Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Photo by Martin XuLibrary and lab technician Cynthia Cheng works to prepare labs for AP Biology students in the science building. In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty.Coming back from the pandemic, school leaders realized that the library and textbook room needed more help to run efficiently. Cynthia Cheng, who has been working at the school as a science lab technician for four years, has filled the newly created role of library technician. In her new role, Cheng helps librarian technician Eunsil Lee-Tapley and textbook room manager Nada Macesic to distribute and return books back into the system. Cheng also retains her previous duties as science lab technician. Cheng said she was inspired to take the job after working at the Santa Clara County Library as an extra help page. “I’ve worked with the Santa Clara County Library for more than five years, so being a [library technician] and helping students is something similar to what I was doing,” Cheng said. Last year, she also assisted in the Learning Center, where she aided students who required testing accommodations such as extended time, tests read aloud or the use of technology. Additionally, Cheng has been the art docent program coordinator at Argonaut Elementary School for seven years. She said she enjoys being a part of the program because the students are often happy learning through “relaxed and enjoyable” art projects. Cheng said her favorite part of getting the library technician job is the opportunity to see and get to know students. “I get to see how the students grow, and that makes me very happy,” Cheng said. “I can have more mature conversations with high school students, knowing that the younger [elementary school students] will one day be in high school.” 4 views this weekAbout the contributorsChristina ChangChristina Chang, Class of 2023, is an Editor-In-Chief of the '22-'23 Falcon staff. Previously, she served as a Sports Editor and local events beat writer for the '21-'22 staff and a Reporter and Layout Artist for the '20-'21 staff. During her time with The Falcon, she covered community news like the breakdown of city budget allocations and the first Blossom Festival post-COVID; wrote a series addressing mental health; profiled teacher friendships amid the pandemic; reported on the return of in-person learning and sports after shelter-in-place; and authored a narrative reflecting on her own basketball journey of eight years. Christina was named one of four finalists for Youth Journalism International's 2023 Student Journalist of the Year and one of seven finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association's 2022 Writer of the Year. She has received 23 journalism awards at the international, national and regional levels; her works have been recognized by Youth Journalism International, National Scholastic Press Association, Journalism Education Association of Northern California, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and Santa Clara University. To further her journalism experience, she attended workshops during summer 2022 hosted by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, California Scholastic Press Association and Stanford Daily. She will fondly remember The Falcon as a highlight of her high school years, and will forever cherish the memories created during monthly deadline nights, enjoying catered food and chatting with fellow staff members while rushing to finish each print edition. Outside of the J-room, she enjoys getting involved in the community through volunteering with local nonprofits and school clubs as well as exploring her interests and creativity through art.Martin XuMartin Xu, Class of ‘23, is Sports Editor for the 2022-23 staff. He was a Web Editor for the 2021-22 staff and a Reporter and Layout Artist for the 2020-21 staff. He's written in-depth stories regarding therapy and free speech, human interest stories profiling students and news stories on local events.