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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 Sarah Finley

‘Gatsby’: stellar cast, but serious missteps

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 22, 2013
Student Reaction

Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung
April 13, 2013

Students recall first driving experiences

Sarah Finley
February 28, 2013

ASB dedicates month to charity

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
February 26, 2013
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Leadership class holds Speak Up for Change Week

Sarah Finley
January 21, 2013
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Athletes remark on effects of starting a sport after freshman year

Sarah Finley
January 17, 2013

Field hockey team suffers tough loss in CCS quarterfinals

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
November 21, 2012
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Talent for art displayed at Big Basin Cafe

Sarah Finley and Carol Suh
November 18, 2012
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Students who drive cope with high gas prices

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
November 15, 2012
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Junior finds new pursuits following devastating injuries from gymnastics

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
October 29, 2012
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Teen Truth Live assembly sends positive message to freshmen

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
October 12, 2012
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Field hockey team led by 12 seniors

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
October 9, 2012
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Changes to Link Crew incorporate student input

Sarah Finley
August 31, 2012

Field hockey team optimistic about upcoming season

Ingrid Hong and Sarah Finley
August 30, 2012

Seniors choose to cast their votes in upcoming election

Sarah Finley
August 29, 2012
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Members of multicultural family celebrate benefits

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 2, 2012

Stranger’s kindness catches sophomore by surprise

Sarah Finley
May 1, 2012

Music trip to Santa Monica an eye-opener

Sarah Finley
April 25, 2012
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Sophomore named ‘Next Teen Tycoon’

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 28, 2012

NYC teacher ratings ineffective, unfair

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 21, 2012

Bombay in the Bay: Time, energy devoted to careful planning of performance

Sarah Finley
March 21, 2012

‘Words with Friends’ made unfair by clever usage of online dictionaries

Sarah Finley
February 8, 2012
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Items over-valued by society

Sarah Finley
February 8, 2012

Debate begins over proposed full block schedule idea

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
January 29, 2012

San Jose single-use plastic bag ban a step in the right direction

Sarah Finley
January 26, 2012

Sophomore excels at vaulting

Sarah Finley
December 14, 2011
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Underclassman dreads future loss of sleep

Sarah Finley
December 14, 2011

It’s a Fincelli thing.

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
December 9, 2011
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Columnist ponders the future of the penny

Sarah Finley
December 5, 2011

Students express dislike for parts of holiday culture

Sarah Finley
November 21, 2011

Field hockey defeats top opponents

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
November 2, 2011

Field hockey: Recent wins encourage team

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 24, 2011

Traditions in Color Guard culture bring members together

Sarah Finley
October 21, 2011

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson
October 20, 2011

Field hockey beats Los Gatos 1-0

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 14, 2011

Field hockey faces class imbalance

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

Field hockey is on their game in pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 16, 2011

Past graduates claim SHS prepares students well for future

Sarah Finley
September 12, 2011

Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff

Sarah Finley
September 12, 2011

Field hockey ties Cupertino in first game of pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 9, 2011
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