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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Allison Toh
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Benefit Fashion Show prepares to take the stage in March

Allison Toh

Administration considers implementing stricter dress code

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh

Juniors develop friendship through soccer and field hockey

Allison Toh

Winter Ball heads “Off to Neverland” despite close proximity to finals

Allison Toh

Winter Ball heads ‘Off to Neverland’ regardless of close proximity to finals

Allison Toh

Invisible Children postponement upsets some

Allison Toh and Jonathan Young

Donning the mask: student shares experience of being Freddie the Falcon

Allison Toh

Senior break dancer amazes in quad day

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Home is where the heart is: Hyde’s office a safe haven for students

Allison Toh
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As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes

Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh

Homecoming themes announced

Allison Toh

Junior teachers share their views on ‘the worst year ever’

Allison Toh

‘Winnie the Pooh’ fails to win over teenagers, but brings back childhood memories

Vivien Lu and Allison Toh

Saratoga Heritage Day shows off local history

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Alumnus donates equipment to school

Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Movies of the year

Olivia Chock and Allison Toh

Falcon Focus: Senior plans to continue animation through college

Allison Toh

Bombay in the Bay 2011 dances the night away

Allison Toh

UCLA girl should not be punished for racist remarks

Kelly Liu and Allison Toh

The College Board: A trust that shouldn’t be busted

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh

Junior and senior proms say goodbye to limos

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Cheer defends its position as a sport

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

True or False: Marching Band is a sport

Allison Toh and Stanley Yip

Finals schedule slightly altered this year

Allison Toh

Grade ‘F’ necessary for a healthy learning environment

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Graffiti on and around quad shocks many

Vivien Lu and Allison Toh
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Students utilize new Facebook group chat to their advantage

Lillian Chen and Allison Toh

Police need training to deal with mentally ill

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Homecoming 2010 mixes in stress with celebration

Allison Toh

Board games play out for a memorable Homecoming

Allison Toh

Alumnus hopes to become next Miss California

Allison Toh and Megan Benzing

New schedule system becomes a hassle for athletes

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Chat Roulette stretches boundaries of Vchat

Will Edman and Allison Toh
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