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

Health teacher Vickie Christensen smiles with just a few of the 20 musical instruments she can play: her bassoon, flute and shakuhachi. Christensen took interest in music at a young age, and she is currently a member of the South Bay Philharmonic. Photo by Francesca Fallow.

Vickie Christensen’s Musical History

By Francesca Fallow, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

Music is the passion that feeds health teacher Vickie Christensen’s soul. It is simply a part of who she is. Christensen has conquered the world of music throughout her career: She has learned to play...

Junior Douglas Curtis, who recently won the election for 2016-2017 school year ASB president, smiles for a photo. While Douglas devotes much of his time to ASB, he also partakes in a myriad of other activities ranging from dance to medical internships. Photo by Katie Klein.

Douglas Curtis: New ASB President

By Hanna Khosravi, Opinions Editor | April 27, 2016

When speaking with junior Douglas Curtis, one eminent factor is consistently and undeniably evident: his unwavering ambition. Douglas is known on campus for his wide array of interests: he dances, is fluent...

Teresa (left) practices taking blood pressure and pulse with a peer. While still a student at LAHS, Teresa attends nursing classes and holds a part time job. Photo courtesy Teresa Casillas.

Student Pursues Nursing Through Adult Ed

By Paola Campos, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

On the corner of Mountain View’s Moffett Street is the Adult Education Center, which has been home to numerous Los Altos students and alumni throughout its existence. The center is a gateway for many...

Hotranatha Ajaya, owner of Book Buyers on Castro Street, in one of the aisles of his bookstore. Ajaya began his life in a strict, Christian fundamentalist family, but later converted to Hinduism, which has grown to become a key aspect of his life. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Bookstore Owner Shares Unconventional Past

By Katherine Yen and Michael Sieffert | April 27, 2016

Book Buyers owner Hotranatha Ajaya is 73 years old and still spends 15 hours a day working in his used bookstore. He loves chatting with customers and radiates a quiet, gentle presence wherever he goes....

Junior Henry Ma stretches to hit the shuttlecock. The badminton team has turned in a solid season so far. Photo by Kunal Pandit.

Badminton Aims for Division Promotion

By Booker Martin, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

The badminton team has started off its season strong after moving down a division. With a nearly spotless record of victories, the team is set on proving it belongs among the best. The Eagles have been...

Sophomore Alex Reelfs throws to first. The baseball team is over .500 and looking to make a run in CCS. Photo by Kunal Pandit.

Baseball Swings for CCS

By Keith Bohrer, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

Courage. Pride. Poise. These three words are the focal points of emphasis for the varsity baseball team this year. Just past the halfway point of the regular season, the Eagles have a 12-9 overall record,...

Photo by Kunal Pandit

Soaring Eagle: Nathan Smith

By Julia Santos, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

After serving as team captain for four years, senior Nathan Smith will play Division I volleyball for Penn State University next year. Nathan began his volleyball career in seventh grade at Egan Junior...

The Pros And Cons of Being a Fan

The Pros And Cons of Being a Fan

By Jim Hollingworth, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

My family has never had a lot of respect for sports. My dad has the same intellectual respect for football players as he does for rhinos, and is distinctly proud of the fact that he managed to rank dead...

Anne Schill

With Growing Enrollment, District Hires Counselors

By Anisha Desai, Staff Writer | April 27, 2016

Due to pressure caused by a growing student population, the counseling department appealed to the school board and asked for another counselor to be hired in addition to the current six, a request that...

Allegra Maeso

Mountain View Takes Action on Housing

By Kevin Yen, Senior Writer | April 27, 2016

It’s 11 p.m., and a nearly six-hour session, long by city council standards, draws to a close. Mountain View Mayor Pat Showalter, ordinarily curt in adjourning the council, takes the moment to say a...

Graphics by Vanessa Mark

School Tackles Student Well-being

By Alex Wong and Avi Varghese | April 27, 2016

Words like “depression” and “stress” have long circulated in local high schools, infiltrating conversations from teens’ lunch tables all the way to the meeting rooms of district board members....

Varsity Boys Basketball coach Bob McFarlane directs the team. Photo by Kunal Pandit.

Boys Basketball Coach Resigns

By Teddy Chmyz, Copy/Content Editor | April 20, 2016

Basketball coach and P.E. teacher Bob McFarlane announced his resignation from his role as the boys basketball head coach Monday, April 18. McFarlane’s resignation marks the end of an era for a program...

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