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
Homecoming
The decline of SHS culture
By Cristina Curcelli | November 16, 2011
Two anti-bullying assemblies in a six-month period, people being singled out at rallies with offensive jokes and a disqualification from Homecoming because of inappropriate and offensive humor. Welcome to the new and not-so-improved SHS.
Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming for inappropriate jokes
By Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu | October 2, 2011
Though sophomores took to the quad steps at lunch on Sept. 28 for their annual Homecoming quad day, they were disqualified soon after their lunchtime performance for using inappropriate jokes that targeted individuals, according to administrators.
As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes
By Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh | September 11, 2011
“Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.”
Senior quad day ends Homecoming in style
By Dylan Jew | October 14, 2010
Senior quad day is always the most anticipated performance each Homecoming, and this year's class did not disappoint, most observers said.
The senior class had the usual elements to a successful Homecoming: well-choreographed dances, great music selection, hilarious jokes and an exceptional plot. The seniors also made great use of their theme, Candyland.
The Banned Class
November 2, 2011When I was notified that the sophomore class had been disqualified from Homecoming due to rude behavior, I felt ashamed. I felt ashamed that the actions of a select few could mess it up so badly for our class.
Bids for Wonderland not too pricey
By Megan Benzing | October 21, 2011
This year, Homecoming week was abuzz with excitement, whether it was for the skits, the game or the decorations. But discussion about one important aspect, the dance, was conspicuously missing. Instead, talk about the dance would usually resemble this exchange:
“Are you going to the dance this weekend?” one friend would say.
The response: “No, it’s way too expensive.”
Come on, it’s 15 bucks. In perspective, $15 would buy only one T-shirt, one movie (without many snacks) or maybe two 4-quart tubs of ice cream.
Questionable behavior tars sophomores’ reputation
By Anushree Dugar and Karen Sung | October 14, 2011Just over three weeks ago, a buzz of conversation concerning the sophomore class’s inappropriate quad day skit and subsequent Homecoming disqualification circulated the school. Almost immediately, students pointed fingers and spread rumors about who was responsible for the embarrassment.
Children’s Stories ends with ‘happily ever after’
By Amy Jan & Allison Toh | October 14, 2011Homecoming 2011 was not a storybook ending for everybody—who will ever forget the sophomores' unfortunate disqualification—but most students said the school's biggest week of celebration was worth all the effort.
Homecoming turns PG, for the better
By Derek Sun | October 14, 2011The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different.
