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

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

The Talon

Choir Director Lauren Diez makes her debut at Los Altos

Choir Director Lauren Diez makes her debut at Los Altos

By Julie Vargas, Senior Writer | November 7, 2019

Christmas caroling is an annual tradition for Choir Director Lauren Diez and her family. As their voices meld together in rich, beautiful harmonies, they share not only the physical connection of singing...

Walsh twins: going extreme on bike and board

By Ethan Ruyack and Tomoki Chien | November 4, 2019

Seniors Jake and Alex Walsh can often be found zipping down mountains (in both snow and dirt), performing tricks at skateparks and doing (equally as dangerous) tricks on their trampoline. The twins dabble...

600-wing building to have gender-neutral bathrooms

600-wing building to have gender-neutral bathrooms

By Kaavya Butaney and Tomoki Chien | November 4, 2019

The MVLA school district plans to build gender-neutral bathroom facilities in the new 600-wing building, with possible plans to convert the 300-wing bathrooms to gender-neutral facilities as well....

Robotics wins regional CalGames tournament

By Lucas Bricca and Rachel Rudyak | October 31, 2019

The Los Altos robotics team, Team 114 Eaglestrike, won the annual CalGames regional competition on Sunday, October 13, and the team said they are prepared to play at a higher level than ever before in...

Varsity football Homecoming game: You can take our victory, but you can’t take our spirit

Varsity football Homecoming game: You can take our victory, but you can’t take our spirit

By Cameron Cox, Katrina Arsky, and Amid Najmi | October 27, 2019

A soft, rosy cloud of baby powder flew over the vividly pink stands filled with Los Altos Eagles during the varsity Homecoming football game on Friday, October 25. The Eagles lost to the Saratoga Falcons...

The Talon takes a look at the evolution of Homecoming over the last 65 years of Los Altoss history.

The history of Homecoming at Los Altos

By Mia Scher and Cathy Wang | October 25, 2019

In every high school movie, the Homecoming Dance is a staple of the full high school experience. The parade, football game and dance—complete with the crowning of a king and queen—appear to be the...

Photo Essay: Varsity boys water polo celebrates spectacular win on senior night

Photo Essay: Varsity boys water polo celebrates spectacular win on senior night

By Emily McNally, Staff Writer, Photographer | October 24, 2019

Senior Night On Tuesday, October 22, varsity boys water polo played against Gunn on their senior day. After the match, each senior was individually recognized by head coach Seth Tasman.  The team...

Sage twins: Same genes, different dreams

Sage twins: Same genes, different dreams

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer | October 23, 2019

At first glance, one of the only things that distinguishes the two Sage boys from each other is their hair. Adam’s is chopped short, while Luke’s is long enough to trail behind him in the breeze. Otherwise,...

Photo Essay: An insider review of Eagle football

Photo Essay: An insider review of Eagle football

By Cameron Cox | October 22, 2019

The frigid night of Friday, October 18 set the scene for a disheartening loss against the Gunn High School Titans for the varsity football team. After two and a half hours of unwavering effort, the game...

Los Altos to delay school start times in accordance with new legislation

Los Altos to delay school start times in accordance with new legislation

By Tomoki Chien | October 21, 2019

Students in the Mountain View Los Altos (MVLA) School District can expect later start times as soon as the next school year. This move comes partly because of a new piece of legislation (CA SB328) passed...

Mountain View Choir Director Jill Denny conducts choir students from both Los Altos and Mountain View. Los Altos will participate in the One Voice, One World concert alongside Mountain View for the first time on Tuesday, October 22.

Los Altos choirs join Mountain View for “One World, One Voice” concert

By Julie Vargas | October 21, 2019

The Los Altos and Mountain View High School choirs will be performing together in the "One World, One Voice" choral series in the MVHS theater on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The high...

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