Percussion teacher is musician by day, cage fighter by night October 30, 2009 — by Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu Ryan Masterson is a percussion teacher for the marching band, pianist, composer and ... a cage fighter? Smashing the stereotypical mold of the dainty musician, the tall, athletic-looking Masterson trains for cage fights in his spare time. read more » Toga falls to a tough Los Gatos team October 29, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana Not even an inspirational speech from 49ers coach Mike Singletary could provide enough fire for the football team to avoid its 30th straight regular season loss to Los Gatos on Oct. 23. The final score was 47-0. read more » MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology October 28, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh All the students enrolled in the Media Arts Program (MAP) traveled to the Fort Miley Ropes Course in San Francisco on Sept. 18. The purpose of the ropes course field trip was to encourage to students to work together, overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals, such as building trust and team-bonding. “We were asked to do things like walking across a tightrope, boosting someone over a wall, walking across a log suspended high in the air, or zip lining,” said sophomore Antara Rao. Rao also said she felt the field trip was successful in encouraging teamwork between classmates. read more » Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles October 28, 2009 — by Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh How many times do you wish for a different type of learning in your class? Many students absolutely despise simulations, while others are enthusiastic and dress up for them like it's Halloween. Similarly, while diagrams may help one student learn, lectures appeal to another. Teachers often try to account for these learning styles in their lessons. And, contrary to popular belief, many teachers were students once themselves and reflect their own distinctive learning styles through the way they teach. English department head Jason Friend is one such teacher. read more » New music teacher views SHS as new home October 28, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts. “Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.” read more » Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Toga falls to a tough Los Gatos team October 29, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana Not even an inspirational speech from 49ers coach Mike Singletary could provide enough fire for the football team to avoid its 30th straight regular season loss to Los Gatos on Oct. 23. The final score was 47-0. read more » MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology October 28, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh All the students enrolled in the Media Arts Program (MAP) traveled to the Fort Miley Ropes Course in San Francisco on Sept. 18. The purpose of the ropes course field trip was to encourage to students to work together, overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals, such as building trust and team-bonding. “We were asked to do things like walking across a tightrope, boosting someone over a wall, walking across a log suspended high in the air, or zip lining,” said sophomore Antara Rao. Rao also said she felt the field trip was successful in encouraging teamwork between classmates. read more » Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles October 28, 2009 — by Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh How many times do you wish for a different type of learning in your class? Many students absolutely despise simulations, while others are enthusiastic and dress up for them like it's Halloween. Similarly, while diagrams may help one student learn, lectures appeal to another. Teachers often try to account for these learning styles in their lessons. And, contrary to popular belief, many teachers were students once themselves and reflect their own distinctive learning styles through the way they teach. English department head Jason Friend is one such teacher. read more » New music teacher views SHS as new home October 28, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts. “Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.” read more » Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology October 28, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh All the students enrolled in the Media Arts Program (MAP) traveled to the Fort Miley Ropes Course in San Francisco on Sept. 18. The purpose of the ropes course field trip was to encourage to students to work together, overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals, such as building trust and team-bonding. “We were asked to do things like walking across a tightrope, boosting someone over a wall, walking across a log suspended high in the air, or zip lining,” said sophomore Antara Rao. Rao also said she felt the field trip was successful in encouraging teamwork between classmates. read more » Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles October 28, 2009 — by Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh How many times do you wish for a different type of learning in your class? Many students absolutely despise simulations, while others are enthusiastic and dress up for them like it's Halloween. Similarly, while diagrams may help one student learn, lectures appeal to another. Teachers often try to account for these learning styles in their lessons. And, contrary to popular belief, many teachers were students once themselves and reflect their own distinctive learning styles through the way they teach. English department head Jason Friend is one such teacher. read more » New music teacher views SHS as new home October 28, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts. “Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.” read more » Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles October 28, 2009 — by Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh How many times do you wish for a different type of learning in your class? Many students absolutely despise simulations, while others are enthusiastic and dress up for them like it's Halloween. Similarly, while diagrams may help one student learn, lectures appeal to another. Teachers often try to account for these learning styles in their lessons. And, contrary to popular belief, many teachers were students once themselves and reflect their own distinctive learning styles through the way they teach. English department head Jason Friend is one such teacher. read more » New music teacher views SHS as new home October 28, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts. “Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.” read more » Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
New music teacher views SHS as new home October 28, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts. “Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.” read more » Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 28, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Saratoga’s own glee club shines in the spotlight October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When the hit television show "Glee" debuted on FOX last summer, senior Natalie Tkalcevic got an idea: Why not start the school's own Glee Club? read more » YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
YouTube: TV for short-attention spans October 26, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don't have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae October 20, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year. Q: What types/kinds of art do you do? A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I'm capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often. read more » Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others October 20, 2009 — by Emily Williams Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury. It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast