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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?” Vol. 7: Mr. Scott

June 12, 2023  by Natalie Rock (‘23) Teacher: Mr. Scott What do you teach? Regents Chemistry & Principles of Chemistry  Where did you attend college? Likes? Dislikes? Mr. Scott attended Hofstra University for one year with intentions of becoming a doctor. After a chance to be a teaching assistant (TA), he transferred to SUNY Oneonta

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Advice: How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying

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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Course Changes, the Loss of AP Computer Science, and Our School’s Problem with Finding Teachers

June 12, 2023  by Aditi Singh (‘24) Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) has recently made many additions, and some removals, to the courses offered to students. Amongst these additions are many University in High School (UHS) courses, which act as a great alternative for students who do not want to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

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Humans of SSHS: Meet Your 2023 Graduation Speakers

June 12, 2023  by Elijah N’dolo (‘24)June 12, 2023  by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Every year, as the end of the year approaches, members of Saratoga Springs High School’s graduating class are given the opportunity to submit an application or be selected to be selected as one of four student speakers at graduation. The Student Council

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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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