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The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
MAP 11 students outside of Warner Bros. Studios
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
March 27, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Will students ever fully regain lost ground?
The lasting impact of pandemic learning loss: How COVID-19 reshaped education for a generation
April 1, 2025
The movie mixes elements of action and emotion throughout the story
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
March 31, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Grishma Athavale

MAP students race across San Francisco, connect with peers

Grishma Athavale
May 3, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011

Playing detective to reveal mysterious rooms

Denise Lin and Grishma Athavale
December 15, 2010

Border laptop searches unconstitutional

Megan Benzing and Grishma Athavale
December 6, 2010

Grad night committee strives for a greener celebration

Grishma Athavale
December 3, 2010

Retired teachers substitute for new mothers

Grishma Athavale and Aanchal Mohan
November 8, 2010

MAP students attend Walden West workshop

Grishma Athavale
October 4, 2010

History class plans field trip to D.C. during spring break

Grishma Athavale
October 4, 2010

Seniors won’t soon forget their prom

Grishma Athavale and Vivien Lu
May 27, 2010

58 students donate in second blood drive

Grishma Athavale
May 17, 2010

Junior learning to rock the ukelele

Grishma Athavale
April 30, 2010
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Bombay in the Bay pushed to May

Grishma Athavale
March 23, 2010
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School hosts Challenge Day; event breaks down barriers, changes lives

Anoop Galivanche and Grishma Athavale
March 23, 2010

Gap year a great alternative to starting college

Robin Liu and Grishma Athavale
March 9, 2010
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Science teacher travels to Antarctica

Grishma Athavale and Karen Yang
January 28, 2010

Into the Wild: Junior to embark on unorthodox journey

Grishma Athavale and Maggie Lin
January 4, 2010

Junior saddles up on road to success

Grishma Athavale
December 18, 2009
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30 boys vow not to shave in November

Grishma Athavale and Tim Rollinson
November 28, 2009

Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae

Grishma Athavale
November 3, 2009

Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae

Grishma Athavale
October 20, 2009

School aims to prevent H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 14, 2009

School gears up for revived H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 13, 2009

New summer movies are anticipated

Grishma Athavale
May 29, 2009

What teachers do during collaboration

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
April 23, 2009

New classes gain signups

Grishma Athavale and Elizabeth Lee
April 21, 2009

Upcoming SHS events promise fun activity and excitement

Grishma Athavale and Aditi Jayaraman
April 20, 2009
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Through the curved glass

Grishma Athavale
March 24, 2009

New classes give variety to student schedules

Grishma Athavale and Ren Norris
March 20, 2009

Leaving during tutorials a false privilege

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
March 2, 2009

Online university detrimental to students’ education

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
February 12, 2009

Students credited for President Obama’s success

Grishma Athavale and Aditi Jayaraman
December 17, 2008
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Students credited for President Obama’s success

Grishma Athavale and Aditi Jayaraman
November 18, 2008

Only child spoiled?

Grishma Athavale
October 29, 2008

School holds breakfast event for National Merit semifinalists

Grishma Athavale
October 29, 2008

Long lines, crowded areas make oncampus lunches less than satisfying

Grishma Athavale and Brandon Yang
September 5, 2008
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