Subtracting longtime math club adviser adds up to more work for parents and students October 18, 2022 — by Skyler Mao Groups of Redwood Middle students gather on Redwood’s campus for a weekly meeting at Toga Junior Math Club (TJMC) Tuesdays at 7 p.m. TJMC is the RMS math club taught by high school volunteers. It is split into four groups separated by difficulty: black, blue, green and yellow (listed in decreasing difficulty). Each group covers […] read more » Up-and-coming student band Peach Fuzz gets their start at school events October 14, 2022 — by Shreya Rallabandi A crowd gathered in front of a small band setup during the annual Falcon Food Truck Fest on Aug. 16 as the drumline to “Sofia” by Clairo began. Student band Peach Fuzz grabbed the attention of students and parents, drawing fest-goers from food trucks and backyard games to the corner of the visitor parking lot. […] read more » Jazz, rock and bossa nova: Abe drums through genres October 13, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas When history teacher Kirk Abe first tried playing on his friend’s drum set in fifth grade, he discovered a lifelong passion. As the years went by, he began to play big band music, such as Maynard Ferguson and continued playing his favorite songs from middle school to adulthood. Although his musical focus has evolved through […] read more » ComedySportz works to win crowd over with puns October 12, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu At lunch on Fridays, the 10 students in ComedySportz — the school’s comedy improvisation team — meet in the Thermond Drama Center to practice the skill most needed for success: thinking on their feet. From cracking puns to thinking up funny skits, the members — freshman Beni Mercurio, Jo Begar and Apollo Burgess; sophomore Jay […] read more » Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly October 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang According to the Census Bureau, nearly 24% of residents in Saratoga are 65 years or older, most of whom are retired. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth, elderly residents have seen their pocketbooks hurt by the inflation that has led to consumer prices rising by 9.1% in the past year. Many senior citizens’ financial struggles […] read more » From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Up-and-coming student band Peach Fuzz gets their start at school events October 14, 2022 — by Shreya Rallabandi A crowd gathered in front of a small band setup during the annual Falcon Food Truck Fest on Aug. 16 as the drumline to “Sofia” by Clairo began. Student band Peach Fuzz grabbed the attention of students and parents, drawing fest-goers from food trucks and backyard games to the corner of the visitor parking lot. […] read more » Jazz, rock and bossa nova: Abe drums through genres October 13, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas When history teacher Kirk Abe first tried playing on his friend’s drum set in fifth grade, he discovered a lifelong passion. As the years went by, he began to play big band music, such as Maynard Ferguson and continued playing his favorite songs from middle school to adulthood. Although his musical focus has evolved through […] read more » ComedySportz works to win crowd over with puns October 12, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu At lunch on Fridays, the 10 students in ComedySportz — the school’s comedy improvisation team — meet in the Thermond Drama Center to practice the skill most needed for success: thinking on their feet. From cracking puns to thinking up funny skits, the members — freshman Beni Mercurio, Jo Begar and Apollo Burgess; sophomore Jay […] read more » Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly October 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang According to the Census Bureau, nearly 24% of residents in Saratoga are 65 years or older, most of whom are retired. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth, elderly residents have seen their pocketbooks hurt by the inflation that has led to consumer prices rising by 9.1% in the past year. Many senior citizens’ financial struggles […] read more » From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Jazz, rock and bossa nova: Abe drums through genres October 13, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas When history teacher Kirk Abe first tried playing on his friend’s drum set in fifth grade, he discovered a lifelong passion. As the years went by, he began to play big band music, such as Maynard Ferguson and continued playing his favorite songs from middle school to adulthood. Although his musical focus has evolved through […] read more » ComedySportz works to win crowd over with puns October 12, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu At lunch on Fridays, the 10 students in ComedySportz — the school’s comedy improvisation team — meet in the Thermond Drama Center to practice the skill most needed for success: thinking on their feet. From cracking puns to thinking up funny skits, the members — freshman Beni Mercurio, Jo Begar and Apollo Burgess; sophomore Jay […] read more » Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly October 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang According to the Census Bureau, nearly 24% of residents in Saratoga are 65 years or older, most of whom are retired. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth, elderly residents have seen their pocketbooks hurt by the inflation that has led to consumer prices rising by 9.1% in the past year. Many senior citizens’ financial struggles […] read more » From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
ComedySportz works to win crowd over with puns October 12, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu At lunch on Fridays, the 10 students in ComedySportz — the school’s comedy improvisation team — meet in the Thermond Drama Center to practice the skill most needed for success: thinking on their feet. From cracking puns to thinking up funny skits, the members — freshman Beni Mercurio, Jo Begar and Apollo Burgess; sophomore Jay […] read more » Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly October 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang According to the Census Bureau, nearly 24% of residents in Saratoga are 65 years or older, most of whom are retired. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth, elderly residents have seen their pocketbooks hurt by the inflation that has led to consumer prices rising by 9.1% in the past year. Many senior citizens’ financial struggles […] read more » From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly October 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang According to the Census Bureau, nearly 24% of residents in Saratoga are 65 years or older, most of whom are retired. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth, elderly residents have seen their pocketbooks hurt by the inflation that has led to consumer prices rising by 9.1% in the past year. Many senior citizens’ financial struggles […] read more » From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
From wooden skewers to toilet seats: senior experiments with 3D art September 30, 2022 — by Martin Xu Sold at auction for a whopping $120,000 and occupying the front pages of numerous art magazines, “Comedian” — an abstract 2019 art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of a banana duct taped to a wall — truly embodies absurdity. But to senior Kasie Yang, “Comedian” served as a source of inspiration as she explored […] read more » Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture September 29, 2022 — by Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta Think of France, and images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, sweet crepes overflowing with juicy strawberries or crispy baguettes slathered in brie cheese might come to mind. But France isn’t just about its glamorous reputation and or its famed food; its culture is a product of hundreds of years of history. The French language classes […] read more » West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
West Valley Joggers and Striders Club: a microcosm of Saratoga society September 29, 2022 — by Lynn Dai, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang “Just keep those arms moving, and try to keep up with Hillary,” Danny Moon, 75, yelled to middle school runner Sophia Gonzalez on a recent Saturday morning. Sophia joined the West Valley Joggers and Strider (WVJS) club in July. She sprinted with her older sister, sophomore Hillary Gonzalez, at the end of the track after […] read more » Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Kicking off competitive season, marching band spends long hours rehearsing on the weekend September 28, 2022 — by Saachi Jain On a recent hot Saturday, the sun beat down on the 175 members of the marching band as they rehearsed Niccoló Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24” for this fall’s show: “Blossom.” Besides rehearsing three times a week, members spend Saturdays learning new choreography and doing drills on the football field. Though it varies on a weekly […] read more » Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast
Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou For 15 years, from 7:30 a.m. to after 4 p.m. on school days, library technician Lee Tapley has been working in the library, handling various tasks such as opening, closing and organizing the collections, helping students find books and coordinating parent volunteers during textbook distribution. This year, she does this work alongside other library technicians […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2728293031...4050607080...nextlast