Lightning Insider

In our final episode of the 2025-2026 school year, Head of School Patricia Merz previews commencement for the Class of 2026, reflects on recent Sage Hill happenings and shares some closing remarks.
Additionally, Science teacher Kerry Langdale sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest edition of Lightning Round.

Sage Hill’s spring musical cast members preview “Mamma Mia!” which is set to premiere on Thursday, April 23, in the Kazu Fukuda Black Box Theater. Showtimes will run through Saturday April 25. Guests include Colette Moshayedi ’27, Juliet Ro ’27, Samuel Gabriel ‘28, Ryan Kline ‘28 and Carlen Le ’28.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns to spotlight recent Athletes of the Week and share the rundown on upcoming athletics events.
Wellness Coordinator and Physical Health Instructor Merja Connolly sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest edition of Lightning Round.

S.A.M.E. symposium committee members Breeze Estrada ’27,  Max Konovalov ’27 and Marcos Pravongviengkham ‘27 preview what the Sage Hill community can expect at Multicultural Symposium 2026 on Wednesday, April 15!
Director of Athletics Megan Cid gives the rundown on upcoming athletics events including the College Bound Athlete Signing Ceremony during lunch on Tuesday, April 14.
Facilities Supervisor Kyle Pheasant sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest edition of Lightning Round.

GEMfest student leaders Annika Shah ’26, Vivi Ta ’26 and Tina Tahbaz ’26 preview what to expect and how to register for the Girls Empowerment Movement’s event at Sage Hill School on Saturday, March 7!
Campus Safety and Security Manager Adam Paterson also sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Director of College Counseling Carolyn Blair shares the latest on AI and the college admission process. Blair also previews the Coastline OC Case Studies Program at Sage Hill on Wednesday, January 28. All 11th grade students and parents are strongly encouraged to join families from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School and Tarbut V’ Torah Community Day School at this informative event.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update and highlights our recent Athletes of the Week.
Lastly, Visual Arts Teacher Amy Bergener sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Head of School Patricia Merz shares her end-of-year message and looks forward to the middle school’s opening in August 2026.
 
Girls’ Tennis team members Arya Rawal ’26, Alexia Beyrath ’26 and Cordelia Cieplucha '26 recap their senior season and share advice for their teammates.
 
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update and spotlights the Athlete of the Week, Boogie McLeod '29.
 
Lastly, Chinese teacher Joanne Chen sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Sage Hill Model United Nations co-presidents Shaurya Mittal ’26 and Aurora Li ’26 share about how students gain a global perspective and debate the biggest issues of our time through MUN. Learn more about one of the largest academic teams at Sage Hill.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events.
Spanish teacher Pablo Giustorobelo sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

May Shen ’26 and Dylan Han ’26 of the Documenting Change Service Learning Group shared their experience producing a short documentary on homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Orange County. Volunteering at a nonprofit and interviewing formerly unhoused individuals provided an intimate perspective of this complex societal challenge.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events. Bear Balossi ‘26, Griffin Robinson ‘26 and Bryce Pruter ‘27 preview Football Senior Night on Friday, October 24.
Personal Counselor Lynn Mountain sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

Director of Admission & Financial Aid Peter Jordan and student ambassadors Annika Shah ‘26 and Brady Lee ‘26 preview what prospective families can expect to experience at Admission Open House on Saturday, October 4.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week, Athletic Trainer Jacqueline Davidson on a recent CIF-SS Champions of Character award and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events.
Learning Specialist April Leavenworth sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

Sage Hill student council president Ella Wong '26 and spirit commissioner Finley Callero '27 preview the upcoming happenings for Homecoming Week 2025.Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update for the fall season.Lastly, School Nurse Reanna Kirzhner sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.