Ceramics gives students creative freedom and hopes to recover from recent loss of interest November 6, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Emily Wu After exploring ceramics through Ceramics 1 last year, sophomore Emily Haworth decided to continue up the path to Ceramics 2 with teacher Nikki Rodriguez. For Haworth, time spent in ceramics is full of fun and creative freedom. Within projects like decorative clay pots or skulls, she especially likes how students have the freedom to personalize […] read more » Two seniors qualify as Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists November 6, 2023 — by Aiden Ye Seniors Brad Ma and Zeyneb Kaya are two of the 1,514 Coca-Cola scholarship semifinalists this year. They were selected from a pool of more than 100,000 applicants, and still have two more rounds of applications. Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholarship provides a $20,000 academic scholarship to 150 prestigious finalists. This year marks the 36th edition […] read more » Senior hosts events promoting drug prevention November 6, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko The left corner of the student center was crowded with three foosball tables, each surrounded by two students competing against each other and tens of others cheering on Nov. 3. Anti-drug posters and brochures were hung up around the room. With senior Ryan Lin presiding over the event, students spectated and cheered for their friends […] read more » School and district websites undergo major redesign November 5, 2023 — by Sam Bai When students first visited the school website this year, they encountered an entirely new user interface. Rather than a carousel of still images, the focal point is now an aerial drone shot of the entire school, followed by the latest local news and profiles of the students and staff. The district first decided to redesign […] read more » Soundings staff seeks more submissions November 5, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda Soundings, the student-run literary and arts magazine that showcases entirely student-produced writing and artistic works, has been a staple of student life on campus since the ‘80s — a long-standing relevance which senior editor-in-chief (EIC) Hannah Dimock attributes to its emphasis on creative expression that is “otherwise limited in a STEM-focused school.” While student participation […] read more » All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Two seniors qualify as Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists November 6, 2023 — by Aiden Ye Seniors Brad Ma and Zeyneb Kaya are two of the 1,514 Coca-Cola scholarship semifinalists this year. They were selected from a pool of more than 100,000 applicants, and still have two more rounds of applications. Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholarship provides a $20,000 academic scholarship to 150 prestigious finalists. This year marks the 36th edition […] read more » Senior hosts events promoting drug prevention November 6, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko The left corner of the student center was crowded with three foosball tables, each surrounded by two students competing against each other and tens of others cheering on Nov. 3. Anti-drug posters and brochures were hung up around the room. With senior Ryan Lin presiding over the event, students spectated and cheered for their friends […] read more » School and district websites undergo major redesign November 5, 2023 — by Sam Bai When students first visited the school website this year, they encountered an entirely new user interface. Rather than a carousel of still images, the focal point is now an aerial drone shot of the entire school, followed by the latest local news and profiles of the students and staff. The district first decided to redesign […] read more » Soundings staff seeks more submissions November 5, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda Soundings, the student-run literary and arts magazine that showcases entirely student-produced writing and artistic works, has been a staple of student life on campus since the ‘80s — a long-standing relevance which senior editor-in-chief (EIC) Hannah Dimock attributes to its emphasis on creative expression that is “otherwise limited in a STEM-focused school.” While student participation […] read more » All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Senior hosts events promoting drug prevention November 6, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko The left corner of the student center was crowded with three foosball tables, each surrounded by two students competing against each other and tens of others cheering on Nov. 3. Anti-drug posters and brochures were hung up around the room. With senior Ryan Lin presiding over the event, students spectated and cheered for their friends […] read more » School and district websites undergo major redesign November 5, 2023 — by Sam Bai When students first visited the school website this year, they encountered an entirely new user interface. Rather than a carousel of still images, the focal point is now an aerial drone shot of the entire school, followed by the latest local news and profiles of the students and staff. The district first decided to redesign […] read more » Soundings staff seeks more submissions November 5, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda Soundings, the student-run literary and arts magazine that showcases entirely student-produced writing and artistic works, has been a staple of student life on campus since the ‘80s — a long-standing relevance which senior editor-in-chief (EIC) Hannah Dimock attributes to its emphasis on creative expression that is “otherwise limited in a STEM-focused school.” While student participation […] read more » All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
School and district websites undergo major redesign November 5, 2023 — by Sam Bai When students first visited the school website this year, they encountered an entirely new user interface. Rather than a carousel of still images, the focal point is now an aerial drone shot of the entire school, followed by the latest local news and profiles of the students and staff. The district first decided to redesign […] read more » Soundings staff seeks more submissions November 5, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda Soundings, the student-run literary and arts magazine that showcases entirely student-produced writing and artistic works, has been a staple of student life on campus since the ‘80s — a long-standing relevance which senior editor-in-chief (EIC) Hannah Dimock attributes to its emphasis on creative expression that is “otherwise limited in a STEM-focused school.” While student participation […] read more » All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Soundings staff seeks more submissions November 5, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda Soundings, the student-run literary and arts magazine that showcases entirely student-produced writing and artistic works, has been a staple of student life on campus since the ‘80s — a long-standing relevance which senior editor-in-chief (EIC) Hannah Dimock attributes to its emphasis on creative expression that is “otherwise limited in a STEM-focused school.” While student participation […] read more » All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
All dressed up: Creating terror-ific memories to celebrate the spooky season November 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao, Kathy Wang and Beverly Xu The Spirit Commission — consisting of juniors Emerson Pak and Lucie Le Toquin along with seniors Annalyn Bui and Zineerah Ahmed — organized the annual Trunk or Treat event which was held on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.. Students, staff and Saratoga families decorated their cars with Halloween decorations and gave candy to trick-or-treaters in […] read more » PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
PTSO launches Project Cornerstone workshop for parents November 3, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Project Cornerstone — a YMCA of Silicon Valley Initiative run by volunteers in the community to ensure the youth are valued, respected and supported — began hosting workshops for the parents and guardians of students in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. So far, Project Cornerstone, which partners with schools throughout the Bay Area […] read more » Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Literature teacher returns after year abroad teaching in Singapore October 27, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Isabelle Wang Temperatures in tropical, muggy Singapore rarely drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So it’s little surprise that English teacher Suzanne Herzman had to rely on air conditioning to keep her classroom’s conditions optimal for her students’ learning. After classes ended for the day, she remembers walking into Singapore’s warm, humid air and taking an underground Mass […] read more » Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop October 27, 2023 — by Neal Malhotra After blasting “Marvins Room’” at 3 a.m. or going bar for bar to “Family Ties,” many hip-hop fans think about what it might be like to pursue hop-hop as a glamorous career. For most, that’s as far as the dream goes. Then there are fans like senior Rohan Chopra who not only dream of hip-hop […] read more » Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast
Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season October 23, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Anthony Luo As sophomores Jet Tsang and Bryan Zhao nervously headed into their first round at the Nano Nagle Invitational at Presentation High in San Jose on Oct. 6 — apprehensive about their first in-person tournament of the season — they took a deep breath, clearing their minds. After smoothing his suit and finalizing his opening statement, […] read more » firstprevious...1112131415...2030405060...nextlast