Crazy spring schedule for SHS music department end in April reward April 1, 2010 — by Kyumin Shim The music department can finally heave a sigh of relief as soon as April is here. The entire month of March was filled with concerts and competitions such as the California Music Ensemble Association for all departments, after preparing the pieces since January. In the week of March 15, Symphonic Bands and Orchestras held concerts on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The Wind Ensemble played a complicated yet fun piece by a contemporary composer, Mazlanka. read more » Senior class holds drawing that gives away Macbooks and iPods as fundraiser March 31, 2010 — by Lillian Chen Morning announcements were being concluded May 22, and most students in Kelly Frangieh's math class were listening as a string of numbers were called in a drawing for new MacBook computers. With his ticket in front of him, senior Grant Thomas realized his number was called. Thomas jumped up and yelled that he won. The rest of the math class stared in awe, thinking he was playing around. But Thomas knew better as he ran down to the office to pick up his prize. read more » Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs March 31, 2010 — by Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh A chain reaction involving the economic crisis and rapidly falling education budgets has hit the teachers entering the field hard. While teachers already with a job are mostly manging to hang on to them, it has become increasingly difficult for new teachers to enter the field since most schools are not hiring. read more » Japanese students visit SHS March 31, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Among the swarm of students leaving the school on March 25, five students and a teacher from Niigata, Japan, waited in the Japanese classroom to meet their host sisters and brothers for the first time. For most of the Japanese students, it was also their first time being in America. read more » Math club grows under strong leadership March 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Jenny Zhang "All right everyone, take out the 2006 AIME so we can go over the answers!" yells junior Amol Aggarwal over the group of students settling into their seats in adviser PJ Yim's classroom. Slowly, they reach into their backpacks and pull out their tests, and the practice session begins. read more » Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Senior class holds drawing that gives away Macbooks and iPods as fundraiser March 31, 2010 — by Lillian Chen Morning announcements were being concluded May 22, and most students in Kelly Frangieh's math class were listening as a string of numbers were called in a drawing for new MacBook computers. With his ticket in front of him, senior Grant Thomas realized his number was called. Thomas jumped up and yelled that he won. The rest of the math class stared in awe, thinking he was playing around. But Thomas knew better as he ran down to the office to pick up his prize. read more » Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs March 31, 2010 — by Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh A chain reaction involving the economic crisis and rapidly falling education budgets has hit the teachers entering the field hard. While teachers already with a job are mostly manging to hang on to them, it has become increasingly difficult for new teachers to enter the field since most schools are not hiring. read more » Japanese students visit SHS March 31, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Among the swarm of students leaving the school on March 25, five students and a teacher from Niigata, Japan, waited in the Japanese classroom to meet their host sisters and brothers for the first time. For most of the Japanese students, it was also their first time being in America. read more » Math club grows under strong leadership March 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Jenny Zhang "All right everyone, take out the 2006 AIME so we can go over the answers!" yells junior Amol Aggarwal over the group of students settling into their seats in adviser PJ Yim's classroom. Slowly, they reach into their backpacks and pull out their tests, and the practice session begins. read more » Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs March 31, 2010 — by Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh A chain reaction involving the economic crisis and rapidly falling education budgets has hit the teachers entering the field hard. While teachers already with a job are mostly manging to hang on to them, it has become increasingly difficult for new teachers to enter the field since most schools are not hiring. read more » Japanese students visit SHS March 31, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Among the swarm of students leaving the school on March 25, five students and a teacher from Niigata, Japan, waited in the Japanese classroom to meet their host sisters and brothers for the first time. For most of the Japanese students, it was also their first time being in America. read more » Math club grows under strong leadership March 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Jenny Zhang "All right everyone, take out the 2006 AIME so we can go over the answers!" yells junior Amol Aggarwal over the group of students settling into their seats in adviser PJ Yim's classroom. Slowly, they reach into their backpacks and pull out their tests, and the practice session begins. read more » Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Japanese students visit SHS March 31, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Among the swarm of students leaving the school on March 25, five students and a teacher from Niigata, Japan, waited in the Japanese classroom to meet their host sisters and brothers for the first time. For most of the Japanese students, it was also their first time being in America. read more » Math club grows under strong leadership March 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Jenny Zhang "All right everyone, take out the 2006 AIME so we can go over the answers!" yells junior Amol Aggarwal over the group of students settling into their seats in adviser PJ Yim's classroom. Slowly, they reach into their backpacks and pull out their tests, and the practice session begins. read more » Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Math club grows under strong leadership March 26, 2010 — by Albert Gu and Jenny Zhang "All right everyone, take out the 2006 AIME so we can go over the answers!" yells junior Amol Aggarwal over the group of students settling into their seats in adviser PJ Yim's classroom. Slowly, they reach into their backpacks and pull out their tests, and the practice session begins. read more » Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Falcon wins Silver Crown March 26, 2010 — by Alicia Lee The Saratoga Falcon received a Silver Crown by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) on March 19 for the 2008-09 school newspaper. Winners were announced at the 86th annual Scholastic Spring Convention at Columbia University. read more » Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Spring Fling breaks tradition March 26, 2010 — by Amanda Yi This year, students experienced a Spring Fling unlike ones in the past. During previous years, powderpuff games as well as different themed spirit days were Spring Fling customs. A rally and dance, traditionally the Sadies Hawkins, would culminate the week. This year, there were no spirit days, and events were spread out through the month of March, not giving students the feeling of a Spring Fling week at all. read more » NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea March 24, 2010 — by Christine Bancroft As the season began to shift into spring, members of the National Charity League, or NCL, hosted their annual spring tea on the morning of March 14 at the Walden West Education Center. The event was the culmination of hours of organization and hard work by NCL's class of 2012. read more » New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
New P.E. class possible for next year March 23, 2010 — by Cullan McChesney As students make their schedule choices, incoming juniors and seniors have a new option for physical education next year called "Fitness and Food," but much doubt remains over whether the class will actually be offered. Athletic director Peter Jordan hopes to teach this class next year; however, whether the class will be taught at all is still in question as Jordan will have to raise the funds himself through grants because of the district's budget deficit. The cost of a single class at the school is roughly $25,000. He will also need to have a minimum of 25 students sign up. read more » Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast
Bombay in the Bay pushed to May March 23, 2010 — by Grishma Athavale Unlike previous years, Bombay in the Bay, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club's (ICAC) annual show will be pushed back to May 1. The date was changed because the McAfee Center was accidentally double booked in March for the intended date of Bombay in the Bay. The ICAC officers also felt that the show could be better if they had more time to prepare for the show. At least 10 acts will be performing, including several dance numbers, a capella singer and various instrumental pieces. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...344345346347348...360370380390...nextlast