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
Rohan Vaswani

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An image of the Los Altos Community Center, where Art 4 Neuroscience members will teach students.

[Photo] Art 4 Neuroscience hosts weekly camp to educate students in STEAM

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Los Altos High School students need coherent leadership and student leadership groups on campus have the resources to provide such direction.

[Photo] LAHS needs more from its student leaders. ASB and SCL are up to the task.

By The Editorial Board
December 9, 2022
Today, the District announced Principal Wynne Satterwhite's retirement. It's not immediately clear when that retirement is effective.

[Photo] Principal Wynne Satterwhite announces retirement

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
April 7, 2023
ASB recently proposed an amendment to its Constitution that would change the way that LAHS votes for ASB and class council positions.

[Photo] ASB proposes amendment to change voting procedure

By Oscar Johnson, Journalism One
March 23, 2023
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[Photo] LSU to host Latino Summit to help students with their post-high school futures

By Ivan Sandoval-Navarro, Journalism One
March 9, 2023
Last week, ASB ratified a Constitutional amendment that aims to open up the ASB rule-making process to the entire student body.

[Photo] ASB amends Constitution, democratizing rule-making process

By Oscar Johnson, Journalism One
February 10, 2023
Here are this year's Freshman Poetry Battle contestants, as introduced by their teachers.

[Photo] An introduction to this year’s Freshman Poetry Battle contestants

By Annabelle Lee, Journalism One
February 7, 2023
Tomorrow, Student Community Leaders (SCL) will host its annual Trivia Night.

[Photo] SCL to host Trivia Night tomorrow

By Carissa Lai and Oscar Johnson
January 19, 2023
Carrol Titus-Zambre was featured in a previous 2021 Talon article covering the protest to reopen schools during distance learning (shown above). After publication of that article, she allegedly threatened a reporter with violence and legal action.

[Photo] MVLA Board candidate Carrol Titus-Zambre allegedly threatened student, does not comment

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
October 7, 2022
Although the District has worked behind-the-scenes to improve the course selection process, it was still difficult for many students to finalize the schedules they wanted.

[Photo] Didn’t get the classes you wanted? Here’s why.

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai
September 12, 2022
Today, the Associated Student Body announced this year's potential Homecoming themes.

[Photo] Homecoming theme choices announced

September 2, 2022
After Los Altos High School returned to in-person learning, some students chose to stay online with Option B, an asynchronous and independent learning avenue.

[Photo] Option B: Truly independent learning, at a price

By Matthew Kim, Ryan Bell, and Andrew Rios Sandoval
May 23, 2022
Co-captain senior Esha Gupta stands amid her teammates at practice. Coming off the pandemic-ravaged campaign last year, Los Altos High School varsity girls soccer would go on to achieve a level of success not seen in over a decade, winning the title of Central Coast Section (CCS) champions and reaching the semifinals of the Norcal state playoffs.

[Photo] From zero to hero: Varsity girls soccer reflects on their phenomenal season

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
April 26, 2022

What happens to our waste?

By Allie Bricca, Rohan Vaswani, and Naomi Ichiriu
April 4, 2022
A new English language development program at Los Altos High School will provide support for English learner students.

[Photo] New English language development program to be implemented at LAHS

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
April 2, 2022

[Video] Eagles battle against Spartans in rivalry basketball game

By Rohan Vaswani, Allison Bricca, and Ellie Ji
February 10, 2022
The Los Altos High School Robotics Team set new records for the school at this year's FIRST robotics world championship.

[Photo] The values behind Ethnic Studies: A course overview

By Nayeon Kim and Aanya Mathias
February 3, 2022
Here's how to obtain your free N95 masks and COVID-19 tests

[Photo] How to obtain free N95 masks at LAHS and COVID-19 tests from the government

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
January 24, 2022
LAHS varsity captain senior Arya Hatami stands at the center of the field for the kick off to start the game.

[Photo] Los Altos varsity soccer ties against rival Mountain View in scoreless game

By Milan Grbovic and Matthew Diederich
January 19, 2022
Given the rise of COVID-19 cases in the MVLA District, The Talon compiled frequently asked questions along with responses as a resource for students and staff.

[Photo] COVID-19 at MVLA: What you need to know

By Anika Sikka
January 12, 2022
Assistant Principal Fabian Medina-Morales sits at his office desk. New to LAHS, Morales has brought his background in counseling to his new role as an administrator, earning the friendship of colleagues and students alike.

[Photo] Assistant Principal Fabian Medina-Morales is the family you never knew you needed

By Ellie Ji
December 20, 2021
Varsity girls soccer team captain, senior Esha Gupta talking with the team at a practice.

[Photo] Girls soccer dominates first game in 11-0 win

By Rose Liu, Business Manager
December 13, 2021
On Friday, October 1, an anonymous bomb threat was called in to Los Altos High School. In order to ensure student safety, LAHS used many internal and external resources; the community also provided LAHS with resources to evaluate the threat.

[Photo] LAHS bomb threat: The receipts

By Anika Sikka
December 10, 2021
Seniors Serena Gaylord and Oliver Breitbart wave to community members as students parade behind them at the 2021 LAHS Homecoming parade in downtown Los Altos. The parade was one of the first school and community wide events to be hosted since the COVID-19 lockdown.

[Photo] LAHS 2021 Homecoming parade: The kids are alright

By Robert Barker, Guest Writer
November 8, 2021
Students at Los Altos High School have been facing long lunch lines because of the influx of students receiving lunch from school.

[Photo] Long lunch lines at LAHS: What’s being done

By Rebekah Park and Nayeon Kim
November 5, 2021
Students cheer in the stands during the homecoming game against Lynbrook High School.

[Photo] Eagles to fight for football league championship title this Friday

By Allan Feldman, Copy Editor
November 3, 2021
The MVLA District approved revisions to District Title IX policies as a response to state legislative changes.

[Photo] District approves revisions to sexual harassment policies

By Natalie Wei
November 3, 2021
The varsity girls cross country team has had a very successful season this year, breaking two records at consecutive league meets and running in the Clovis Invitational meet. (Pictured from left to right; top row: Riley Capuano, Ella Fadil, Sasha Anderson, Lauren Soobrian, Emily Soobrian/ bottom row: Fiona Bodkin, Shelli Lewis, Maddy Randall, Jasleen Sidhu, Cameron Cox)

[Photo] Record-breaking varsity girls cross country runs to new heights

By Rose Liu
October 29, 2021
The boba drinks from ten different stores, which are ranked on boba, tea flavor and price.

Ten local boba shops’ house milk teas, ranked

By Allan Feldman and Rohan Vaswani
October 15, 2021
The Eagles dominated in a 34-7 home victory against Gunn High School. They remain undefeated in league play.

[Photo] Los Altos football team dominates; new stadium lights are celebrated

By Emilie Enser, Opinions Editor
October 13, 2021
Los Altos High School's Associated Student Body set new guidelines to ensure COVID-19 safety at this year's fantasy themed Homecoming dance.

[Photo] ASB plans for COVID-safe Homecoming season

By Emilie Enser
October 13, 2021
The Los Altos Community Center had its grand opening on Saturday, October 2, highlighting community speakers and giving attendees a tour of the space.

[Photo] Los Altos Community Center opens after years of planning and construction

By Vaishu Sirkay and Nina Crofts
October 7, 2021
Students evacuate to the baseball field following a bomb threat at LAHS.

[Photo] Bomb threat at LAHS, school evacuated

By Cedric Chan and Kaavya Butaney
October 1, 2021
Senior Rose Liu serves during a doubles match against Mountain View High School. Due to limited court space at Mountain View High School, MVHS is sharing court space with the Los Altos High School girls tennis team, leaving the Eagles with little practice time.

[Photo] Los Altos and Mountain View girls tennis teams share the court

By Emilie Enser, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2021
When thinking about the source of COVID-19 misinformation, particularly in our area, your mind likely turns to the inaccurate information shared on social media about the effects of the virus or of the vaccine. But in schools, the issues surrounding COVID-19-related conversation are far more implicit, yet have the potential to be just as dangerous. It’s up to us to stay educated about COVID-19 protocol and to follow it.

[Photo] Nina’s Notes: You can’t be immune to misinformation

By Nina Crofts, Senior Writer
September 22, 2021
The Mountain View – Los Altos Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase the frequency of homework free weekends in the 2021–22 school year. However, many MVLA staff members believe that an increase in homework free weekends alone isn’t enough to improve the well being of students, and that further steps need to be taken by the MVLA District.

[Photo] Board votes to increase homework free weekends

By Mira Sundar and Audrey Zhu
September 19, 2021

[Video] Football head coach talks goals following loss against MVHS

By Allan Feldman and Rohan Vaswani
September 18, 2021
Poll worker observes stations at Los Altos Youth Center during the recall election.

Inside a polling station for the 2021 California recall election

By Rohan Vaswani
September 14, 2021

Eagles host Spartans last night in rivalry football game

By Allan Feldman, Rohan Vaswani, Kiran Costa, Aanya Mathias, Rakela Mitchell, Ellie Ji, and Matt Kim
September 11, 2021
Los Altos High School will be offering the SAT for juniors and seniors, as well as the PSAT for sophomores and juniors, on Wednesday, October 13.

[Photo] LAHS to administer on-campus SAT and PSAT in October

By Allan Feldman
August 25, 2021
Los Altos High School was named a Green Ribbon School due to taking extensive action regarding environmental health, such as the implementation of solar panels for energy conservation. Despite the high earning award, Green Team believes there are many improvements students and the LAHS community can still make.

[Photo] What’s next for Los Altos High School as a Green Ribbon School?

By Diya Gupta, Guest Writer
August 22, 2021
Students walk to and from the 600-wing building through a single hallway between the campus pool and 500-wing buildings, and are seen packed together in the student traffic.

LAHS’s ongoing construction brings 600-wing student traffic

By Allan Feldman, Elyssa Kennedy, and Rohan Vaswani
August 16, 2021
The test-optional and test-blind policies set forth by universities in the upcoming years leave many upperclassmen confused.

[Photo] Universities’ test-optional and test-blind policies spark mixed feelings among students

By Kaitlyn Huang, Guest Writer
August 14, 2021
The new Los Altos cycle track does not allow students to be dropped off on Almond Avenue or through the main Los Altos parking lot.

[Photo] Los Altos cycle track alters student drop-off and pick-up

By Anika Sikka
August 11, 2021
The MVLA Board approved AB–130 and AB–104 allowing students to pursue an independent study option and alter their grades from the last school year.

MVLA approves grade change and independent study policies

By Rohan Vaswani
August 10, 2021
Sign for the community center

Los Altos Community Center set to open in October

By Rohan Vaswani
August 8, 2021
Graduating seniors preparing to walk across the podium.

LAHS commemorates graduates in commencement ceremony

By Rohan Vaswani
June 4, 2021
After over a year of distance learning and virtual tutoring, Jacob Valadez, the Tutorial Center Coordinator, will hit the ground running when students return to in-person learning. He has plans to increase collaboration between support groups like AVID, skills and special education to reach students before they fall through the cracks. Increasing representation of tutors and making the physical space more inviting are also on Valadez’s to-do list.

[Photo] Tutorial Center invites increased tutor diversity and support group collaboration

By Parisa Larson and Lauren Morimoto
June 2, 2021
Students do air squats in order to complete a workout circuit in the school gym.

Photo Essay: How PE classes are adapting to in-person instruction

By Rohan Vaswani
May 24, 2021
Students attend Seniors Under the Stars, held on the football field.

LAHS holds Seniors Under the Stars in place of traditional prom

By Rohan Vaswani
May 15, 2021
Headed by Associate Superintendent of Business Services Mike Mathiesen, on-campus construction has been split into two phases. Phase one, which includes new classroom buildings for culinary and engineering classes, an auxiliary gym, multipurpose spaces and new 700-wing stairs, is close to completion this coming summer of 2021.

[Photo] Phase one construction for campus expansion set to finish in summer 2021

By Lauren Morimoto and Parisa Larson
May 9, 2021
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