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The Voice of the Wildcats

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The Voice of the Wildcats

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Teachers had many different journeys from high school to college before reaching Woodside.

Career Paths of Staff Members at Woodside

Carmen Pinto, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

In many cases, current Woodside staff members were unsure of their career path as teenagers.   Back when many Woodside staff members were in high school, they had planned on working in a different...

Image of a man skateboarding in a graffitied skate park.

Skateboarding Culture

Hollin White, Beat Editor March 18, 2024

To some, skateboarding may seem like it’s just about doing cool tricks and flying through the air. However, skateboarding is a whole culture. For some, it's even a way of life. Skateboarding originally...

Students in the Footloose musical cast spend long hours rehearsing to prepare for opening night.

Behind the Scenes: Most Underrated Aspects of Theater

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor March 14, 2024

As the production for Woodside’s Spring Musical Footloose begins this week with the first show on March 15th, there are aspects of theater many wish to still share.  Being a part of a cast is a very...

60 juniors visit UCLA during a college trip to Southern California.

Juniors Embark On College Trip to Southern California

Patrick Van Hoven, Managing Editor March 12, 2024

60 juniors recently embarked on a three-day college trip to Southern California, visiting 6 schools along the way. From Feb 6th to Feb 8th, 60 Woodside juniors, accompanied by teachers and parental...

Patience and communication are some of the best qualities students have noted in making a good teacher.

Students explain the qualities of a good teacher

Samantha Marquez, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

In a learning environment, it's important to have a teacher who can support students well. Listening to students makes them feel like their ideas are acknowledged and know they’re heard. This helps...

There are many different types of Folklórico dance that the club explores every Friday.

Folklórico Club shows cultural appreciation for traditional dancing

Carmen Pinto, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Many different cultures are incorporated into the Folklórico Club, where students can enjoy dancing and cultural appreciation.  In the Folklórico de Woodside club, held at lunch in J-11 on Fridays,...

In addition to the many clubs on campus, other opportunities to get involved include Woodside’s Academies, community service, sports, and performing arts.

“Getting involved” is important for college

Luisa Gapastione, Beat Editor March 4, 2024

High school is full of opportunities for students to branch out and learn more about who they are and what they’re interested in. Clubs, community service, student government, and sports are just...

While watching a lesson, students often become distracted by their phones.

The dubious distraction plaguing classrooms

Chloe De Leon, Multimedia/Online Editor February 29, 2024

A teenager’s phone can buzz hundreds of times in a day while teachers innovate strategies to keep students engaged in class and off of their cell phones. Different teachers take different approaches...

Woodside has many drainage systems in place to help prevent flooding during the winter.

Heavy rains afflict Woodside, resulting in minor floods

Conrad Berke, Beat Editor February 16, 2024

Recent heavy rains have caused some minor flooding at Woodside, resulting in temporary block-offs and detours for students.  On Wednesday, January 24th, students in their second-period class heard...

Science Olympiad prepares for the Stanford tournament, competing in various different topics.

Science Olympiad takes on first competition of the season

Nathan Chen, Beat Editor February 16, 2024

Stanford’s Science Olympiad tournament took place on January 20, 2024, and Woodside competed for the second year in a row, placing 20th out of the many high schools that competed. For the competition,...

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