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To be located in the Manzanita closet, the new logo store is scheduled to open prior to winter break. Run by student council, it will sell school supplies, books, and spirit wear.

New logo store to open in Manzanita

by Anokhi Saklecha November 28, 2012

Earlier this week, the opening of the new logo store was announced to the student body through the daily bulletin and on-campus televisions. Situated in Manzanita, the store will offer school supplies...

WildLIFE Associates representative Michelle Durant holds Tally, the alligator, while explaining the history of American alligators. A projector displayed the creatures on a larger screen so that the students could get a better view.

“Creepy Critters” assembly held by WildLIFE Associates

by Nila Banerjee and Trisha Jani November 27, 2012

During the assembly period today, several advisory groups attended an optional assembly held by WildLIFE Associates entitled “Creepy Critters,” which highlighted reptiles. While not all students...

Sitting with Dr. Law and Dr. Siegel in front of the student audience, Dr. Gudapati answers a question about his work as a doctor. The career panel session was based on a question-and-answer type seminar.

Doctors speak at first career panel of the year

by Cindy Liu November 27, 2012

Students gathered in the faculty dining room during lunch today to hear three doctors talk about their experiences at the Doctor Career Panel. In the first career panel of the school year, the panelists...

Students work on creating goody bags with warm blankets, teddy bears, and handwritten Christmas notes. Key Club's goal is not only to work on community service projects, but also to inspire other people to care for the community.

A little holiday cheer from the Key Club

by Vineet Kosaraju November 16, 2012

During long lunch on Wednesday, Key Club members packed bags with blankets, books, and cards to spread the holiday cheer to children in the San Jose Family Center. This year, the club started the tradition...

Camerata presents a folk song accompanied by Susan Nace on the piano. The choir performed on November 15 at the patriotic concert "Our Home."

Choirs perform to commemorate our homeland

by Jonathan Ma and Elisabeth Siegel November 16, 2012

Musical groups Cantilena, Camerata, and Guys’ Gig sang a variety of American pieces yesterday in Nichols’ Auditorium during their show, “Our Home,” directed by Susan Nace. The selections ranged...

Donning a Stanford shirt, Maverick signs his Letter of Intent with his mother. Maverick is excited about the prospect of golfing at a Division 1 school.

Senior signs Letter of Intent to golf at Stanford

by Nikhil Dilip and Alyssa Amick November 14, 2012

Senior Maverick McNealy signed his Letter of Intent to play golf for Stanford University next year in front of a small crowd of family and friends during long lunch today. Maverick is a four-year member...

The bright yellow arrows indicate the extended area where cars can drive. Assistant Head of School Greg Lawson introduced the new drop off procedure in his email sent on November 8.

New back loading zone drop off policy implemented

by Sindhu Ravuri November 14, 2012

In order to prevent traffic congestion in the morning, the drop-off location at the back loading zone has been extended beyond its original area, near the sidewalk next to the Dance Room, to the farther...

The Siemens Competition Regional Finalists gather for a group shot on the CalTech campus. Four Upper School Students, a school record, participated in the competition.

Siemens Competition Regional Finals test student researchers

by Apoorva Rangan November 13, 2012

A record number of Upper School researchers traveled to the California Institute of Technology last Thursday to compete in the Siemens Competition Regional Finals, constituting 40 percent of the projects. Seniors...

Delegates pose for a group picture of their committee in front of the main entrance to Stanford University. The MUN conference was held during the weekend.

Students visit Stanford University for MUN conference

by Ayushi Gautam November 12, 2012

Over the weekend, members of the Model United Nations (MUN) club participated in a conference at Stanford University. Although eight students attended, none of them won awards. The club, led by...

Controversy over accuracy of electoral college representation

Controversy over accuracy of electoral college representation

by Meena Chetty November 10, 2012

The development of America’s political proceedings has sparked some questions among both the school community and the nation as a whole about the necessity of the electoral college. The electoral...

The Students for Charitable Causes club (SFCC) posted fliers around campus to increase awareness of their canned food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The club will be ending its food drive on November 16.

Students for Charitable Causes club holds food drive

by Vasudha Rengarajan November 8, 2012

On Tuesday, November 6, the Students for Charitable Causes club (SFCC) began their annual Thanksgiving food drive. The first of many planned reminders this year, co-president Glenn Reddy (10) delivered...

President Barack Obama rejoices with Vice President Joe Biden and the senior staff in the Roosevelt Room of the White House as the House passes the health care reform bill on March 21, 2010. Obama won the Presidential Election on Wednesday night, establishing his second term as president.

Obama’s victory meets mixed responses from students

by Kavya Ramakrishnan November 8, 2012

The joyful cheers of “Go Obama!” contrasted with the few dissenting cries that rang through the hallways Wednesday morning as students discussed Obama winning the election. The results from the JSA...

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