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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

Junior Derek Eltherington nails a pitch in the team’s 9–0 win against Gunn High School. The Eagles hope to match their success in a league game against Milpitas High School.

Eagles baseball soars past Gunn in blowout victory

By Oliver Elman, Journalism One | May 4, 2025

Cheers, high-fives, and laughter erupted as the Los Altos High School baseball team secured a decisive 9–0 victory over the Gunn High School Titans last Friday, April 18. After dropping a close 7–11...

The 2026 by-trustee election maps drafted.

MVLA Board: A year in review

By Aimee Ge and Amelia Sun | May 2, 2025

CVRA In early August last year, the Mountain View-Los Altos School District (MVLASD) received a notice of their violation of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). A law that was created to protect...

“Whoever controls the narrative controls the world”: Director Deborah Kampmeier speaks to LAHS Videography Club

“Whoever controls the narrative controls the world”: Director Deborah Kampmeier speaks to LAHS Videography Club

By Marcus Gao, Staff Writer | May 1, 2025

As part of Videography Club’s guest speaker series, nationally acclaimed film director Deborah Kampmeier spoke at its lunch meeting on March 31. Kampmeier, who directed films such as Star Trek: Picard...

Jazz Dance will perform its annual show this Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2.

Jazz Dance to perform annual show

By Anna Roman, Staff Writer | April 30, 2025

Tomorrow and on Friday, May 2, the Jazz Dance and Advanced Jazz Dance will take to the stage to perform its annual show. The program will perform a broad range of styles, from lyrical to hip hop to Bollywood. This...

A student walks down the diversity rally runway wearing a purple quince dress.

Diversity rally recap

By Sara Lahr, Sahana Srinivasan, and Anna Roman | April 30, 2025

On Monday, March 31, students took to the gym floor to show their pride in their identities by demonstrating cultural performances. These ranged from Corrido ballads, to choreographed dances, to a Guzheng...

Large paintings at the exhibition “North Star” hang on darkened blue walls, streaked with white paint.

What to do at the San Jose Museum of Art

By Ellis Yang, Staff Writer | April 25, 2025

Stoehr is seen with open arms moments before embracing his teammate after winning the National Championships.

Beloved science teacher lived double life as rugby superstar!

By Matilda Haney Foulds, News Editor | April 24, 2025

Science teacher Greg Stoehr is your favorite teacher's favorite teacher. While many know of his decades-long campus presence, few know of his athletic feats.  Years before you were born, Stoehr was...

Bennett, second from the right, poses with friends from a running club she joined while attending Stanford University.

Best of both worlds: Margaret Bennett’s journey from DI runner to teacher

By Matilda Haney Foulds, News Editor | April 24, 2025

At her eighth-grade graduation, English Department Head Margaret Bennett received an award for running the most miles of any student. Now, nearly 30 years — and many trophies — later, she reflects...

Hughes embraces her daughter, Daniella
Hughes, after she broke a school record.

Leaving a legacy on the track

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor | April 24, 2025

For Spanish teacher and hurdles Head Coach Robyn Hughes, track and field is more than a sport — it’s her family legacy. Whether it’s coaching her daughter or hurdling pregnant, she proves that greatness...

Donahue plays at UC Berkeley during her Stanford days.

Mary Donahue: Proving hard work can power you to anything

By Alanna Grier, Staff Writer | April 24, 2025

After leaving home her junior year to attend a Dallas boarding school, field hockey Head Coach Mary Donahue had a selection of fall sports to choose from. Her decision to pick field hockey would change...

Carty takes the lead in a dual meet against Stanford.

Coach Carty: Hurdling to success

By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer | April 24, 2025

Hurdles Coach George Carty has been running since he could walk. His passion and dedication gave him life-changing opportunities, including winning an NCAA Championship with San José State University,...

Nasca: Finding a perfect match

By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer | April 24, 2025

It took Speech Therapist Damara Nasca time to find her sport and niche.  Nasca initially did gymnastics, but her passion was cut short when her height interfered with her safety — being too tall...

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