Veggies Tales: my life as a picky eater May 30, 2016 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar To say I’m a picky eater is an understatement. Now don’t get me wrong: I absolutely love food. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker for second year in a row November 30, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Oksana Trifonova The Falcon has won the Pacemaker award by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2014-2015 in the broadsheet category for newspapers of 17 or more pages for the second consecutive year. read more » Boys’ soccer hopes to improve goal scoring under returning coaches November 16, 2015 — by Neil Rao and Deepthi Sampathkumar After a difficult season last year with a record of 5-9-4 in the El Camino Division, the boys’ soccer team is looking to make a name for itself as the winter season kicks off on Dec. 1 with a game against Los Gatos. read more » CREAM outshines Icebox October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj When looking for good ice cream sandwiches, reporters determine that CREAM is better than Icebox. read more » Falcon staffers gain knowledge from Paly journalism conference October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporters learn more techniques regarding interviewing, marketing, and much more at a journalism conference. read more » Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Falcon wins Pacemaker for second year in a row November 30, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Oksana Trifonova The Falcon has won the Pacemaker award by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2014-2015 in the broadsheet category for newspapers of 17 or more pages for the second consecutive year. read more » Boys’ soccer hopes to improve goal scoring under returning coaches November 16, 2015 — by Neil Rao and Deepthi Sampathkumar After a difficult season last year with a record of 5-9-4 in the El Camino Division, the boys’ soccer team is looking to make a name for itself as the winter season kicks off on Dec. 1 with a game against Los Gatos. read more » CREAM outshines Icebox October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj When looking for good ice cream sandwiches, reporters determine that CREAM is better than Icebox. read more » Falcon staffers gain knowledge from Paly journalism conference October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporters learn more techniques regarding interviewing, marketing, and much more at a journalism conference. read more » Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Boys’ soccer hopes to improve goal scoring under returning coaches November 16, 2015 — by Neil Rao and Deepthi Sampathkumar After a difficult season last year with a record of 5-9-4 in the El Camino Division, the boys’ soccer team is looking to make a name for itself as the winter season kicks off on Dec. 1 with a game against Los Gatos. read more » CREAM outshines Icebox October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj When looking for good ice cream sandwiches, reporters determine that CREAM is better than Icebox. read more » Falcon staffers gain knowledge from Paly journalism conference October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporters learn more techniques regarding interviewing, marketing, and much more at a journalism conference. read more » Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
CREAM outshines Icebox October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj When looking for good ice cream sandwiches, reporters determine that CREAM is better than Icebox. read more » Falcon staffers gain knowledge from Paly journalism conference October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporters learn more techniques regarding interviewing, marketing, and much more at a journalism conference. read more » Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Falcon staffers gain knowledge from Paly journalism conference October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporters learn more techniques regarding interviewing, marketing, and much more at a journalism conference. read more » Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Marshburn serves as integral part of Saratoga student life October 7, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Roland Shen Activities director and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn’s job as the school’s activities director revolves around working with ASB, the Leadership class, class officers, clubs and commissions. read more » Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Humorous Schumer: rocking Hollywood with her wit September 4, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar As I walked up the theater steps on my way to watch “Trainwreck,” I was unbelievably excited to watch my favorite athlete of all time, LeBron James, act in a movie. At that point, I didn’t even know who Amy Schumer was. Little did I know that two hours and five minutes later, I would leave the theater fascinated by her bizarre yet intriguing character. read more » Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Few participate in Senior Ditch Day due to in-class projects May 31, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The notorious Senior Ditch Day — usually the first regular day after Senior Prom — is a day seniors treat themselves to. But not so much this year on Tuesday, May 26. Many seniors were forced to stay at school due to their class schedules and activities that they couldn’t miss. read more » Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Saro Acharya: the next James Cameron April 24, 2015 — by Anant Rajeev and Deepthi Sampathkumar This past month, junior Saro Acharya spent 20 sleepless hours on a weekend, eyes glued to his Macbook screen attempting to finish editing his Media Arts Project (MAP) short film: “Mishaps and Misdeeds.” read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year March 16, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith For the fourth year in a row, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology students went to the Año Nuevo Natural Preserve in Pescarado. read more » Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser March 9, 2015 — by Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar The 10th Annual Benefit Fashion Show, which raised money this year for the Fisher House Foundation, took place in the Large Gym at the school on March 7. read more » Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia March 8, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Carmine Drohan battled anorexia for much of early high school. She has mostly recovered, but still is very much invested in the issue. read more » A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High March 5, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith SHS and Redwood should collaborate on helping prepare middle school students for high school and on classroom content especially in math and language courses, which depend on sequential knowledge. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Climbing the biggest bridge: a fear of heights March 3, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter recounts conquering her fear of heights by climbing the Sydney Bridge. read more » Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Leadership class grants wishes big and small January 25, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar As part of Speak Up for Change week, the Leadership class asked students and staff what wishes they would like to be granted. read more » School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
School hosts first ever Mr. Saratoga January 22, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Twelve brave boys have stepped forward to prove that have what it takes to be the first ever Mr. Saratoga. read more » Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Breaching of Privacy Bigger Concern than Relevant Ads? January 20, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Facebook and other such Internet sites’ abilities to access items entered into the search engine is outright creepy. This attempt to make money through advertisements too often feels like a breach of privacy. read more » Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Feminism struts down the Red Carpet November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The feminism fervor has increased, with stars across the entertainment industry promoting the concept. read more » Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game November 20, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season. read more » Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Girls with Courage hosts movie night November 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls With Courage hosted a movie night in ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo’s room on Nov. 8. read more » Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Health and Community Commission brainstorms new events November 13, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The Health and Community Commission will host a school-wide decoration competition and Gift Drive in December in coordination with a children’s toy donation organization. read more » Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Junior rises to prestigious musical position November 10, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Junior Katie McLaughlin is one of the leading stars of the music program. read more » Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Students organize TEDxSaratogaHighSchool event November 6, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Dorrie Tang The school is hosting TEDxSaratogaHighSchool in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. read more » Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Blood Drive gives students chance to save lives October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Got Blood? This is the motto of the Community and Wellness Commission. The commission hopes eligible donors come to the Nov. 2 Blood Drive held in the Small Gym. read more » The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
The top of the cheerleading pyramid? October 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Saya Sivaram The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them. read more » Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Girls’ field hockey team plans for a strong season September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Girls' field hockey players are seeking to redeem themselves after a difficult season last fall. read more » Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Can you go a week without TV? September 9, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter discusses going a week without watching television. read more » Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Cheer coach abruptly resigns September 5, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith Coming off a rough year, the 23 members of the cheer team have encountered yet another difficulty: Coach Briana Terry, who began coaching the team at the end of last year, recently resigned due to health concerns. read more » City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
City beautifies Prospect Road September 3, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira The city council has finalized its plans to spend money on upgrading two major routes: Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue. The improvements will occur in early 2016. read more » Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Life’s a Workout: Dancer’s adventure into the world of working out June 3, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Reporter works out to improve endurance for a dance routine. read more » Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Junior pursues unique trapeze passion May 28, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao Junior Celia Kohler looked down at the ground 30 feet below her. She knew it was risky — at just 7 years old, people told her she was too little. But being the daredevil she was, she breathed a sigh, closed her eyes and took a giant leap of faith. read more » Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Prom, then and now May 6, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar Teachers Erick Rector and Sarah Thermond recount their prom experiences from high school. read more » Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Falcon Crowned with prestigious award May 2, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Tiffany Zheng Earlier this spring, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association presented the Saratoga Falcon the “Gold Crown,” a prestigious journalism award. read more » Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Can you make a major decision? April 27, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Imagine one of the hardest decisions of your life. You have a choice. Imagine that choice determining your future. For high school seniors, this choice looms ahead: picking a major. read more » Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Music and language programs to head to Spain for cultural immersion April 14, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Deepthi Sampathkumar This summer, members of the music and language programs will embark on a two-week trip to Spain. The orchestra, band and any student in Spanish 3 or above is eligible to participate. read more » Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Girls’ Swimming: Team improves after 1st meet April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The whistle sounds. Junior April Khowong steps up to the white diving block along, her heart pounding. The cheers sounding on the other side of the pool sound hollow and tinny, and she stands above the still water, waiting. read more » Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Physics C AP class considered for 2015-2016 April 14, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Over the next few years, students will see many changes in the format of the physics curriculum on campus. Not only will the AP Physics B class be replaced with a rigorous Physics Honors course for the 2014-2015 year, but there is also a potential plan for the addition of an AP Physics C class for the 2015-2016 year. read more » Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Anti-Heroes: Why are we drawn to them? April 2, 2014 — by Carolyn Sun and Deepthi Sampathkumar Life is unpredictable. Sometimes almost nothing goes as planned, which can be frustrating. read more » Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Synchronized swimmer to dive into 2016 Olympics sacrificing school February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar Although life for most high school seniors consists of college applications and senioritis, Malcomson has chosen to give up her normal high school career to pursue her dream of competing as a synchronized swimmer in the 2016 Olympics. read more » Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances February 12, 2014 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling After dealing with numerous setbacks and a near cancellation of the event, a few students and Spanish teacher Rebeca Marshburn took up the challenge and started plans for the annual Benefit Fashion Show. It will take place on March 29 with the main theme Wish Upon a Star, and all proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. read more » Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Holiday cheers spreads around Saratoga December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Anant Rajeev Every year during the holiday season, downtown Saratoga is filled with the bright spirit with the resurrecting of the annual Christmas tree and the bright and colorful lights that deck out the streets. read more » WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu Twenty-four girls in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math club visited the headquarters of Google on Nov. 25 and gained insights into potential careers. read more » Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Santa Claus: The truth behind the legend December 11, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar The holiday season is quite frankly my favorite season ever. The cold yet refreshing weather (#sweaterweather), the special Starbucks cups and the plethora of Dean Martin’s classic songs ringing through the malls … these are some of the many things I love about December. But I’m forgetting something — the gift bestower himself. read more » Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour November 20, 2013 — by Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu A power outage that affected many Saratoga buildings, including the school, occurred at 7:52 PM, according to PG&E, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 19. According the principal Paul Robinson, the outage was caused by a tree falling onto a transformer, which went up in flames on Herriman Avenue. SHSTV reported that a transformer on Herriman caught fire and later exploded. read more » Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea October 30, 2013 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu On Sept. 19, 27-year-old Tae Woo was able to escape the North Korean dictatorship. He managed to cross the border through arduous means and go to South Korea. read more » Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Glee guitarist to judge Saratoga Idol October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Deepthi Sampathkumar This year, lead guitarist Derik Nelson from the popular television show “Glee” will be on the judging panel along with Saratoga teachers. The lucky winner of Idol, along with last year’s winner sophomore Nina Nelson, will get to sing with Derik Nelson during a fundraising concert he will be giving on the next day at 7 p.m., also in the McAfee. read more » Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »
Time to work: Homecoming coming soon September 20, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar As Homecoming nears and the reality of actually pulling together a quad day and creating a myriad of decorations arrives like thunder on a sunny day, students are scrambling to finish their various projects, the procrastination of weeks past a mere memory. read more »