Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career November 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban Senior Ariana Tootoonchi gained widespread praise last fall for her heart-rending portrayal of Mary Warren in “The Crucible,” one of over 14 drama productions she has starred in over her high school career. “She played Mary Warren with so much passion and accuracy, and there was so much intensity in her voice she almost brought […] read more » Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » Choose white for the senior graduation gowns September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin This year, school district leaders have come to the consensus that seniors should only get one graduation color: white, navy blue or Stanford red. There is currently a final class vote that closes on Sept. 22. Thinking in purely fashion terms, white is obviously the superior color as it can match whatever a student is […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga August 30, 2023 — by George Huang and Hannah Lee As Idan Talker approached the field from the parking lot, he could hear chatter and the distant clanking of the metallic bleachers. It was the day of the Homecoming football game in late September, a day that had been hyped up by all those morning announcements, and the first time Idan, who had moved to […] read more » Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12
Senior’s journey through archery: Tears, plateaus, improvements and mentorship October 19, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Jonny Luo Senior Grace Li describes the process of shooting a bow as a methodical, mind-consuming task. Unlike the simple draw-nock-shoot mechanism portrayed in movies, shooting Li’s 6-foot bow is an 11-step process, which starts long before she steps up to shoot. She must carefully tune her instruments, such as her scope and clicker,and maintain a consistent […] read more » Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » Choose white for the senior graduation gowns September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin This year, school district leaders have come to the consensus that seniors should only get one graduation color: white, navy blue or Stanford red. There is currently a final class vote that closes on Sept. 22. Thinking in purely fashion terms, white is obviously the superior color as it can match whatever a student is […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga August 30, 2023 — by George Huang and Hannah Lee As Idan Talker approached the field from the parking lot, he could hear chatter and the distant clanking of the metallic bleachers. It was the day of the Homecoming football game in late September, a day that had been hyped up by all those morning announcements, and the first time Idan, who had moved to […] read more » Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12
Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye The past three years have built to this moment: the best, last year of high school. We now have the privilege to care just a little bit less about our grades, giving us time for afternoon boba runs or spontaneous hiking trips with friends (got to get those steps in). But it really just feels […] read more » Choose white for the senior graduation gowns September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin This year, school district leaders have come to the consensus that seniors should only get one graduation color: white, navy blue or Stanford red. There is currently a final class vote that closes on Sept. 22. Thinking in purely fashion terms, white is obviously the superior color as it can match whatever a student is […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga August 30, 2023 — by George Huang and Hannah Lee As Idan Talker approached the field from the parking lot, he could hear chatter and the distant clanking of the metallic bleachers. It was the day of the Homecoming football game in late September, a day that had been hyped up by all those morning announcements, and the first time Idan, who had moved to […] read more » Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12
Choose white for the senior graduation gowns September 19, 2023 — by Victoria Lin This year, school district leaders have come to the consensus that seniors should only get one graduation color: white, navy blue or Stanford red. There is currently a final class vote that closes on Sept. 22. Thinking in purely fashion terms, white is obviously the superior color as it can match whatever a student is […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga August 30, 2023 — by George Huang and Hannah Lee As Idan Talker approached the field from the parking lot, he could hear chatter and the distant clanking of the metallic bleachers. It was the day of the Homecoming football game in late September, a day that had been hyped up by all those morning announcements, and the first time Idan, who had moved to […] read more » Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12
Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga August 30, 2023 — by George Huang and Hannah Lee As Idan Talker approached the field from the parking lot, he could hear chatter and the distant clanking of the metallic bleachers. It was the day of the Homecoming football game in late September, a day that had been hyped up by all those morning announcements, and the first time Idan, who had moved to […] read more » Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12
Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night May 27, 2023 — by Lena Aribi Following extensive planning, the senior class is eagerly anticipating a graduation week filled with numerous fun and memorable activities. And it will be one with no COVID 19-related restrictions, unlike the past three years. The week will commence with an activity-filled “field day” on Monday, June 5, followed by a barbecue at Blackberry Farm in […] read more » previous12