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Devon Schaefer

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: sharing fascinating stories with the Menlo community

Interests outside of school: lacrosse, soccer, cooking, reading

Class of 2025

All content by Devon Schaefer
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 With 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.

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...

 Senior Julian Sheehan looks to dribble around a Los Gatos player.

Boys Soccer Falls to Los Gatos after Penalty Kicks in CCS Semifinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024

Menlo’s varsity boys soccer team fell to Los Gatos in the Division II CCS semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 21. After the teams were tied 3-3 in regulation,...

Photo courtesy of Pam McKenney

Tennis Player Kate Hsia Serves Up a Golden Match

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024

No double faults, no shots out of the lines and no shots to the net. In not losing a single point during her two-set match against Harker in early October,...

Illustration by Maya Stone

Community Reacts to New and Renewed Olympic Sports

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024

In October, the International Olympic Committee approved six new sports for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Flag football, which Menlo introduced...

The team poses after the state championship. Photo courtesy of Jen Hsia

Girls Tennis Recap

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 17, 2024

On Nov. 20, the varsity girls tennis clinched a spot in the inaugural CIF State Championship with a 4-3 win against Monta Vista. Unfortunately, the team...

Sophomore Ethan Zhao dribbles the ball down the court in the second half. Zhao was second in scoring for the Knights with seven points. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Boys Basketball Overwhelmed by Menlo-Atherton

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity boys basketball team fell to Menlo-Atherton 66-52 on Thursday, Dec. 21 at home. The Bears claimed the first point of the game, and the...

Junior Ruiqi Liu dribbles the ball down the court. Liu finished the game with eight points and a team-high seven rebounds. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Girls Basketball Falls to Menlo-Atherton in Close Game

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity girls basketball team fell to Menlo-Atherton 41-37 on Thursday, Dec. 21 at home. The Knights initiated the scoring as the teams went...

Flierl defends a St. Francis player before blocking her pass. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Girls Water Polo Falls Just Short to St. Francis in CCS Quarterfinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023

A late run for the Menlo girls varsity water polo team came up just short in the CCS Open Quarterfinals as the Knights fell to the St. Francis Lancers...

During player introductions, senior lineman Parker Ashton runs through the tunnel created by his teammates and coaches. Staff photo: Asher Darling

Knights Fall to Gators in Annual Valpo Bowl, Remain Optimistic

Asher Darling and Devon Schaefer
November 10, 2023

Menlo was defeated by Sacred Heart 31-19 on Nov. 3 at Cartan Field in the 21st Valpo Bowl. The rivalry game marked the end of the regular season for both...

Senior Kylie Jones (#35) puts the Menlo into Gator territory with her interception and long return. Jones’ pick was one of four for the Knights.

Girls Flag Football Wins Senior Day Matchup Against Sacred Heart

Asher Darling and Devon Schaefer
October 31, 2023

Menlo’s varsity girls flag football team celebrated senior day with a 25-0 shutout against rival Sacred Heart. Before their last game of the season on...

Holland prepares a drink during her
morning shift at Starbucks. Photo courtesy
of Holland

Menlo Coaches Juggle Several Jobs

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023

It’s still pitch black outside when varsity volleyball and lacrosse assistant coach Quinn Holland wakes up to the sound of her alarm. The clock reads...

Dylan Citrin Cummins’ friend and the leader of the trip, Paul, attempts to catch a chicken. Leading up to their trip, the group was excited about seeing all the chickens; however, they only caught one which they ended up letting go. Photo courtesy of Dylan Citrin Cummins

Paradise or Survival: Dylan Citrin Cummins Encounters the Realities of Living off the Land in Hawaii

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
May 17, 2023

In July of 2004, history teacher Dylan Citrin Cummins spent one month in Kauai, Hawaii with five of his high school best friends. However, they did not...

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