San Ramon students and staff participate in Red Ribbon Week

November 7, 2011 • Selina Guevara, Staff Writer  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Red Ribbon Week, from Oct. 24-28 this year, is an annual dedication to minimizing alcohol, tobacco, drug use and drug-induced violence all around the country. Red Ribbon Week began in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, an undercover agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration who investigated illegal... Read more »

Varsity football suffers first lost to De La Salle Spartans

November 7, 2011 • Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The San Ramon varsity football team faced their first EBAL season loss on Oct. 28 against the elite, top ranking team, the De La Salle Spartans. The Wolves headed into the game with high hopes and a perfect EBAL record. All teams in northern California dream of beating De La Salle high school, who... Read more »

Steel Magnolias: drama play not so dramatic?

November 7, 2011 • Jessica Wright, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinions

At San Ramon theatre’s production of Steel Magnolias, the ceiling fan spinning in circles, the salon chairs and multiple hair products lining the shelves sitting upon the stage made the stage seem like an actual hair salon. When the actors entered the stage, the chemistry between the characters... Read more »

Wolves football beats Livermore Cowboys 35-20

November 16, 2011 • Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

On the freezing cold and clear California night of November 7, the San Ramon Valley Wolves defeated the Livermore Cowboys 35-20 and were rewarded with another win for an overall record of 7-2. Five minutes into the first quarter, the Wolves put some points on the board when Matt Turner (11) received... Read more »

Wolves suffer disappointing loss to rival Mustangs

November 17, 2011 • Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

San Ramon faced the rival Monte Vista Mustangs on Thursday, Nov. 10, in a night that ended in a terribly bitter defeat for the Wolves when the Mustangs scored the game winning field goal with 9.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The final score was 34-33. Five minutes into the first quarter,... Read more »

2011 Winter dance show is a big hit!

November 21, 2011 • Kate Shaffer, Staff Writer  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Lights, camera – dance! San Ramon’s 2011 winter dance show, Dancing with Wolves, packed a huge punch. The show proceeded for three days from November 16-18. Each night the students in the dance level two, three, four, five and “six” put on 32 numbers in all, also including performances by dance... Read more »

Varsity football wins first NCS playoff game

November 29, 2011 • Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

On Friday, 11/18, the San Ramon varsity football team came out victorious in the first NCS playoff game against the Castro Valley Trojans, with a final score of 42-14. The Trojans entered the game on a six game winning streak and left with a loss and a record of 6-5. The home game began with a 7pm kickoff,... Read more »

San Ramon football beats 2nd seed Logan High in NCS playoffs

November 29, 2011 • Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The Wolves varsity football’s offense and defense made big plays and held strong on Friday, Nov. 25 against the Logan High Colts. With a final score of 28-14 and a second round NCS playoff win against this previously undefeated 2nd seed team, San Ramon earned a trip to the North Coast Section semifinals. Zach... Read more »