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Students help restore wetlands on Save the Bay service trip

Early Saturday morning on January 28, 21 students arrived at the Upper School to help restore wetlands in East Palo Alto for the Save the Bay community service trip.

WP – Makeup Review

Rachel Salisbury

Playful or natural? Fierce or feminine? Makeup is similar to art in that there seem to be an infinite variety of colors, textures, and brushes. Choosing between brands is one way to narrow down the decision of how to enhance one’s face.

WP Winter Holiday Recipes

Shannon Su

The savory smell of warm cooked butternut squash, the sweetness of the melted caramel, the rich scent of freshly made tomato sauce and the everlasting smell of grinded peppermint are just a few of the aromas that will bring together a delicious winter meal.

WP Holiday Gift Guide

Jackie Jin

The time to shower your friends and family with generous gifts is back. Swamped with what to buy this holiday season? No worries! This Christmas gift guide will give you tips on what items to purchase for this holiday season.

Eva Fredrickson shares industry experience in Study of Dance

Mercedes Chien

Eva Fredrickson, costume designer and wardrobe stylist, visited dance teacher Karl Kuehn’s Study of Dance class during seventh period on Thursday, December 1st.

Abbot Jian Ying talks to the senior class about relaxation techniques

On Wednesday, Abbott Jian Ying from the Zen Center of Sunnyvale visited the senior class to present at a LIFE wellness assembly about methods of relaxation.

Link Crew anticipates freshmen final exams stress

On Thursday December 1, the Link Crew visited their respective freshmen advisories. There, freshmen received a useful guide on finals studying tips that was compiled by older students.

Michelle Dirck teaches dance master class at the Upper School

Mercedes Chien

On Friday, November 18th, more than 20 students gathered in the Upper School dance room for a master class with teacher/choreographer Michelle Dirck, organized by dance teachers Karl Kuehn and Amalia De La Rosa.

First day of Homecoming Week: Eagles, Candyland, and Candy Pass

Devin Nguyen

Monday November 7 marked the first day of Homecoming week, and it was the Freshmen’s day to take over the campus with their theme: Candyland.

Second session of Cum Laude lecture series held during long lunch

Meena Chetty

On Wednesday, November 2, Head of School Christopher Nikoloff held the second session of his Cum Laude six-part lecture series, based on the book by Alan Watts, The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. His presentation focused on “The Game of Black And White”, a challenge to recognize the interdependencies in the world around us. Throughout the year, he plans on covering all six chapters.