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Celina Tandon, Team Editor February 19, 2024

It’s 7:15 AM on Tuesday, a time they dread. The sun has barely peeked over the horizon. Most students are sleeping. The few that wake up know that they can sleep for one more hour. Some are early birds...

The UP in UPA

The UP in UPA

Olive Luong, Design Editor February 14, 2024

According to the UPA official website, UPA’s mission is to “prepare a diverse population of 7-12th grade students in Santa Clara County to enter and excel in the best colleges and universities in the...

Frankie, a crested gecko, climbs the glass of his terrarium in Beary’s home. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Beary.)

Beyond Cats and Dogs

Yun Yun Fleishman, Reporter February 13, 2024

Pets: the animal companions that people adopt into their families to fill their homes with life and happiness. When households adopt these pets into their lives, they bring companionship and form a special...

The Long Drive

The Long Drive

Alexa Garcia, Reporter February 11, 2024

There are some students and teachers within the UPA community who combat the long commute to and from school every day. The constant conflict of having to commute far for a job or for one's education goes...

Tears for Game of the Year

Tears for Game of the Year

Lance Peraza, Team Editor November 20, 2023

And finally, Game of the Year of 2023, goes to “Tears of the Kingdom”!   The Game Awards, established in 2014 by media entrepreneur Geoff Keighley, began hosting their awards ceremonies...

From Directing Choir to Directing College Bound Students

From Directing Choir to Directing College Bound Students

Vishaka Anand, Team Editor June 7, 2023

High school academic counselor and UPA founder Dorothy Westerhoff dreamt of pursuing a career in education since her childhood, but took a break from her academics to focus on her growing family. Fortunately,...

Summer School and Summer Bridge

Summer School and Summer Bridge

Samita Golla, Copy Editor June 5, 2023

UPA offers a Summer Bridge program for the new seventh graders and an online summer school program for students to make up any classes they failed.   English teacher Edward Voss teaches English...

Teachers don’t live at school?

Teachers don’t live at school?

Shreya Choudhury, Reporter May 25, 2023

Teachers at UPA have spent years getting to know each of their students, and now it’s time to get to know a little more about them. English 9 and current AP English Literature teacher Jessica...

Tumbling Into a New Sport

Tumbling Into a New Sport

Abhishek Mynam, Web Manager April 19, 2023

Eight-year-old Bea Davis tumbled into cheerleading while trying out new sports, little did she know, her new hobby would stick with her for the rest of her life.   Growing up, Davis tried out...

New Coach, New Rules

New Coach, New Rules

Matthew Tapia, Reporter January 31, 2023

When introduced to a new environment, many can be scared or intimidated by the unfamiliarity. This wasn’t exactly the case with Kevin Khuu, UPA’s former boys’ junior varsity (JV) coach  and former...

 Laura Gordon Reska brought bales of hay to campus as the set for the photo booth available to students during the Harvest Festival on Nov. 12. There have been several photo stations put up for students throughout the school year, including one for pictures with Santa during the December Spirit Week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Gordon Reska.)

Laura Gordon Reska joins administration as Director of Community Development

Daniella Alvarez, Reporter May 31, 2022

On a Tuesday morning, you can find Laura Gordon Reska in Johns Hopkins at 7 a.m.,  with the “Breakfast Club”, the ASB leadership who eat breakfast in the mornings together as they hold their meetings....

Junior Naomi Abtew poses in front of UPAs front office after school on Sept. 23 in her favorite pair of mom jeans and argyle-printed tank top. (Photo courtesy of Naomi Abtew.)

Teddy Bears and Spider-Man: The impact of social media influencers on UPA students

Mariah Myers, Reporter March 22, 2022

Junior Naomi Abtew enjoys spending her free time browsing social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram, gaining inspiration from influencers and finding new fashion trends that help her express...

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