The Rod Minis, Easy and Medium
June 13, 2024 by Mazie Neville Eliza Krackeler(‘24)
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Saratoga Sometimes: Goodbyes
June 13, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
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The Hyde Museum’s Best in Show: Bianca Babcock
June 13, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The Hyde Museum’s annual High School Juried Show provided senior Bianca Babcock with the platform to display her incredible talent. From May 4th through June 2nd, student artists had the opportunity to submit their artwork to win prizes. And for Babcock, this competition facilitated her rise to the
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Senior Year Conclusion: From Some of the 2024 Seniors
June 13, 2024 by Maya Cassia (‘25) As the final chapter of high school unfolds, seniors at Saratoga Springs High School are gearing up for a memorable end to their academic journey. “I remember when Covid hit and everything shut down, experiencing freshman year like that made everything go by so much quicker and I
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Grad Speaker Highlight: Matthew Digeso
June 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Matthew Digeso has been an attentive voice for the class of 2024 all four years of high school. He has served as the class president since his freshman year of high school. He’s been a consistent leader for the class of 2024 by leaving behind a legacy of
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Grad Speaker Highlight: Carlie Friedman
June 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Carlie Friedman was the student council president this school year. Her involvement with the student council has been continuous since her freshman year of high school. She started freshman year as the class of 2024 secretary. She’d been involved previously, since fifth grade and through middle school, but
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Global News Update
June 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: –SSHS Art Show dazzled the halls on 5/30: High School student artwork was displayed throughout the school during the weeks of 5/20 and 5/27 but was open to the public eye on Thursday, May 30th. AP studio art students showcase their final art pieces of their high
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Class of 2024 Graduation Speakers
June 13, 2024 by Sanaiya Noisette(‘26) Graduation speakers have been elected for the 2024 Senior Graduation at Saratoga Springs High School. This exciting opportunity has been given to Jaden Calderon and Adam Brown. Out of many candidates, these two essays were a perfect fit for this year’s celebration. Brown’s story starts in Greenfield and beginning
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Saratoga Varsity Boys Cap Off Successful Invite Weekend
June 13, 2024 by Kazuki Borchardt (‘26) During the last weekend in April, Fish Creek played host to the 28th Saratoga Rowing Invitational. The regatta brought in teams from all across the nation with clubs traveling from Chicago to New jersey making it one of the biggest youth races in the country. The racing style
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A Senior Reflection: Mattie Delaney
June 13, 2024 by Mattie Delaney (‘24) A question I get asked quite frequently is “Are you going to miss school?” and my response is always, “Yes.” They look at me like I’m crazy, and ask why. I tell them, “We’re never going to have something like this ever again in our entire lives. There
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Summer at SPAC
June 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a staple for local Saratogians and tourists alike, from Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in late June, New York City Ballet’s performances, movies with soundtracks played live by the Philadelphia Orchestra, and summer long concert line-ups. There is so much to do
Why You Shouldn’t Record School Fights
June 13, 2024 by Anonymous This is an article practicing restorative justice! Recording a school fight can have many negative consequences for the individuals involved in the fight, the person recording the fight, and the school community. Videotaping a school fight can directly impact the individuals involved in the fight. First, knowing that the fight
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The 2024 Lightning Rod Summer Playlist
June 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) The summertime is truly some of the best time to listen to music. The crystal blue skies and sunny energy can make a kick drum punchier and the energy of any song more potent. We assume over here at the lightning rod you love music just like us, and
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Global News Update
April 30, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: –SSHS Blue and White Award Ceremony: On April 30th at the Maple Ave. Trombley Auditorium the annual ceremony for students nominated by SSHS teachers received awards based on their character (blue) and academic achievement (white) throughout the school year. –Earth day at SSHS: On April 22, about
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Tortured Poets Department Review
April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) I have to be honest. I was not super excited to write this review. It’s neither because I am some devoted Taylor Swift hater, nor because I am filled with fear of angry mobs of Swiftes trying to track down my home address. My problem with the majority
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