay in shape for their sport.

SPORTS: SCHS implements new 7th period athletic P.E. open to all student athletes on campus

James Kepner
October 29, 2021
JV volleyball players (left to right) junior Kayla Kim, sophomore Malaiya Branner- Foster, junior Emilie Gates and sophomore Kendall Yee play during senior night.

[Photo] SPORTS: The return to in-person learning causes some sports to have a slow return to full size teams

Andrew Littlefield
October 29, 2021
After student teaching at SCHS, Cayanan is excited to enter her first full year of teaching.

[Photo] New science teacher Carissa Cayanan hopes to create a positive classroom environment after a year of distance learning

Matteo Carlini
September 21, 2021
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