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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Jihau Yu

AMD finds passion in cards

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
May 30, 2016

Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius

Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu
May 19, 2016

Boys’ tennis starts off strong

Navin Tiwary and Jihau Yu
March 28, 2016

Rain shortens state tournament

Jenny Qian and Jihau Yu
March 11, 2016

Senior finds enjoyment in tutoring clarinet

Jihau Yu
November 10, 2015

Bellarmine beats tennis team in CCS semifinals

Kevin Chow and Jihau Yu
May 21, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse suffers defeats with inexperienced team

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
March 31, 2015

Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
March 27, 2015

Twins participate in bowl competitions

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
March 27, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse looks to rebuild

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
February 11, 2015

ASB holds jeans drive

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Boys’ basketball in position to win its league

Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

March Madness tournament comes to SHS

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Soccer players who prefer outside clubs over school teams seek high levels of competition

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
December 5, 2014

Football players make transition to basketball

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
December 4, 2014

Falcons’ season comes to an end with CCS loss to Pioneer

Jihau Yu
December 2, 2014

Freshman swings her way onto golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Jihau Yu
November 13, 2014

Falcons in a win-or-go home game against Palo Alto

Jihau Yu
November 12, 2014

Senior finds hunting a relaxing pastime

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
November 12, 2014

Senior soars to new heights with model airplane obsession

Helen Chen and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2014

Clubs look to expand into local elementary and middle schools

Jihau Yu
October 22, 2014

Football team struggles to produce points

Jihau Yu
September 22, 2014

PTSO organizes college workshop

Jihau Yu
September 17, 2014

Living in the Netherlands exposes student to new culture

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
September 16, 2014

Boys’ tennis falls short of CCS championship

Jihau Yu
May 24, 2014

Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
May 23, 2014

Tennis team advances in CCS

Jihau Yu
May 14, 2014

Students participate in annual blood drive to help the community

Shreya Tumu and Jihau Yu
May 7, 2014

Tennis star’s path to Princeton

Anant Rajeev and Jihau Yu
May 1, 2014

Boys’ tennis to contend for CCS title

Jihau Yu
May 1, 2014

FBLA competition yields good results

Jihau Yu and Tiffany Zheng
April 15, 2014

School spends $8,000 on new murals

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
April 2, 2014

Boys’ tennis continue its undefeated season

Jihau Yu
April 2, 2014

Soccer teams participate in sportsmanship seminar

Minu Palaniappan and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

Boys’ tennis aims to contend for CCS title

Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

Staff members caution against too much senioritis

Becky Hoag and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu
December 11, 2013

‘Green Knights of Saratoga High’ host summit

Tiffany Zheng and Jihau Yu
December 11, 2013

After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2013

Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2013

Spanish 6 AP: a rigorous, albeit one course with only five students

Anant Rajeev and Jihau Yu
September 19, 2013
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