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Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

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All content by Shannon Ma

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang
August 30, 2023
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) and Freshman Band/Symphonic Band (FBSB) rehearse for numerous concerts and performances in the second semester. 

Band transitions from marching to concert season, looks forwards to performances in second semester

Saachi Jain and Shannon Ma
February 6, 2023
2 teachers awarded the University of Chicago’s ‘Outstanding Educator Award’

2 teachers awarded the University of Chicago’s ‘Outstanding Educator Award’

Saachi Jain and Shannon Ma
November 19, 2022
Marching band won 4th place at the Sacramento regional championships on Nov. 5.

Blossoming with ‘Blossom’: Marching band caps off a season of growth

Shannon Ma
November 17, 2022
Musk’s infamous “poop” emoji tweet to the Twitter team. 

Musk isn’t perfect, but he’s the best bet to steer the future of Twitter

Shannon Ma
October 26, 2022
Junior Tejas Tirthapura practices his viola at home.

Want to be smart? Play an instrument

Shannon Ma
September 20, 2022
Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Shannon Ma and Carolyn Wang
September 11, 2022
73 questions: conversations with the school community

73 questions: conversations with the school community

Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Sarah Zhou
May 30, 2022
APUSH students compete at the 2022 National History Day State Finals in Sacramento

APUSH students compete at the 2022 National History Day State Finals in Sacramento

Shannon Ma and Jonathan Si
May 22, 2022
SSO performers at the year-end concert on May 19th, after performing tour piece “Slavonic Dance” by Antonín Dvořák

Orchestra and band students headed to Europe this summer

Shannon Ma
May 22, 2022
Astrology is wonderful, but horoscope sites are infuriatingly useless

Predictions for a stressful week

Shannon Ma
March 31, 2022
The Saratoga Symphony Orchestra stands with Mr. Boitz at the end of their performance.  

Music department hosts exclusive electives night performances

Shannon Ma
March 10, 2022
Junior Jenny Campbell practices at the Ice Center in Oakland.

Jenny Campbell: Thriving on Thin Ice as a Jr. Sharks ice hockey player

Shannon Ma
March 4, 2022
Nathan Chen strikes his ending pose at the end of his successful free-skate performance to “Rocketman.”

The new Chen-eration of figure skating has begun

Shannon Ma
March 4, 2022
My natural hair versus my straight-permed hair

Perms lead to regrets.

Shannon Ma
January 20, 2022
Four mainstream horror movies that left a lasting impression on me.

Ranking horror movies I tried to watch before bolting from the room

Shannon Ma
January 7, 2022
Me performing my solo “The Seed” at the Kids’ Artistic Revue (KAR) National Title Competition in Las Vegas over the summer 

Dance should receive more recognition as a sport

Shannon Ma
November 29, 2021
The music building looks stunning from inside to outside and offers vast, useful space

Music building remains elite campus hotspot

Shannon Ma
November 29, 2021
Junior Atley Yuen plays the xylophone at the Napa Valley Band Reserve

Marching band finishes season on high note

Shannon Ma and Brian Sheen
November 19, 2021
Mathway was a commonly used website that many students used to cheat during remote learning.

From cheating online to struggling in person

Shannon Ma and Stephanie Sun
November 15, 2021

Marching band retakes the field

Shannon Ma and Brian Sheen
October 9, 2021
Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst

Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst

Christina Chang and Shannon Ma
October 8, 2021
All Junior Quad Day participants mosh together in the haze of blue powder to cap off their performance

Junior class spirit shines, brings ‘Scooby Doo’ to life

Shannon Ma
October 7, 2021
Music department back on track after rough pandemic year

Music department back on track after rough pandemic year

Shannon Ma and Nikhil Mathihalli
September 20, 2021
Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, and Minsui Tang
September 9, 2021
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