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Sophomore Matthew Huang adds finishing touches to the outfit that model Aaron Huang (10) wore. They were only two of the many sophomores who participated in this event.

Surprise spirit event held during lunch

by Sheridan Tobin November 8, 2012

During long lunch yesterday, students participated in a surprise spirit event, which resulted in the seniors and sophomores tying for first place, followed by the juniors in third and the freshmen in fourth. Each...

Freshmen Ashi Gautam, Jasmine Liu, and Shannon Hong take a break from making calls to ask citizens to vote for President Obama. The wall featured a slogan, "Fired Up and Ready To Go", which the volunteers shouted before the election results came out.

Obama supporters volunteer at election campaign center

by Ayushi Gautam November 7, 2012

Displaying their support for recently re-elected President Barack Obama, several students volunteered yesterday at the Obama campaign office in Downtown San Jose. Located on Market Street, the Obama...

Siemens regional finalist Rohan Chandra (12) practices his presentation on the relationship between the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and certain areas of the brain related to motion and memory. He and three other regional finalists will travel to Southern California for the National Finals this weekend.

Student researchers give presentations in the auditorium

by Apoorva Rangan November 7, 2012

The four Siemens Competition regional finalists and sophomore Samyukta Yagati presented their research to students and faculty today during long lunch, covering topics from music to multiple myeloma. WiSTEM...

On Election Day, voters in San Jose cast ballots at the Moreland Apartments polling site. By voting for the next president and a number of propositions, citizens were able to contribute to the 2012's election process.

Voters discuss Presidential Election and state propositions

by Kacey Fang, Sindhu Ravuri, and Stephanie Chen November 7, 2012

After months of campaigns and political discussions in both the news media and casual conversation, voters nationwide walked into polling stations today and marked their ballots for the next president. Eight...

Students discuss the presidential election as polling results were revealed at "Pizza and Politics." Hosted by JSA, the event allowed students to watch and converse about the election while enjoying a slice of pizza with friends.

JSA hosts biennial Pizza and Politics event

by Anokhi Saklecha November 6, 2012

At 5 p.m. on Election Night, members of the Upper School community gathered in the Bistro for “Pizza and Politics” to watch and discuss the election results while enjoying a dinner of pizza and soda....

Faculty members display commitment to Presidential Election

Faculty members display commitment to Presidential Election

by Ashwini Iyer and Manthra Panchapakesan November 6, 2012

Barack Obama’s victory in the 2012 Presidential Election marks an end to hours of anticipation and anxious waiting on the part of millions of people. In a series of interviews, Upper School faculty members...

Diane Main, the Assistant Director of Instructional Technology, uses several screenshots to demonstrate how to adjust privacy settings on Facebook. Her presentation during the school meeting focused on the different setting options that Facebook provides.

Main advises students to adjust Facebook privacy settings

by Dora Tzeng November 6, 2012

During school meeting yesterday, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology Diane Main made a presentation regarding privacy on social media sites. Main worked with Director of Instructional Technology...

Seniors including Michelle Zhang and Rebecca Liu watch as the Homecoming Court enters the gym. The Disney themed Homecoming dance took place on the day after the football game, November 3.

Homecoming week ends with Disney themed dance

by Ayushi Gautam November 5, 2012

With cotton candy and vibrant strobe lights to transform the gym into a dance floor, the annual Homecoming dance was held on November 3. The theme for this year’s dance was classic Disney movies. “It...

All four classes designed the eagles based on their respective themes. Many students voiced favorable opinions towards their class theme, despite difficulties in representing the theme in the eagle.

Students react to class Homecoming themes

by Alex Jang and Ashley Zhong November 2, 2012

This year, each class chose a Homecoming theme related to Disney movies. The seniors, who had first choice, picked High School Musical, juniors Lion King, sophomores Toy Story, and freshmen Pirates of...

Monika Lee (11) races toward the junior class pyramid in the sixth lunch round of the event as a senior races back to her teammates on the other side of the gym. The junior class ended up winning that round.

Students compete in first spirit event of the week

by Cheryl Liu October 31, 2012

On the first day of this year’s Homecoming Week, Tuesday, October 30, students participated in a surprise cup-stacking spirit event in the gym. During first lunch, the freshmen took first, followed...

Freshmen and sophomores dress up for first day of Homecoming Week

Freshmen and sophomores dress up for first day of Homecoming Week

by Anishka Agarwal October 30, 2012

On the first school day of Homecoming Week, the freshmen and sophomores showed their class spirit by wearing costumes and props that represent characters from their Disney movies, Pirates of the Caribbean...

Based on the Disney theme of High School Musical, seniors paint their class eagle during Friday’s Spirit Night. Students were given a chance to continue their progress on their floats, eagles, skits, and decorations in preparation for Homecoming Week.

Students prepare for Homecoming Week at Spirit Night

by Anokhi Saklecha and Arden Hu October 27, 2012

After school on Friday, students from all four grades gathered in the gym for the annual Homecoming Spirit Night. Each class had time to continue their progress on their respective eagles, floats, skits,...

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