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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 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Jonathan Young

AP Government an unnecessary change

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Mission Peak and Skyline: Local favorites provide spectacular views

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Administrative action justified in its crackdown on pot

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Athletes nail down college choices

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AP Government an unnecessary change

Jonathan Young

Parking lot entrances leveled out

Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young

Michael Sam: The trailblazer

Jonathan Young

Themed Spring Fling week hopes to encourage more participation

Jonathan Young and Ingrid Hong

Dwyer’s room exudes comfortable vibes

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Jimmy vs. Jimmy

Jonathan Young and Ingrid Hong

Boys’ basketball: Falcons struggle early in League

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Warriors: shaky start, but still hope

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Wrestlers look to build on last year’s success

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Enthralled by everything El-P

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Boys’ water polo: Falcons lose steam in second CCS game

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‘Glee’ cast member judges annual Saratoga Idol competiton

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Stricter concussion policy needed to protect players

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Boys’ water polo off to impressive start

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Glitches in newly released Common App website add to student stress

Nick Chow and Jonathan Young

Homecoming: students get their game on

Atirath Kosireddy and Jonathan Young
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Homecoming review: Seniors one-up the competition

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Homecoming review: Juniors impress with dances, participation despite decoration shortcomings

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Homecoming review: Sophomores exceed Quad Day expectations

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Homecoming review: Sophomores exceed Quad Day expectations

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Homecoming review: Class of ’17 dances impressively, but Quad Day plot hard to follow

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Boys’ water polo: Team strives to break mediocrity

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Commissioners hope successful ‘70s-themed rally a sign of things to come

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Rodman ballin’ in foreign affairs

Nelson Wang and Jonathan Young

‘At Last’ students attend senior prom

Jonathan Young

‘Non-profit’ College Board cons students

Jonathan Young

Infectious iPhone games ensnare students

Jonathan Young

“In the Heights” highlights local youth

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Student leaders announced for 2013-2014 school year

Grace Ma and Jonathan Young

Musical legends honored at Grammys

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Boys’ basketball: Santa Cruz blues

Jonathan Young

Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling

Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young

Living by God: A junior’s devotion to his religion

Jonathan Young

We made it!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young
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Feeling like gold: The Warriors have an impressive 23-14 record thus far this season

Jonathan Young

Boys’ basketball: Falcons surge to 4-1 start in league play

Jonathan Young

Bomb threat taken too seriously?

Devin Zhao and Jonathan Young

We lived past the apocalypse!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young

Armstrong stripped of athletic fame and public respect

Jonathan Young and Derek Sun

Boys’ basketball moves up a league

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I got served

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Drop in U.S. Rankings doesn’t show whole story

Jonathan Young

Not all change is good: Students unsatisfied with recent financial changes to the school

Nelson Wang and Jonathan Young

Seniors enjoy unforgettable moments at prom

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young

Summer Specialties: Teachers open up on their summer jobs

Jonathan Young

Spring cleaning basketball-style

Jonathan Young

Molie Antoinette takes the cake

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young

Can you: Eat free for a birthday at BJ’s (even if it’s not your birthday)

Jonathan Young
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Powderpuff energizes school

Jonathan Young

Green day: Irish brothers discuss their St. Patrick’s Day traditions

Jonathan Young

Flip teaching could prove beneficial

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Boys track: Sophomore looks to lead 2012 season

Jonathan Young and Minu Palaniappan

Falcons lose heart-breaker to Santa Cruz after beating Prospect in CCS

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young

Class decisions: Strong algebra background required for calculus

Jonathan Young
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Boys’ basketball ups record to 6-1

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young

Drop in rankings doesn’t show school’s whole story

Jonathan Young

Honors courses demand more time, effort

Jonathan Young and Edward Dong

Boys’ Basketball: Falcons struggle at the Los Gatos Wildcat Shootout

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young

Invisible Children postponement upsets some

Allison Toh and Jonathan Young

Boys’ basketball: Small team looks to outrun competition

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young

Senior finds satisfaction in scaling mountains

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Hoya hospitality

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City needs to give businesses more help with atmosphere of downtown

Jonathan Young

Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football

Jonathan Young

Frustrating Facebook: Many frequent users disapprove of Facebook’s recent changes

Jonathan Young

New faces in old places: special education department experiences staff changes

Vivian LeTran and Jonathan Young

38 seniors named as National Merit scholars

Jonathan Young and Derek Sun

Senior’s percussion talent strikes on a national level

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Jonathan Young

Supersize Me: Problems arise with the number of students increasing

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