Annual Code Red drill practices safety November 30, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra On Nov. 25, Saratoga High held its annual Code Red drill. The students barricaded their rooms as soon as they were notified and sat tight for a few hours. read more » Class cutting myth unveiled November 30, 2008 — by Ben Clement, Alicia Lee and Nandini Ruparel Sometimes, due to blocked traffic on Highway 17 or other unforeseen circumstances, teachers are tardy to their own classes. While some students may bolt for the door immediately, others sit in apprehension—watching the clock and waiting, hoping and even praying for the minute hand to reach 15 minutes past the start of class: the magical moment when it’s OK for the class to leave without it being considered a cut. Right? read more » English teacher Bill Peck combines new and old November 21, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Guy Quanrud For English teacher Bill Peck, it seems as if all roads lead back to Saratoga. A former student who graduated from here in 1971, Peck now serves as an English teacher and coach of the school’s mock trial team in addition to being involved in the school’s drama department. read more » Plans for Winter Ball finalized November 21, 2008 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma As Winter Ball comes nearer, the ASB is putting the final touches on their plans for the Dec 13 event. The dance will be held in the gym. read more » Calendar displays poetry students’ work November 21, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra The Creative Writing: Poetry class has decided to create a calendar that includes the students’ poems, which were inspired by their recent field trip to Old Grandview Ranch, an awe-inspiring chateau of 25 acres located in the Saratoga foothills. read more » Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Class cutting myth unveiled November 30, 2008 — by Ben Clement, Alicia Lee and Nandini Ruparel Sometimes, due to blocked traffic on Highway 17 or other unforeseen circumstances, teachers are tardy to their own classes. While some students may bolt for the door immediately, others sit in apprehension—watching the clock and waiting, hoping and even praying for the minute hand to reach 15 minutes past the start of class: the magical moment when it’s OK for the class to leave without it being considered a cut. Right? read more » English teacher Bill Peck combines new and old November 21, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Guy Quanrud For English teacher Bill Peck, it seems as if all roads lead back to Saratoga. A former student who graduated from here in 1971, Peck now serves as an English teacher and coach of the school’s mock trial team in addition to being involved in the school’s drama department. read more » Plans for Winter Ball finalized November 21, 2008 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma As Winter Ball comes nearer, the ASB is putting the final touches on their plans for the Dec 13 event. The dance will be held in the gym. read more » Calendar displays poetry students’ work November 21, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra The Creative Writing: Poetry class has decided to create a calendar that includes the students’ poems, which were inspired by their recent field trip to Old Grandview Ranch, an awe-inspiring chateau of 25 acres located in the Saratoga foothills. read more » Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
English teacher Bill Peck combines new and old November 21, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Guy Quanrud For English teacher Bill Peck, it seems as if all roads lead back to Saratoga. A former student who graduated from here in 1971, Peck now serves as an English teacher and coach of the school’s mock trial team in addition to being involved in the school’s drama department. read more » Plans for Winter Ball finalized November 21, 2008 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma As Winter Ball comes nearer, the ASB is putting the final touches on their plans for the Dec 13 event. The dance will be held in the gym. read more » Calendar displays poetry students’ work November 21, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra The Creative Writing: Poetry class has decided to create a calendar that includes the students’ poems, which were inspired by their recent field trip to Old Grandview Ranch, an awe-inspiring chateau of 25 acres located in the Saratoga foothills. read more » Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Plans for Winter Ball finalized November 21, 2008 — by Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma As Winter Ball comes nearer, the ASB is putting the final touches on their plans for the Dec 13 event. The dance will be held in the gym. read more » Calendar displays poetry students’ work November 21, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra The Creative Writing: Poetry class has decided to create a calendar that includes the students’ poems, which were inspired by their recent field trip to Old Grandview Ranch, an awe-inspiring chateau of 25 acres located in the Saratoga foothills. read more » Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Calendar displays poetry students’ work November 21, 2008 — by Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra The Creative Writing: Poetry class has decided to create a calendar that includes the students’ poems, which were inspired by their recent field trip to Old Grandview Ranch, an awe-inspiring chateau of 25 acres located in the Saratoga foothills. read more » Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Students, faculty to attend inauguration November 20, 2008 — by No matter who wins the presidential election Nov. 4, January’s inauguration of either the first African-American president or the first female vice president to the White House promises to be a landmark moment in American history. Thirty-seven juniors and seniors and staff members, including Principal Jeff Anderson; history teachers Kim Anzalone, Mike Davey and Matt Torrens; English teacher Erick Rector; Video Production teacher Tony Palma; and Health teacher Amy Obenour, will be present in Washington, D.C., for five days to witness this historic event. read more » Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Leadership continues food drive tradition November 20, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin Marching band members continued their tradition of collecting food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank on their Senior Night, held Nov. 20. This year, leadership will also continue to help the hungry, said leadership adviser Karen Hyde. Leadership will expand the charitable tradition by collecting food at band concerts throughout November. There are more opportunities to contribute to the cause in the duration of December. read more » ‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
‘Bosco twin’ subs for injured campus supervisor November 20, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam During lunch, students might spot a guy who looks like assistant principal Joe Bosco in a casual wear. Many speculate that they are brothers, but in reality they are not. This “Bosco-twin” is actually Alfonso Gil Vasquez, who is subbing for campus supervisor Ben Cobarrubias, who is not working right now because of a back injury. read more » Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18 November 20, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon Forget playing it sick like Ferris Bueller when you want a day off—when students turn 18 in California schools, they are allowed to excuse their own absences. Under state law, students aged 18 and older have the option to assume all of the responsibilities and powers that are normally charged to the parent as a minor. read more » GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast
GATE program undergoes changes November 20, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar Most students have been unaware of the fact that they are part of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, which provides funding for education opportunities for individuals identified as gifted and talented. This year, however, the program will change and not everyone will be considered gifted and talented. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...377378379380381...390...nextlast