The duality of senior year: college applications and senioritis March 19, 2024 — by Aiden Ye From the dreaded college application process to the experience as a full-fledged second semester senior (which is not as great as it seems), senior year is filled to the brim with highs and lows. In the fall, supplemental essays for colleges seem like climbing a never ending mountain. Somehow teacher find the most heinous times […] read more » Senior grows up on historic family-owned vineyard March 18, 2024 — by Sam Bai Imagining a home in the city of Saratoga, the first thought that might come to mind is the picture of a suburban landscape, uniform homes with grassy backyards lined up in rows and columns. Growing up in Saratoga, senior Ryan Caglostro has had an experience vastly different than most students: He grew up on a […] read more » Senior gains experience working alongside veterinarian in Career Tech program March 14, 2024 — by Annie Liu and Isabelle Wang When senior Angela Luo signed up to participate in a Silicon Valley Career Tech Education Veterinary Science class, she knew she would be doing hands-on work, but she recalls one instance in particular that involved more than she expected. She and two other students had to collect a dog’s urine, but they ended up having […] read more » Top 10 things to do as a senior March 8, 2024 — by Victoria Lin 10. Senior trip The long-awaited taste of freedom seniors wait for when they graduate. Everyone wants to blow off $10K on vacation with their friends before spending $100K on tuition next year. 9. Scare juniors I just love telling juniors how difficult college applications are. 8. Visit colleges The teachers will really appreciate the random […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Senior grows up on historic family-owned vineyard March 18, 2024 — by Sam Bai Imagining a home in the city of Saratoga, the first thought that might come to mind is the picture of a suburban landscape, uniform homes with grassy backyards lined up in rows and columns. Growing up in Saratoga, senior Ryan Caglostro has had an experience vastly different than most students: He grew up on a […] read more » Senior gains experience working alongside veterinarian in Career Tech program March 14, 2024 — by Annie Liu and Isabelle Wang When senior Angela Luo signed up to participate in a Silicon Valley Career Tech Education Veterinary Science class, she knew she would be doing hands-on work, but she recalls one instance in particular that involved more than she expected. She and two other students had to collect a dog’s urine, but they ended up having […] read more » Top 10 things to do as a senior March 8, 2024 — by Victoria Lin 10. Senior trip The long-awaited taste of freedom seniors wait for when they graduate. Everyone wants to blow off $10K on vacation with their friends before spending $100K on tuition next year. 9. Scare juniors I just love telling juniors how difficult college applications are. 8. Visit colleges The teachers will really appreciate the random […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Senior gains experience working alongside veterinarian in Career Tech program March 14, 2024 — by Annie Liu and Isabelle Wang When senior Angela Luo signed up to participate in a Silicon Valley Career Tech Education Veterinary Science class, she knew she would be doing hands-on work, but she recalls one instance in particular that involved more than she expected. She and two other students had to collect a dog’s urine, but they ended up having […] read more » Top 10 things to do as a senior March 8, 2024 — by Victoria Lin 10. Senior trip The long-awaited taste of freedom seniors wait for when they graduate. Everyone wants to blow off $10K on vacation with their friends before spending $100K on tuition next year. 9. Scare juniors I just love telling juniors how difficult college applications are. 8. Visit colleges The teachers will really appreciate the random […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Top 10 things to do as a senior March 8, 2024 — by Victoria Lin 10. Senior trip The long-awaited taste of freedom seniors wait for when they graduate. Everyone wants to blow off $10K on vacation with their friends before spending $100K on tuition next year. 9. Scare juniors I just love telling juniors how difficult college applications are. 8. Visit colleges The teachers will really appreciate the random […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Seniors excel in Taekwondo despite the sport’s gender imbalance November 29, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As the breaking board snapped, the small crowd that had gathered to watch senior Margaret Laver’s third-degree black belt assessment at the Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy on Oct. 27 erupted into applause. “I felt like a big weight [was lifted] off my back because [board breaking] was the part of the test I was worried […] read more » How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
How am I a senior already? November 16, 2023 — by Meher Bhatnagar I speak for the entirety of the Class of `24 when I say — What. Is. Going. On. How are we already the oldest group of students in school again? As we speak, I am sitting here in the J-room, currently lost in thought about the future when a wave of nostalgia hit me. Looking […] read more » Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next
Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » 12next