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    Principal Mitchell captures every moment at Mission Hills

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The Silvertip
The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip
The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip
Samantha Wong

Samantha Wong, News Editor

(She/Her) After two years as a staff writer, junior Samantha Wong has returned to the Silvertip for a third year. In her free time, Samantha enjoys reading, sewing, drawing, and painting. Her favorite books include anything with adventure or mystery. As the current News Editor, Samantha is excited to continue to provide accurate and unbiased information to the student body. This year, Samantha hopes to help build a sense of community at the Silvertip and at Mission Hills through her writing. 

All content by Samantha Wong
Amy Johnson and Todd Marquet portraits

Assistant Principals Marquet and Johnson say farewell to Mission Hills

December 10, 2021
College Pennants hanging on a wall from various California colleges

Deadline For College Applications Creep Closer

November 10, 2021
people playing football

The Annual Discovery Bowl at San Marcos High School Again?

October 29, 2021
A student holds up their vaccination card

California Pushes First US Vaccine Mandate for All Students

October 12, 2021
A student shows off the I Voted sticker voters receive after casting their ballot.

California on the Fence

September 14, 2021
A student stands outside pointing towards a band-aid on their arm to show that they have their COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Booster Shots to Start Rolling Out

September 2, 2021
Lizbeth Mendoza is one of many who have felt an emotional toll during the pandemic.

HOMH: Lizbeth Mendoza’s desire to discover herself has left her sentimental

April 21, 2021
As the end of her senior year approaches Emma Kranz reflects on what was one of her most memorable experience.

HOMH: Emma Kranz looks back at her lacrosse memories

February 11, 2021
Seniors Alix Kaplan (left) and Kaitlyn Mata (right) founded Tutors 4 Tots as a way to aid their community amidst the pandemic.

Tutors 4 Tots: A free online tutoring program founded by seniors Alix Kaplan and Kaitlyn Mata

January 29, 2021
A Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA

A Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA

December 14, 2020
City of San Marcos starts a podcast

City of San Marcos starts a podcast

December 7, 2020
History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020
Art Club wants to help inspire others creativity

Art Club wants to help inspire other’s creativity

November 16, 2020
Halloween movies are a fun way to wind down and spend some thrilling or relaxing time with your loved ones.

Halloween movies to watch with the family

October 29, 2020
The Leo Club wants to help to improve the world through their leadership and kindness.

The Leo Club wants to help to improve the world through their leadership and kindness.

October 12, 2020
Racial Injustice Protests

Racial Injustice Protests

September 28, 2020
Emma follows her dreams and prepares to go on adventures around the globe.

Emma Wong dreams of travel and tourism

May 27, 2020
Lopez guards the goal as he prepares to block a shot.

Lopez blocks lacrosse shots and takes his own shot at physical therapy

May 19, 2020
The art and photo display celebrates all masters of the easel and camera.

Artists reveal the beauty of their imagination on canvas

March 18, 2020
Swimmers are safe in the capable hands of teen lifeguards.

Grizzly lifeguards float into a pool of new opportunities

March 6, 2020
The March sisters showing their exuberant and dramatic personalities.

There is no challenge too big for these “Little Women”

February 6, 2020
Craft Club provides a special spark of creativity and splashes color onto the Mission Hills campus.

Handmade delights brighten the lives of Craft Club members

January 31, 2020
Holiday festivities abound around San Marcos as decorations light up the city.

Local wonderlands light up the streets

January 10, 2020
UNICEF Club supports children in San Marcos and around the world.

UNICEF Club inspires Grizzlies to serve their community

November 15, 2019
Grizzlies and Knights are ready to fight to claim the title of Chick-Fil-A Challenge Winner.

Chick-Fil-A Challenge is coming to town

October 25, 2019
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