June 12, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) While one Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) student described their 2022-2023 school year as “togatastic,” the most frequent answer to the question “what one word would you use to describe this year,” was a lot less exciting. Out of 193 responses, 19 students simply called their year “stressful.” […]
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October 31, 2022 by Ciara Meyer ’23 by Olivia Tuck ’24 On Friday, October 28, after three long years of covid-inhibited school spirit, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students went all out for SSHS’ first pep rally since 2019. The energy in the Blue Gym was palpable as nearly 2000 students packed into the bleachers
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October 31, 2022 by Ciara Meyer ’23 This Halloween, Saratogians’ curb appeal skyrocketed with festive fall decor. For many Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students and Saratoga residents, Halloween is the perfect excuse to turn homes into haunted houses and front lawns into make-shift graveyards. “I decorate for every holiday,” said SSHS teacher Nicholas Deady,
November 1, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) Stories for Success’ idea of what it means to be successful has shifted throughout the years. On a macro level, Stories for Success is all about providing books for families in need. But what that looks like has changed in recent years. In the early stages of the
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June 12, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) High school, graduation, and college present their fair share of challenges. And no matter how smart you may be, it’s always helpful to get some advice from experts on how to push through towards success despite the curveballs thrown your way. We’ve brought together the best of the
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May 24, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (‘23) The end of the school year is approaching during the season of Taurus. April 20th and May 20th mark the start and end of the great Taurus season. Tauruses are known for their dedication to the things they do and people around them, and they have a strong
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April 26, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) On Wednesday, April 19, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) hosted its first of three “No Place for Hate” events. The assembly, part of an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) program to improve inclusion, equity, and allyship in schools, included testimonies about experiences of exclusion and inclusion in the SSCSD, and
April 5, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) Beloved Utah-based cookie chain with a cult-like following, Crumbl Cookies, just opened a brand new location just 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS). The Latham branch opened on March 31, and we were eager to see if the cookies lived up to the hype. After departing
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March 27, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) In February, all Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students and families received an email from Principal Michelle Tsao entitled “Vape Detectors @ SSHS” announcing the school’s newest vaping prevention initiative. By March, some students say they have already discovered how to avoid and evade detection. “To be honest,
February 6, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) In Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS)’s class of 2022, a mere 10% of students were non-white. In recent years conversation around the Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD)’s attempts to support those non-white and underrepresented student groups has grown alongside a national debate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion
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