The Tripod

The Tripod is a platform for San Clemente High School students, alums, and everyone who supports them — with each episode featuring a diverse crop of stories, experiences, and mental meanderings. In the spring of 2013, Sean Topping was a sophomore in my English class; it was also the time he taught me one of the best lessons I've ever learned as a teacher. We'll dig into that -- and more -- on this episode of the Tripod.

The Tripod is a platform for San Clemente High School students, alums, and everyone who supports them — with each episode featuring a diverse crop of stories, experiences, and mental meanderings. Episode #9 features Nico Coli. One of the best surfers in San Clemente, Nico's love for waves and the water started when he was three years old. At five, he was competing. And now, he's sharing what lies ahead.

As a sophomore, Ricky free-styled in front of my English class and caught my attention. While he speaks a mile a minute, he always has something important to say.

Episode #7 features five students from San Clemente High School. Personal beliefs and core values are central to one’s identity. For some, religion also plays a big part. So our school newspaper, Triton Times, put together a panel of students whose relationships with religion differ. Here’s the conversation that manifested.

Grant Kelsay and Jason Keany are 2019 alums of SCHS. In this conversation they reflect upon life after high school, the benefits of unplugging their devices, and the unknown road ahead – on this episode of The Tripod.