CCC brings colleges to campus September 19, 2023 — by Andy Zhu As in previous years, a steady stream of college representatives from across the nation have been visiting the school during the fall semester to provide valuable insights to juniors and seniors. The visits are hosted in the College and Career Center (CCC). In the month of September alone, 43 school visits are planned, and approximately […] read more » Activities director Cunningham takes on new administrative role September 15, 2023 — by Saachi Jain When Kristen Cunningham went home for summer break on June 8, she was prepared to never return to Saratoga High. Having worked as the activities director and leadership class teacher for the past two years, she planned to sign on as an assistant principal at a middle school in Loomis, Calif., a city north of […] read more » Annual social events welcome students to the new school year September 9, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang To start off the 2023-24 school year, the school hosted a food truck fest, back to school social and a PTSO all-school barbeque in the first two weeks. Movie-focused Homecoming themes were also announced at the end of the food truck fest on Aug. 15: “Inside Out” for freshmen, “Monsters Inc” for sophomores, “Cars” for […] read more » A perfectly timed fire drill precedes actual fire situation the next day September 5, 2023 — by Nicole Lee On Aug. 23 at 11:50 a.m., smoke began filling the SHSTV Film Studio after the CPU unit of a switcher started overheating. That triggered a school-side fire alarm, and students and teachers in their fourth-period classes evacuated to the upper and lower fields. Minutes later, firefighters came onto campus, and the situation was quickly resolved. […] read more » Sophomore’s past science projects recognized by national award June 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang “My grandfather passed away when I was three due to lung cancer caused by smoking. Out of the pain of loss, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between smoking and disease as I grew older.” Sophomore Samanvi Boppana said when recalling the motivation to start her gene research project. In her research, Boppana […] read more » Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Activities director Cunningham takes on new administrative role September 15, 2023 — by Saachi Jain When Kristen Cunningham went home for summer break on June 8, she was prepared to never return to Saratoga High. Having worked as the activities director and leadership class teacher for the past two years, she planned to sign on as an assistant principal at a middle school in Loomis, Calif., a city north of […] read more » Annual social events welcome students to the new school year September 9, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang To start off the 2023-24 school year, the school hosted a food truck fest, back to school social and a PTSO all-school barbeque in the first two weeks. Movie-focused Homecoming themes were also announced at the end of the food truck fest on Aug. 15: “Inside Out” for freshmen, “Monsters Inc” for sophomores, “Cars” for […] read more » A perfectly timed fire drill precedes actual fire situation the next day September 5, 2023 — by Nicole Lee On Aug. 23 at 11:50 a.m., smoke began filling the SHSTV Film Studio after the CPU unit of a switcher started overheating. That triggered a school-side fire alarm, and students and teachers in their fourth-period classes evacuated to the upper and lower fields. Minutes later, firefighters came onto campus, and the situation was quickly resolved. […] read more » Sophomore’s past science projects recognized by national award June 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang “My grandfather passed away when I was three due to lung cancer caused by smoking. Out of the pain of loss, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between smoking and disease as I grew older.” Sophomore Samanvi Boppana said when recalling the motivation to start her gene research project. In her research, Boppana […] read more » Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Annual social events welcome students to the new school year September 9, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang To start off the 2023-24 school year, the school hosted a food truck fest, back to school social and a PTSO all-school barbeque in the first two weeks. Movie-focused Homecoming themes were also announced at the end of the food truck fest on Aug. 15: “Inside Out” for freshmen, “Monsters Inc” for sophomores, “Cars” for […] read more » A perfectly timed fire drill precedes actual fire situation the next day September 5, 2023 — by Nicole Lee On Aug. 23 at 11:50 a.m., smoke began filling the SHSTV Film Studio after the CPU unit of a switcher started overheating. That triggered a school-side fire alarm, and students and teachers in their fourth-period classes evacuated to the upper and lower fields. Minutes later, firefighters came onto campus, and the situation was quickly resolved. […] read more » Sophomore’s past science projects recognized by national award June 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang “My grandfather passed away when I was three due to lung cancer caused by smoking. Out of the pain of loss, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between smoking and disease as I grew older.” Sophomore Samanvi Boppana said when recalling the motivation to start her gene research project. In her research, Boppana […] read more » Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
A perfectly timed fire drill precedes actual fire situation the next day September 5, 2023 — by Nicole Lee On Aug. 23 at 11:50 a.m., smoke began filling the SHSTV Film Studio after the CPU unit of a switcher started overheating. That triggered a school-side fire alarm, and students and teachers in their fourth-period classes evacuated to the upper and lower fields. Minutes later, firefighters came onto campus, and the situation was quickly resolved. […] read more » Sophomore’s past science projects recognized by national award June 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang “My grandfather passed away when I was three due to lung cancer caused by smoking. Out of the pain of loss, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between smoking and disease as I grew older.” Sophomore Samanvi Boppana said when recalling the motivation to start her gene research project. In her research, Boppana […] read more » Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Sophomore’s past science projects recognized by national award June 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang “My grandfather passed away when I was three due to lung cancer caused by smoking. Out of the pain of loss, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between smoking and disease as I grew older.” Sophomore Samanvi Boppana said when recalling the motivation to start her gene research project. In her research, Boppana […] read more » Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters June 6, 2023 — by Natalie Chua Each May, the school’s four guidance counselors introduce rising seniors to the process that will consume much of the next academic year: college applications in general and letters of recommendation in particular. First, forms are sent out on Canvas for rising seniors to fill in information regarding their characteristics, talents and hobbies in order for […] read more » Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Sophomore wins speech state championship for Programmed Oral Interpretation June 6, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Sharing his experience with struggle, grief and silence as a victim of childhood abuse, sophomore Timothy Leung brought home the top trophy in the category of Programmed Oral Interpretation after delivering a captivating and empowering speech at The California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship in Carlsbad on April 21. In this category, participants […] read more » Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Dual enrollment agreement with West Valley brings ASL to the school next fall June 1, 2023 — by Amy Luo West Valley’s American Sign Language (ASL) course will, for the first time, be a dual enrollment course next school year, allowing students to earn high school, college and world language credit. Beginning in early September, ASL 60-A will be taught on the SHS campus, open to all LGSUHSD students in grades 10-12. The class, taught […] read more » Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location May 27, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra Legs swinging high above the lights shining on the beach, both students and teachers took a ride on the gondola lift at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the atmosphere, sweet treats, and the company of each other during an ideal prom evening on May 20. More than 500 juniors and seniors dressed in handsome […] read more » Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast
Freshman creates map of Saratoga downtown for Eagle Service Project May 27, 2023 — by Derek Liang Since the day Larry O’Brien joined Boy Scouts in 2019, he envisioned himself one day becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Four years later, the freshman achieved his dream. The Eagle Service Project is an opportunity for scouts to demonstrate leadership abilities while also benefiting the community outside […] read more » firstprevious...10...1617181920...3040506070...nextlast