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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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I wish I had a homecourt advantage in the SAT

Shannon Galvin
April 2, 2010

Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom

Shannon Galvin
November 20, 2009

How the Republican Party can be the next ‘Comeback Kid’

Shannon Galvin
September 2, 2009

Challenge Day necessary for student bonding

Shannon Galvin
April 17, 2009

Merit pay for teachers makes sense

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
April 17, 2009

Say hi to Wi-Fi: SHS starts Wi-Fi network

Shannon Galvin and Apeksha Sharma
April 16, 2009

Athlete of the Issue: Stacee Mendonca

Shannon Galvin and Rebecca Nguyen
March 10, 2009

Coffee: America’s favorite drug

Shannon Galvin and Andy Tsao
March 10, 2009

Library aims to update offerings

Apeksha Sharma and Shannon Galvin
February 11, 2009
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Students witness landmark inauguration

Shannon Galvin and Annie Lee
January 23, 2009

Sports Boosters go crabby

Shannon Galvin
January 14, 2009

It’s time to stop cheating

Shannon Galvin and Melody Zhang
January 5, 2009
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SHS drops eight places for top high schools

Shannon Galvin and Tiffany Tung
December 15, 2008

Field hockey battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
December 2, 2008

Saratoga battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
November 25, 2008

Field hockey advances to CCS finals

Shannon Galvin
November 21, 2008

Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
November 20, 2008

Field hockey advances to semifinals at CCS

Shannon Galvin
November 17, 2008

Sutton, poetry commended by City Council

Shannon Galvin
November 6, 2008

Strange encounters at the DMV

Shannon Galvin
October 30, 2008

Douglass supports strong defense for field hockey

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 30, 2008

Field hockey rivals face off for first place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 16, 2008

Don’t mess with Texas: guns in school

Shannon Galvin and Saniha Shankar
October 13, 2008
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Juniors take on ‘Saratokyo’

Shannon Galvin
October 7, 2008

Injuries cripple field hockey

Ren Norris and Shannon Galvin
September 18, 2008
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Parents attend Back to School Night

Shannon Galvin
September 16, 2008
Bay magazine

Publication of Bay Magazine sparks interest in journalism

Shannon Galvin and Tim Tsai
September 10, 2008
Field hockey

Field hockey opens pre-season against Prospect

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
September 4, 2008
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