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
Janavi Ramde

Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor

All content by Janavi Ramde
Senior Kai MacQuiddy celebrates his first league win on the varsity boys baseball team. Kai recently announced his commitment to continue his baseball journey at Amherst University.

Kai MacQuiddy swings into Amherst University baseball commitment

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
In-Depth: Girls water polo wins league; to make a splash at CCS

In-Depth: Girls water polo wins league; to make a splash at CCS

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Senior Joseph Tang looks to a teammate for a pass against the Palo Alto Vikings

[Photo] Scouting Report: Boys waterpolo season recap

By Carissa Lai, Media Editor
October 31, 2024
Homecoming Court: Maulik Dhakal

Homecoming Court: Maulik Dhakal

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Varsity girls water polo huddle before their match against Palo Alto.

Girls water polo defeats Palo Alto in close overtime

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Junior Benji Barkovich winds up the ball to score.

Varsity boys water polo defeats Gunn in first league game

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
The triumphs and fight for gender equality at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The triumphs and fight for gender equality at the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Senior Carson Gamble poses in LeTourneau gear on senior signing day.

[Photo] Carson Gamble scores soccer commitment to LeTourneau University

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer
May 24, 2024
LAHS ‘22 alumni Tomo Chien (left) and ‘23 alumni Gil Rubenstein (right) representing College Brief after a presentation at the Los Altos Community Center.

LAHS alumni create College Brief to cater news to college students

By Oscar Johnson and Janavi Ramde
May 11, 2024
17 student-athletes sign college commitments

17 student-athletes sign college commitments

By Janavi Ramde and Alex Zuccaro
May 8, 2024
Sophomore Jenny Chang performs her bar routine with the assistance of varsity Head Coach Sarah Wallace.

Varsity gymnastics places second overall at fourth meet of the season

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024
Anne flips across the beam at The Metroplex Challenge meet in February 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Anne MacKenzie flips into Cornell gymnastics commitment

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Students pose together with mentors after becoming official Teen Docents. The program is open to high schoolers.

Los Altos History Museum opens applications for summer opportunities

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
The winning artwork of the NAHS contest (left), drawn by senior Ariana Ruiz, drew inspiration from pictures Julie sent of Dixie (right). Courtesy Christine An and Julie Corzine.

Who can draw LAHS’s beloved golf cart dog best?

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

By Matthew Kim, Carissa Lai, Matilda Haney Foulds, Janavi Ramde, and Rachel Wilson
February 5, 2024
Junior Armon Moghbel scaling a climbing wall at Movement Sunnyvale. The climbing club visits the rock climbing gym to allow its members to experience the sport and climb with friends.

Climbing Club fosters climbing community at LAHS

By Oscar Johnson and Janavi Ramde
January 27, 2024
Ashley Tumacder (left) and senior Rom Zuckerman (right) receive the Semper Fidelis Award from a Marine Corps Officer.

LAHS marching band students receive Marine Corps award

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Senior Hannah Poon, founder of small business Matchbox Nails.

Senior Hannah Poon’s creative outlet: Matchbox Nails

By Janavi Ramde and Rachel Wilson
December 8, 2023
NBA suspends Warriors player Draymond Green after altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves player

NBA suspends Warriors player Draymond Green after altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves player

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
LAHS athletic trainer Lucas Okuma and ESMT PR Director Krystal Zhu help an injured football player.

Giving students a taste of professional sports medicine

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
On Monday, October 30, the Los Altos High School varsity girls field hockey team lost 1–0 against the Leigh High School Longhorns in round one of CCS playoffs.

Varsity field hockey loses CCS game against Leigh, ranks sixth in league

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Homecoming Court: Nayeon Kim

Homecoming Court: Nayeon Kim

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Yesterday, the varsity girls field hockey team lost 3–0 to Valley Christian High School in their first home game of the season.

Varsity field hockey loses first home game against Valley Christian

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Almond Elementary School students sell lemonade to raise money for Hawaii wildfires

Almond Elementary School students sell lemonade to raise money for Hawaii wildfires

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Protestors rally the streets, carrying signs in solidarity for their fellow writers and directors.

TV writers and producers go on strike, demanding better pay. When will this end and why is it still going?

By Janavi Ramde, Journalism One
June 5, 2023
English teacher Michael Smith does more than teach: he's also a talented musician. Listen to this interview with Smith to learn more.

Podcast: English Teacher Michael Smith’s Not-So-Secret Music Career

By Sophie Kim and Janavi Ramde
June 4, 2023
Los Altos High School history teacher Mr. Kim (right) pictured with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek (left), 2011.

What is, “My high school history teacher won $18,000 on Jeopardy?”

By Janavi Ramde, Journalism One
March 27, 2023
Last Friday, March 10, Silicon Valley Bank was shuttered by the government. So why did it fail, and what's next?

How and why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed

By Janavi Ramde, Journalism One
March 14, 2023
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