TOP TEN: ways to stay awake in class September 28, 2011 — by 1. Who are we kidding, you can’t. 2. Brainstorm ways to get back at the juniors who think they can park in the senior parking lot. Saran-wrap anyone? 3. Figure out as many different ways can to cut up your Homecoming outfit to show as much skin as possible but “keep it classy” of course. 4. Distract history teacher Matt Torrens by asking him questions about Petaluma and stealing from the pizza boy. 5. Go out to the bleachers and cheer for the freshmen running the mile in their mandatory P.E. classes. 6. Teach yourself calculus; it will help you fit in. read more » Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Students build houses in Honduras over summer September 22, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung Last summer, junior Katlyn Hirokawa and sophomore Tim Casey-Clyde traveled to Honduras for two weeks with the Sierra Service Project (SSP), a Christian charity organization, to build two houses in the slums of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Today, according to the CIA World Factbook, Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America behind Nicaragua. Nearly 60 percent of the Honduran population lives below the poverty line. read more » After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’ September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield The drama department has been called strong, talented, thrilling and hilarious, but never slow-moving. Before the successful performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had even concluded, auditions were happening for the fall play, “Tartuffe,” about a hypocritical con-artist. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast