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From massive heat waves to sports championships, Summer 2019 was jam-packed with major events.

Summer 2019 News Update

Ben Spitalny and Riddha Iyengar September 23, 2019

When school’s out it can be especially hard to keep track of everything that is occurring within the world. Whether it’s pop culture or politics, this summer was jam-packed with important happenings....

The Scarsdale Music Festival brought the whole community together for a celebration of music.

Scarchella: Scarsdale’s First Music Festival

Riddha Iyengar September 22, 2019

If you saw dogs barking, people talking, and the smell of pizza wafting in the air this past weekend, then you were most likely at Scarchella. This year, Scarsdale started its own music festival in the...

Students cheer on varsity sports team. Photo credit: Maroon Staff

Highlights from the Fall Pep Rally

Max Yang and Leah Breakstone September 21, 2019

SHS students crowded the gyms in a sea of maroon and white on Friday, September 20 to cheer on the fall sports teams. Students of all grades showed off their school spirit and enjoyed watching the...

SHS Rallies Against Climate Change

SHS Rallies Against Climate Change

Riena Parente and Max Yang September 20, 2019

Taking part in a global movement—with youth demonstrations spanning over 150 countries—SHS students protested in front of the Brewster Road entrance on Friday morning. The wave of protests was prompted...

A view of the US Open at The Arthur Ashe Stadium

US Open Finals

Lilac Lin September 18, 2019

WOMEN’S US OPEN FINAL   Serena Williams, the winner of 23 grand slam singles titles, and her achievements invoke both respect and, for many opponents, fear. Beginning her professional career...

The new iPhones will be available for purchase starting September 20, 2019.

Apple Announces Release of iPhone 11

Benjamin Spitalny September 18, 2019

On September 10, Apple revealed the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Pro Max.  The most significant differences between these iPhones and the previously released iPhones are the cameras. One of the...

The carvings were found in the first floor girls restroom near the A-School. Photo Credit: Maroon Staff

Swastikas Found Carved in SHS Bathroom

David Peng and Max Yang September 15, 2019

Three swastikas—images adopted by Nazi Germany and associated with antisemitism—were found carved into a girls’ restroom toilet paper holder on Thursday, September 12.  Although the timing...

Each year, many seniors paint their cars with bright doodles and phrases. Photo Credit: @daniellegoldman_

2020 Vision: SHS Seniors Continue Back-to-School Traditions

Max Yang September 9, 2019

Welcome back, Seniors! Although senior year brings stresses in the forms of college applications and increasingly difficult classes, there are many traditions that seniors can look forward to, namely...

Locations of fires in South America as detected by  satellites in mid August. PC: NASAs Terra/Aqua MODIS

Fires Rage Through the Amazon

Lilac Lin September 5, 2019

A record number of fires continue blazing across the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. More than 74,000 fires have been reported so far and the inferno has still not been put out.  Aside...

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

SHS Alumna Makes NBA History

Katya Drohan June 27, 2019

The Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA recently announced that they hired SHS alumnus Lindsay Gottlieb as one of their assistant coaches for the upcoming 2019-2020 season. Growing up in Scarsdale, Gottlieb...

Photo Credit: Andy Fan

The Aces Of This Season: Raiders Sweep Golf States

Lauren Zou June 24, 2019

This season, the boys and girls SHS golf teams both managed to clutch the state championship win for the Raiders. Through hard work and perseverance, both teams beat local school teams in the Section One...

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SHS Boys Tennis Wins State Doubles Championship

Katya Drohan June 17, 2019

On Saturday, June 1, the Scarsdale Varsity Boys Tennis team, led by Coach Jennifer Roane, won the Section 1 doubles championship. SHS freshman Jason Shuler '22 and SHS junior Nikolay Sahakyan '20 made...

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