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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Sam Warman competes in his first race of the 2024 spring season in Oakland against various Bay Area teams. “Each stroke I force myself to take is one step further than the guys that gave up,” Warman said. Photo courtesy of Warman.

Sam Warman Commits to MIT for Rowing

Alyssa McAdams, Print Editor
June 2, 2024

Very few athletes switch their primary sport during their last year of high school. Even fewer commit to play in a Division I league for that sport. Senior...

Junior Ben Salama pitches on Tuesday, May 28, against Redding.

Menlo Baseball Wins First Two NorCal Games Against Redding and Oakland Tech

Caroline Clack and Jacob Reich
May 31, 2024

Menlo’s varsity baseball team will advance to the third round of the Division V NorCal Championship after an 8-0 shutout over the Redding Christian School...

Willis Johnson Commits to Puget Sound for Football

Willis Johnson Commits to Puget Sound for Football

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2024

This winter, senior Willis Johnson committed to play Division III football at the University of Puget Sound. Johnson is excited to show his capabilities...

Francis Santora’s Mental Game Program Pushes Athletes To Embrace Their Good Wolf and Fight Their Bad Wolf

Francis Santora’s Mental Game Program Pushes Athletes To Embrace Their Good Wolf and Fight Their Bad Wolf

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
May 22, 2024

An athlete’s mental state plays a key role in sports, as the ability to remain composed is often a deciding factor in a match. This is why assistant...

Mikey McGrath Commits to Play Football at Williams College

Mikey McGrath Commits to Play Football at Williams College

Rafe Weiden, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024

After tearing his labrum twice, breaking his leg and changing his primary sport, senior Mikey McGrath committed to play Division III football at Williams...

Photo courtesy of Knightbook

Sophomore William Beesley Dives into Niche Sport of Underwater Hockey

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
May 19, 2024

Sophomore William Beesley, an avid rower and golfer, has an affinity for trying out new sports. But unlike rowing or golf, underwater hockey isn’t...

Photo courtesy of Pam McKenny

Swimming Succeeds with Underclassman-Heavy Team

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
May 11, 2024

With the Menlo swim team starting in the deep end after both the girls and boys finished last in CCS in 2023, the 2024 season has seen a change.  Senior...

Senior Ryan Schnell throws a pitch in the first inning.

Baseball Clinches CCS After Two-Win Week

Asher Darling, News Editor
May 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity baseball team celebrated senior day with a 5-4 victory over San Mateo on Tuesday, May 7, at Cartan Field. Before the game, the team...

Photo courtesy of Pam McKenney

Summer Young Commits to BYU for Track and Field

Maren Mulloy, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Picture this: it’s your first day trying a new sport, and you’re just beginning to learn its ins and outs. Five weeks later, you achieve marks in that...

Photo courtesy of Steve Pretre

Track & Field Breaks Records

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
May 10, 2024

Junior Landon Pretre knew he’d broken the CCS 3200 meter record the moment he stepped over the finish line at Arcadia Invitational on April 6. “It...

Boys Tennis Dominates League

Boys Tennis Dominates League

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

Throughout the 2024 season, the Menlo boys tennis team has continued their dominance, capturing a Bay Area Classic title and third place at the Palos Verdes...

Photo courtesy of Dai Yamada

Girls Lacrosse Secures Third Place in WBAL

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2024

With five league wins under their belt, the varsity girls lacrosse team is on its way to the CCS playoffs, currently sitting in third place in both the...

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