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he honorees pose with the board at the first Roaring & Soaring Board Recognition on Jan. 14.
New superintendent implements Roaring & Soaring recognition program
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Cecilia Hollenhorst

Q & A with Claudia Walsh

Cecilia Hollenhorst
March 14, 2012

Marching band’s “major” announcement

Cecilia Hollenhorst
March 14, 2012

Winter guard starts off season

Cecilia Hollenhorst
January 24, 2012

Band championships sidebar

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 2, 2011

Band plays through the storm

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 2, 2011

Band Cupertino competition sidebar

Cecilia Hollenhorst
October 18, 2011
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Boitz featured in new book about music teachers and their programs

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Jay Mulye
October 6, 2011

Orchestra grows; band remains big

Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 9, 2011

Q&A with Stephanie Poo: Creating custom jewelry

Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011

Inconvenient Homecoming date yet again

Matt Foley and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011

Students prepare for State History Day

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 19, 2011

Aeries makes six-week grading periods unnecessary

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Amy Jan
April 6, 2011

Mother understands children’s academic stress

Cecilia Hollenhorst
February 21, 2011
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Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 17, 2010

Brown bag lunches help staff understand different cultures

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 3, 2010

MAP juniors experience Steinbeck’s history

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 3, 2010

Tolerance of hazing unacceptable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
November 1, 2010

Class participation grades hard to judge, sometimes unfair

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Alex Ju
October 23, 2010

Grand jury recommends LGSUHSD merge with others in Santa Clara

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
October 4, 2010

Homecoming date causes stress, detracts from school spirit

Will Edman and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 27, 2010

Value-added teaching ranking system not so valuable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Denise Lin
September 24, 2010
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