College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors April 26, 2011 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang Since she was a child, senior Keerti Shukla has gone to MIT a countless times when visiting her aunt and uncle, who both work at the school. Although she had walked through the pristine hallways of MIT on multiple occasions, Shukla’s desire to attend MIT became concrete once she decided to pursue a major in engineering. read more » Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors April 26, 2011 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang Since she was a child, senior Keerti Shukla has gone to MIT a countless times when visiting her aunt and uncle, who both work at the school. Although she had walked through the pristine hallways of MIT on multiple occasions, Shukla’s desire to attend MIT became concrete once she decided to pursue a major in engineering. read more » Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » Quiz Kids team victorious in second round February 5, 2011 — by Karen Yang To “Quiz Kids” host Brad Friedman, seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham are not only competent contestants for the Bay Area trivia tournament after defeating Fremont High 500-280 on Jan. 16, but also proud owners of unique collections. In their interviews, each of the seniors impressed the host with tall tales of their extensive collections—Menon’s road signs, Galvin’s Hot Wheels and Pham’s comic books. read more » Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors April 26, 2011 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang Since she was a child, senior Keerti Shukla has gone to MIT a countless times when visiting her aunt and uncle, who both work at the school. Although she had walked through the pristine hallways of MIT on multiple occasions, Shukla’s desire to attend MIT became concrete once she decided to pursue a major in engineering. read more » Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » Quiz Kids team victorious in second round February 5, 2011 — by Karen Yang To “Quiz Kids” host Brad Friedman, seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham are not only competent contestants for the Bay Area trivia tournament after defeating Fremont High 500-280 on Jan. 16, but also proud owners of unique collections. In their interviews, each of the seniors impressed the host with tall tales of their extensive collections—Menon’s road signs, Galvin’s Hot Wheels and Pham’s comic books. read more » Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors April 26, 2011 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang Since she was a child, senior Keerti Shukla has gone to MIT a countless times when visiting her aunt and uncle, who both work at the school. Although she had walked through the pristine hallways of MIT on multiple occasions, Shukla’s desire to attend MIT became concrete once she decided to pursue a major in engineering. read more » Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » Quiz Kids team victorious in second round February 5, 2011 — by Karen Yang To “Quiz Kids” host Brad Friedman, seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham are not only competent contestants for the Bay Area trivia tournament after defeating Fremont High 500-280 on Jan. 16, but also proud owners of unique collections. In their interviews, each of the seniors impressed the host with tall tales of their extensive collections—Menon’s road signs, Galvin’s Hot Wheels and Pham’s comic books. read more » Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Senior boy cringes when squeezing cotton balls April 26, 2011 — by Karen Yang One ordinary day in fifth grade, senior Adam Hinshaw discovered something out of the ordinary. For an arts and crafts project, Hinshaw was instructed to make clouds by pulling apart cotton balls, but that’s when he discovered that he could not squeeze cotton balls without feeling pain. read more » Quiz Kids team victorious in second round February 5, 2011 — by Karen Yang To “Quiz Kids” host Brad Friedman, seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham are not only competent contestants for the Bay Area trivia tournament after defeating Fremont High 500-280 on Jan. 16, but also proud owners of unique collections. In their interviews, each of the seniors impressed the host with tall tales of their extensive collections—Menon’s road signs, Galvin’s Hot Wheels and Pham’s comic books. read more » Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Quiz Kids team victorious in second round February 5, 2011 — by Karen Yang To “Quiz Kids” host Brad Friedman, seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham are not only competent contestants for the Bay Area trivia tournament after defeating Fremont High 500-280 on Jan. 16, but also proud owners of unique collections. In their interviews, each of the seniors impressed the host with tall tales of their extensive collections—Menon’s road signs, Galvin’s Hot Wheels and Pham’s comic books. read more » Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu and Karen Yang When the class of 2011 walks down the field in their caps and gowns during the graduation ceremony on June 16, the red and gold cords that have typically adorned students’ necklines indicating achievements in community service and academic honors will be missing. read more » Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Falcon Christmas Gift Guide December 15, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen DVDS/CDS Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz are back again to save the day in this timeless classic from Disney. “Toy Story 3” provides humor, adventure and emotion all packed together in this final adventure of the Toy Story series. The heartwarming storyline of “Toy Story 3” is perfect for the holidays, by bringing back childhood memories that will make you both laugh and cry. This DVD is an essential addition to any movie collection and a perfect gift for anyone who grew up in love with the series. read more » With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
With little preparation, seniors win first round in local quiz show December 10, 2010 — by Karen Yang Seniors Shannon Galvin, Vijay Menon and Jeremy Pham appeared on the set of “Quiz Kids” with almost no preparation, no coach and only two fans. Their competitors from Terra Nova High School, which has competed in “Quiz Kids” for 12 years, sat poised in color-coordinated uniforms with study guides in hand and almost 30 supporters behind them. Somehow, the Saratoga team still defeated Terra Nova 340-130. read more » Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Artist creates portfolio for college app October 21, 2010 — by Karen Yang After spending five long weeks in the ceramics room, senior Emi Ichikawa breaths a sigh of relief as she adds the finishing touches to her clay vase. Hexagonal at the base, the functional work of art depicts six flat panels ornately decorated with alternating flat and folded Japanese fans, showcasing not only her Japanese heritage but also her creative ability. Despite her immense accomplishment, Ichikawa knows that this piece is just another addition to her portfolio, which she must complete for her college application. read more » Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Economics class invests in stocks on online simulator October 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang The unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market have left senior Michael Lin checking the quotes of his stocks constantly. With the pressure of maintaining his spot at the top of history teacher Kim Anzalone's second-period economics class, Lin has even been accused of cheating. read more » Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Sophomore drums in student band September 19, 2010 — by Karen Yang In a flurry of motions, sophomore Rohil Taggarsi deftly executes a perfect drum roll, carefully maintaining a steady rhythm and paying close attention to the beat of the bass. A final hit on the crash symbol, he knows his band has successfully recorded another original song in the studio. Three years ago, Taggarsi and his friend gathered three other members to perform at a family friend's sweet sixteen party. Today, the band Vertical Limit has created four original singles, each touching upon a different musical genre. read more » School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe September 18, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang When the first-period MAP class entered the new multimedia center on the first day of school, student were amazed by the brand new high-tech equipment. They ran to explore each corner of the building, from the green screen to the recording studio, in awe of the building's similarity to a real-life television studio. read more » Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Local beaches provide relaxation for students June 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang As summer draws near, the sun, sand and waves of the beach beckon to students in need of relaxation. Although the beaches of the Bay Area are not as glamorous as those in southern California, there are several local beaches that are less than an hour away from Saratoga and can satisfy the needs of stressed students. read more » Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Seniors steer on course to college May 27, 2010 — by Karen Yang On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere. "When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it." read more » Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Senior performs light shows for friends April 6, 2010 — by Karen Yang Although senior Drew Hsieh has never been to a rave, he is well learned in the art of light shows, a type of entertainment common at raves where performers use a special type of gloves with colorful lights to dance with their hands, creating a brilliant spectacle for their audience. "People usually do them at raves," said Hsieh, "but I just do it for fun just because I liked the experience of receiving a light show." read more » Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Seniors declared valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2010 March 15, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karen Yang After four years of taking rigorous classes and balancing schoolwork with other activities, senior Ashwin Siripurapu was recently named the valedictorian for the class of 2010, and Malika Kumar was named salutatorian. read more » Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Princess Project runs successfully March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang The Princess Project ended on March 9, collecting new or slightly used Prom dresses and accessories to donate to girls around the Bay Area who otherwise could not afford these pricey items. Ever since this program was started eight years ago by two graduates from Saratoga High, SHS has implemented this program every spring. read more » Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading March 11, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang During a visit to Suzanne Herzman and Natasha Ritchie's English 11 Honors classes on March 2, professor Michael Warren, a renowned Shakespeare text expert, aided students in examining Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." With his British accent, the professor led the students through key scenes in the play to give them a deeper understanding of the text. read more » Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment February 2, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang More than $18,000 worth of instruments and equipment was stolen from the music department's band and choir rooms in two separate incidents in early and mid January, though there was no evidence of forced entry. Two privately owned violins, a school-owned bass clarinet, a computer system belonging to the choir, some percussion instruments and several tuners were missing after students came to school on Jan. 12. Among the violins stolen, one belonged to junior Yuning Yang and another to junior Anthony Sutardja. The violins were worth $600 and $5,000, respectively. read more » Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Science teacher travels to Antarctica January 28, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang After dreaming of going to Antarctica for 20 years, planning for five years and getting ready for three years, science teacher Lisa Cochrum finally turned her dream into a reality when she embarked on a 21-day trip to Antarctica starting on Dec. 17. read more » U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school January 21, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang In its most recently distributed “Best High Schools of America” list in December, U.S. News and World Report ranked Saratoga High as the 93rd best school among a list that includes charter and magnet schools in the U.S. and 30th among open enrollment schools (meaning regular public schools that accept all students within their boundaries). read more » Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Alumnus pursues dreams back to Saratoga January 4, 2010 — by Karen Yang After graduating in 2002, alumnus David Lii returned to Saratoga after college to work as both an assistant coach for the varsity football team and an investment analyst in downtown Saratoga. read more » Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Seniors win first place for three consecutive years at regional science fair November 30, 2009 — by Karen Yang Seniors Malika Kumar and Haley Zarrin have competed together in the regional science fair, called Synopsys-Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, every single year since their freshman year. For all three years, they earned first place at regionals and also qualified for the California State Science Fair. read more » Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors November 17, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang The top 4 percent of seniors who have been academically consistent and successful throughout their sophomore and junior years of high school received a letter in the beginning of the school year that congratulated their automatic admittance into a few UCs, including UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine, for certain majors. Despite the success, however, this has brought little comfort to these students. read more » SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
SHS alumnus bestows American flag October 16, 2009 — by Anna Shen and Karen Yang Nine years ago, alumnus Daniel Morse graduated from Saratoga High School as an outstanding student, athlete and class contributor. During the year of the school’s 50th anniversary, Morse presented SHS with a gift during an unexpected visit to assistant principal Karen Hyde on Oct. 2—an American flag he attached to his Blackhawk helicopter and flew during an air assault mission in Baghdad, Iraq. read more » Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Teachers with infants struggle with time October 16, 2009 — by Karen Yang For assistant principal Brian Safine, being a parent and an administrator at the same time is very different from his life before he became a dad. As an administrator, he often spends nights away from his 1-year-old son Eli to chaperon at dances, oversee football games and attend guidance parent nights. “Having a child involves so many constraints of time,” said Safine. “It’s a double whammy because I’m busy with school, I’m spending time with [Eli], and I’m also losing sleep.” read more » School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
School’s academic focus pleasant surprise for new English teacher October 15, 2009 — by Karen Yang As English teacher Valerie Arbizu stepped into her English 9 classroom on the first day of school, she was surprised at what she saw. Instead of having to quiet down the class, the students were not only quiet but ready and alert to learn. "For me, coming into a classroom and having students ready to learn is a new thing,” said Arbizu. Coming to Saratoga High after teaching for seven years at Evergreen Valley High School, which is located in East San Jose, Arbizu noticed a big change in the academic environment. read more » Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »
Club Day off to an optimistic start September 9, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran and Karen Yang At lunch on Sept. 23, students who enter the quad will be met by loud music, colorful handouts and enthusiastic calls from club officers trying their best to recruit new members. Along with making colorful posters with the club objectives and past accomplishments to motivate students to sign up, several clubs are trying to be more original to attract attention. “We’re doing something really different this year,” said junior Amanda Jeng, Events Commissioner of Interact Club. “We’re going to have a flag with Interact on it and run around the quad with it.” read more »