The evolution of cheating January 12, 2011 — by Olivia Chock, Wiill Edman, Anoop Galivanche, Albert Gu, Anika Jhalani, Priya Nookala “Pssst … hey Susie, what’s the answer to question 3?” reads a comic strip from Calvin and Hobbes. The comic brings back a “nostalgic” view of traditional cheating—whispered conversations and quick peeks at peers’ papers. However, the abundance of technology in and out of the classroom has led to a vast increase in cheating techniques in recent years, although “old-fashioned” approaches are still widespread. A survey of 517 students done by the Falcon suggests that cheating is most prevalent on homework. read more » English teacher to become assistant principal; Cerbone will assume duties at NOVA January 12, 2011 — by Anoop Galivanche Assistant principal Chris Cerbone has been transferred to the NOVA alternative education program, while current NOVA administrator and English teacher Kevin Mount will soon assume Cerbone’s position as assistant principal, principal Jeff Anderson said. read more » Choir’s holiday spirit heard in SF January 7, 2011 — by Vivien Lu Almost like a holiday tradition, hotels in San Francisco hire the school’s choirs to come and spread the Christmas spirit. This year, the group consisted of about 100 students, who spent Dec. 16 and 17 entertaining guests. read more » Grad goes from the classroom to the Marine Corps January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu The Marine Corps Recruit Depot or MCRD in San Diego is an alien world within the bustling city. A stone’s throw from the San Diego International Airport, the Marines just within sight from the rest of the world, but completely isolated. Recruits are allowed no contact with the outside except for letters and are held to the highest standards of discipline and conduct. This is what 2010 alumnus of Danny Baldwin stepped into. read more » Junior embraces a colorful array of dances January 4, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran Tango, swing, modern, salsa, cross-step, polka, flamenco, Argentinean tango, African jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop. For junior Valerie Peterson, it is all part of her weekly routine. read more » Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
English teacher to become assistant principal; Cerbone will assume duties at NOVA January 12, 2011 — by Anoop Galivanche Assistant principal Chris Cerbone has been transferred to the NOVA alternative education program, while current NOVA administrator and English teacher Kevin Mount will soon assume Cerbone’s position as assistant principal, principal Jeff Anderson said. read more » Choir’s holiday spirit heard in SF January 7, 2011 — by Vivien Lu Almost like a holiday tradition, hotels in San Francisco hire the school’s choirs to come and spread the Christmas spirit. This year, the group consisted of about 100 students, who spent Dec. 16 and 17 entertaining guests. read more » Grad goes from the classroom to the Marine Corps January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu The Marine Corps Recruit Depot or MCRD in San Diego is an alien world within the bustling city. A stone’s throw from the San Diego International Airport, the Marines just within sight from the rest of the world, but completely isolated. Recruits are allowed no contact with the outside except for letters and are held to the highest standards of discipline and conduct. This is what 2010 alumnus of Danny Baldwin stepped into. read more » Junior embraces a colorful array of dances January 4, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran Tango, swing, modern, salsa, cross-step, polka, flamenco, Argentinean tango, African jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop. For junior Valerie Peterson, it is all part of her weekly routine. read more » Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Choir’s holiday spirit heard in SF January 7, 2011 — by Vivien Lu Almost like a holiday tradition, hotels in San Francisco hire the school’s choirs to come and spread the Christmas spirit. This year, the group consisted of about 100 students, who spent Dec. 16 and 17 entertaining guests. read more » Grad goes from the classroom to the Marine Corps January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu The Marine Corps Recruit Depot or MCRD in San Diego is an alien world within the bustling city. A stone’s throw from the San Diego International Airport, the Marines just within sight from the rest of the world, but completely isolated. Recruits are allowed no contact with the outside except for letters and are held to the highest standards of discipline and conduct. This is what 2010 alumnus of Danny Baldwin stepped into. read more » Junior embraces a colorful array of dances January 4, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran Tango, swing, modern, salsa, cross-step, polka, flamenco, Argentinean tango, African jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop. For junior Valerie Peterson, it is all part of her weekly routine. read more » Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Grad goes from the classroom to the Marine Corps January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu The Marine Corps Recruit Depot or MCRD in San Diego is an alien world within the bustling city. A stone’s throw from the San Diego International Airport, the Marines just within sight from the rest of the world, but completely isolated. Recruits are allowed no contact with the outside except for letters and are held to the highest standards of discipline and conduct. This is what 2010 alumnus of Danny Baldwin stepped into. read more » Junior embraces a colorful array of dances January 4, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran Tango, swing, modern, salsa, cross-step, polka, flamenco, Argentinean tango, African jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop. For junior Valerie Peterson, it is all part of her weekly routine. read more » Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Junior embraces a colorful array of dances January 4, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran Tango, swing, modern, salsa, cross-step, polka, flamenco, Argentinean tango, African jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop. For junior Valerie Peterson, it is all part of her weekly routine. read more » Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Students soar above expectations to earn Eagle Scout badges January 3, 2011 — by Paul Jung This past summer, junior Vikas Nookala spent roughly 100 hours creating a database for Argonaut Elementary in an effort to achieve the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. Nookala had to complete this project as well as meet various requirements to show leadership and community service. Most Boy Scouts begin working toward earning this prestigious rank in the last few years of high school. “It’s important because it teaches you all about how to work well in a group,” Nookala said. He relied on help from fellow scouts to complete his project during the summer. read more » Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Even teachers can be inspired January 3, 2011 — by Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo As a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo back in the 1970s, Caitlan Sullivan remembers the day congresswoman Jackie Speier came to speak about public safety and risk with her arm in a sling. Having been shot just a few months earlier at an airport tarmac during the 1978 Jim Jones cult investigation in Guyana, Speier had managed to survive by playing dead while bleeding to death. Through Sullivan’s eyes, these actions had deemed Speier as a hero she could look up to. read more » Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot December 18, 2010 — by David Eng Where’s Freddie Falcon? Tales of a missing mascot, Toga’s mascot missing in action, My quest began because the school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—seemed to be missing in action this year. He was AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. read more » Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Freddie Falcon: tales of a missing mascot December 17, 2010 — by Our school’s most iconic sports fan of years past—scarlet-feathered mascot Freddie Falcon—is missing in action. AWOL from the football team’s thrilling 21-17 victory over Los Gatos on Oct. 22 and seemingly camera shy from all of this year’s spirit days, our feathery friend sure seems to have flown the coop. And I for one can barely stand the suspense. And so I set out to find Freddie, on a mission of grave importance to both the success of our school sports teams and my sense of investigative prowess. 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. read more » Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast
Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero December 17, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Junior Kelly Leslie skates across the ice, passing the hockey puck to her teammate, and looks to a familiar face. As usual, her mother Theresa Leslie is busy analyzing the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...269270271272273...280290300...nextlast