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Middle College provides junior with freedom
January 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Karthik Sreedhara

Junior Annaliese Parker, frustrated with what she perceived as the restrictive system at SHS, transferred to Middle College earlier this year because she wanted more freedom.

While on the campus of West Valley College this year, Parker has been able to take classes such as infectious diseases, human anatomy and counseling. Besides the required core classes—English and history—students get to choose what classes they want to take from a wide variety of courses, and even when they want to schedule them, as opposed to the high school’s randomized schedules.

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Garrod Farms offers unique horseback riding experience
January 21, 2010 — by Sarah Hull

While typical students may want to hang out at the mall or go to the movies, horseback riding with friends at Garrod Farms provides a more unique and unusual experience that, for those daring enough to give it a go, will create lifelong memories.

Located only three miles from SHS in the Saratoga foothills, Garrod Farms offers over 23 miles of trails that are located on both Garrod Farms’ property and the Fremont Older Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve. The trails are at an elevation of over 1,000 feet and therefore overlook the entire Silicon Valley as well as San Francisco Bay.

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U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school
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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).

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Alumni travels to Africa to promote AIDS Awareness
January 19, 2010 — by Lauren Kuan and Rebecca Nguyen

After graduating Saratoga High in 2007, aMichael Nguyen, a junior at UC San Diego studying human development, decided to go to around Tanzania last fall to teach HIV/AIDS awareness through One Heart Source, a program that helps house orphans in Africa.

Nguyen felt that it was an opportunity he would not want to miss.

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Seniors look back on earlier years
January 19, 2010 — by Anna Shen

With each year of high school, students seem to find it harder to manage academics, sports, extra-curricular activities and a social life, leading many seniors to look back fondly on earlier—and easier—days when they were freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

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Environmental Science gets ‘trashy’
January 19, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran and Ren Norris

Senior Ally Doles strolled out of the AP Environmental Science classroom toward the quad. Over her shoulder she slung a white garbage bag filled with empty Doritos bags, wrinkled wrapping paper and folded gum wrappers. Many heads turned and shot her inquisitive looks, wondering if she had become a walking trashcan.

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A Gallon of Gas: Indulge your sweet side at Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, 4.6 miles.
January 4, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Ashley Tang

Powell’s Sweet Shoppe in downtown Los Gatos is more than just a candy store. The fruity aroma of various sweets, colorful shelves and cheerful atmosphere all blend together to make the experience like going to Willy Wonka’s factory.

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Despite reputation, Cupertino Square offers more entertainment than people give credit for, 5.1 miles
January 4, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran

Cupertino Square, formerly known as Vallco Fashion Park, has a reputation for being a lifeless and boring mall. After undergoing multiple ownership changes in the last few years as well as major renovations, the mall still does not draw a substantial number of customers. Lacking popular shopping venues, the fact that the square does little to increase the small number of people it attracts is understandable.

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Into the Wild: Junior to embark on unorthodox journey
January 4, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale and Maggie Lin

Snorkeling in the Galapagos, backpacking in the Andes and hiking up to the summit of Machu Picchu. Sounds like a dream vacation, but these breathtaking adventures will be daily fare for one lucky junior.

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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.

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