March 27, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) March 27, 2023 photos by Sorell McIntire (‘25) Mamma Mia!, the musical inspired by Abba’s phenomenal and enduring hits, came to Saratoga Springs High School from March 16 through 18. Originating in London’s West End in 1999, then going onto Broadway in 2001, and eventually being adapted into […]
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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 27, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (’25) On February 3, a Northfolk Southern train traveling through East Palestine Ohio derailed. This already tragic accident turned closer to catastrophic with the presence of toxic and harmful chemicals in 11 out of approximately 50 cars involved in the accident. Chemicals spilled from the derailed trains–such as vinyl
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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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February 6, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (’24) For the Toga students who live and breathe trivia, the recent North Country Quizbowl (NCQB) at Queensbury High was the optimal place to show off their knowledge and mental stamina. The Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) Academic Team competed in this tournament last month at Queensbury High School
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February 6, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (’24) The sense of isolation is well known to the Saratoga community thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. This feeling is not, however, exclusive to the time in quarantine. Many Saratoga Springs High SChool students struggle with handling their emotional and/or physical situations, but fall short of finding an outlet
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January 17, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) Latin students’ love of their program can be summed up in one simple phrase: “Sumus Famila.” It’s the program’s unofficial motto, and it translates to “we are family.” “We’re all so close,” said senior Meghan Fairley, “we all feel like we are a
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January 17, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) At the January 10 Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the Board approved the addition of two School Resource Officers (SROs) to elementary schools in a 5-4 vote. The decision comes after months of contentious debate over police presence on SSCSD campuses, which
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January 17, 2023 by Eliza Howenstein (’24) For Saratoga students, trying to pick your schedule for next year can be an exciting time of selecting fun electives and trying to match your schedule up to your friends. However, for current sophomores, questions have risen with the removal of Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1, which is
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December 12, 2022 by Francisca Schmalz (’24) This year Amnesty International has 13 individuals that need help–your help. For the last 21 years, Amnesty International has been running a letter-writing campaign called Write for Rights–established with the aim of helping those whose rights have been violated in their home country. This month on Tuesdays after
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November 14, 2022 by Eliza Krackeler (’24) The community volunteer organization Youth² has a vision for the holidays that includes peanut butter and other non-perishable foods. Many people in the Capital Region and beyond are affected by food scarcity. Families need items to fill their pantry shelves, especially during the holiday season. Youth² is partnering
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November 14, 2022 by Olivia Clemmensen (’26) As many students here at Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) know, there is a council for the whole school, and one for each graduating class (one for the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Each council is made up of students who are elected by the student body to
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November 14, 2022 by Ciara Meyer (’23) On November 8, midterm elections brought out an atypically high number of young voters—including numerous Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) seniors. But while many cast their first ballots, other Saratoga seniors and recent graduates lamented the challenges that prevented them from easily accessing the ballot box in this
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October 31, 2022 by Olivia Clemmensen ’26 Although Halloween is viewed as the center of late October into November, Día de Los Muertos is another important holiday! Celebrated from November 1st through 2nd, it is a day to remember the loved ones that we have lost. Día de Los Muertos originated from Aztec traditions. The
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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 17, 2022 by Eliza Krackeler ’24 In public schools and libraries, the banning of books is being made into a culture war over material discussing race, gender, and LGBTQIA+ issues. The banning of these topics has a lasting effect on kids in the public school system. Ms. Duchaussee, a librarian at the Saratoga Springs
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