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Exclusive Interivew: Priest exorcist Father Gary Thomas speaks about “The Rite”

by Sean Youn March 11, 2011

The high-grossing movie “The Rite” was based on a book written about Father Gary Thomas, a priest exorcist of the Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga, CA. The novel, written by one of his copartners from...

Wajahat Ali: Alumnus takes cultural theater scene by storm

Wajahat Ali: Alumnus takes cultural theater scene by storm

by Daniela Lapidous March 4, 2011

Wajahat Ali does not know what he wants to be when he grows up. It is without a doubt, though, that he will refuse to settle for just one thing. In the 30 years of his life, he has fought a winning...

French NHS hosts fundraiser and publishes newsletter

French NHS hosts fundraiser and publishes newsletter

by Mercedes Chien March 2, 2011

During the week of Valentine’s Day, the French National Honor Society (FNHS) hosted a variety of events to motivate students’ involvement in French-related activities, according to co-president Jason...

Ballerinas display talent in productions and competitions

by Shilpa Nataraj February 11, 2011

Amidst the falling snow and misty fog, the very much alive snowflakes leap and perform a pirouette, taking care to point their toes, plié, and turn outwards. In Ballet San Jose’s company production...

Andrew Irvine wins kayak polo competition

Andrew Irvine wins kayak polo competition

by Aditi Ashok January 28, 2011

Kayak (n): a canoe made of a light frame with a watertight covering having a small opening in the top to sit in. Water polo (n): a game played by swimmers in a pool, with a ball like a volleyball that...

Field trip in San Francisco: Economics class travels to the Federal Reserve Bank

Field trip in San Francisco: Economics class travels to the Federal Reserve Bank

by Sophia Wang January 26, 2011

The smell of crisp paper money filled the air as the students walked down the hallway to the lower-level vault of the Federal Reserve Bank. On January 10, twenty-one Economics students took a field trip...

2010 alumni enjoy gap year

by Priyanka Mody December 13, 2010

As current seniors anxiously finish their college applications, one of the options to consider is whether they want to postpone college and take a gap year. Three of last year’s graduates - Thomas...

Talent: Student cellist triumphs

Talent: Student cellist triumphs

by Meena Chetty December 13, 2010

Swaying to the sound of his bow against his cello, junior Jeffrey Kwong tunes out the world around him. Eyes closed and intently focusing on the melody, he diligently practices his instrument. A cellist...

Alum (’07) wins ten thousand dollars on hit show College Jeopardy

by Pavitra Rengarajan December 13, 2010

Alex Trebek: This alum (’07) and current University of Pennsylvania student made it to the semifinals of the College Jeopardy Championships. Contestant: Who is Siddharth Chandrasekhar? Trebek:...

Homecoming champions: Juniors take first place for the overall week

Homecoming champions: Juniors take first place for the overall week

by Priyanka Sharma November 17, 2010

Main Hall became Diagon Alley. Shah Hall was Azkaban Prison. The Edge was renamed the Great Ha11. The front loading zone transformed into Platform ’11 and ¾. On Thursday, November 11, the senior class...

Homecoming Festivities: Juniors win first place in pirate-themed competition held in their honor

Homecoming Festivities: Juniors win first place in pirate-themed competition held in their honor

by Shilpa Nataraj November 11, 2010

With a flurry of bandanas, eye-patches, and hoop earrings, the junior class stormed the campus on November 10 as pirates, bringing life to their theme Treasure Island and winning first place in the long-lunch...

Second Day of Homecoming Week: Toilet paper toga event is held in honor of sophomores’ Homecoming theme

Second Day of Homecoming Week: Toilet paper toga event is held in honor of sophomores’ Homecoming theme

by Emily Chu November 10, 2010

Walking around school on November 9, 2010 would be no different than roaming ancient Greek poleis with the sophomores donning togas to show off their class spirit. Traditionally dedicated to the sophomore...

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