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SHS students, faculty, and alumni pose after their final performance with BDB.
Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer
September 18, 2024
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.
New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga
September 15, 2024
Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
The album cover for “Bando Stone and The New World,” where Donald Glover plays the titular character in the accompanying movie with the same name.
Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona
September 18, 2024
The new installment in the “Quiet Place” series originally hinted at an emotionally impactful story about the tragedies of the apocalypse, increasing fan expectations.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo engages with the audience while singing “enough for you” during her concert.
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 2024
The 2024 F1 season has already crowned 7 Grand Prix winners — the most since 2012.
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
September 18, 2024
Junior Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
Awaiting the inquiry results, Jordan Chiles looks at the screen anxiously.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
I say my line during my annual spring program.
From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced
September 15, 2024
Too often, students instinctively reach for the calculator.
Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?
September 15, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
One of the three vending machines on the school campus.
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
I carry an 8-month-old baby Io.
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
Some productive and unproductive ways to combat after-school slump.
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Avani Kongetira
District staff presented a comparison of graduation requirement differences between Saratoga High and Los Gatos High at the special board meeting on Feb. 13.

District to reconvene alignment work groups, implement ethnic studies graduation requirement

Avani Kongetira and Shaan Sridhar
March 30, 2023
Model sign-ups went live on Jan. 17.

Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22

Avani Kongetira
February 12, 2023
The ideal playlist for a school dance.

Six songs and artists that should be played at school dances

Anika Kapasi and Avani Kongetira
November 8, 2022
Top 10: scariest things

Top 10: scariest things

Avani Kongetira
October 25, 2022
The junior and senior class offices released a graphic on April 21 advertising the venue and prices for prom. 

Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive

Avani Kongetira
May 30, 2022
Sophomore Victoria Le and Senior Mahi Ravi kickboard next to each other during practice.

Swimmers take on CCS, advance to finals

Avani Kongetira and Jonathan Si
May 22, 2022
Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 9, 2022

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 2, 2022

Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting

Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira
April 1, 2022
Sophomore Arushi Maheshwar (right) at the load-in on Sunday, March 27.

Breaking tradition: Underclassmen fill stage manager role in ‘Fiddler’

Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira
April 1, 2022

‘Icks’ to get you over that not-so-special someone

Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram
February 6, 2022

Alumna pursues passion for music through professional girl group

Avani Kongetira and Nidhi Mathihalli
February 4, 2022

As auditions wrap up, spring musical rehearsals begin

Avani Kongetira
February 4, 2022
As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

Avani Kongetira
December 3, 2021
Outreach’s unofficial commission started publicizing their hallmark event in a Nov. 8 post. 

New outreach commission plans Speak Up for Change ‘Stepping Forward’

Avani Kongetira and Atrey Desai
December 1, 2021

ComedySportz returns after low participation during remote learning

Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira
October 28, 2021
Top 10 underrated Taylor Swift songs from two certified Swifties

Top 10 underrated Taylor Swift songs from two certified Swifties

Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram
October 13, 2021

Drama program begins preparations for annual school play and student productions

Lena Aribi, Chris Chen, and Avani Kongetira
October 9, 2021

As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season

Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan
September 13, 2021
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Senior class officers refine plans for late May prom in the quad

Avani Kongetira
May 11, 2021
book club photo courtesy of Avani Kongetira

Photo or Graphic for: Book Club aims to spread the love of literature

Christina Chang
May 8, 2021
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Football team closes up-and-down season with victory against Fremont

Avani Kongetira
May 3, 2021
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10 ‘foolproof’ steps to success in this semester’s finals

Avani Kongetira
May 1, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Team reflects on successful season despite COVID-19 challenges

Esther Luan
April 2, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Diamonds in the rough: Softball team works to rebuild skills after losing nine seniors to graduation

Stephanie Sun
April 1, 2021
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Falcons adapt to COVID-19 restrictions and new head coach

Avani Kongetira
April 1, 2021
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Campus tours ease stress on freshmen coming to campus

Avani Kongetira and Audrey Mah
March 30, 2021
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Long-time athlete forced to choose between sports

Avani Kongetira
March 28, 2021
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‘Born a Crime:’ Trevor Noah’s hilarious memoir takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster

Avani Kongetira
March 18, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

Minsui Tang
March 12, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Swim team adjusts to new practice, meet protocols

Neeti Badve and Martin Xu
March 10, 2021
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Boys’ basketball coach unites team during pandemic

Avani Kongetira
January 19, 2021
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The new year does not mean our problems are solved

Avani Kongetira
January 18, 2021
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Outreach commission preps virtual Speak Up For Change event

Avani Kongetira, Lihi Shoshani, and Kavita Sundaram
January 17, 2021
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Aligning the curricula at Saratoga and Los Gatos would create more trouble than it saves

Avani Kongetira
January 11, 2021
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Teachers increase use of new technology

Andy Chen and Avani Kongetira
December 2, 2020
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Students’ relationships endure burden of political polarization

Avani Kongetira and Amanda Zhu
December 1, 2020
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Biden emerges as the clear winner of the debates

Avani Kongetira
October 31, 2020
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Is Netflix still worth it?

Avani Kongetira
October 10, 2020
ASB beat artwork

ASB plans virtual events in hopes of keeping students engaged

Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram
September 14, 2020
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New Downtown Saratoga boba shop has charms, but it also emptied my pockets

Avani Kongetira
September 10, 2020
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Countless senior traditions canceled

Avani Kongetira
September 5, 2020
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