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Saturday, May 18, 2024
It’s rare that the person behind the scenes is also the show’s star, but senior Abe Bredl manages to do it all. Abe has been involved in many of San Mateo High’s productions, both on stage performing and behind the scenes as a crew member. He acted as Hawking Clam […]
The tension is intense as Ashley Stewart, the pitcher of our school’s baseball team, steps up to the mound and winds up for the pitch. With every movement, it’s clear that Ashley’s love for the game and her drive for excellence fuel her every move. Ashley’s passion for baseball began […]
Running onto the field, James Hanna is delivering the bags to the head coaches so practice can get started. He is using up all of the energy in his legs to get him through the day as sweat drips down from his forehead. Jeff Scheller, the athletic director at San […]
Usually found in the San Francisco Bay, spending time with friends, or helping people work on their stories in journalism, Eitan Boaz has fulfilled and exceeded expectations of what a “normal” highschool student should be. Year-round after school, Eitan competes in aquatic sports on the water polo team (in the […]
The following, an excerpt from “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath: The sour breath Will vanish in a day. Soon, soon the flesh The grave cave ate will be At home on me And I a smiling woman. After Nadia told me this was her favorite poem, I sat for a […]
“Saane is a very hardworking student and athlete, I’ve seen her grow as a person on and off the court ever since she was a freshman and she has become a great leader.” These are just some of the words that boyfriend Phillip Galea described Senior Saane Helu as. “A […]
Pacing around the classroom, Janayri Rivas Santos talks with her friends about what to do for the next club meeting. Janayri, along with a few others, is the leader of the ELD Club here at SMHS. Janayri hit the ground running after immigrating from Honduras in 2021. She learned English, […]
Very few people have the ability to manage music, sports, leadership, clubs, and academics while being loved by everyone around campus. Even if we are only connected with at least one of these things, we are all connected to Sam Iannone. Whether you see him leading the marching band or […]
If you walked into a Knit and Lit club meeting, you’d likely find a relaxed group of friends sharing the stirring details of their most recent read while de-stressing with a casual knitting session. Every Thursday this group convenes every Thursday, and Sophie Leung is the force behind each meeting. […]
Stepping up to the line, championship in sight, David Joseph bounces the ball twice, serves, and rallies back and forth with many grueling shots until he wins the point. “Game, set and match for David Joseph!” Gasping for air, he goes up to shake his opponent’s hand as the crowd […]