Mock Trial county competition season underway February 13, 2012 — by Evaline Ju During the first week of February, new additions to this year’s mock trial team performed for the first time in front of a real judge in a real courtroom at the Santa Clara County tournament in downtown San Jose. On Feb. 7, the prosecution team faced Leigh and lost 235-215. “We have been practicing for months,” history teacher and team adviser Jeffrey Scott said about the loss, “but everything changes when you are at the downtown courthouse staring in front of a real judge with an audience.” Still, Scott was proud of team, especially the new members. read more » Testing and Learning Center helps students achieve success February 13, 2012 — by Priya Nookla Often overlooked, the portable in the back parking lot is an integral part of academic success for many students. That portable, the Testing and Learning Center (TLC), is an on-campus program that began in 2008 designed for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans who are mostly in mainstream courses but may take tests in a separate setting as one of their accommodations. Students who need a quieter testing environment or extra time without interruptions benefit from having the TLC as designated place to work. read more » Prestigious college band visits campus February 9, 2012 — by Justine Huang and Joanna Lee The St. Olaf Band from Northfield, Minn. conducted by Timothy Mahr, performed in the McAfee Center on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. read more » As music department expands, students prepare for All-State February 9, 2012 — by Ashley Tang After spending hours perfecting each note and complex rhythm, students sent in their audition CDs with high hopes. This year, 20 students from Saratoga High were admitted into All-State Band and Orchestra out of over 2,000 CD applications that were submitted. “This accomplishment represents years of hard work, preparation and love for their craft on the part of these students,” music director Michael Boitz said. Students were scheduled to travel to Fresno on Feb. 16 and will arrive home on Feb. 19. Although they will miss two days of school, most students say it is worth it. read more » ASB pushes apparel sales February 8, 2012 — by Izzy Albert Sweatshirts, tank tops, socks, T-shirts, fleece—you name it, and the school is probably selling it. Newly redesigned apparel is on sale in the Activities Office, and the ASB is encouraging students to sport their school’s apparel. read more » MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Testing and Learning Center helps students achieve success February 13, 2012 — by Priya Nookla Often overlooked, the portable in the back parking lot is an integral part of academic success for many students. That portable, the Testing and Learning Center (TLC), is an on-campus program that began in 2008 designed for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans who are mostly in mainstream courses but may take tests in a separate setting as one of their accommodations. Students who need a quieter testing environment or extra time without interruptions benefit from having the TLC as designated place to work. read more » Prestigious college band visits campus February 9, 2012 — by Justine Huang and Joanna Lee The St. Olaf Band from Northfield, Minn. conducted by Timothy Mahr, performed in the McAfee Center on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. read more » As music department expands, students prepare for All-State February 9, 2012 — by Ashley Tang After spending hours perfecting each note and complex rhythm, students sent in their audition CDs with high hopes. This year, 20 students from Saratoga High were admitted into All-State Band and Orchestra out of over 2,000 CD applications that were submitted. “This accomplishment represents years of hard work, preparation and love for their craft on the part of these students,” music director Michael Boitz said. Students were scheduled to travel to Fresno on Feb. 16 and will arrive home on Feb. 19. Although they will miss two days of school, most students say it is worth it. read more » ASB pushes apparel sales February 8, 2012 — by Izzy Albert Sweatshirts, tank tops, socks, T-shirts, fleece—you name it, and the school is probably selling it. Newly redesigned apparel is on sale in the Activities Office, and the ASB is encouraging students to sport their school’s apparel. read more » MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Prestigious college band visits campus February 9, 2012 — by Justine Huang and Joanna Lee The St. Olaf Band from Northfield, Minn. conducted by Timothy Mahr, performed in the McAfee Center on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. read more » As music department expands, students prepare for All-State February 9, 2012 — by Ashley Tang After spending hours perfecting each note and complex rhythm, students sent in their audition CDs with high hopes. This year, 20 students from Saratoga High were admitted into All-State Band and Orchestra out of over 2,000 CD applications that were submitted. “This accomplishment represents years of hard work, preparation and love for their craft on the part of these students,” music director Michael Boitz said. Students were scheduled to travel to Fresno on Feb. 16 and will arrive home on Feb. 19. Although they will miss two days of school, most students say it is worth it. read more » ASB pushes apparel sales February 8, 2012 — by Izzy Albert Sweatshirts, tank tops, socks, T-shirts, fleece—you name it, and the school is probably selling it. Newly redesigned apparel is on sale in the Activities Office, and the ASB is encouraging students to sport their school’s apparel. read more » MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
As music department expands, students prepare for All-State February 9, 2012 — by Ashley Tang After spending hours perfecting each note and complex rhythm, students sent in their audition CDs with high hopes. This year, 20 students from Saratoga High were admitted into All-State Band and Orchestra out of over 2,000 CD applications that were submitted. “This accomplishment represents years of hard work, preparation and love for their craft on the part of these students,” music director Michael Boitz said. Students were scheduled to travel to Fresno on Feb. 16 and will arrive home on Feb. 19. Although they will miss two days of school, most students say it is worth it. read more » ASB pushes apparel sales February 8, 2012 — by Izzy Albert Sweatshirts, tank tops, socks, T-shirts, fleece—you name it, and the school is probably selling it. Newly redesigned apparel is on sale in the Activities Office, and the ASB is encouraging students to sport their school’s apparel. read more » MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
ASB pushes apparel sales February 8, 2012 — by Izzy Albert Sweatshirts, tank tops, socks, T-shirts, fleece—you name it, and the school is probably selling it. Newly redesigned apparel is on sale in the Activities Office, and the ASB is encouraging students to sport their school’s apparel. read more » MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
MAP students attend annual film festival February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Denise Lin Get the tape rolling and let the festivities begin. Each year, the Cinequest Institute, a Silicon Valley-based company, hosts a film festival lasting 13 days. For several years, sophomores and juniors from the Media Arts Program have made a day trip to visit the festival. read more » Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Preview of Electives Night garners student interest February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju Drawn by the colorful performances and encouraging shouts of high school students, the incoming class of 2016 encountered the vast array of electives offered at the school during the Preview of Electives Night on Jan. 30. The event lasted from 6:45 to 8:30. read more » Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Mock trial holds public run-through February 6, 2012 — by Evaline Ju The mock trial team’s formal run-through pitted the team’s own prosecution against its defense on Jan. 31 in preparation for its county competition. read more » Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Dissatisfied debaters: Tournament plagued with multiple mishaps from directors February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang At the tournament at James Logan High during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, members of the SHS speech and debate team was beset with a number of problems. Especially hard hit was the public forum team. read more » Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast
Students save lives: Community commission hosts blood drive, deemed a success February 6, 2012 — by Allison Chang One pint of blood. That’s all that it takes to save three lives and on Jan. 20 in the little Gym, 47 people stepped up to the challenge. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...298299300301302...310320330340350...nextlast