Band goes to Chabot March 6, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng On Friday, Feb. 27, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble got a chance to showcase their months of rehearsals for fellow musicians at the Chabot College music festival. The band performed two pieces, “Huldigungsmarsch” by Richard Wagner and “Give Us This Day” by David Maslanka, for a panel of three judges that included Professor Gary Hill from Arizona State University, Dr. Ed Harris from San Jose Sate University, Dr. Andy Collinsworth from Sonoma State, who provided audio commentary on the performances. read more » Zarco leaving Saratoga to pursue PhD March 6, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Annie Lee At the end of each school year, every member of the symphonic bands receives an envelope from music teacher John Zarco. Inside every envelope is a hand-written letter filled with student-specific memories, wishes of good luck for the future and a heartfelt “thank you” for being in band. With so many students, not one of which is forgotten, the process undoubtedly takes hours and never fails to leave an impression on all those who receive a letter. However, Saratoga students will not be receiving these heart-warming letters from Zarco after this year. After three years of drilling the marching band, conducting the Jazz bands and teaching the two band periods, Zarco will be leaving Saratoga for Minneapolis to pursue a PhD in music education and conducting. read more » Sadie Hawkins canceled last year, successful this year March 5, 2009 — by Synthia Ling Dozens of students dressed up as war and peace, cowboys and Indians, beauty and the geek and in black and white filled the Small Gym during the Sadie Hawkins dance themed “Opposites Attract” on Feb. 27. read more » SHS alumnus launches fashion show March 3, 2009 — by Rebecca Nguyen After much anticipation, the day finally arrived when 2006 SHS alumnus James Fung could see his designs as well as the clothes from other designers shown proudly on the runway. From choosing models to making promotional flyers, Fung, an architecture student at the University of Washington, worked diligently for three months to finish a 10-piece collection for a fashion show that took place on Feb. 26 at the University of Washington. read more » Wasserman continues helping students through college services March 2, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud Despite retiring from her position as an assistant principal of guidance of last year, Gail Wasserman has continued to pursue her career by starting a college consulting business. Wasserman hopes to guide students through the college process, trying to make it easier for the students. read more » Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Zarco leaving Saratoga to pursue PhD March 6, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Annie Lee At the end of each school year, every member of the symphonic bands receives an envelope from music teacher John Zarco. Inside every envelope is a hand-written letter filled with student-specific memories, wishes of good luck for the future and a heartfelt “thank you” for being in band. With so many students, not one of which is forgotten, the process undoubtedly takes hours and never fails to leave an impression on all those who receive a letter. However, Saratoga students will not be receiving these heart-warming letters from Zarco after this year. After three years of drilling the marching band, conducting the Jazz bands and teaching the two band periods, Zarco will be leaving Saratoga for Minneapolis to pursue a PhD in music education and conducting. read more » Sadie Hawkins canceled last year, successful this year March 5, 2009 — by Synthia Ling Dozens of students dressed up as war and peace, cowboys and Indians, beauty and the geek and in black and white filled the Small Gym during the Sadie Hawkins dance themed “Opposites Attract” on Feb. 27. read more » SHS alumnus launches fashion show March 3, 2009 — by Rebecca Nguyen After much anticipation, the day finally arrived when 2006 SHS alumnus James Fung could see his designs as well as the clothes from other designers shown proudly on the runway. From choosing models to making promotional flyers, Fung, an architecture student at the University of Washington, worked diligently for three months to finish a 10-piece collection for a fashion show that took place on Feb. 26 at the University of Washington. read more » Wasserman continues helping students through college services March 2, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud Despite retiring from her position as an assistant principal of guidance of last year, Gail Wasserman has continued to pursue her career by starting a college consulting business. Wasserman hopes to guide students through the college process, trying to make it easier for the students. read more » Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Sadie Hawkins canceled last year, successful this year March 5, 2009 — by Synthia Ling Dozens of students dressed up as war and peace, cowboys and Indians, beauty and the geek and in black and white filled the Small Gym during the Sadie Hawkins dance themed “Opposites Attract” on Feb. 27. read more » SHS alumnus launches fashion show March 3, 2009 — by Rebecca Nguyen After much anticipation, the day finally arrived when 2006 SHS alumnus James Fung could see his designs as well as the clothes from other designers shown proudly on the runway. From choosing models to making promotional flyers, Fung, an architecture student at the University of Washington, worked diligently for three months to finish a 10-piece collection for a fashion show that took place on Feb. 26 at the University of Washington. read more » Wasserman continues helping students through college services March 2, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud Despite retiring from her position as an assistant principal of guidance of last year, Gail Wasserman has continued to pursue her career by starting a college consulting business. Wasserman hopes to guide students through the college process, trying to make it easier for the students. read more » Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
SHS alumnus launches fashion show March 3, 2009 — by Rebecca Nguyen After much anticipation, the day finally arrived when 2006 SHS alumnus James Fung could see his designs as well as the clothes from other designers shown proudly on the runway. From choosing models to making promotional flyers, Fung, an architecture student at the University of Washington, worked diligently for three months to finish a 10-piece collection for a fashion show that took place on Feb. 26 at the University of Washington. read more » Wasserman continues helping students through college services March 2, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud Despite retiring from her position as an assistant principal of guidance of last year, Gail Wasserman has continued to pursue her career by starting a college consulting business. Wasserman hopes to guide students through the college process, trying to make it easier for the students. read more » Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Wasserman continues helping students through college services March 2, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud Despite retiring from her position as an assistant principal of guidance of last year, Gail Wasserman has continued to pursue her career by starting a college consulting business. Wasserman hopes to guide students through the college process, trying to make it easier for the students. read more » Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Leaving during tutorials a false privilege March 2, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel The tutorial bell often signifies the mark of “freedom” from the classroom. While many students use the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions to talk to teachers and finish up homework, others use it like a second lunch period, with all the usual lunchtime privileges—the most important being the right to go off campus. However, the administration has emphasized that this is a false privilege. Students are actually not allowed to go off campus during any time other than lunch. Although this rule may aggravate many students, the reason for this is that tutorial time is reserved teaching time for students. If students go off campus at tutorial; they don’t get the number of learning hours that the school is required to provide. read more » SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
SHS to host first DUI trial March 2, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara The school will be hosting a real DUI trial with a convicted criminal for the first time at the McAfee Center on Mar. 13. read more » Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Math Club excels at competition February 26, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra The math club is being praised for its exceptional students after placing 11th nationally at a recent contest. read more » Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Bollywood Berkeley dance competition reunites SHS alumni on stage February 13, 2009 — by Neyha Bhat and Aditi Jayaraman Those who know of “Bombay in the Bay,” the Indian Cultural Awareness Club’s (ICAC) annual Indian culture show on campus, know that members take it very seriously. What most of them do not know, however, is that many former ICAC members and Saratoga High alumni continue the tradition of Indian dancing in college as well. At this year’s “Bollywood Berkeley” dance contest held by UC Berkeley, nine alumni will compete with teams from their respective universities for the first place prize of $2000. read more » Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Students quest for scholarships opportunities February 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan SHS students are not always aware of all the resources available to them, especially in terms of scholarships. There are a variety of scholarships made available through the school. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast