Stressed and depressed about the dress March 12, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling One dress, an unflattering one at that, has made hundreds of thousands of people all over the world question their own sanity because the confusion over the blue/black or white/gold dress waits for no man. read more » Senior recounts the past four years of BnB February 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava This year’s opening show of Bombay in the Bay takes place Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the McAfee Center, which will be decorated in traditional Indian style. read more » Recounting the best moments of the 2015 Golden Globe Awards February 6, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling This year, Hollywood’s most remarkable talents of the year from film and television alike congregated in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles for the annual Golden Globes Awards show on Jan. 11. read more » Seniors spend way too much time at Starbucks January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Sherrilyn Ling Anyone who follows our Snapchat stories is fully aware of our constant presence at Starbucks. Honestly, we spend more time sitting on their familiar couches than we do at our own respective homes. read more » Senior loves old movies so much it hurts January 20, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling “Old movies are so boring.” Don’t ever say that around me unless you want to get slapped. read more » Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Senior recounts the past four years of BnB February 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava This year’s opening show of Bombay in the Bay takes place Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the McAfee Center, which will be decorated in traditional Indian style. read more » Recounting the best moments of the 2015 Golden Globe Awards February 6, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling This year, Hollywood’s most remarkable talents of the year from film and television alike congregated in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles for the annual Golden Globes Awards show on Jan. 11. read more » Seniors spend way too much time at Starbucks January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Sherrilyn Ling Anyone who follows our Snapchat stories is fully aware of our constant presence at Starbucks. Honestly, we spend more time sitting on their familiar couches than we do at our own respective homes. read more » Senior loves old movies so much it hurts January 20, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling “Old movies are so boring.” Don’t ever say that around me unless you want to get slapped. read more » Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Recounting the best moments of the 2015 Golden Globe Awards February 6, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling This year, Hollywood’s most remarkable talents of the year from film and television alike congregated in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles for the annual Golden Globes Awards show on Jan. 11. read more » Seniors spend way too much time at Starbucks January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Sherrilyn Ling Anyone who follows our Snapchat stories is fully aware of our constant presence at Starbucks. Honestly, we spend more time sitting on their familiar couches than we do at our own respective homes. read more » Senior loves old movies so much it hurts January 20, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling “Old movies are so boring.” Don’t ever say that around me unless you want to get slapped. read more » Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Seniors spend way too much time at Starbucks January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Sherrilyn Ling Anyone who follows our Snapchat stories is fully aware of our constant presence at Starbucks. Honestly, we spend more time sitting on their familiar couches than we do at our own respective homes. read more » Senior loves old movies so much it hurts January 20, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling “Old movies are so boring.” Don’t ever say that around me unless you want to get slapped. read more » Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Senior loves old movies so much it hurts January 20, 2015 — by Sherrilyn Ling “Old movies are so boring.” Don’t ever say that around me unless you want to get slapped. read more » Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is January 20, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang and Sherrilyn Ling The new insanely addictive app called Trivia Crack has officially swept teens and teachers across the nation, destroying free time and friendships. read more » My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
My nightmare entrance on the first day of school September 18, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter discusses her struggles on the first day of school. read more » A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood September 8, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Reporter describes experience to the top in Kim Kardashian's addicting game app. read more » Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost May 7, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling There’s been a common trend for SHS students in the past decade or so: They graduate, run off to college and then return to pursue work in their original, humble abode — the bustling Silicon Valley. read more » Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding April 27, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling We all love that feeling of bliss and relief we get every time a teacher announces that the entire class period will be spent watching a movie. Some students watch eagerly while others snooze off, unnoticed by the teacher. Yes, movies are very relaxing and enjoyable for students, but contrary to popular opinion, they are not unproductive. read more » “How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
“How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series April 17, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling Never have I felt more cheated, more taken advantage of or more scammed than I did on March 31. I prayed and hoped that it was some kind of sick, early April Fools joke — I just refused to believe that it was real. It couldn’t be real. read more » Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival April 2, 2014 — by Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling One boy dressed from head to toe in red — shoes, shirt, car key lanyard — licks peanut butter off of a plastic plate. Another wearing all blue attempts eagerly to outdo him. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
SHS median grade is a B+ February 12, 2014 — by Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan Recent news stories have focused on grade inflation at prestigious colleges. For example, Harvard University revealed that its median grade was an A-, prompting outrage from those who think grade inflation is destroying the integrity of grades. read more » A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait February 12, 2014 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Jennie Werner was taking her long-awaited senior portrait on July 1 at Now & Forever Studios in Los Gatos, a string of boring, traditional photos of herself were projected onto a screen before her. “Just do a silly one,” her mom suggested, so Werner casually stuck her thumbs up, opened her mouth into a wide smile and the flash went off. read more » Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques December 11, 2013 — by Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling After school, senior Jason Li often heads over to the weight room to work out, where he hang outs with athletes. On Fridays during lunch, he goes to math club, where he spends time with math teacher P.J. Yim and the mathletes. And on other nights, he hangs out in teacher Erick Rector’s room, practicing with his hardworking speech and debate teammates. read more » ‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity December 11, 2013 — by Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling On Aug. 12, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1266, an amendment to the California education code that will give transgender students access to sex-segregated bathrooms, sports regardless of their gender at birth. read more » ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school November 19, 2013 — by Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling The ASB will host the annual Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 7. The theme is “Let it Snow,” appropriately chosen because it is “a simple and sweet theme to celebrate winter,” according to ASB Board Representative and senior Manini Desai. read more » Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition October 29, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan One of Facebook's latest features is sticker-messaging. In every chatbox is a selection tool in the lower-right hand corner that houses emoticons, animations and stickers of well-known characters. read more » Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High October 23, 2013 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling Stanton’s well-known blog about people in New York has encouraged and brought together five students, who have decided to adopt this his method to document SHS culture. read more » Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When students flipped on their televisions and watched in envy as their peers marched down the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade last November, very few of them thought about how money had come into play. Most students are unaware that marching band is one of the most expensive activities on campus, costing roughly $1,000 per participant each year. read more » A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
A day at the Lius’ house September 26, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Pulling up to an unfamiliar curb at 11 a.m., I was tempted to call my friend sophomore Ariel Liu to confirm this was the correct house. I struggled up the driveway with my textbooks and laptop, but before I could ring the bell, Ariel threw the door open. read more » After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS June 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng Ever since the dance team’s departure from the school back in 2008, students with a passion for dance have been searching for a place to express their talents. read more » Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives June 2, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling While the members of his Boy Scout troop enjoyed the fresh air during their latest kayak outing at Elk Horn Slough in Monterey, freshman Shrey Desai was absent from the festivities. Instead, Desai was studying in his room in order to appease his overwhelming desire to get good grades. read more » Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Drum till you drop April 30, 2013 — by Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling Math teacher P.J. Yim is not your ordinary teacher. From stories about his mountain biking to his “cactus greater than rose” philosophy, Yim’s unusual personality often bubbles over in his lectures. read more » Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Two teachers receive prestigious award April 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer After years of dedication to the school, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and PE teacher Peter Jordan, who is now working as an instructional coach for new teachers in the district, have won the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education. This annual award is only given to six educators in the Silicon Valley. read more » Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library March 12, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling Visitors to the Saratoga Public Library in February may have noticed the breathtaking photography displayed for all library-goers to enjoy. read more » 70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment March 11, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling After a remarkable year for both television and film, Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 to recognize the talent of 2012 at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards. read more » Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling February 28, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young To follow up last year’s successful Spring Fling week, the Spring Fling commission has been diligently preparing for the annual event that will last from March 25-29. read more » Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Seniors win first place in music composition February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer Ever since they were young, seniors Maya Nag and Rebecca Yang have played both the piano and the bass clarinet, among other instruments. read more » English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels February 2, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling When it comes to assigned reading, the disparity between the best and not-as-great readers can cause difficulties for English teachers who teach all these students together in one class. read more » Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Students give back during the holiday season January 17, 2013 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh Whether they volunteered to clean up trash or donated cans to the homeless, many students provided assistance to those in need during the holidays. read more » Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position December 7, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh You may remember him as your freshman health teacher or your P.E. teacher from sophomore year. This year, however, the school’s former athletic director, Peter Jordan, has taken a new direction in his career as the district’s instructional coach, a job that enables him to guide new teachers or those wanting a fresh eye to assist them. read more » Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Tweety bird gone wrong November 21, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung “Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip u will still be a star! #JEAH,” reads one tweet from July 31. “Rock, paper, siccor........,” is another, written on July 24. read more » Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year November 21, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling At the CCS meet on Nov. 10 at Toro Park, the girls’ cross country team finished sixth out of 13 teams in Division 3, in which Aptos won first place. Because the Falcons did not place in the top three, however, it did not make it to the state meet. read more » History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
History Bowl kicks off season with tournament November 18, 2012 — by Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling The History Bowl team, composed of 13 students from all grades, is scheduled to host a tournament at Saratoga High on Dec. 2 in various classrooms that have yet to be determined. read more » Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Sophomores dance to support charity October 27, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer In India, thousands of people each year suffer from treatable eye conditions. The Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) attempts to solve this problem by paying for eye surgeries and transforming these people’s lives. read more » Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Girls’ cross country runs with spirit October 15, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling On a normal Friday after school, a few cross country girls make their way down to the track for practice. read more » Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Artistic students publish work in magazine October 13, 2012 — by Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy. read more » Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Girls’ XC train for upcoming season September 19, 2012 — by Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling After a successful season in 2011, the girls’ cross country team ran its first meet on Sept. 5 at Lynbrook High School with almost double the number of last year’s athletes and perhaps even double the excitement. read more » Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design September 4, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer The audience listens to the crisp sound of ripping paper as a judge at the Los Angeles International Thespian Society (ITS) tears open an envelope. It is an intense competition between creative students and their costume designs. read more » The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »
The hidden music pleasures of SHS September 1, 2012 — by Sherrilyn Ling As senior Kristen Zung walks down the halls, she changes the song on her iPod with caution. She does it when no one is around her, embarrassed that someone may see what she is listening to. Although Zung is ashamed of her guilty pleasure, she cannot stop herself from replaying these songs again and again. read more »