Brea Junior High School seventh-grader Logan Thielen will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., after taking first place at the state competition with a proposal focused on bringing creative learning approaches into classrooms.
Laughter, applause and plenty of proud supporters filled the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center on Aug. 4 as some of the county's leading STEM educators and advocates stepped forward to receive recognition for their work.
On Friday, July 10, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback returned to San Clemente for the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course where he was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony, cementing his legacy as a Triton. Among those in attendance was Head Coach Jaime Ortiz, who coached Darnold during his time at San Clemente High School.
Twelve Orange County professionals who are expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education have been selected as the 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators.
