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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 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Amy Jan

Spring fling week full of festivities

Amy Jan, Jay Mulye, and Sanj Nalwa

Girls’ lacrosse implements team unity to build on recent wins

Jade Bisht and Amy Jan

Senior class hosts Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser

Amy Jan

Girls’ lacrosse slings into new season

Jade Bisht and Amy Jan

Racquet sport players say self-calling and stacking lead to cheating

Amy Jan

Drama prepares for ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ musical

Jay Mulye and Amy Jan

Instagram — an instant addiction

Amy Jan and Carolyn Sun

Prospect SAT delayed by fire alarm

Sophie Mattson and Amy Jan

Girls’ Tennis: Senior day ends in loss against Monta Vista

Amy Jan

‘Tetralogy’ is the theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration

Amy Jan and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Nikki Bedekar recounts her tennis experience

Amy Jan

Cafeteria price increases

Amy Jan
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Classroom stories: A ‘heated’ day in physics

Amy Jan

Seniors enjoy unforgettable moments at prom

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young
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Teachers’ recollections of Karen Hyde

Amy Jan

Molie Antoinette takes the cake

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young
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Math teacher found past office jobs too routine for lifestyle

Amy Jan

Tumblring the day away

Amy Jan

Math teacher bikes out on the road

Amy Jan
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Girls’ tennis places second at NorCals and CCS; Monta Vista edges out Falcons twice

Amy Jan and Karen Sung

Kelly Leslie: A girl’s passion for ice hockey

Amy Jan

Speech therapist brings word to the unheard

Amy Jan

Buzz: Spoon-wielding assassins ‘kill’ for prize money

Amy Jan

Girls’ Tennis: Second the best

Amy Jan and Karen Sung

Can you….pay for your food with pennies?

Lillian Chen and Amy Jan

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar

Increasing flow of freshmen

Amy Jan and Vivien Lu

”Transformers” should have been kept in the dark of the moon

Amy Jan

Badminton: Star athletes shine at CCS

Amy Jan and Brandon Judoprasetijo

School spirit in the past and present

Amy Jan

A record for AP tests being taken

Albert Gu and Amy Jan

A record for AP tests being taken

Albert Gu and Amy Jan

Preparing to be a star: Senior Jae Lee has grown as an actor and a person during his time in drama

Amy Jan

Aeries makes six-week grading periods unnecessary

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Amy Jan

Senior helps friends cut back on hair costs

Amy Jan and Vivien Lu

LINKed together over cookies

Will Edman and Amy Jan

Students gather to discuss going green on campus

Amy Jan

Girls’ volleyball team celebrates its seniors

Amy Jan
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App makes access to online database easier

Amy Jan

Girls’ volleyball: Team well on its way to success

Amy Jan and Aashna Mukerji

Girls’ volleyball: team optimistic despite loss of pivotal players

Aashna Mukerji and Amy Jan
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