Winter Guard and Percussion seasons kick off with adjustments December 20, 2010 — by Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu The music department has begun its Winter Guard season along with a reintroduced similar winter activity: Winter Percussion. According to Michael Boitz, chair of the music department, Winter Guard and Winter Percussion are both similar to the athletic part of marching band. The only difference is that Winter Guard is dance movement with equipment and Winter Percussion is movement with percussion instruments. read more » 2011-12 calendar approved; final exams set before winter break December 16, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). In Los Gatos and Saratoga alike, parents, district staff and students have given this proposed schedule generous amounts of support. “There is an overwhelming amount of support for [this change],” said assistant principal Brian Safine. “It has been unsettling and awkward for students to have a break, then go back to school for finals.” read more » ASB tries to eliminate low-membership, redundant clubs December 15, 2010 — by Aanchal Mohan For the past two years the Associated Student Body (ASB) has been making an effort to weed through the massive nu of clubs on campus and decide whether or not they are qualified to be school sponsored clubs. read more » Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness December 15, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara To showcase its rich cultural diversity, the school held its first Culture Day on Nov. 19 during lunch. read more » Science Club creates Science Bowl team December 14, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana On Dec. 7 at tutorial at the library, 14 students furiously scribbled away on their papers, nervously watching the clock tick down in front of them. However, they weren’t struggling the finish a last-minute homework assignment or study for a test. Instead, they were trying to figure out the answers to questions including, “What is the most common name for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte?” read more » Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
2011-12 calendar approved; final exams set before winter break December 16, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). In Los Gatos and Saratoga alike, parents, district staff and students have given this proposed schedule generous amounts of support. “There is an overwhelming amount of support for [this change],” said assistant principal Brian Safine. “It has been unsettling and awkward for students to have a break, then go back to school for finals.” read more » ASB tries to eliminate low-membership, redundant clubs December 15, 2010 — by Aanchal Mohan For the past two years the Associated Student Body (ASB) has been making an effort to weed through the massive nu of clubs on campus and decide whether or not they are qualified to be school sponsored clubs. read more » Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness December 15, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara To showcase its rich cultural diversity, the school held its first Culture Day on Nov. 19 during lunch. read more » Science Club creates Science Bowl team December 14, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana On Dec. 7 at tutorial at the library, 14 students furiously scribbled away on their papers, nervously watching the clock tick down in front of them. However, they weren’t struggling the finish a last-minute homework assignment or study for a test. Instead, they were trying to figure out the answers to questions including, “What is the most common name for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte?” read more » Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
ASB tries to eliminate low-membership, redundant clubs December 15, 2010 — by Aanchal Mohan For the past two years the Associated Student Body (ASB) has been making an effort to weed through the massive nu of clubs on campus and decide whether or not they are qualified to be school sponsored clubs. read more » Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness December 15, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara To showcase its rich cultural diversity, the school held its first Culture Day on Nov. 19 during lunch. read more » Science Club creates Science Bowl team December 14, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana On Dec. 7 at tutorial at the library, 14 students furiously scribbled away on their papers, nervously watching the clock tick down in front of them. However, they weren’t struggling the finish a last-minute homework assignment or study for a test. Instead, they were trying to figure out the answers to questions including, “What is the most common name for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte?” read more » Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness December 15, 2010 — by Karthik Sreedhara To showcase its rich cultural diversity, the school held its first Culture Day on Nov. 19 during lunch. read more » Science Club creates Science Bowl team December 14, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana On Dec. 7 at tutorial at the library, 14 students furiously scribbled away on their papers, nervously watching the clock tick down in front of them. However, they weren’t struggling the finish a last-minute homework assignment or study for a test. Instead, they were trying to figure out the answers to questions including, “What is the most common name for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte?” read more » Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Science Club creates Science Bowl team December 14, 2010 — by Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana On Dec. 7 at tutorial at the library, 14 students furiously scribbled away on their papers, nervously watching the clock tick down in front of them. However, they weren’t struggling the finish a last-minute homework assignment or study for a test. Instead, they were trying to figure out the answers to questions including, “What is the most common name for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte?” read more » Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Freshman class problems become focus of concern December 13, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim and Ashley Tang Although the change from middle school is always a big one, some members of this year’s freshman class seem to be having an especially difficult time with the transition, administrators and older students say. read more » Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success December 10, 2010 — by Jackie Gu “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” proclaimed junior Brandon Pierce, clad in billowing printed robes in front of the room. read more » Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012 December 8, 2010 — by Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran Several students of the graduating class of 2012 are unique in one respect: These students will be the last to take Japanese at Saratoga High. “I’m really sad that the Japanese [program] is ending, but I’m happy they promised to offer AP until I graduate,” said junior Heather Persson, who takes Japanese 3. read more » Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Mock trial prepares for competitions December 8, 2010 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana With the first invitational only a month away, the mock trial team is undergoing its final preparations before a busy season of competition begins. In recent weeks, a couple of roster changes have forced some veteran team members to take on added roles. After junior Anoop Galivanche could not participate because of other commitments, several tasks had to be re-assigned. read more » Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Graffiti on and around quad shocks many December 7, 2010 — by Vivien Lu and Allison Toh As maintenance workers opened the campus on Monday, Nov. 22, they found areas in and around the quad covered in graffiti. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast