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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 Emily Williams

Parcel tax passes, district breaths sigh of relief

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The man, the myth, the legend: Bill Drennan to retire after teaching at the school for 35 years

Emily Williams

The man, the myth, the legend: Bill Drennan to retire after teaching at the school for 35 years

Emily Williams

Science teacher juggles family, coaching and teaching

Michael Lee and Emily Williams

Parcel tax passes, district breaths sigh of relief

Emily Williams

Boys’ lacrosse: Promising players help team overcome rough start

Emily Williams

Boys’ lacrosse: Promising players help team overcome rough start

Emily Williams

Toms shoes can change the world

Emily Williams

Columnist opens her mind to a different side of Los Gatos High

Emily Williams
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Did you know: Memorial Garden continues to honor ‘extraordinary’ teacher Helen Oreb

Emily Williams

Parcel tax on May ballot

Emily Williams

Leader extraordinaire: David Mandell shares his leadership secrets

Emily Williams

Athlete of the Issue: Jennifer Vannier

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The Christmas tree hunt

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Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California

Emily Williams

Girls’ cross country: team finishes strong season, falls short at CCS

Emily Williams

Growing trends in cyberbullying lead to severe consequences for victims

Emily Williams

Seniors plan to exercise right to vote in upcoming elections

Sarah Hull and Emily Williams

Girls’ XC works hard despite injury

Emily Williams

Budget crisis under control, but classes are bigger

Emily Williams

Hard-Core Metal band is a promising upstart

Emily Williams

New ASB officers work hard to launch Club Day, other activities

Emily Williams

Swimmers earn third consecutive top 5 finish in CCS

Tim Rollinson and Emily Williams

WEB program prepares students for Link Crew

Emily Williams

Seniors say bittersweet good bye

David Eng and Emily Williams
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English teacher to become assistant principal at Los Gatos

Emily Williams

Local Cafe host Friday night live music

Emily Williams

Boys’ swimming: CCS qualifier make waves toward top three

Tim Rollinson and Emily Williams

Globalization detrimental to U.S. economy

Izzy Albert and Emily Williams

School cracks down on thieves

Emily Williams and Aanchal Mohan

Boys’ swim team reaches for another CCS record

Emily Williams and Tim Rollinson

English electives idea on hold due to budget deficit

Vivian LeTran and Emily Williams

Thieves hit athletics department

Emily Williams
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Hidden musical talent thrives outside the music department

Emily Williams

BAY Mag recruiting draws teens from around the area

Serena Chan and Emily Williams

Students reach out on MLK Jr. Day in a day of service

Mac Hyde and Emily Williams

Squaw Valley, still the best slopes in Tahoe

Emily Williams

Girls’ water polo: Year ends with losses but also hope

Emily Williams

Sophomore swimmer aims for the Olympics

Emily Williams

Chess team still going strong, takes aim at sixth straight state championship

Emily Williams

Girls’ Water Polo still has fun despite losing season

Emily Williams

English department explores the idea of an electives-based curriculum

Vivian LeTran and Emily Williams

Celebrities need to learn common courtesy

Emily Williams

Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others

Emily Williams

Even small clubs deserve a place

Emily Williams

Falcon Heroes: Sophomore overcomes brain tumor, hopes to help others

Emily Williams

Girls’ water polo welcomes new players

Pia Mishra and Emily Williams

PE department raises the bar

Aanchal Mohan and Emily Williams
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