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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Abhishek Venkataramana

Inaugural science bowl team exceeds meager expectations

Abhishek Venkataramana
February 5, 2011

Speech and Debate team shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
January 3, 2011
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Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 20, 2010
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Science Club creates Science Bowl team

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010
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Tennis star recruited by Northwestern

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010

Mock trial prepares for competitions

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 8, 2010

Falcons, plagued by turnovers, face undefeated Vikings in a ‘must-win’ game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 8, 2010

Mock Trial welcomes new and returning members, Hugh Roberts back as coach

Abhishek Venkataramana and Vijay Menon
October 22, 2010

Speech and debate shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 22, 2010

Senior recalls World Cup experience

Roy Bisht and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 15, 2010

Speech and debate prepping for new season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 23, 2010

Falcons open up their passing attack

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 22, 2010

Freshman wins big at science fair

Anoop Galivanche and Abhishek Venkataramana
June 6, 2010

Cracking the code: the hiring process at SHS

Anoop Galivanche and Abhishek Venkataramana
April 5, 2010

Dems cannot take shortcuts on passing health care reform

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
March 19, 2010

Staff editorial: Restrictions on viewing graded tests undermine learning

Vijay Menon, Anoop Galivanche, Uttara Sivaram, Abhishek Venkataramana, and Jason Wu
February 24, 2010
weightroom

Current weight room once housed the auto shop

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
February 3, 2010

Quiz Bowl team to compete on ‘Quiz Kids’ TV show

Abhishek Venkataramana
January 31, 2010

Junior expert on fantasy football describes the tricks of his trade

Girish Swaminath and Abhishek Venkataramana
January 28, 2010

Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 19, 2009

Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2009

Obama must exercise caution in crafting Guantanamo Bay exit plan

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2009

Math teacher draws inspiration from running

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2009

Speech and debate starts coming together

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 16, 2009

Football: Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” League

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 16, 2009

Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” league

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 14, 2009

“White Chocolate Thunder” wins March Madness

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Anaamalai
April 15, 2009

Students perform well at Synopsis science fair

Abhishek Venkataramana
April 15, 2009

Students win awards at science championship

Abhishek Venkataramana
April 14, 2009

Speech and debate competes at Stanford

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Mock Trial competes in Santa Clara competition

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Court of Dreams

Abhishek Venkataramana and Jenny Zhang
February 9, 2009

Mock Trial competes at first scrimmage

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
January 23, 2009

Boys’ basketball begins new season with hard work

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 12, 2008

Mock trial holds first full run-through

Abhishek Venkataramana
December 11, 2008

Speech and debate hosts novice tournament

Abhishek Venkataramana
December 11, 2008

Football: Falcons fall to Wilcox in final seconds, knocking team out of CCS contention

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 17, 2008

Hard work pays off for speech and debate team

Abhishek Venkataramana
November 3, 2008

Football looking to make CCS

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annamalai
November 3, 2008

Oral interpretation class holds “Scary Story” night

Nandini Ruparel and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2008

Final mock trial team picked

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2008

Vikings plunder Falcons due to weak Falcon passing game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 22, 2008

SHS Constitution undergoes revision

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 21, 2008

Football succeeds despite injury-plagued season

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 16, 2008

Falcons crush Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
October 8, 2008

Football crushes Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 7, 2008

Football shines in home opener vs. Westmont, winning 27-13

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 1, 2008

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
September 18, 2008

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
September 18, 2008

Falcons shut out in season opener due to 6 turnovers

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 11, 2008
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