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The Talon
The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
News
Students gather in the main quad for Club Day, where members of 32 clubs presented posters and encouraged sign-ups.
2025 LAHS Club Fair in Photos
By Anna Roman and Sara Lahr | September 15, 2025

Posters and sweet treats galore: ASB hosted Los Altos High School’s annual Club Fair Thursday, Sep. 11 and Friday, Sep. 12. With more than 100 clubs participating, students filled the lower and main...

This fall, a new filtering software called Securly was installed on student browsers, causing daily disturbances.
New web filtering software installed on student browsers
By Jade Palatnik, Staff Writer
The new peer tutoring program begins for sessions in the spring semester, after student counselors finish their fall training.
An overview of LAHS’ new Peer-2-Peer Counseling program
By Jade Palatnik, Staff Writer
The Aug. 25 bike collision at the crossing point at North Gordon Way and Almond Avenue resulted in action from the Los Altos community, including new signage and road safety education.
Collision near campus raises bike safety concerns
By Athan Joshi, Staff Writer
Features
Homecoming Court: Aaron Zhu
Homecoming Court: Aaron Zhu
By Alanna Grier, Sports Editor | September 28, 2025

Homecoming Court: Andrey Paraketsov
Homecoming Court: Andrey Paraketsov
By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer
Homecoming Court: Audrey Sanchez
Homecoming Court: Audrey Sanchez
By Shannon Chiang, Features Editor
Homecoming Court: Avni Rajagopal
Homecoming Court: Avni Rajagopal
By Anna Roman, Senior Writer
Sports
Neda Abedi kicks off Denison University commitment
Neda Abedi kicks off Denison University commitment
By Dorie Xie and Dayne Piscione | September 12, 2025

Senior Neda Abedi is ready to “make some big waves” playing college soccer.  After 12 years in the sport and 3 years with her club Bay Area Surf, she’s taking the next — and biggest — step...

Friday, Sep. 5, the varsity football team faced Gunderson High School for its home opener. The team lost 7–20 in its first-ever matchup against the Grizzlies. The Eagles are now 0–2 overall.
Varsity football defeated by Gunderson in home opener
By Dorie Xie and Alex Zuccaro
Senior Sophia Boschken poses in a Loyola Marymount University sweatshirt. The water polo player verbally announced her commitment to the Division I school in July of this year.
Sophia Boschken splashes into Loyola Marymount water polo commitment
By Alex Zuccaro, Senior Writer
Senior Parisa Abedi poses in a University of Hawaii Mānoa soccer T-shirt after announcing her commitment to the Division I school.
Parisa Abedi scores biggest goal with commitment to University of Hawaiʻi
By Mia Scott, Staff Writer
Arts & Culture
Olivia Moon
Return of the scarf (Matilda’s version): Mother is getting married!
By Matilda Haney Foulds, Web Managing Editor | September 12, 2025

Hello fellow Swifties, it’s been a while... but I’m making a comeback! I started this column my first official year on The Talon and now, in my last, I’ve returned to report a happily ever after....

The Hip Hop Dance Club poses together after the 2024 Homecoming Rally. Every year since its formation, the club has provided a space at LAHS for students to perform and practice hip hop.
Hip Hop Club brings dance to LAHS
By Jisoo Hur, Staff Writer
Eddie & Thom comic: An Eagle-eyed suspect
Eddie & Thom comic: An Eagle-eyed suspect
By MC Teixeira, Staff Writer
Behind the walls of the LAHS mural project
By Jisoo Hur, Staff Writer
Opinions
Talon senior writer junior Manya Sikka and staff writer junior Jade Palatnik hold their boba drinks and smile for the camera. In this edition of “The Winner Is,” staff writer junior Kate Rose, Manya and Jade tried and rated boba drinks from different stores.
The winner is…: Boba edition
By Kate Rose, Staff Writer | September 22, 2025
Sara Moving Through Life: Writing Made Me Cry.
Sara Moving Through Life: Writing Made Me Cry.
By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer
Since 2012, school shooting incidents in the United States have been increasing exponentially. Schools should not be a place where students’ lives are at risk.
Has learning become lethal?
By Valerie Zhou, Staff Writer
Columns
Talon senior writer junior Manya Sikka and staff writer junior Jade Palatnik hold their boba drinks and smile for the camera. In this edition of “The Winner Is,” staff writer junior Kate Rose, Manya and Jade tried and rated boba drinks from different stores.
The winner is…: Boba edition
By Kate Rose, Staff Writer | September 22, 2025
Sara Moving Through Life: Writing Made Me Cry.
Sara Moving Through Life: Writing Made Me Cry.
By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer
2025 Senior Column: Aimee Ge
2025 Senior Column: Aimee Ge
By Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor
Editorial
The stands are silent. How can we fix it?
The stands are silent. How can we fix it?
By The Editorial Board | September 12, 2025
The Talon's second semester diversity audit
The Talon’s second semester diversity audit
June 29, 2025
We stand with the undocumented community
We stand with the undocumented community
March 17, 2025
In-Depth
Students in AVID seek to be the first in their family's to reach higher education. Their portraits surround a motivational quote on AVID teacher Jonathan Kwan’s wall.
New faces, same spirit: AVID seeks to preserve community as program grows
By Manya Sikka and Kate Rose | September 12, 2025
BSU in the 1998 Aerie Yearbook
The history of Los Altos High School’s Black Student Union
By Oscar Johnson and Sara Lahr
Students in the ELD program can have many responsibilities beyond their academics. For example, some students may have to serve as translators for their parents or providers for their families.
Perdido en la traducción: la experiencia ELD
By Amelia Sun and Lev Zeiger