June 9, 2025 by Owen Dagostino (‘25) When Jon Hoek was 11, his foster father pulled a broken-down lawn mower from the back of his car. It didn’t look like much of a gift — in fact, it looked like junk. But for Hoek, it was the start of a lifelong mission: care for others, […]
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June 9, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) As the final days of school are upon us, NYS Regents tests begin, and our 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, students and families across Saratoga Springs are already preparing for summer break, from backyard cookouts to traveling abroad. But we aren’t alone in making these preparations
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June 9, 2025 by Emilia Hall (‘26) The 2024-2025 school year has ended, and with this, the Saratoga Springs High School Student Council has been decided for the 2025-2026 school year, with this new leadership team ready to bring fresh energy and big ideas to our school in an impactful way. Sophia Allen has been
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May 27, 2025 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) “You are a Shaheen (falcon); flight is your vocation: You have other skies stretching out before you.” This quote from the famous Urdu poet, Allama Iqbal, has been my anchor all throughout my life, and certainly throughout my journey here at Saratoga Springs High School. Iqbal calls his
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May 27, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Saratoga Springs High School’s varsity baseball team had a very successful Memorial Day weekend, as they defeated Shaker High School in both Sectional Semifinal Game 1 and Game 2 of the NYSPHSAA Baseball Playoffs. Both these wins have set them up to advance into the finals next weekend,
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May 27, 2025 by Max Greenblatt (‘26) Since its founding in 1996, the Saratoga rowing team has been one of the most successful and competitive teams in the state. Today, it is comprised of over 140 members from the Saratoga region. While not a school sport, the Saratoga Rowing Association is primarily made up of
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May 27, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
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May 27, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) I’m passing the torch soon. I’ll no longer be the hilarious, beautiful, charismatic, smart, (did I mention drop dead gorgeous?) senior on Toga’s school grounds. I am that person that peaked in high school, so I’ll be pursuing a career in education so that I can come back
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May 27, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Local: – Saratoga Performing Art Center Kicks Off 2025 Season: Saratoga Performing Art Center kicked off the summer concert season with a performance of comedian Matt Rife on May 18th. The Live Nation owned venue contained in Saratoga Springs State Park boats a large amphitheater, holding upwards of
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May 27, 2025 by Emma Gowen (‘25) Dresses and suits of all colors, styles, and patterns were worn by the students of Saratoga Springs High School and their dates as they lined up outside of the City Center on Saturday, May 17th. Nails are done, hair is styled, and the wait is over. The 2025
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May 27, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends such as Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for some great shows in late May as
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May 27, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that honors the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the military. Initially called Decoration Day, it was created after the Civil War as a tradition of adorning the graves of soldiers with flags and flowers. In 1967, the
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May 27, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) I’ve realized that the reason I started writing these Hallway Highlight articles is because I thought that I had a good sense of style, but I’ve realized that nobody has interviewed me about my style. So, for the second to last article of the year, I present to
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