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Fredrickson gives a presentation on all her experiences in the industry. She visited Study of Dance and choreography classes last Thursday.

Costume designer Eva Fredrickson revisits Upper School classes

by Sharanya Balaji October 11, 2012

The Study of Dance students walked into a surprise last week. Instead of sitting by their regular desks and learning about various ancient types of dancing, the class listened to guest speaker Eva Fredrickson. Costume...

Keller’s Korner – October 6

by Meena Chetty October 6, 2012

Class bonding activities encompassed this week’s major events, including class trips, dodgeball, and L.I.F.E. events. “Well, from my standpoint, I’d say the faculty beating the juniors had to...

Taylor Eigsti Trio performs at Upper School

Taylor Eigsti Trio performs at Upper School

by Allison Sun September 30, 2012

This year’s Concert Series kicked off with jazz group The Taylor Eigsti Trio, who visited the Upper School on September 28. Having performed for the Concert Series two years ago with different band...

Keller’s Korner – September 28

by Meena Chetty September 29, 2012

Commencing with the sophomore ropes course trip and ending with a water polo match, this week also featured Australian high school visitors on campus. “For Waffle Wednesday, I had the sophomore class...

Keller’s Korner – September 22

by Meena Chetty September 23, 2012

From a spirit competition to L.I.F.E. assemblies, this week included several events for the entire student body to take part in, while the Varsity girls’ tennis team participated in the Santa Catalina...

At the Zero1 biennial street festival, junior Kianna Bisla (L) demonstrates an art exhibit designed for autistic children to a visitor. During the summer, Kianna worked as an intern to advertise the art festival held on September 14 to teenagers in the area.

Student assists in organization of San Jose street art festival

by Monica Thukral September 21, 2012

During the summer, junior Kianna Bisla interned at Zero1, a nonprofit art company with a mission to join art and technology to “shape the future.” Considering a career in business, Kianna chose...

Keller’s Korner – September 15

by Meena Chetty September 15, 2012

With students settled into school life, this week’s events included the annual Club Fair along with Honor Awareness Week. “The Club Fair probably was a highlight for me as just an entity to itself...

ASB Secretary David Lindars (12) reenacts ringing a bell to signal the beginning of school meeting. The council members thought using the bell would be a quicker and more effective way to start school meetings.

School meetings now to begin with a bell

by Michelle Douglas September 11, 2012

School meeting on Monday, September 10 started on a different note. Instead of the ASB President stepping onto the podium and asking students to be quiet, ASB Secretary David Lindars (12) rang a large...

Keller’s Korner – September 8

by Meena Chetty September 9, 2012

As students are becoming more adjusted to school life, sports are kicking into full gear; teams featured this week include cross country and volleyball. In addition to athletics, Link Crew members made...

During Gym Jam on Saturday, August 25, freshmen gather in the quad to greet one another and plan various activities for this school year. No longer an overnight event, Gym Jam lasted from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Upper School campus.

Gym Jam changes – no longer an overnight event

by Meena Chetty and Elisabeth Siegel September 4, 2012

Incoming high schoolers had a chance to bond and prepare for the upcoming school year on Saturday, August 25 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. during Gym Jam. An annual event for students of all grade levels,...

Keller’s Korner – September 1

by Meena Chetty September 2, 2012

The first week of school encompassed several introductory events to settle students into the school year, including Matriculation, the Conservatory Kick-off, and the first football game of the season. "The...

Keller’s Korner – August 25

by Meena Chetty August 27, 2012

As August draws to a close, summer vacation winds down and the start of school rapidly approaches. This last week prior to the beginning of classes was far from quiet on the Upper School campus, featuring...

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