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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Devon Schaefer

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 3

Favorite aspect of journalism: Learning about new groups and people at Menlo.

Interests outside of school: Lacrosse, tennis, cooking, reading.

Class of 2025

All content by Devon Schaefer
From 51.5 Print: Spring Sports Updates

From 51.5 Print: Spring Sports Updates

Boy’s Golf places 4th at WBAL Championships After a rollercoaster of a season, Menlo boys golf finished with a 6-6 record and secured fourth place...

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[Photo] Baseball Update

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2025

Senior Ari Kaufman plays guitar while singing her song “I Wish I Was in Love With You.”

[Photo] 4 Years of Starting Conversation: Voices for Hope Brings Mental Health to the Forefront Again

Asher Beck, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025

Freshman Aria Wasson sings “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars.

51.4 Sports Track Season Update (Devon Schaefer)

[Photo] Track and Field Update

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2025

51.4 Sports Boys Lacrosse Update (Devon Schaefer)

Boys Lacrosse Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025

51.4 Sports Tennis Season Update (Devon Schaefer)

Boys Tennis Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 13, 2025

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Girls Basketball Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports
February 21, 2025

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[Photo] Boys Basketball Update

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2025

Girls Soccer Update

Girls Soccer Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025

Since returning from holiday break, the varsity girls soccer team has been unbeatable — literally — winning nine games and tacking on two ties. The...

Girls Basketball Soundly Defeats SHP

Girls Basketball Soundly Defeats SHP

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025

Menlo’s varsity girls basketball team defeated Sacred Heart Prep 59-40 at home on Tuesday, Feb. 4. This marks the Knight’s second win against the Gators...

Photo courtesy of Eden Chuang

Committed Corner: Eden Chuang

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 9, 2025

Senior Eden Chuang’s swimming career started in the shallow end as a toddler in “Mommy and Me” swim classes; she has now doved into the deep end...

Friday Knight Lights: Boys Basketball Relishes Rematch Against SHP (Ep. 4)

Friday Knight Lights: Boys Basketball Relishes Rematch Against SHP (Ep. 4)

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
February 3, 2025

Preview the fourth episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or ‘Save...

Freshman Adam Afar shoots the ball in the NorCal championship game. Photo courtesy of Blake Putanec

Boys Water Polo Wins NorCals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025

Menlo boys water polo won a NorCal championship for the first time in program history on Nov. 23. In a 12-6 game against Clovis High School, the Knights...

Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Girls Basketball 2025 Season Preview

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 11, 2025

The Menlo girls basketball team has a shot to win their fourth consecutive Central Coast Section Championship in the 2024-25 season. And should their success...

Junior Ethan Zhao calls out a play while dribbling up the court.

[Photo] Boys Basketball 2025 Season Preview

Savannah Smith, Assistant A&L Editor
January 11, 2025

Junior Ethan Zhao calls out a play while dribbling up the court.

Junior Krista Arreola dribbles a soccer ball last season.

[Photo] Girls Soccer 2025 Season Preview

Eleanor Kinder, Social Media and Marketing Director
January 10, 2025

Junior Krista Arreola dribbles a soccer ball last season.

Friday Knight Lights: Flag Football Finishes Season Undefeated (Ep. 3)

Friday Knight Lights: Flag Football Finishes Season Undefeated (Ep. 3)

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
December 2, 2024

Preview the third episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or ‘Save...

Junior quarterback Jack Freehill throws the ball on the run in the fourth quarter.

Menlo Beats SHP in 22nd Annual Valpo Bowl

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
November 10, 2024

Sophomore Ilsa Hanson performs with Menlo Dance Enrichment during halftime.

Sophomore Jonah Block, junior Amay Srinivasan, sophomore Henry Hauser, senior Landon Pretre, senior Will Hauser, senior Jared Saal and freshman Oliver Olbekson pose after placing first in the CIF Cross Country State Division V Championship. Photo courtesy of Miles Bennett-Smith.

Menlo Boys Cross Country Wins States

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 30, 2024

On Nov. 30, Menlo’s boys cross country team won the CIF State Division V Championship for the first time in school history.  The team finished with...

Sophomore Lawrence Latu snaps the ball to junior quarterback Jack Freehill.

Football Season Ends With Loss to Palma in CCS Division II Semifinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024

Senior Benjamin Salama holds the ball for junior kicker Dylan O’Malley.

Friday Knight Lights: Football Prepares for Annual Valpo Bowl (Ep. 2)

Friday Knight Lights: Football Prepares for Annual Valpo Bowl (Ep. 2)

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
November 8, 2024

Preview the second episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or ‘Save...

Junior Chuck Wynn runs with the ball after receiving a pass from junior quarterback Jack Freehill, gaining yardage that led to the Knights’ first touchdown.

Football Beats Palo Alto 27-14 on Senior Day

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024

On Saturday, Menlo’s varsity football team defeated Palo Alto 27-14 on the Knights’ senior day. Before the game, the team’s 14 seniors were recognized:...

Freshman Alessia Alataris shoots the ball in the first quarter.

Girls Water Polo Falls to Sacred Heart Prep 18-3 in the WCAL finals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 3, 2024

Freshman Lauren Giesselman shoots the ball in the fourth quarter.

Senior Jamie Forese runs with the ball.

[Photo] Football Gains Fourth Win in a Row Against Capuchino

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2024

Senior Jamie Forese runs with the ball.

Senior Lily Kautai high-fives a SHP player’s hand before the match

Menlo Volleyball Falls to SHP in Hard-Fought Rivalry Match

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 19, 2024

Sophomore Jamie Johnson sets the ball for junior Zoe Zdrodowski.

Friday Knight Lights: Water Polo Hoco Game (Ep. 1)

Friday Knight Lights: Water Polo Hoco Game (Ep. 1)

Asher Darling and Devon Schaefer
October 19, 2024

Preview the first episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or 'Save...

Sea of Gold Captain Tate Cohen, on the very left, leads cheers at Menlo's football game against Los Altos on Sept. 13.

Tidal Tensions: Sea of Gold and Ocean of Blue Compete for Menlo Spirit Supremacy

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 16, 2024

Sea of Gold Captain Tate Cohen, on the very left, leads cheers at Menlo's football game against Los Altos on Sept. 13.

Senior Lauren Mrva tips the ball over
University High School’s blockers in a game on Sept. 4.

Volleyball Fights on in Spite of Player Absences

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024

With three sprained ankles, a shoulder injury, players taking sick leaves and sophomore Jamie Johnson not allowed to play for the first half of the season...

Junior quarterback Jack Freehill runs with the ball in the Knights’ game against Capuchino High School on Sept. 21.

[Photo] Football Begins Season Undefeated at 5-0

Noah Levin, Sports Editor
October 11, 2024

Junior quarterback Jack Freehill runs with the ball in the Knights’ game against Capuchino High School on Sept. 21.

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

[Photo] Girls Water Polo Strives to End Season Strong

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2024

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

Sophomore quarterback Ava Allen runs with the ball in the Knights' game against St. Ignatius on Sept. 25.

Flag Football Starts Off 9-0 in Its Second Season

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024

While the days of news trucks and cameras swarming Menlo girls flag football games are over, the team has once again proved themselves worthy of national...

Junior Trevor van der Pyl runs with the ball.

Menlo Football Blows Out Los Altos 56-6

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
September 15, 2024

Senior Raj Kewsani dives to the floor after receiving a pass.

Freshman Alex Fair spikes the ball over the net.

Menlo Volleyball Tops University

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
September 5, 2024

Freshman Alex Fair spikes the ball over the net.

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...

Tennis

[Photo] Boys Tennis Dominates League

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

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...

Tennis head coach Bill Shine talks with senior Octave Moha after the Knights’ match against Pinewood School on April 19.

[Photo] Tennis Coach Bill Shine Retires After Illustrious Career

Asher Darling, News Editor
May 2, 2024

Tennis head coach Bill Shine talks with senior Octave Moha after the Knights’ match against Pinewood School on April 19.

Senior Harry Housser transitions the ball from defense to attack.

Boys Lacrosse Defeats Stevenson 10-6

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024

The Menlo varsity boys lacrosse team defeated Stevenson 10-6 in an out-of-league game on Saturday, April 27.  Despite a rocky fourth quarter where...

Senior Chase Thompson sings “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone.

Students Put on Third Annual Voices for Hope Concert

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, Menlo students put together the third annual Menlo Voices for Hope, a benefit concert aimed at raising awareness for mental health...

Cole Marmor guides a student in a dumbbell bench press.

Meet the Sports Performance Coaches: Cole Marmor & Raph Whittingham

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024

Q: What brought you to Menlo? Raph: I met [Director of Sports Performance Daniel Hicker] at a conference last year in May, and I loved what he explained...

Senior Allie Bienaime, a member of Menlo Dance Enrichment, dances during the first act.

Dance Innovation Lights Up Menlo Stage

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024

On March 23 and 24, Menlo middle and upper school students performed in three shows over two days in the annual Dance Concert. This year’s theme for...

Aaron Lowe uses his text-input-based program to record statistics at a varsity boys basketball game.

[Photo] Students Elevate Menlo Athletics by Keeping Stats

Alyssa McAdams, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2024

Aaron Lowe uses his text-input-based program to record statistics at a varsity boys basketball game.

Sage Huddleston Commits to Swim at Middlebury College

Sage Huddleston Commits to Swim at Middlebury College

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024

In August of 2023, senior Sage Huddleston committed to the admissions process at Middlebury College for swimming.  Huddleston first joined a swim team...

Staff illustration: Amber More

Bay Area Welcomes Two New Women’s Sports Teams

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024

When junior basketball player Karen Xin sits down on her couch and grabs the remote to watch sports, she’s met with the scene of male athletes soaking...

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