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Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno

Freshman climber works to elevate her skills

Ethan Lee September 20, 2024

Nine-year-old Sadie McBeth didn’t know that when her best friends invited her to a rock climbing studio for a birthday party, she would later enjoy practicing rock climbing for hours every day. But...

Freshman Ahmed Abdalla goes for the tip during a match against Los Gatos on March 22.

Freshmen working to fill shoes of graduated volleyball players

Jeremy Si April 5, 2024

Nearing the end of the second set in a home game against Palo Alto on March 15, the boys’ volleyball team trailed 20-17 until senior setter Kali Duvvuri dumped the ball into the court, reaching above...

District makes major change to SHS’s freshman P.E. policy: All must now take the class

District makes major change to SHS’s freshman P.E. policy: All must now take the class

Sarah Thomas March 18, 2024

The district’s recent review and new interpretation of California’s Education Code standards for physical education at the school has ended the policy of exempting freshmen from P.E. classes while...

Freshman left forward Evelyn Williams dribbles the ball across the field during a game against Monta Vista on Sept. 13.

Freshmen shine on field hockey’s offensive line 

Anamika Anand October 21, 2023

As the clock ticked down during the varsity field hockey team’s senior night game against Santa Clara on Oct. 18, the Bruins tied the score 3-3 during the fourth quarter. The Falcons battled all the...

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

If it has seemed like there are a lot more young-looking faces on campus this fall, you’re right. This year’s freshman class is larger than in recent years, shattering trends of decreasing student...

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