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Jane Lee

Jane Lee, Lifestyles Editor

Jane Lee, Class of ’26, is a Lifestyles Editor and Social Media Manager for the 2024-25 school year. Jane has reported on topics such as student athletes, academic competitions and the music program. She also received a JEANC Honorable Mention Award for her posts on The Falcon’s Instagram. Outside of journalism, Jane enjoys performing as a part of the color guard, visiting cafes with her friends and crocheting.
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New York Times’ games can predict my future

New York Times’ games can predict my future

I’m confident that my Wordle attempts are linked to my good luck.
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.

SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast

A fundraising event for the music program, the Pancake Breakfast is a morning full of performances and community bonding; this year, the Redwood Middle’s Color Guard will be performing for the first time since 2019.
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.

A letter to me in 10 years

Girl rants about being 16 for almost 500 words.
The teachers’ preferences range from fantasy to magical realism.

Free-time reads — books your English teachers recommend

The literature-loving staff on campus reveal their TBRs (To Be Read), from childhood favorites to newly-published novels.
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

Formed last year, the club has attracted over 20 athletes with their mission to help students rehabilitate common injuries.
Gragnola coaches senior Aidan Smith on how to hit a difficult shot from the rough before the boys’ golf match at the Saratoga Country Club on March 17.

Longtime golf coach brings decades of experience and traditions to the course

Dave Gragnola, a Class of ‘77 alumnus, has been coaching both the boys’ and girls’ golf teams since 2010.
After the competition, Leung poses with Ms. Keys, the judge of the school-wide Poetry Out Loud contest.

Winners of Poetry Out Loud contest proceed to the county level

Senior Timothy Leung and junior Elli Kline competed at the Poetry Out Loud county competition in early February, but failed to advance further.
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.

100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport

These brawny, brave athletes make football players look like wimps.
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.

18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference

On Jan. 15, students from the orchestra, band and choir, including the first Jazz Band player in eight years from Saratoga High, performed at the annual California All-State Music Education Conference in Sacramento.
The front page cover for the Winter Soundings issue.

Soundings publishes winter issue after receiving over 30 submissions

After the return of adviser Amy Keys, Soundings has continued their traditional two annual issues.
A photo of the car along Camino Rico shortly after the crash.

Accident shows potential dangers for cyclists

Julius Zhou was injured in a crash while biking to school in October.
Band volunteer parents Beryl Liu and Dongni Chen set up the band room for cookie dough distribution on Nov. 15.

Annual Music Booster cookie dough fundraiser clears hurdles and sets sales records

District leadership had raised concerns over potential conflicts with National School Lunch Program rules.
Niche ranks a variety of education systems, including districts and high schools.

Niche ranks LGSUHSD 23rd district in the nation

On Sept. 30, the district was recognized as one of the top 25 high school districts in America, being rated an overall grade of A+.
I redrew my favorite Snoopy doodles from Pinterest.

The timeless beagle Snoopy has taken over my phone

I’ve quickly become infatuated with the beloved “Peanuts” character after seeing him all over my social media.
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.

Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay

As boba connoisseurs with a combined 15 years of boba-tasting experience, we visited five underrated boba places around the Bay to determine the best boba for your buck.
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.

Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro

Two survivors of the class came up with a list of top five tips to get through the year.
Jean Hsu, pictured holding up her cat Dreamer, will be replacing Robert Wise as the new registrar.

New registrar quickly adjusts after major career change

Jean Hsu worked in analog circuit design for over 20 years before deciding it was time for a change.
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