Mock Trial season comes to a close March 10, 2009 — by Pia Mishra and Saniha Shankar Sophomore Navneet Ramesh’s hands trembled as he stood to give his pre-trial motion. With his one motion, the entire course of the trial could be changed. The Santa Clara County judge called for him to start, and he pushed in his chair, and began to argue. Intense moments like this were what students took away from the mock trial season. read more » Speech and debate competes at State Qualifiers March 10, 2009 — by Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar Junior Varun Parmar recently made it to States at the Congress qualifiers at Harker on March 7. Junior Saniha Shankar made it as first alternate. read more » Staff votes against moving to a full block schedule next year March 10, 2009 — by Annie Lee Students can expect to go to all their classes on Mondays next year after teachers voted 42-27 last week to reject a proposal to make every day a block schedule, according to principal Jeff Anderson. read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Speech and debate competes at State Qualifiers March 10, 2009 — by Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar Junior Varun Parmar recently made it to States at the Congress qualifiers at Harker on March 7. Junior Saniha Shankar made it as first alternate. read more » Staff votes against moving to a full block schedule next year March 10, 2009 — by Annie Lee Students can expect to go to all their classes on Mondays next year after teachers voted 42-27 last week to reject a proposal to make every day a block schedule, according to principal Jeff Anderson. read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
Staff votes against moving to a full block schedule next year March 10, 2009 — by Annie Lee Students can expect to go to all their classes on Mondays next year after teachers voted 42-27 last week to reject a proposal to make every day a block schedule, according to principal Jeff Anderson. read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast
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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...368369370371372...380390...nextlast