Chinese Culture Club pings into PongPlanet
April 7, 2017
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On Friday, March 31, Chinese Culture Club (CCC) went on a field trip to PongPlanet in San Carlos to learn the history of ping pong and how to play the game. Instructor Lau, a ping pong enthusiast, taught students the basics of ping pong. He also introduced many different types of grips that could be used...
Students gain new experiences in the volleyball tournament
Rachel Hunter, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
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Everyone has their own favorite sport to watch and to play. One sport that many people find interesting is volleyball. On April 4, the sophomore vs. junior class volleyball game made many people entertained and interested. Tim Krassiev, a sophomore who watched the game, said, “Volleyball is a fun game t...
JV boys water polo experiences a setback after loss to MA
Stuart Vickery, Staff writer
October 18, 2014
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The boys junior varsity (JV) water polo team lost substantially to Menlo Atherton (MA) in their game on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Despite their efforts, the JV team lost 8-5. "[The game was] a missed opportunity that we all learned from," said sophomore Devon Paragus. Prior to the game against MA,...
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