The Student News Site of Saratoga High School

The Saratoga Falcon
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 Christine Bancroft
Bancroft_Christine703

A broken mirror: Friend’s accident leaves columnist with a new view of the future

Christine Bancroft
fenceandgirl

New fence in parking lot angers students; school cites safety issues

Christine Bancroft and Mac Hyde

Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look

Christine Bancroft

Mohnike scripted as next year’s drama teacher

Christine Bancroft and David Eng

21 things, 2 months: Senior counts down to graduation with a bucket list and blog

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin

Oklahoman anti-abortion bill diminishes female right to choose

Christine Bancroft

Reform in Catholic Church necessary to prevent abuse of children

Christine Tseng and Christine Bancroft

Drama students perform at thespian conference in Southern California

Christine Bancroft

UCSD’s racist event should spur universities to prevent harassment

Parul Singh and Christine Bancroft

NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea

Christine Bancroft

The disrespected deceased: footage of luger’s death shows need of television and online regulations to prevent spread of snuff

Christine Bancroft

Georgian luger’s death prompts concerns about track safety and disregard of speed complaints

Christine Bancroft and Roy Bisht

Spanish students travel to Mexico to improve language skills

Christine Bancroft

Students begin work for History Day

Christine Bancroft and Kim Tsai

The Iranian struggle: the students’ revolution needs to be known to be successful

Christine Bancroft

Can you bring a Twilight fan back to reality?

Christine Bancroft

First annual National Service Day to take place at Saratoga High on Jan. 18

Christine Bancroft
Bancroft Christine 10

Twin easily beats out brother for channel changing power

Christine Bancroft

Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin
kyle keating, bryce dozier_0

Homecoming festivities wrap up

Christine Bancroft, David Eng, and Karen Lyu

‘On the Razzle’ draws in audience despite difficulties

Christine Bancroft and Mary Mykhaylova

50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week

Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh

Suicide education necessary to prevent further deaths

Christine Bancroft
Load More Stories