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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

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All content by Kevin Yang
Steven Sun, then a sophomore, runs his first Lowell Invitational in Golden Gate Park.

Senior Mag 2024: Track and cross country star reflects on his passion for running  

Kevin Yang
May 25, 2024
Senior Alexi Grebert is leading the top soccer team France Ligue 1. 

Senior Mag 2024: Senior takes gap year to explore soccer management interests before college

Kevin Yang
May 25, 2024
Coach Osayi Omorodion gives sprinting suggestions to sophomore Steven Sun.

New track and field coaches help distance running and sprinters 

Kevin Yang and Richard Fan
April 18, 2024
After the first exhibition in 2023, senior Ryan Lin poses with LGSUHSD and Saratoga Library staff. 

Senior partners with district and Saratoga Library to host second annual AAPI Multimedia Art Exhibition

Eric Shi and Kevin Yang
April 3, 2024
The inside of a SVCTE Nursing classroom.

Exploring career opportunities: a journey to SVCTE

Kevin Yang
February 18, 2024
The moment I realized swimming in the rain was no longer a pleasure. 

My damp and unpleasant experience: swimming under the pouring rain

Kevin Yang
February 15, 2024
Base game Cyberpunk 2077 (left) vs. Phantom Liberty (right)

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion seamlessly blends intrigue and action

Kevin Yang
December 14, 2023
Boys’ cross country captain Adi Hebbalae leads the team during SCVAL League at Crystal Spring on Oct. 18.

Cross country works to push through the finish line despite challenges  

Kevin Yang
October 21, 2023
After a long period of declining enrollment, SHS has finally seen an increase in freshman class size this year.

School sees unexpected influx in freshman enrollment

Kevin Yang and Eric Shi
October 21, 2023
Physics teacher Matthew Welander explains an AP Physics C concept to students during a tutorial.

AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections

Kevin Yang
October 14, 2023
TEDxSaratogaHighSchool’s yearly speaker event features theme ‘You Are the Future’

TEDxSaratogaHighSchool’s yearly speaker event features theme ‘You Are the Future’

Kevin Yang
May 16, 2023
Senior Keon Nikfar competes in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Swim team struggles with low participation, hurting their ability to win meets

Mitchell Chen and Kevin Yang
March 30, 2023
In an SCVAL preview meet, senior Wasil Khan sprang in front of other schools athletes. 

Senior cross country runner reflects on high school running career

Kevin Yang
March 14, 2023
Sophomore JV soccer player shows his changes after participating in the soccer team

Sophomore JV soccer player shows his changes after participating in the soccer team

Kevin Yang
March 1, 2023
new-big-festival-fringe

[Photo] Drama program selected to perform at the 2024 summer Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland

Anika Kapasi
February 13, 2023
Braised crucian carp

Dumplings and crucian carp: an irreplaceable dish of Lunar New Year in China

Kevin Yang
February 10, 2023
Our holy grail of afterschool snacks.

After-school snack connoisseurs point out their top choices

Divya Vadlakonda and Kevin Yang
December 1, 2022
A peaceful scenery of the Los Gatos Creek Trail during sunset.

Best local biking trails everyone should try

Kevin Yang
November 9, 2022
Senior Wasil Khan picks up the pace to stay ahead of his competitors during the 2022 Lowell Invitational on Sept. 10.

Cross county co-captain becomes the fastest runner on his team through his diligence and post-run recovery routine

George Hu and Kevin Yang
October 20, 2022
Chinese people burning ancestor money on the street during the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Remembering the supernatural Hungry Ghost Festival in China

Kevin Yang
October 20, 2022
The varsity cross country team gets ready to start running in the SCVAL league race at Baylands Park on Sept. 20.

Cross country adjusts late season training by incorporating harder workouts

George Hu and Kevin Yang
October 18, 2022
After finishing the stats class, Kris Wang opens his iPad and sees if there is anything to add on.

Senior continues pandemic iPad note-taking habit

Kevin Yang
September 24, 2022
The Heritage Orchard blooms in spring.

Changes to Heritage Orchard stir mild controversy

Atrey Desai and Kevin Yang
September 21, 2022
After finishing their weekly Saturday long run at Sanborn County Park, the team takes a picture together.

Smaller cross country rebuilds its lineup

George Hu and Kevin Yang
September 13, 2022
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