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

Annual Homecoming Parade Held in Downtown Los Altos

October 25, 2014
On Friday, October 24, the annual Homecoming Parade was held in Downtown Los Altos. In the parade were each class' float, each of the 10 Homecoming couples, fall sports teams and clubs at the school. Marching band, along with the dance and cheer teams also put on brief performances during the parade.

“The Judge” Shines with Robert Downey Jr. As Lead

October 24, 2014
“Innocent people can’t afford me.” So begins the emotionally charged film, The Judge, directed by David Dobkin and starring Robert Downey Jr. in one of Downey Jr.’s finest, most complex performances to date. Uttered by Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.), the statement sounds ruthless and flippant—just the kind of thing any unscrupulous lawyer would say. And you’d be right—about the statement of course, not the lawyer.

Giants Edged Out 2-3 in Game 3

October 24, 2014
The Kansas City Royals edged out the San Francisco Giants 3-2, today, October 24 in Game 3 of the World Series. The win gives Kansas City a 2-1 lead in the series.

Girls Volleyball Ekes Out Win Over Homestead in Nailbiter

October 22, 2014
On Wednesday, October 22, the varsity girls volleyball team won its home match against Homestead High School. Though it was a tight game throughout, the Eagles ultimately won 3-2 in the closely contested five-set game.

Giants Fall 2-7 to Royals in Game 2 of World Series

October 22, 2014
The San Francisco Giants dropped Game 2 of the World Series today, October 22, falling to the Kansas City Royals 2-7.

Giants Ride Offense, Bumgarner to Game 1 Win

October 21, 2014
The San Francisco Giants combined strong offense with stellar pitching to win Game 1 of the World Series today, October 21 and beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1.

School Holds Annual Homecoming Assembly

October 21, 2014
On Tuesday, October 21, the school hosted its annual Homecoming Assembly on a double-assembly schedule. The assembly featured skit performances from groups of this year's Homecoming couples. The annual Homecoming Parade will take place in Downtown Los Altos later this week on Friday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m. The school's Homecoming Game and dance are on Saturday, October 25 at 1:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., respectively.

School’s Skills Teachers Host First Ever “Skills Family Night”

October 17, 2014
On Thursday, October 16, members of the interdisciplinary Skills and AVID teams hosted the school’s first ever “Skills Night”. Teachers held this Skills Night with the intention of reaching out to the families of the students in their assisted classes after the few parents attended the school-wide Back to School Night earlier in August. Over 100 people were in attendance for the event which included dinner, a round-robin information session on each skills class and environmental science classes available at the school and an AVID/college preparation presentation.

Girls Volleyball Dominates Palo Alto in Annual “Dig Pink” Game

October 17, 2014
On October 16, the girls varsity volleyball team played against Palo Alto High School, the two team's second league encounter. Los Altos had a decisive victory, winning all three of its sets by large margins.
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