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READY TO DANCE: This multi-colored elephant will be one of the decorations present at prom, which is themed Arabian Nights this year.

An Arabian Night: Prom committee prepares surprises

by Alexis Gauba, Kavya Ramakrishnan May 16, 2014

This year’s prom, themed Arabian Nights, will take place tonight at the Silicon Valley Capital Club from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Changes made by Prom Committee this year will include transforming the...

Powdered alcohol may hit markets in September

by Vivian Isenberg and Meilan Steimle May 16, 2014

Palcohol, or powdered alcohol, was invented by wine educator Mark Phillips, who says he created it so that it would be easier to carry alcohol on the go. The company that owns Palcohol, Lipsmark, plans...

Maurice Caldwell addresses the student body at a school assembly on April 15.

Exoneree speaks out about prison and justice system

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor May 16, 2014

The Northern California branch of the Innocence Project, accompanied by one of its exonerees, Maurice Caldwell, came to the Upper School on April 15 to address the student body about the criminal justice...

BABY FLORIO: Connor Li-Kang Florio, born on April 26, weighed in at eight pounds, 10 ounces, and 21 inches.

Teachers prepare for new family additions

by Samar Malik and Trisha Dwivedi May 16, 2014

Throughout this school year, several teachers have had children, and this spring, three teachers will have joined them in this experience. Ms. Radice, a physics teacher; Mr. Florio, performing arts and...

The new trash system features two options, “wet,” meaning anything compostable, or “dry,” anything and everything else. All four campuses have implemented the system in attempts to remain environmentally friendly.

Wet and dry system alerts trash impact

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor May 16, 2014

All four campuses have implemented a new trash system in an effort to make the campus for environmentally friendly, which was introduced the first week back from Spring Break. The new system features...

XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

by Varun Baldwa, TALON Reporter May 9, 2014

From his unique dance moves to his renowned pop music, Michael Jackson always kept his audience entertained. Ever since his death on June 25, 2009, fans have been longing for the King of Pop’s return. Epic...

Kellers Korner - 5/1

Keller’s Korner – 5/1

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor May 8, 2014

Students had the opportunity to enjoy the annual art show and the Upper School choir concert last week. Additionally, the teachers received recognition and appreciation for all of their hard work throughout...

Kellers Korner - 4/25

Keller’s Korner – 4/25

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor April 28, 2014

During the past week students in grades 9-11 had the opportunity to campaign and run for their class council. Seniors swimmers were celebrated at their Senior Night.   I can’t see all the speeches...

Performers Sell tickets for “The Wedding Singer”

Performers Sell tickets for “The Wedding Singer”

by Vineet Kosaraju April 22, 2014

Performing art students have been selling tickets this past week for this year’s spring musical, “The Wedding Singer,” a musical comedy based off of a movie that takes a look back to the 1980s. In...

Freshmen, led by Surabhi Rao (9) and Tamlyn Doll (9) practice the beginning of their routine which includes disco movements.

SPIRIT WEEK: Freshman dance

by Niki Iyer, Reporter April 18, 2014

Peace signs go up in the air, as everyone poses at the end of the dance and students clap, laugh, and shout the word, “Freshmen.” They excitedly chatter amongst themselves about the other classes’...

Humans of Journalism

Humans of Journalism

by Meilan Steimle and Tara Parimi April 16, 2014

             

Rising International Club Hosts Art Fundraiser

by Meilan Steimle and Tara Parimi April 12, 2014

Jeweled bracelets and earrings are carefully displayed across the table. All around, women coo at the carefully crafted creations. A woman in the front, dressed in a flowing, teal sari with gold accents,...

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