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The Student News Site of Flintridge Sacred Heart

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The Student News Site of Flintridge Sacred Heart

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Banned no more! Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy library display of banned books seen available for students. Photo by Ms. Eisenstein.
We read banned books!
By Lucia Lee, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Since Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s inception in 1931, rare instances of book banning in California have tested FSHA’s commitment to Veritas, the pursuit of truth. By consistently reinforcing its pledge to Veritas, however,...

Do you want to wonder over Yondr? Photo by Victoria Wilczek '27.
Over Yondr: life beyond the screen
By Charlotte Wilson, Social Media Manager • October 23, 2025

Phones have become an extension of almost every modern human, especially teenagers. Generation Z, or Gen Z heavily associate themselves with technology and social media. For many...

Members of ASB '26 pose for a picture at Monday’s Pillars assembly. Photo by Ms. Millett.
ASB’s latest updates
By Daniela Munguia, Associate Editor • September 18, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year brings several changes to the FSHA community, and with it new ASB updates.  “This year we switched from morning announcements to intercom announcements...

New faculty and staff at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy gather at the school’s entrance.
Photo taken by Sandra Millett.
New year, new faces: meet the Hill’s new staff
By Victoria Wilczek, Social Media Manager • September 2, 2025

This school year Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy welcomes 17 new additions to its faculty and staff. The Hill is proud to welcome Dr. Ingrid Leventhal; Ms. Joanna Cecilio, Associate...

Cover by Victoria Wilczek '27.
Learning to care in a world that feels unsteady
By Payoja Verma, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

There are days when I scroll through the news and feel like I’m standing on quicksand. Whether it is a court ruling, protests, or policy reversals, it’s hard not to feel like...

Senior Spirit! Jadyn Walsh '25 decorates her car on the first day of senior year. Photo by Julia Vasquez '25.
The class of 2025’s top 5 things to know about senior year
By Caroline Krappman, Social Media Manager • May 23, 2025

Senior year is the culmination of your entire high school career. All the work you have put in over the years is leading up to graduation. It’s the year of last firsts, making...

Hustling as a hostess: Balancing FSHA senioritis with CPK shifts
By Houston Sandford, Social Media Manager • May 19, 2025

Senior year is often considered the most overwhelming yet rewarding year of high school. Not only are you presenting all of your hard work from the last four years to colleges,...

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Dig Pink 2025
By Victoria Wilczek, Social Media Manager • October 31, 2025

Join Victoria Wilczek '27 and Charlotte Wilson '27 as they vlog the annual Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy vs. Mayfield Senior School's Dig Pink volleyball game. Get ready to see some student spirit, pink pride, and court side energy as our community rallies to support breast cancer awareness! Starring: FSHA and Mayfield students. Directed and Edited by: Victoria Wilczek '27 and Charlotte Wilson...