Combating senioritis: trying to keep students engaged all the way to the finish line February 19, 2024 — by Natalie Chua and Parav Manney English teacher Erick Rector, who teaches this year two classes of AP Language and Composition, sees the signs of senioritis — lack of engagement, not turning in work, being late or not coming to class — appearing at the start of second semester. “In the second semester, I definitely find that seniors’ grades tend to […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Seniors stick together and win Homecoming September 24, 2023 — by Victoria Lin Hundreds of students, staff members and parents erupted in cheers during the seniors’ quad day performance on Sept. 22 as Michelle Wan and Erika Anderson led the all girls’ dance group as they moved to the beat of Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red.” It was just one example of the stunning choreography onlookers admired […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: Taking the untraditional path: Seniors pursue gap years before resuming academic studies August 30, 2023 — by Christina Chang While most students at Saratoga High go directly to 4-year colleges, a select few in the Class of 2023 have opted to take a gap year to explore other pursuits before resuming their collegiate plans. Julian Berkowitz-Sklar Following the path of his four older siblings before him, Julian will be taking a gap year before […] read more » Class of ‘23 senior assassin ends in controversy May 27, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas In a shaky video, senior Anand Agrawal races into a Jamba Juice, armed with a water gun aimed at senior Jason Cheng, one of the other finalists in Senior Assassin, a four-round annual game where seniors compete in pairs for a cash prize. In the split second of their rapid-fire movements and blurry camerawork, however, […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »
Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Seniors stick together and win Homecoming September 24, 2023 — by Victoria Lin Hundreds of students, staff members and parents erupted in cheers during the seniors’ quad day performance on Sept. 22 as Michelle Wan and Erika Anderson led the all girls’ dance group as they moved to the beat of Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red.” It was just one example of the stunning choreography onlookers admired […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: Taking the untraditional path: Seniors pursue gap years before resuming academic studies August 30, 2023 — by Christina Chang While most students at Saratoga High go directly to 4-year colleges, a select few in the Class of 2023 have opted to take a gap year to explore other pursuits before resuming their collegiate plans. Julian Berkowitz-Sklar Following the path of his four older siblings before him, Julian will be taking a gap year before […] read more » Class of ‘23 senior assassin ends in controversy May 27, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas In a shaky video, senior Anand Agrawal races into a Jamba Juice, armed with a water gun aimed at senior Jason Cheng, one of the other finalists in Senior Assassin, a four-round annual game where seniors compete in pairs for a cash prize. In the split second of their rapid-fire movements and blurry camerawork, however, […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »
Seniors stick together and win Homecoming September 24, 2023 — by Victoria Lin Hundreds of students, staff members and parents erupted in cheers during the seniors’ quad day performance on Sept. 22 as Michelle Wan and Erika Anderson led the all girls’ dance group as they moved to the beat of Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red.” It was just one example of the stunning choreography onlookers admired […] read more » Senior Mag 2023: Taking the untraditional path: Seniors pursue gap years before resuming academic studies August 30, 2023 — by Christina Chang While most students at Saratoga High go directly to 4-year colleges, a select few in the Class of 2023 have opted to take a gap year to explore other pursuits before resuming their collegiate plans. Julian Berkowitz-Sklar Following the path of his four older siblings before him, Julian will be taking a gap year before […] read more » Class of ‘23 senior assassin ends in controversy May 27, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas In a shaky video, senior Anand Agrawal races into a Jamba Juice, armed with a water gun aimed at senior Jason Cheng, one of the other finalists in Senior Assassin, a four-round annual game where seniors compete in pairs for a cash prize. In the split second of their rapid-fire movements and blurry camerawork, however, […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »
Senior Mag 2023: Taking the untraditional path: Seniors pursue gap years before resuming academic studies August 30, 2023 — by Christina Chang While most students at Saratoga High go directly to 4-year colleges, a select few in the Class of 2023 have opted to take a gap year to explore other pursuits before resuming their collegiate plans. Julian Berkowitz-Sklar Following the path of his four older siblings before him, Julian will be taking a gap year before […] read more » Class of ‘23 senior assassin ends in controversy May 27, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas In a shaky video, senior Anand Agrawal races into a Jamba Juice, armed with a water gun aimed at senior Jason Cheng, one of the other finalists in Senior Assassin, a four-round annual game where seniors compete in pairs for a cash prize. In the split second of their rapid-fire movements and blurry camerawork, however, […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »
Class of ‘23 senior assassin ends in controversy May 27, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas In a shaky video, senior Anand Agrawal races into a Jamba Juice, armed with a water gun aimed at senior Jason Cheng, one of the other finalists in Senior Assassin, a four-round annual game where seniors compete in pairs for a cash prize. In the split second of their rapid-fire movements and blurry camerawork, however, […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »
At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more »