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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

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

The varsity girls basketball team poses together while watching JV play at an away game against the Mountain View Spartans.

Scouting Report: The season tip-off

By MC Teixeira, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

Hey Eagles! The Scouting Report is back, and with the winter season starting, we have some predictions for the upcoming girls basketball season. Everything is about to change, with new players joining...

Attendees watch as a firefighter from the City of Los Altos demonstrates how to use a fire extinguisher.

Teen CERT workshop provides students with hands-on disaster preparedness

By Manya Sikka, Staff Writer | December 14, 2024

Through Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, students interested in emergency preparedness and disaster training had the opportunity to participate in a three-day workshop held by Los Altos’ Teen...

From left to right: MVHS senior Myesha Phukan, former Oracle staff Hanna Olson ‘24, and junior Renuka
Mungee worked on an in-depth article about sexual assault, which helped them earn the Courage award.

Students from Mountain View Oracle receive SPLC Courage Award

By Dorie Xie and Marcus Gao | December 14, 2024

Editor’s note: The information in this article regarding the lawsuit is not comprehensive; a more detailed report can be found in an earlier story by The Talon. Mountain View High School senior Myesha...

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