To SHC, I’m Lucia Miyaki, and I’m so excited to be the Editor-in-Chief of your school newspaper for the 2025-26 school year! My story at the Emerald started in my freshman year, when my English...

Whether traveling or relaxing at home, summer is a great time to explore the various cuisines from all over the world. If you are looking for places to dine for your future travels or just curious to see...

This year has been a whirlwind of events. From 2024 to our current time in the spring of 2025, the world has experienced ever-changing developments in technology, conflicts, politics, and power. However,...

As the days count down to May 24th, SHC’s seniors are soon about to enter into a whole new chapter of their lives! With it comes a wave of complex emotions, from excitement to fear to constant anticipation....

On August 16, 2021, the first day of my freshman year, I was a shy and introverted person. I was still getting used to being around such a large community at a new school. I’d spent almost half of my...

As the weather gets warmer in SF, spring season sports are beginning to ramp up. One sport in particular that’s gaining more popularity is Women’s Lacrosse. SHC’s Women’s Lacrosse program was established...

With the end of the college application season, SHC’s seniors are undoubtedly looking toward the future, ready to begin a new chapter of their lives. Equipped with newfound wisdom, the Emerald asked...

With Summer Break approaching, it’s important to stay in tune with yourself. Prioritizing mental health is the key to having a successful, restful time off. Counselor Sivan Adato is a vital part of the...

At the end of each school year, dancers from classes, teams and clubs across campus come together to end the year with a bang! For the past 17 years, Ms. Wexler has taken the lead in directing a showcase...

In her presentation, 같이 먹자! or Let’s Eat Together!, Salla Grigor ‘25 guided us through a tour of delicious food, with each stop offering a taste of Korean history and culture. Salla emphasized...

When was the last time you were truly in contact with nature? As students, parents, and teachers gathered together in the SHC Chorus Room, Cleo Kaphan ‘25 posed this thought-provoking question as...

As April rolls around, the Inquiry and Innovation (i2) program wraps up its yearly academic exploration, where i2 scholars create yearlong passion projects based on each grade’s yearly theme, such as...