Author name: The Lightning Rod

The Future of SSHS: Eighth Graders’ Thoughts on the High School

June 12, 2023  by Maggie Trautner (‘25) The end of the school year brings about many graduations, the one of most prevalence being that of Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) seniors. But middle school graduation affects high schoolers as well, with the addition of the class of 2027 into the high school student body. This […]

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Local News: A Brief History of Saratoga BLM

May 24, 2023  by Elijah N’dolo (‘24) On February 26, 2012, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, an African American teenager, was fatally shot in an Orlando suburb by George Zimmerman, a Hispanic American civilian. Despite public outrage, 17 months later, Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges. But following the immense media attention the incident garnered, a social

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Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Triumphs Against Shen on May 18

May 24, 2023  by Maggie Trautner (‘25) On Thursday, May 18, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team dominated at their sectionals game against Shen. Following their previous win on Monday, the team continued to show their ability to work cohesively and proficiently. This victory against some of their biggest competition was the cause for major celebration.

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Unified Basketball Puts up a Good Fight in a Tough Game Versus Shaker

May 24, 2023  by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The home game loss at the Unified basketball game on May 11th was the last thing on the minds of the players on the Saratoga Springs High School team at the conclusion of Thursday’s event. Toga put up a great fight against Shaker High School–maintaining a positive attitude,

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Review: Despite Rehersal Challenges, SSHS’ Drama Club Stunned in Pride and Prejudice

May 10, 2023  by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The announcement of the Saratoga Springs High School’s Drama Club’s spring show Pride and Prejudice, adapted from the original by Jane Austen, brought together a talented group of actors for the last high school production of the 2022-2023 school year. Highly anticipated by the cast, the show was

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Jim Flanders’ Haiku Poetry Contest’s 3 Winning Haikus

May 10, 2023  by The Lightning Rod The 5th annual Jim Flanders’ Haiku Poetry contest has come to a close. The Saratoga Springs High School English Department thanks all the poets who submitted close to 150 different haiku. The competition was fierce but here are this year’s Saratoga Springs top 3 haiku! Winner: Levi Goodman

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