Happy Spring COFA!

Check out what's in bloom for the final two months of school. LOTS to see as we wrap up our school year. Don't miss out!

ATTENTION SENIORS!

The final day to submit your COFA Laureate Portfolio will be Sunday, April 26! Submit to the assignment in our Google Classroom (classroom code nklgwyew). Don't forget to purchase your stoles on the Sunny Hills webstore. Any questions, reach out to your COFA teachers ASAP.




COFA Council 4/13

Calling all Council Members! Our next meeting will be Monday 4/13 - this is a mandatory meeting.


A big CONGRATULATIONS to our COFA Council members who Directed a successful PAC show - Jayden Lee & Kai Liwanag!

Color It Orange Art Exhibition

Students exhibiting at Laguna College of Art and Design in the "Color it Orange" high school art show. Opening Reception was April 2nd, but will be on display all month. COFA visual art teachers would like to congratulate Sarai Guttierrez, Willow Morrell, Brighton Strobel, Emily Tam, Izabel Vazquez, Wesley Kim, and Erin Kim for being recognized for their talents. (Images of their artwork are attached) 

"Rooted" Spring Dance Concert

Come see our annual Spring Dance Concert, "Rooted," featuring Dance Production, Dance 3, Dance 2, Dance 1 and Dance Broduction April 16 @ 7pm, April 17 @ 7pm, April 18 @ 1pm and 5pm. Scan the QR code on the flyer or CLICK HERE to purchase tickets today.

"Blooming Perspectives" Art Exhibit

Our final exhibition of the semester "Blooming Perspectives" brings an enchanted mixture of blossoming artists, colors and sculptures to the PAC for Lancers to enjoy. Our opening reception on Tuesday 4/21 from 5-7 PM will be in collaboration with the Thrifting club featuring a fashion show and artworks from both Nicolas and Rancho Starbuck Junior High students. The exhibition will also be open ALL day Wednesday 4/22 for students to enjoy at break & lunch. Come out and support! (Flyer is attached)

Choir Spring Concert

Come out and hear our enchanting choir perform at their Spring Concert Friday, April 24 @ 7pm in the PAC. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets before it's too late!

12 Angry Jurors - Spring Play

Get ready for the Lancer Theatre Co.'s Spring Play, "12 Angry Jurors." This production will be performed "in the round" in the dance studio (room 130) for a one-of-a-kind performance! You won't want to miss it! Shows are April 29 & 30, May 1 & 2. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets today.

OCArts4All Student Reception

OCDE is also hosting an art exhibition on April 30th showcasing high school artworks from all over Orange County, Sunny Hills students will be also featured in this show and are invited to check out the exhibition, info flyer is attached.

Marching Band Camp & Concerts

Interested in joining Marching Band, Color Guard or Winds?! Come out to our Spring Training camp! Contact Ms. Stanton for more info.


SAVE the DATE! Instrumental Music Department Spring Concert will be Saturday, April 25th @ 5pm in the PAC. See you there!


Lastly, come out and support SHHS at our FJUHSD Percussion and Winterguard Showcase on Tuesday, April 14 @ BPHS.

Dance Department Auditions

Interested in joining Dance 2, Dance 3 or Dance Production for the 26-27 school year?! Want a chance to practice auditioning before the actual audition?! Come to our audition workshop on May 6 and auditions May 18-22. Scan the QR code or click here to sign up for both today or contact Mrs. Volen for more info.

Vocal Ensemble Auditions

Interested in becoming a member of our award-winning Vocal Ensemble?! Come out to the Audition Workshop on Friday 4/10 to learn more about auditioning. Scan the QR or click here to sign up today or contact Mr. Duncan-Schwartz for more info.

COFA Celebrations!

We have several exciting celebrations to share!


Congratulations to Raynalind Bethany Tan, the 2025-2026 Fullerton Joint Union High School District-Level “ROP Student of the Year." Raynalind is the Sunny Hills High School Video Production Director, COFA Member, and Production and Managerial Arts Pathway completer. She has devoted countless hours recording, documenting, photographing and live-streaming many school, district, and community events. Raynalind has demonstrated outstanding achievement of the Standards for Career Ready Practice (CRPs). Raynalind, is a member of Women of Film, which advocates for and advances the careers of women and gender diverse people working in the film and screen industry.


Congratulations to colorguard for winning first place at the Portola High School competition on March 28!


Congratulations to the SHHS Percussion Ensemble for winning first and second place at their last two competitions! They also got promoted to a higher division - Open Class Division - for displaying exceptional skills in music and marching.


We are proud of you artists!


FJUHSD Arts Newsletter

Click HERE to learn about all the exciting things happening around our district for the month of April. The Arts is strong at FJUHSD!

COFA Calendar

COFA Council Meeting - Monday, April 13 @ lunch, Room 21

Senior Laureate Submission FINAL Deadline - Sunday, April 26, Google Classroom

FJUHSD Percussion & Winterguard Showcase - Tuesday, April 14, BPHS

"Rooted" Spring Dance Concert - April 16-18, PAC

"Blooming Perspectives" COFA Art Show - Tuesday, April 21 @ 5pm, PAC

Spring Choir Concert - April 24 @ 7pm, PAC

Spring Instrumental Concert - April 25, PAC

"12 Angry Jurors" Spring Play - April 30, May 1-2, PAC

Lancer Theatre Co. Awards - Tuesday, May 12, PAC

Lancer Awards - Wednesday, May 13, PAC

COFA Laureate Ceremony - Thursday, May 14 @ 6pm, PAC

FJUHSD Film Festival - Tuesday, May 19, LHHS

Graduation Day - Thursday, May 28 @ 3pm, FUHS


COFA Faculty

COFA Co-Director and Visual Arts - Preetha Mathen pmathen@fjuhsd.org

COFA Co-Director and Dance - Leiana Volen lvolen@fjuhsd.org

Vocal Music/Guitar - Aaron Duncan-Schwartz aduncanschwartz@fjuhsd.org

Instrumental Music - Whitney Stanton wstanton@fjuhsd.org

Theater - Christian Peñuelas cpenuelas@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Vashtty Lemus vlemus@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Chablis Bates cbates@fjuhsd.org

 

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