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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 Jordan Waite

Lacrosse: Young sport gains popularity

Jordan Waite
February 28, 2011
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‘Skype’ing without borders

Jordan Waite
September 14, 2010

Teachers should review tests with students

Jordan Waite and Michelle Shu
September 14, 2010

Saratoga goes Hollywood: Youth commission hosts Film Fest

Jordan Waite
May 28, 2010

Junior discusses controversies via web

Jordan Waite
May 27, 2010

Freshman c-walking into Youtube stardom

Jordan Waite
May 27, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
March 16, 2010
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Athlete’s path diverted by concussions

Jordan Waite
February 8, 2010

Wrestling: Injuries leave leadership void on mat

Jordan Waite
January 28, 2010

Planet Granite will rock your body

Jordan Waite
January 21, 2010

AP US History class digs into local history with event at cemetery

Karthik Annaamalai and Jordan Waite
January 7, 2010

Boys’ cross country: Falcons compete in CCS Finals, look forward to next year

Jordan Waite and Vijay Menon
December 1, 2009

Wrestling: Team looks extremely promising

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 23, 2009

Zero tolerance equals zero thought

Jordan Waite
November 2, 2009

Boys’ cross country: Runners prepare for CCS as season winds down

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 30, 2009

Cross Country: Injuries may hamper future success

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 20, 2009

Juniors, seniors head to Wild, Wild West in Spring

Jordan Waite
October 20, 2009

Cross Country: Boys lose key seniors, gain new coaches

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
September 8, 2009

Boy Scouts execute Eagle Projects

Kevin Annaamalai and Jordan Waite
September 8, 2009

School rules still apply to seniors, especially when it comes to pranks

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite
June 4, 2009

Track & Field: Track wraps up the season sending by two athletes to CCS finals

Jordan Waite
June 2, 2009

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite
May 26, 2009

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite
May 26, 2009

‘Sleep is not optional,’ says expert speaker

Jordan Waite
May 6, 2009

Wrestler weighs college options

Jordan Waite
March 10, 2009

School hosts Stanford Blood Drive

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
January 27, 2009

Students win competition at local business camp

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 18, 2008

Students create television show

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite
October 20, 2008

Leland’s loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite
September 17, 2008

Girls’ lacrosse team bound to happen

Jordan Waite
September 16, 2008

From running coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite
September 15, 2008

Lelands loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite
September 12, 2008

From coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite
September 12, 2008
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