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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 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 Claire Chou
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College Bound: Acharya and Oliver prepare for transition to college

Claire Chou, Spring Ma, Katherine Sun, and Eileen Toh

Orchestra to tour LA over spring break

Angela Liu and Claire Chou

College Bound: After acceptance to Emerson, Acharya waits as results trickle in

Claire Chou and Katherine Sun

Girls’ basketball to begin CCS

Claire Chou and Harshini Ramaswamy

Winter guard season steps up despite lack of seniors

Claire Chou and Cassi King

College Bound: Acharya transitions to regular applications

Claire Chou and Katherine Sun

Monta Vista’s new gender-neutral bathroom sparks discussion

Claire Chou and Austin Wang

College Bound: Acharya puts forth his best image

Claire Chou and Katherine Sun

College Bound: Senior shoots for future in film

Claire Chou and Katherine Sun

Adventure awaits after announcement of Homecoming themes

Claire Chou

Choir, orchestra, band celebrate end of year with concerts

Claire Chou and Gwynevere Hunger

Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee

Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj

Winter percussion travels to Ohio for its first WGI competition

Claire Chou and Gwynevere Hunger

Meninists are not actually doing anything for men’s rights

Claire Chou

Winter guard deserves more recognition (and gym time)

Claire Chou and Isabelle Tseng

Senior finds passion in acting, singing

Larissa Chiu and Claire Chou

Doxxing: Who is behind the screen?

Claire Chou and Katherine Sun

Issues within America exposed with case in Ferguson

Claire Chou and Karissa Dong

Tumblr breeds dens of hatred

Claire Chou and Karissa Dong

Strickland takes the next jump in college admissions

Ashley Chen, Claire Chou, and Shreya Tumu

Rick Riordan, John Green demonstrate positive role of authors on social media today

Claire Chou and Isabelle Tseng

Color Guard transitions to revamped Winter Guard

Claire Chou and Isabelle Tseng

Band invited to march at 2016 Rose Parade

Claire Chou and Gwynevere Hunger

Apple’s new flagship bigger and shinier but not a necessity

Claire Chou and Stefanie Ting

Freshman fashionista sews her own clothes

Claire Chou and Eileen Toh

UCLA’s Bruin Marching Band performs at school

Claire Chou and Stefanie Ting

Documentary to cover aftermath of Pott case, issues facing teen girls

Ashley Chen and Claire Chou

More classrooms incorporate collaborative teaching model

Claire Chou and Isabelle Tseng
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