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Players of Pride Hall: Erica Hayes Monday, June 5, 2023, 12:24 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
Erica Hayes, class of 2008, went from shooting hoops during recess to playing at Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University) with a full-ride scholarship. “I started playing basketball around fourth grade, and only during recess at school, but I used to play with all the boys and was better than a lot of them. That is when I knew I had a love for basketball.” Hayes played for the M-A girls varsity team for four years, San Mateo Community College, Utah Tech University, and the Phoenix Ladies in a small town in Germany. Hayes was inducted into the M-A Read More >>
Cartan Can’t Host Meets, but Is on Track for Improvements Saturday, June 3, 2023, 1:10 pm | Coat of Arms, Menlo School From placing second at the Nike Indoor Nationals in the four-by-mile to finishing in 12th at the national Woodbridge Cross Country Classic, both the Menlo track & field and cross country teams have accomplished a variety of feats throughout the year. Yet despite their noteworthy performances, Menlo does not host track meets, in part due... Read More >>
Fishing grows in popularity Friday, June 2, 2023, 10:54 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Senior Caleb Chan casts his line and waits patiently to feel a bite on the other end. The sounds of his dad and friends talking muffle the background as he looks out over the rippling water. Seconds later, a sudden tug brings him out of trance. Chan holds his breath as he feels for a... Read More >>
COVID-19 to community: A post-pandemic rebuild of the LAHS diving team Thursday, June 1, 2023, 11:45 pm | Talon, Los Altos High School
A cold and rainy afternoon doesn’t stop 11 Los Altos High School divers from plunging into a pool — and neither has COVID-19. The team, after being dissolved during the pandemic, restarted last year after a two-year hiatus. Head Coach Kayley Gould was contacted by Athletic Director Michelle Noeth to reestablish the diving team. Gould,... Read More >>
Sarah Wallace: Journey to becoming the LAHS gymnastics coach Thursday, June 1, 2023, 11:26 pm | Talon, Los Altos High School
Los Altos High School gymnastics coach Sarah Wallace always enjoyed working with kids. So, at age 16, when her coach asked her to help out with teaching club gymnastics to a group of six-year-olds, she decided to give it a shot. It was love at first sight. “Once I had that first chance to coach,... Read More >>
The Golden State Warriors’ 2023 playoff run: Here’s what you missed Thursday, June 1, 2023, 11:23 pm | Talon, Los Altos High School
It’s official. For the first time in eight years, the Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs and didn’t make it to the National Basketball Association Finals. Starting from the play-in, the Lakers gradually worked their way towards the second round where they defeated the Warriors in six games.... Read More >>
Boys lacrosse experiences progress, new players gain confidence Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 pm | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
The boys varsity lacrosse team lost narrowly to Sequoia, 10-6 on April 28. The game started out with Paly ahead, but after some back and forth goals, Sequoia established a strong lead. Paly was able to narrow the lead to as close as 7-6, but wasn’t able to secure overtime or a win. Senior captain... Read More >>
Freshman Hannah Jung: Affirmations Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:43 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
Over her five years of practicing taekwondo, freshman Hannah Jung has maintained a pregame ritual to keep her centered before competitions. She first checks the quality and condition of the mat before relaxing her body and mind, and then she reminds herself to perform to the best of her abilities, regardless of the situation. “I... Read More >>