Math teacher Julie Scola retires after 36 years at SHS
Scola has been a member of the department since 1991, teaching geometry every year but one.
Sanyukta Ravishankar, In-Depth Editor
Photo Essay: Seniors show off post-grad plans on Commit Day
Seniors gathered in the quad on May 18, wearing merchandise representing their future schools.
District eyes ambitious remodels of both high schools in 10-year facilities plan
Few community members have participated in meetings as the district eyes a bond measure this November to pay for the projects.
Softball team works to fill roster gaps as season ramps up
The team lost four starting seniors going into the season; sophomore Alyssa Tham’s preseason knee injury will prevent her from playing for the rest of the season.
A junior’s advice for second-semester underclassmen
You have a second shot so lock in now more than ever.
Newsom’s final State of the State address is a patriotic testament to state’s progress and vision
The hour-long speech covered hot topics like housing, healthcare, education and the state’s lack of federal support, though it omitted important context on each issue.
Applying beyond U.S. borders: Recent alum shares international application experience
Class of ‘25 alumnus Will Norwood now studies at the University of Toronto.
Saratoga French Preschool hosts first-ever French Holiday Market
The French Holiday Market is a smaller version of the Carnival the Saratoga French Preschool hosts in April.
Frivolously skipping school makes life harder for everyone involved
Results include facing harder tests.
How to self-study for APs — from a seasoned expert
Be it AP tests in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics or Biology, I’ve tried them all and can steer you in the right direction.
VTA needs to change its bus schedule
The 51 bus route arrives at school every hour but at extremely inconvenient times.
The fears of a new driver
I don’t mind tacking on an extra 20 minutes onto my trip if it means I can avoid the near-death experience of merging onto the freeway.
Rating catchy memorization songs — how many of them are actually useful?
The go-to formula for a school song is: “In the Hall of the Mountain King” instrumental track + cheesy educational lyrics + teacher excitement.
Saratoga Foothill Club’s donor appreciation event unites community with music and gratitude
Once only a historical building, the Saratoga Foothill Club creates opportunities for events and donors who preserve its century-old history.
New director Shelley Durbin joins music department to teach choir, orchestras and AP Music Theory
She entered her 37th year of teaching in August, having previously taught 10 different classes in her career.
Local artists showcase handmade creations at Santana Row
On Sept. 13, the Row drew crowds of customers to more than 60 local vendors from around the Bay Area at the Makers Market’s Local Artist Street Fair.
Top 10: Unserious White House social media posts
The account has shifted from emergency directives and announcements to (what I hope are) satirical meme posts.
‘Dept. Q’ earns high marks as a mystery thriller series
The show placed first in Netflix’s June global rankings and is set to release a second season in 2026.
Harry Potter meets masterful Broadway special effects — ‘The Cursed Child’ is magical
The script won’t win any awards, but you won’t regret seeing the show.
New state-wide cell phone ban in public schools is necessary to protect young people’s attention spans
If a cell phone ban means I become a smarter person, I’ll gladly take it.
Freshmen class office to boast larger size
After an election and interviews took place last week, a team of six, including three class representatives, was selected on Aug 29.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
94% of Americans use euphemisms, and 60% admit to having used them without knowing what they mean.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
Many seniors gathered in the quad, wearing T-shirts and sweatshirts from their chosen colleges.
Saratoga Peter account, while absurd and often misleading, shows why parody is an important American right
The Instagram account has been spreading like wildfire across the community and beyond.
The cheating choice
While methods for cheating have evolved, students’ incentives to cheat have been left mostly unchanged.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
From emotional tragedies to playful comedies, each production is the result of months of planning and rehearsals directed entirely by students.
Featuring a large ensemble, new actors and musical pieces, ‘The Little Mermaid’ classic hopes to garner a larger audience
Seniors Niraali Garg, Timothy Leung and Kat Aldrete will be portraying Ariel, Prince Eric and Ursula in the family-friendly musical in April.
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
The program is meant to help students deal with a wide range of issues and can benefit from constant updating.
5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic
A full year of isolation led the way to new habits and routines — both positive and negative — which still impact the learning environment today.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
Specifically don’t if you’re nervous or stressed or are visibly watering from your palms. Otherwise, go ahead.