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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 Ananya Vadlakonda
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Nguyen to depart SHS after more than a decade

Jeffrey Ma, Elaine Toh, and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 29, 2019

Community rallies to help math teacher after 200-foot tree destroys her home during a mountain rainstorm

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 26, 2019

It’s traumatizing being the younger one

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 8, 2019

School changes fees and donations policy to comply with the law

Shama Gupta and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019
construction

As new student center approaches completion, school looks to other projects

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 30, 2019

Flipping burgers for bucks? Not so much these days

Andrew Lee and Ananya Vadlakonda
December 10, 2018
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Lugo’s Intermediate PE class strays from established CrossFit-based curriculum

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 18, 2018

Upcoming 15th season should be the final one for ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Ananya Vadlakonda
September 24, 2018

Administration implements new hall rules in effort to stop JUULing on campus

Ananya Vadlakonda and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018

As teen JUULing culture proliferates, administrators take steps to curb addictive habit

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018

Buen apetito : Kirk’s hungry

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 4, 2018

Fourteen students participate in Synopsys Science Fair

Ananya Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Student starts fundraising effort to help math teacher’s wife

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

School plans to use remaining Measure E funds for additional renovations, but a new gym won’t be among them

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 15, 2018

#MeToo movement inspires girl to share her experience

Krithi Sankar and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 13, 2018

Work on new Student Center in 800 wing begins

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

Enrollment rises at LG but remains steady at SHS

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 25, 2018

How to enjoy Valentine’s Day

Ananya Vadlakonda and Annisa Mu
January 18, 2018

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 29, 2017
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SHS hosts coin drive for school destroyed by North Bay fires

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017
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Physics teacher earns legendary status

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 27, 2017

Longtime Saratoga residents reflect on its modernization

Jayne Zhou and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 16, 2017

New registrar chose career in education after long tech career

Sandhya Sundaram and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2017
maskphoto-shs

School offers aid to North Bay wildfire victims

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 18, 2017

Petty theft on campus affects students

Ananya Vadlakonda and Anishi Patel
October 13, 2017

Long-time librarian Heyman recounts journey to SHS

Ananya Vadlakonda
October 12, 2017
rally

Rally commission introduces trophy, point system

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
September 5, 2017

New math teacher transitions to new job

Anna Novoselov and Ananya Vadlakonda
September 1, 2017

Popularity leads to expansion of tutoring center with new resources

Ananya Vadlakonda and Elaine Toh
September 1, 2017
dancefitness

Low enrollment leads to dance fitness-intermediate PE merger

Ananya Vadlakonda and Lina Kim
August 31, 2017
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