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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 Karthik Annaamalai

Speech and debate team wraps up season with strong performance at states

Karthik Annaamalai
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Speech and debate team shines at Cal, Stanford

Karthik Annaamalai

Round two loss ends solid season

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht

Boys’ basketball: Teamwork taking team to new level

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
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Boys’ basketball: Team hopes to carry momentum into regular season

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
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Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Boys’ Basketball: Coach Naas and seniors step up game

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht

Boys’ basketball team ready to strike opposition

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht

Falcons, plagued by turnovers, face undefeated Vikings in a ‘must-win’ game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
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Falcons take down Los Gatos to end 27-year losing streak

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana

Falcons open up their passing attack

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Six incoming class officers run unopposed

Izzy Albert and Karthik Annaamalai

Israel treading on many toes

Karthik Annaamalai

California ought to revoke public initiatives

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Brandon Pierce makes audience melt at Saratoga Idol

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Boys’ tennis, ranked first in the state, looks to win national tournament

Karthik Annaamalai

Compromise is essential for an effective Congress

Karthik Annaamalai

Colts hold edge in Super Bowl

Karthik Annaamalai

Government ought not use racial profiling

Karthik Annaamalai

Community service should be left to students’ initiative

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris

AP US History class digs into local history with event at cemetery

Karthik Annaamalai and Jordan Waite

New teacher uses Motif Fair in hopes of increasing participation

Karthik Annaamalai

Football: Falcons run by Burlingame in first round of CCS playoffs

Karthik Annaamalai

3 athletes officially sign to colleges

Cullan McChesney and Karthik Annaamalai
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Toga falls to a tough Los Gatos team

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana

New music teacher views SHS as new home

Karthik Annaamalai

Football: Falcons hopes of CCS still alive

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng

Football: Falcons aim to end 29-year losing streak against Wildcats this Friday

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng

Homecoming traditions not what they used to be

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris

Football: Saratoga wins first game against Westmont

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai

Football: Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” League

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” league

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai

Boys’ Baseball: Falcons clinch league title for baseball but fall short at CCS

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana

Baseball: Falcons match up against Monterey in first-round of CCS tournament

Karthik Annaamalai

Debaters compete in states

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon

Top swimmers get recruited

Karthik Annaamalai and Tim Rollinson

Wasserman continues helping students through college services

Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud

ASB to launch website

Guy Quanrud and Karthik Annaamalai

Super Bowl Preview

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Series: Leave your rights at the school gate

Melody Zhang and Karthik Annaamalai

Football: Falcons fall to Wilcox in final seconds, knocking team out of CCS contention

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Vikings plunder Falcons due to weak Falcon passing game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Football succeeds despite injury-plagued season

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Saratoga-Los Gatos football rivalry continues

Karthik Annaamalai and Rebecca Nguyen

Students ignorant about America’s economy

Karthik Annaamalai and Tiffany Tung

SHS employs new contact system

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon

Falcons crush Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai

Football crushes Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Football shines in home opener vs. Westmont, winning 27-13

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai

PTSA changes name to PTSO

Karthik Annaamalai and Emily Chen

Falcons shut out in season opener due to 6 turnovers

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
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