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Sarah Norum, A&L Editor

Class of 2020.

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The varsity Mock Trial team with their trophies after winning the 2019 State Championship. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov.

Mock Trial Team Starts Year Strong with a Win in Colorado

Sarah Norum, A&L Editor
October 30, 2019

Some members of the varsity Mock Trial team traveled to Denver, Colo. to participate in The Providence Cup national tournament on Oct. 18 and 19. The team...

The Knights driving towards the goal in their 2018 game against Sacred Heart Prep. Photo courtesy of Pam Tso McKenney.

Boys Lacrosse Falls to Rival SHP

Sarah Norum, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019

On March 13, the varsity boys lacrosse team played in their second league game against their rival, Sacred Heart Preparatory, resulting in a 12-6 loss....

Senior Ben Lasky takes the ball up the field. Staff Photo: Bella Scola.

Gator Hunting Day: Three Varsity Teams Take on SHP

Page Wolfenden and Sarah Norum
February 6, 2019

Boys Varsity Soccer: 0-0 tie  By Sarah Norum. The first of the three games was the varsity boys soccer game, which started the rivalry at Menlo's...

Screenshot of The Upper School second semester Grade Report email from the 2017-2018 school year. Staff Photo: Kate Jeffries.

Grade Reports: Why Comments are More Helpful Than Skill Evaluation

Sarah Norum, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019

For first and third quarter grade reports, teachers have to write personalized comments for each student. However, at the semester mark, teachers are only...

Senior Natalie Hilderbrand looks to pass the ball. Staff Photo: Bella Scola.

Girls Water Polo Wins CCS

Sarah Norum, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018

On Monday, Nov. 12, the varsity girls water polo team won the Central Coast Section (CCS) Championship for the first time since 2006. Menlo crushed its...

Group performance at the lunchtime concert. Staff photo: Sarah Norum.

Menlo’s Got Talent Holds First Showcase

Sarah Norum, Staff Writer
September 29, 2018

On Wednesday Sept. 26, a group of Upper School students performed in the first Menlo’s Got Talent lunchtime concert of the year. Although this was a...

Lebedeva and friends pose for a picture. Photo courtesy of Sonya Lebedeva.

Student Profile: Sonya Lebedeva

Sarah Norum, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018

Sonya Lebedeva is a new addition to the junior grade for the next two years. Lebedeva lived in Russia for eight years, then in London for another eight...

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