Roundup and review: Lack of an extension cord makes things tough for sophomore quad dance November 5, 2009 — by David Eng and Karen Lyu A slight wave of disappointment struck the quad as sophomores exited the stage of their quad day performance on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The problems began before the act even started, stemming from a late start. Hundreds of students quickly arranged themselves in the familiar semi-circle huddle formation at the start of lunch period. However, nothing actually happened until nearly 15 minutes after the bell. read more » ‘On the Razzle’ draws in audience despite difficulties November 4, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Mary Mykhaylova The drama department successfully showcased fall play "On the Razzle" during the weekend of Oct. 22-25 at the McAfee Center, despite difficulties such as illness, issues with scene changes and cues and a smaller audience turnout than had been seen in the past. "There were a lot of bugs going around during rehearsal," said sophomore Natalie Berg, who played a Scottish woman. "Everyone was in really close contact. It was hard not to get sick." The play, by British playwright Tom Stoppard, was directed by drama teacher Chris Mahle. read more » Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts November 4, 2009 — by Parul Singh and Jason Wu Although the school recently invested money into resurfacing the tennis courts, small cracks have already formed. Although the cracks raise questions about the long-term durability of the tennis courts, the main purpose of the renovations was to make the courts "playable" again, assistant principal Joe Bosco said. "We did a $24,000 emergency safety repair in anticipation of a full-scale renovation. The courts are now safe and that was our first priority, " said Bosco. read more » Safe Rides provides safe rides for second year November 2, 2009 — by Amanda Yi The school has decided to run Safe Rides for the second year in a row. Starting Nov. 14, the Safe Rides committee, consisting of about 20 juniors and seniors, will meet at St. Andrews Church every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 p.m.-2a.m, answer phones and give rides to students who need them. read more » Mock trial team selected October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana Twenty hopeful students nervously sat in history teacher Margarita Morrelle's room on Oct. 13 waiting to be called in by mock trial head coach Dr. Hugh Roberts to try out for roles on this year's team. For tryouts, each student had to act out the role of a prosecution attorney, defense attorney and witness based on an evidence packet that had been given out earlier. Roberts posted the team's line-up Oct. 16, and the 17 members went straight to work the next Tuesday. read more » 50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
‘On the Razzle’ draws in audience despite difficulties November 4, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Mary Mykhaylova The drama department successfully showcased fall play "On the Razzle" during the weekend of Oct. 22-25 at the McAfee Center, despite difficulties such as illness, issues with scene changes and cues and a smaller audience turnout than had been seen in the past. "There were a lot of bugs going around during rehearsal," said sophomore Natalie Berg, who played a Scottish woman. "Everyone was in really close contact. It was hard not to get sick." The play, by British playwright Tom Stoppard, was directed by drama teacher Chris Mahle. read more » Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts November 4, 2009 — by Parul Singh and Jason Wu Although the school recently invested money into resurfacing the tennis courts, small cracks have already formed. Although the cracks raise questions about the long-term durability of the tennis courts, the main purpose of the renovations was to make the courts "playable" again, assistant principal Joe Bosco said. "We did a $24,000 emergency safety repair in anticipation of a full-scale renovation. The courts are now safe and that was our first priority, " said Bosco. read more » Safe Rides provides safe rides for second year November 2, 2009 — by Amanda Yi The school has decided to run Safe Rides for the second year in a row. Starting Nov. 14, the Safe Rides committee, consisting of about 20 juniors and seniors, will meet at St. Andrews Church every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 p.m.-2a.m, answer phones and give rides to students who need them. read more » Mock trial team selected October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana Twenty hopeful students nervously sat in history teacher Margarita Morrelle's room on Oct. 13 waiting to be called in by mock trial head coach Dr. Hugh Roberts to try out for roles on this year's team. For tryouts, each student had to act out the role of a prosecution attorney, defense attorney and witness based on an evidence packet that had been given out earlier. Roberts posted the team's line-up Oct. 16, and the 17 members went straight to work the next Tuesday. read more » 50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts November 4, 2009 — by Parul Singh and Jason Wu Although the school recently invested money into resurfacing the tennis courts, small cracks have already formed. Although the cracks raise questions about the long-term durability of the tennis courts, the main purpose of the renovations was to make the courts "playable" again, assistant principal Joe Bosco said. "We did a $24,000 emergency safety repair in anticipation of a full-scale renovation. The courts are now safe and that was our first priority, " said Bosco. read more » Safe Rides provides safe rides for second year November 2, 2009 — by Amanda Yi The school has decided to run Safe Rides for the second year in a row. Starting Nov. 14, the Safe Rides committee, consisting of about 20 juniors and seniors, will meet at St. Andrews Church every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 p.m.-2a.m, answer phones and give rides to students who need them. read more » Mock trial team selected October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana Twenty hopeful students nervously sat in history teacher Margarita Morrelle's room on Oct. 13 waiting to be called in by mock trial head coach Dr. Hugh Roberts to try out for roles on this year's team. For tryouts, each student had to act out the role of a prosecution attorney, defense attorney and witness based on an evidence packet that had been given out earlier. Roberts posted the team's line-up Oct. 16, and the 17 members went straight to work the next Tuesday. read more » 50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Safe Rides provides safe rides for second year November 2, 2009 — by Amanda Yi The school has decided to run Safe Rides for the second year in a row. Starting Nov. 14, the Safe Rides committee, consisting of about 20 juniors and seniors, will meet at St. Andrews Church every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 p.m.-2a.m, answer phones and give rides to students who need them. read more » Mock trial team selected October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana Twenty hopeful students nervously sat in history teacher Margarita Morrelle's room on Oct. 13 waiting to be called in by mock trial head coach Dr. Hugh Roberts to try out for roles on this year's team. For tryouts, each student had to act out the role of a prosecution attorney, defense attorney and witness based on an evidence packet that had been given out earlier. Roberts posted the team's line-up Oct. 16, and the 17 members went straight to work the next Tuesday. read more » 50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Mock trial team selected October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana Twenty hopeful students nervously sat in history teacher Margarita Morrelle's room on Oct. 13 waiting to be called in by mock trial head coach Dr. Hugh Roberts to try out for roles on this year's team. For tryouts, each student had to act out the role of a prosecution attorney, defense attorney and witness based on an evidence packet that had been given out earlier. Roberts posted the team's line-up Oct. 16, and the 17 members went straight to work the next Tuesday. read more » 50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week October 30, 2009 — by Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft Saratoga, 1977. Previous Homecomings had been lackluster and unenthusiastic. There was a Thanksgiving football game, but none of the decorations, quad dances and other festivities that came to be associated with the event. read more » Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results October 30, 2009 — by Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana After a month of practicing, the speech and debate team officially started the season by competing at the first league tournaments of the year. The team competed at the Novice Individual Events Tournament hosted at Los Gatos on Oct. 24 and the Fall Student-Congress tournament hosted at San Lorenzo High School on Oct. 27. At the San Lorenzo Student-Congress Tournament, co-captain Keerti Shukla placed second place. read more » Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Music department preps for big events October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim A busy schedule is ahead for all the members of the music department. The marching band, choir and orchestra are all refining their skills in preparation for upcoming events. read more » ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser for ceramics set for February October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee In the cold days of February, there will be no better way to build a warm sense of community than to have a "Souper Bowl," a fundraiser by ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo's classes that will sell hot bowls of soup. read more » Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast
Students and staff profit from new ATM machine October 28, 2009 — by Alicia Lee Anyone walking around the guidance area of the main office will now notice a new ATM machine resting against the wall. The ATM machine was just installed at the end of September and has proven to be popular. "We just figured it's a real pain [to not have a machine on campus]," said principal's secretary Susan Dini. In particular, it proved difficult when students need money but could not leave campus to go to the bank. Now with the easy access to the ATM machine, teachers benefit as well. If they forget money, they can head to the office to get money for lunch. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...352353354355356...360370380390...nextlast