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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Bianca Putanec

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: Writing sports article and getting to learn more about the Menlo community.

Interests outside of school: Soccer, reading, and spending time with my friends.

Class of 2026

All content by Bianca Putanec
Senior Ellie Knoll playing flag football, soccer and lacrosse. Photos by Noah Levin and Alyssa Mcadams.

Three-Sport Athletes Balance a Year Full of Commitments

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2024

Having no time for homework from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the whole school year might sound daunting for some, but for Menlo’s three-sport athletes, it’s a...

Freshman Adam Afar shoots the ball in the fourth quarter. Photo courtesy of Blake Putanec.

Boys Water Polo Defeats Clovis 12-6 To Win Their First NorCal Championship

Bianca Putanec and Devon Schaefer
November 25, 2024

On Nov. 23, Menlo boys water polo won a NorCal championship for the first time in the program's history. In a 12-6 game against Clovis, the Knights claimed...

From a Club and School Athlete, Don’t Diminish School Sport Commitments

From a Club and School Athlete, Don’t Diminish School Sport Commitments

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2024

Two bags with two uniforms, a near-empty water bottle waiting to be filled and a run to the car. These things make up my daily transition to get to soccer...

Spirit Ambassador, Lapolla member and senior Scarlett Bundy waves the blue Lapolla flag during the first competition between the houses on Sept. 6, 2024. Photo courtesy of Menlo Flickr.

House Elections Stir Up Controversy

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2024

Elections for house captains in the recently introduced house system took place on Sept. 30. 16 captains, four per house, distributed unevenly across grades,...

Senior Landon Pretre races at Woodbridge Classic on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Steve Pretre.

Cross Country Places High at Invitationals

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2024

Menlo’s cross country team has had a running start to their season with the boys sweeping competition at the Woodbridge Classic and the girls having...

Junior goalkeeper Lilla Halasz blocks a shot at the Amanda MacDonald Tournament on Sept. 20.

Girls Water Polo Strives to End Season Strong

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2024

Though their season got off to a rough start, the girls water polo team strives to turn things around and finish off the season exhibiting their growth...

Football Gains Fourth Win in a Row Against Capuchino

Football Gains Fourth Win in a Row Against Capuchino

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2024

The Menlo varsity football team added another win under their belt in a lively 38-28 battle against Capuchino High School. Senior Jack Enright was a key...

Junior advocate and history teacher Peter Brown plays the guitar while students gather around to sing “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars.

[Photo] Students Kick Off School Year with Grade-Wide Retreats

Jacob Reich and Alyssa McAdams
September 4, 2024

Junior advocate and history teacher Peter Brown plays the guitar while students gather around to sing “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars.

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...

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...

Too Many Teams and Too Little Space: Menlo Sports Teams Struggle To Find a Place to Practice

Too Many Teams and Too Little Space: Menlo Sports Teams Struggle To Find a Place to Practice

Bianca Putanec, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024

When passing by Wunderlich Field after school, it’s not uncommon to find several different teams practicing next to each other. Whether it’s a combination...

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