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Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

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All content by Anna Shen
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Macesic rolls out copies and fondant

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
February 10, 2011
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Science Club creates Science Bowl team

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010
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Tennis star recruited by Northwestern

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010

Do you believe in magic? (Magic Club appears on campus)

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
October 14, 2010
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Music department welcomes new band director Seth Jones

Anna Shen
September 22, 2010

Budget problems postponed to 2011-12

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
June 6, 2010
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Little known chess team aims for sixth straight state championship

David Eng and Anna Shen
March 23, 2010

Community expresses concern over budget crisis

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
March 16, 2010
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Community, school discusses budget issues at meetings

Anna Shen and Rebecca Nguyen
February 22, 2010
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As projected deficit for 2010-11 reaches $3 million, district moves closer to action

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
February 1, 2010
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SHS Foundation proves to be an important asset in school’s advancement

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
January 30, 2010
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Giving back

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
January 29, 2010
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U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
January 21, 2010

Seniors look back on earlier years

Anna Shen
January 19, 2010

District faces projected $1.6 million deficit next year

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
December 15, 2009

District deficit for next year increases to $2.75 million

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
December 15, 2009

Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
November 17, 2009

SHS alumnus bestows American flag

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
October 16, 2009

School aims to prevent H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 14, 2009

School gears up for revived H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 13, 2009

SHS receives makeover

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
September 8, 2009

New adviser helps math club become better organized and more well known

Albert Gu and Anna Shen
May 28, 2009

AP statistics projects underway as semester comes to a close

Anna Shen and Abhi Venkataramana
May 22, 2009

SHS band and orchestra continue to do well in the off-season

Anna Shen
April 29, 2009

Link application process turns more selective

Anna Shen and Jenny Zhang
April 16, 2009

Music department receive superior ratings at CMEA

Anna Shen
April 14, 2009

Online university detrimental to students’ education

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
February 12, 2009

Taking a closer look at ISPE

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Saratogans celebrate Chinese New Year

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Saratoga High custodian charged with alleged child molestation

Anna Shen
February 6, 2009

Teenagers should stop ‘lovin it’ and lay off the unhealthy fast food

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 15, 2008

Boys’ basketball begins new season with hard work

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 12, 2008

Service clubs spread holiday cheer

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 8, 2008

Two incumbents win school board election

Anna Shen
November 18, 2008

French students from local schools hold debate

Mary Mykhaylova and Anna Shen
November 3, 2008

Final mock trial team picked

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2008

SHS Constitution undergoes revision

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 21, 2008

Three vie for two open spots on school board

Anna Shen
October 15, 2008

ASB to reduce number of clubs

Anna Shen
September 17, 2008

ASB to reduce number of clubs

Anna Shen
September 12, 2008
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