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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Upbeat music starts as the crowd slowly quiets down, awaiting the next performance. San Mateo’s beloved Dance Team scatters into formation on stage, dressed in matching colors. While watching each member of the Dance Team, eyes can’t help but watch Keiko Laird, the energetic and charismatic dancer with an incredible […]
Usually seen talking with friends and classmates throughout the day, Brandon Perez Valencia is a proud student of SMHS. Brandon Perez-Valencia is a busy, hardworking student at our school and a positive figure for the class of 2023. Walking with his friends, he’s bringing a smile to people’s faces. Classmates […]
“And up to bat, number 2, Giancarlo Selvitella!” Confidently striding towards the plate, with his trusty Louisville Slugger comes the star third baseman for San Mateo High School. The crowd hushes as the pitcher winds up, and explodes upon the resounding DING as GC swings with all his might. With years […]
They say that high school is a time of self-discovery, expression, and growth. Most of us are lucky to have one outlet for self-expression, but Keren stands as a beacon of creativity. Throughout all of high school, Keren Kreindler has been an outspoken, avid learner, and has been tremendously committed […]
Bustling around campus clad in orange and black, a familiar face is present at any and all of San Mateo’s outreach and leadership events. Always there to lend a helping hand stands Rebecca Buss. Throughout her time at San Mateo, Rebecca has been a member of various programs such as […]
At any school play, Catcher Sanchez can be seen standing in front of the stage and setting the tone. Catcher has been known for his consistent and powerful presence throughout his four years at San Mateo High, but his talents don’t end there. You’ll find him every Friday at the […]
The energy is palpable, hushed chattering as the crowd waiting within the San Mateo High School Performing Arts Center begins to bubble over with excitement, the curtain about to rise, the show about to start. The lights dim and a spotlight shines, a huge smile plastered on ready to shine, […]
Seen wearing earbuds in the morning, Keani walks through the halls listening to music, making the journey to Advanced Media Arts, English and Weight Training classes in style. In the photos lining the E building walls, on media arts posters around the M building Keani’s name and face are easily […]
It is early in the school year and even though the entire class is full of seniors, there is still a bit of awkwardness lingering in the classroom. However, there is one person who appears above the fray. Ronald Patton, like always, is actively participating in the team project. He […]
When I mention Sofia La Bove to just about anyone, the first thing that comes to mind is her exuberant laugh. In conversation with Ms. Wozniak, we both agreed that her laugh was one of the most joyful sounds in the world, and it will be sorely missed at San […]