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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

The boys barsity team had a successful season under Coach Ben Batory. They look to continue their success next season, too. Photo courtesy of Chi Nguyen.

Both the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Finish Strong

Jake Lieberman and Ty Richardson, Staff Writers
March 23, 2022

Both the girls and boys basketball teams had very successful seasons. Although they came to an earlier finish than wanted for both, there were achievements...

Senior Rishi Jain serves the ball during the third annual Bay Area Classic tournament. Jain went 4-0 in doubles throughout the tournament. Staff photo: Lexi Friesel.

Boys Tennis Aces Bay Area Classic

Erica Fenyo, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2022

The Menlo boys tennis team came out victorious in the third annual Bay Area Classic tournament on March 11 and 12.  The Knights beat San Dieguito 7-0,...

 Simone Adam attacking the ball against rival, Sacred Heart Prep. Photo courtesy of Simone Adam.

Committed Corner: Simone Adam

Annie Stent, Assistant Opinions Editor
March 7, 2022

Last July, senior Simone Adam committed to play Division III women’s volleyball at Johns Hopkins University.  Adam started playing volleyball in...

Eggemier goes for a layup against Harker on Feb. 8. His jump from his sophomore season to his junior season was huge, and he plans to keep the momentum rolling for his final dance next year. Photo Courtesy of Christine Young.

Will Eggemeier Contributes to Menlo Basketball Success

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
March 6, 2022

Menlo's boys basketball team wouldn’t be in the successful position it is in this season without junior Will Eggemeier. For the whole season, he has...

Jack Murad shoots for Menlo boys varsity water polo during his senior season. Photo courtesy of Jack Murad.

Committed Corner: Jack Murad

Noah Kornfeld, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022

Last fall, Jack Murad committed to play Division I water polo at Bucknell University.  Murad first started playing water polo when he was nine years...

March Madness will return at full-capacity for the first time since before the pandemic, and Menlo students look forward to participating in March Madness brackets. Creative Commons photo: Phil Roeder on Flickr.

Menlo Students Eagerly Await March Madness Tournament

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022

Starting Mar. 13, the NCAA Basketball Tournament will commence with 64 Division I teams being selected to participate in the historic March Madness tournament....

Menlo students attended the girls basketball game against Pinewood for their senior night. Staff photo: Lexi Friesel.

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Attendance at Sporting Events

Ty Richardson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2022

COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of life at Menlo, and one of the areas it has affected most is athletics. With Menlo sports being very successful...

Freshman varsity soccer players Amelie Giomi and Roya Rezaee stand by the lockers after their daily practice after school, talking about their practice schedule for the following week. Staff photo: Izzy Klugman.

Menlo Varsity Athletes Reflect on the Student-Athlete Experience

Izzy Klugman, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022

Menlo School is infamous for its challenging academic load, and playing a varsity sport can add yet another burden for students. Yet, somehow they manage...

The helmets of the opposing teams and the Lombardi Trophy. Creative Commons photo: Robert Carr on Getty Images.

Crash Course: Super Bowl LVI

Lexi Friesel, Social Media Director
February 13, 2022

This Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3:30, marks the date and time of this year’s Superbowl where the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams will face off to...

While the Super Bowl is at its core a football game, many, including freshman Ella Krane, enjoy watching the commercials and the halftime show more if the team they root for isn’t playing. Others, such as senior Jaymin Parasnis, use the break in the game during the halftime show to get outside. Creative Commons photo: Petey21 on Wikimedia Commons.

Students Share Super Bowl Traditions

Geoffrey Franc and Jacob Reich, Staff Writers
February 10, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams are hosting the Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. This is the second time ever, and coincidentally the second...

The team celebrates together after the win. The Knights defeated SHP 3-0. Staff Photo: Lexi Friesel.

Menlo Boys Soccer Defeats SHP 3-0

Chase Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 7, 2022

Heading into Friday’s game, Sacred Heart Prep’s boys varsity soccer team sat in first place of the West Bay Athletic League with a league record of...

As Espinosa headed in the game-tying goal, she split her lip against the head of an SHP defender. “Immediately, I was worried about my teeth. But everyone said ‘no, no you have all your teeth,’ so I just spit out blood and then went back in the game,” Espinosa said. Staff Photo: Sophia Artandi.

A Bloody Battle: Menlo Girls Varsity Soccer Ties SHP 1-1

Chase Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022

The Menlo varsity girls soccer team entered their game against Sacred Heart Prep on Feb. 3, hoping to redeem the varsity boys basketball team who lost...

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