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Inno 10 Tackles Global Challenges

Sophia Lin

On October 25, Innovation Institute 10 showcased their semester of learning and exploration to a diverse student body and faculty. Three teams, fueled by a shared passion for understanding and addressing pressing global issues, took the stage to enlighten and inspire. The first team delved into the urgent issue of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. Their presentation painted a vivid picture of the delicate ecosystems at risk, urging us to confront the consequences of our actions on the planet. In their presentation, they not only shed light on the alarming statistics but also talked about the innovative solutions currently being … Continue reading Inno 10 Tackles Global Challenges

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SISAC Basketball-A Saturday of Triumphs and Losses

Paige Wu

Losing to YCIS with a 25 point margin and watching their opponents wrap each other in triumphant hugs was not how SASPD’s junior varsity boys basketball team intended their day to start at SISAC. “Don’t talk about it,” said Justin Kuan ’22. But the tension didn’t last long. After struggling in another 24-52 loss against LFS, the team shone with high spirits. They were seen walking off laughing and slapping each other on the backs. It was perhaps that brimming positivity that helped them pull through in a 58-30 win over CISS later that afternoon, ending the day in 7th … Continue reading SISAC Basketball-A Saturday of Triumphs and Losses

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2019-2020 Alumni Panel Provides Refreshing Take on the Wider World

Michelle Huang

On September 12, 2019, SASPD hosted its annual alumni panel during that week’s community meeting. This year, the alumni consisted of three students of the Class of 2009– Hamish McKenzie, Lennart Schwung, and Mike Chan. Unlike last year, the universities of the alumni this year span from Europe to Australia, as well as the United States. There was also a wider range of career paths that were presented–namely, teaching, marketing, and finally STEM management. Aside from the usual questions regarding the college application process, life after high school graduation, and college courses, students felt that the perspectives of the alumni … Continue reading 2019-2020 Alumni Panel Provides Refreshing Take on the Wider World

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2019-2020: On Freshmen Transitioning into High School

Shelley Yang

Four weeks since the end of summer vacation, the school populace is getting used to its weekly rotation of classes, clubs, and extracurricular activities. For freshmen, high school brings about many changes: new opportunities, new choices, and new challenges. For Emerald Jiang ’23, the most challenging part of high school is the workload. “[Within] the few first weeks we already have quizzes, minor summatives, and formative tests,” she said. “It is stressful…sometimes you might not understand what [the teachers] are talking about.” Other students express similar worries. “[I’m] not used to being productive at the beginning of the year,” said … Continue reading 2019-2020: On Freshmen Transitioning into High School