It is lunch. As I open my thermos of pasta, a wave of heat wafts into my face. This is the last straw. I am sitting in long pants (my own fault) on the hot cement in the hot sun (not my fault) eating hot food and I am miserable. […]
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Girls flag football takes the field
In a monumental moment for San Mateo High, the girls flag football team played in their inaugural game against the Mills Vikings. The first season of flag football in the district was kicked off by a game between the San Mateo Bearcats and the Mills Vikings. Following days of tireless […]
Back to school night!
San Mateo High School welcomed families yesterday, September 7th, where parents and guardians gathered at SMHS to visit student classrooms and teachers. Families got a sneak peek into their student’s schedules, following their student’s schedule for the evening. Back to school night started at 6 pm, when administrators, including Ms. […]
Senior Spotlight: Kimberly Villafuerte (Español)
This is the Spanish version of this story. You can find it in English here. Recorrer los pasillos de San Mateo suele ser una actividad caótica. Lleno de caminantes rápidos, caminantes lentos, personas en el lado equivocado del pasillo y lleno de cientos de voces que resuenan a lo largo de […]
Senior Spotlight: Kimberly Villafuerte (English)
Este es la versión inglés de esta estoria. Puedes encontrarlo en español aquí. Walking the halls of San Mateo is usually a chaotic activity. Full of fast and slow walkers, people on the wrong side of the hall, and hundreds of voices echoing along the walls. But within this sea of people […]
Senior Spotlight: Keiko Liard
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 […]
Senior Spotlight: Brandon Perez Valencia
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 […]
Senior Spotlight: Keren Kreindler
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 […]
Senior Spotlight: Jazzy Lacsamana
As shoes have become more influential and vital to developing a complete and fashionable outfit, Jazzaleya Lacsamana stands out. Her collection starts at NB 550s and ends at the original off-white Chicagos. Since she was a baby, Jazzaleya has had a sense of fashion, and she’s always remembered collecting shoes, […]
Senior Spotlight: Addie Torres
As cheers erupt from the crowd, one can only think about how Folklorico was able to present an amazing dance performance yet again. There is only one who we have to thank for, Adhilene Torres, also known as Addie. Entering San Mateo High School, Addie never knew the impact she […]