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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

Senior Connor Salita jumps in the air for a header, looking to pass to an Eagle teammate upfield.

Varsity boys soccer kicks out Fremont High School

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor | January 16, 2025

Yesterday, the varsity boys soccer team soundly defeated the Fremont High School Firebirds 4–1 — the team’s second league win of the season.  Senior co-captain Kapil Jakatdar put the Eagles on...

The three students of the month from last semester. Left: Vedanth Rajan. Middle: Beatrix Parker. Right: Serena Giubilato.

SCL’s students of the month recapped

By Michelle Jacob, Staff Writer | January 15, 2025

Los Altos High School’s SCL understands the importance of feeling appreciated. They finished 2024 honoring three students who they thought best represent the school’s spirit. During September, October...

A statue of the Alta Vista Aztec, the mascot of Alta Vista High School.

How Alta Vista High School Aztec embodies the spirit of the Aztecs

By Annabelle Lee and Tyler Elman | January 13, 2025

Though the Aztec Empire was conquered by the Spanish in 1521, its legacy lives on at Alta Vista High School  — the “Home of the Aztecs.” The school’s Aztec mascot is a symbol of togetherness,...

Wicked’s Poster

Broken Box is holding space for Wicked

By Sahana Srinivasan, Senior Writer | December 19, 2024

If you asked me to name all the musicals I’ve heard of, I could probably only name two — Wicked and Hamilton. As someone who knows nothing about theater, I still know how important Wicked is to the...

Junior Anastasia Marinopoulos revels in her point victory during the annual ASB volleyball tournament that took place from Tuesday, December 3 to Friday, December 6.

Photo Essay: ASB volleyball tournament recap

By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer | December 19, 2024

From Tuesday, December 3 to Friday, December 6, ASB hosted their annual volleyball tournament in the large gym. Teams faced off against each other for the title of “Champion” — and the bragging rights...

LAHS water polo and swim coaches Katie and Seth Tasman make a great team, both in and out of the pool.

Seth and Katie Tasman: A coaching couple building a dream team

By Marcus Gao, Staff Writer | December 19, 2024

A ball, pool, and shared passion — these mark the key ingredients to water polo coaches Seth and Katie Tasman’s relationship. Fostering the growth of both their athletes and their children, the Tasmans...

Members of the Aviation Club working on the design of the rocket during a meeting.

Aviation Club soars into American Rocketry Competition

By Manya Sikka, Staff Writer | December 18, 2024

Most clubs aren’t exactly rocket science — but for the Aviation club, that’s all it is. From prototyping rockets to qualifying for national competitions, Aviation Club gives its members opportunities...

Senior Weston Carballar recently announced his commitment to play DI water polo at Long Island University. He has been playing for nine years, including all four years at LAHS.

Weston Carballar makes a wave with Long Island University water polo commitment

By Oscar Johnson, Web Managing Editor | December 17, 2024

Senior Weston Carballar’s nine-year journey with water polo has been his fun and competitive outlet. Now, his dedication to the sport will bring him to play Division I at Long Island University (LIU)...

Junior April Cutler’s AP Studio Art project focusing on the reality of Silicon Valley is featured in the art show.

Visual arts department’s end-of-semester art show displays student growth

By Jisoo Hur, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024

Los Altos High School's visual arts department transformed the student services building into an art gallery with its end-of-semester art show last Wednesday, December 11 to Friday, December 13. Students...

The varsity girls tennis team poses for a final group photo after ending their historic season, ranking number two statewide.

Girls tennis finishes second in States after historic season

By Carolina Yi, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024

This season, the Los Altos High School varsity girls tennis team made history: once by winning CCS, twice by winning the CIF State Northern California Championships, and thrice by becoming runner-ups to...

ASB's Annual Holiday Faire in photos.

Photo essay: ASB hosts annual Holiday Faire

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024

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