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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 Marisa Kingsley
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Local bookstores stay afloat amid COVID-19 restrictions

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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
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2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast

Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley
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In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
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In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
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Six candidates make their case for 2 open city council seats

Marisa Kingsley
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My cat’s campaign for attention has left me at wit’s end

Marisa Kingsley
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Anti-Racism task force aims to promote more compassionate, conscientious school environment

Marisa Kingsley
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley

Cast of ‘Freaky Friday’ continues to rehearse, memorialize the show

Marisa Kingsley
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After six years, English teach Susanna Ryan says goodbye to SHS as husband gets a new job in Alabama

Marisa Kingsley
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Community organizations play vital role in supporting local residents through shelter-in-place orders

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Bread-making is a valuable skill — and one I’m still learning

Marisa Kingsley

Not just another statistic: an examination of teen suicide

Marisa Kingsley and Andy Chen
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley

2010s TV: How the rise in streaming services radically shaped the media landscape

Marisa Kingsley

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley

How to escape your family like a pro

Marisa Kingsley

San Jose grassroots band raises awareness of plights of immigrants

Marisa Kingsley

Senior’s style evolves from hand-me-downs and bolsters confidence

Marisa Kingsley

Administration seeks to curb vaping through policy changes

Marisa Kingsley and Tiffany Wang

Seeing the bigger picture: AP Art History provides students with valuable analytical techniques

Marisa Kingsley

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Longtime English teacher set to retire

Marisa Kingsley
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After three decades at SHS, English teacher Cathy Head preps to retire

Marisa Kingsley
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

CASSY’s new home won’t deter use

Marisa Kingsley

Seniors continue to pursue artistic passions into college

Marisa Kingsley

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks audiences, but lacks emotional punch

Marisa Kingsley and Muthu Palaniappan

Dog days of summer: how a summer camp taught me more responsibility

Marisa Kingsley
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Trump administration forces biological gender and ignores transgender identities

Marisa Kingsley
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Thermond Drama Center, named after impactful parent, continues to nourish student growth

Marisa Kingsley and Elaine Toh

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Girls’ cross country takes on hilly Crystal Springs

Marisa Kingsley

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

When students drop classes, it can lead to large classes, challenges for teachers

Jackson Green and Marisa Kingsley

Rapper overdoses shed light on drug problems in music industry

Marisa Kingsley

New DJ headlines Back to School dance

Marisa Kingsley

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
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