Freshman class officers step up to high school challenge September 14, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha After two rounds of voting, this year's freshman class officers were announced on Sept. 9. The office consists of president Nikhil Goel, vice president Maggie Sun, treasurer Gloria Liou, secretary Abigail Small and class representatives Robert Eng and Jane Chang. Many of the officers have previous experience in student government and are ready to face the challenges of high school office. read more » Foreign Culture 101: Students travel the world over summer September 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev Ask sophomore Neal Siganporia what happened over the summer, and he’ll tell you about his experience riding through a traffic jam on an elephant. You might think he’s bluffing, but Siganporia was one of several Saratoga High students who took advantage of exciting and educational travel opportunities this summer. read more » New raised crosswalk in front of school draws criticism from some students September 14, 2010 — by Roy Bisht "I almost died." No, this is not from a movie in the "Indiana Jones" trilogy, but the words of senior Soorya Rangan about the newly added speed bump in front of the school on Herriman Avenue. read more » Homecoming themes get rolling September 14, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Roll the dice, pick your player and gear up for an intense round of Homecoming. The week-long celebration of school spirit starts on Oct. 4. And with "Board Games" as this year's theme, all classes are starting to get competitive although there will be some new rules this round. read more » Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look September 14, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft When it was announced last April that drama teacher Chris Mahle would not be returning to his position, the future of the drama department was uncertain. The students were worried that their beloved "family" would fall apart in the unforeseeable future. read more » Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
Foreign Culture 101: Students travel the world over summer September 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev Ask sophomore Neal Siganporia what happened over the summer, and he’ll tell you about his experience riding through a traffic jam on an elephant. You might think he’s bluffing, but Siganporia was one of several Saratoga High students who took advantage of exciting and educational travel opportunities this summer. read more » New raised crosswalk in front of school draws criticism from some students September 14, 2010 — by Roy Bisht "I almost died." No, this is not from a movie in the "Indiana Jones" trilogy, but the words of senior Soorya Rangan about the newly added speed bump in front of the school on Herriman Avenue. read more » Homecoming themes get rolling September 14, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Roll the dice, pick your player and gear up for an intense round of Homecoming. The week-long celebration of school spirit starts on Oct. 4. And with "Board Games" as this year's theme, all classes are starting to get competitive although there will be some new rules this round. read more » Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look September 14, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft When it was announced last April that drama teacher Chris Mahle would not be returning to his position, the future of the drama department was uncertain. The students were worried that their beloved "family" would fall apart in the unforeseeable future. read more » Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
New raised crosswalk in front of school draws criticism from some students September 14, 2010 — by Roy Bisht "I almost died." No, this is not from a movie in the "Indiana Jones" trilogy, but the words of senior Soorya Rangan about the newly added speed bump in front of the school on Herriman Avenue. read more » Homecoming themes get rolling September 14, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Roll the dice, pick your player and gear up for an intense round of Homecoming. The week-long celebration of school spirit starts on Oct. 4. And with "Board Games" as this year's theme, all classes are starting to get competitive although there will be some new rules this round. read more » Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look September 14, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft When it was announced last April that drama teacher Chris Mahle would not be returning to his position, the future of the drama department was uncertain. The students were worried that their beloved "family" would fall apart in the unforeseeable future. read more » Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
Homecoming themes get rolling September 14, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Roll the dice, pick your player and gear up for an intense round of Homecoming. The week-long celebration of school spirit starts on Oct. 4. And with "Board Games" as this year's theme, all classes are starting to get competitive although there will be some new rules this round. read more » Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look September 14, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft When it was announced last April that drama teacher Chris Mahle would not be returning to his position, the future of the drama department was uncertain. The students were worried that their beloved "family" would fall apart in the unforeseeable future. read more » Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look September 14, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft When it was announced last April that drama teacher Chris Mahle would not be returning to his position, the future of the drama department was uncertain. The students were worried that their beloved "family" would fall apart in the unforeseeable future. read more » Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
Junior class making a wish September 14, 2010 — by Olivia Chock This year, the junior class is doing something a little out of the ordinary. Instead of siphoning profits from class fundraisers exclusively toward class activities, they are hosting extra events so they can donate the excess money to a charity. Although they are only donating what they have left over after prom, they are shooting to donate 20 percent of their funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation by the end of the year. read more » First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
First dance draws big crowds, few complaints September 13, 2010 — by Izzy Albert More than 500 students partied it up at the school's kick-off dance in the quad on Sept. 4, marking an unusually high attendance rate for the first dance. This year, the "California Love"-themed dance was held on a Saturday rather than the traditional Friday. The large turnout can be attributed to the change of date, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities September 13, 2010 — by Emily Williams Every day students listen to the familiar voices on the intercom—telling jokes and reading morning announcements—but who are these witty students and just what do they do? read more » PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
PTSO holds BBQ to kick off new school year September 11, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran During lunch on Sept. 3, several long lines full of hungry, boisterous students wound their way through the noisy quad. Each line led to several large, colorful bins filled with water bottles and tables covered in red plastic, where about 100 PTSO volunteers served free barbeque to eager students and staff. read more » The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast
The AP test is over . . . now what? June 8, 2010 — by Nandini Ruparel Finally, AP Tests are over! The relief and freedom of the students is overwhelmingly obvious in their actions and expressions afterwards. However, the classes are not over yet, and those classes still require that students participate and be active in learning—because, while AP tests may be completed, the school year is certainly not. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...337338339340341...350360370380390...nextlast