Quote of the week
On the new SHS-themed websites: “I think the blogs are a great way to make jokes about how unique Saratoga is, but it’s important not to be cocky about it. As long as it remains a joke, I'll be a fan.” — 2011 alumnus Nick Renda
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Boitz featured in new book about music teachers and their programs
By Cecilia Hollenhorst and Jay Mulye | October 10, 2011
While motivational speaker and writer Scott Lang has been invited to Saratoga High annually for six years to speak to the music students, this year he brought along a surprise: his new book, with an entire chapter centered around music department chair Michael Boitz.
Marching band to join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 2012
By Ashley Tang | May 25, 2011
During tutorial on Friday, May 13, dozens of members of the marching band joined music teachers and mayor Howard Miller, superintendent Cary Matsuoka and principal Jeff Anderson on the steps of the quad for an important announcement.
SHS hosts annual SCCBDA Honor Band Concert
By Vivien Lu and Ashley Tang | January 28, 2010Last fall junior clarinetist Kyle Fukui auditioned for the Santa Clara County Band Directors Association (SCCBDA) County Honor Band, which is held once a year. He was one of 57 clarinetists undergoing this stressful challenge.
In December, Fukui found out that he was among the 24 clarinetists who had the chance to join the 90-person group for its performance on Jan. 17 in the McAfee Center. The site of the concert changes among schools each year, and it was Saratoga's turn host the event.
Music department bonds for success
By Kyumin Shim | September 14, 2009This year, the music department hopes its students are going to know each other extremely well.
The department is putting more emphasis on building stronger bonds between musicians this year as they plan the annual retreats
