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Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Megan Benzing

Bids for Wonderland not too pricey

Megan Benzing
September 12, 2012
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Juniors prepare to dance the night away

Megan Benzing
April 24, 2012

New coaching staff brings different perspective to team

Megan Benzing
April 11, 2012

Girls’ lacrosse: New coach brings new hopes for season

Megan Benzing
February 15, 2012

Girls’ lacrosse: New coach brings new hopes for season

Megan Benzing
February 15, 2012

Shorter first semester garners mixed responses

Megan Benzing
December 15, 2011

Winter ball video contest encourages students to attend

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
December 15, 2011

College consultants take guidance too far by providing ‘packages’ and essays

Megan Benzing
December 15, 2011

Leadership hosts In-n-Out fundraiser

Megan Benzing
December 15, 2011
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PC: Reality check: Your cars are valuable, treat them that way

Megan Benzing
December 8, 2011
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Are private schools really worth it?

Megan Benzing
December 8, 2011

Field hockey goes far in ‘08

Megan Benzing
December 7, 2011

Red Zone brings students together at games

Megan Benzing and Priyanka Nookala
November 2, 2011

Saratoga/Los Gatos rivalry pumps students up for big game

Megan Benzing
November 2, 2011

New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes

Megan Benzing and Serena Chan
November 2, 2011

Juniors say new A.P. US History grading policies weighing them down

Megan Benzing and Joanna Lee
October 20, 2011

Indiana University recruits Clark for D1 soccer

Megan Benzing
September 28, 2011

Guidance Department provides multitude of resources

Megan Benzing
September 28, 2011
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Attempts to beautify downtown cause major parking issues

Megan Benzing and Denise Lin
September 26, 2011

With testing over, AP classes look to fill the remaining school days

Megan Benzing
June 3, 2011

Saratoga Heritage Day shows off local history

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
June 3, 2011

Girls’ Lacrosse: Season ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin
May 25, 2011

Lacrosse ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin
May 25, 2011
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
May 18, 2011
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
May 18, 2011
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
May 18, 2011

Girls’ lacrosse: Season almost through, team striving for victory

Megan Benzing
April 27, 2011

Girls’ lacrosse: Season almost through, team striving for victory

Megan Benzing
April 27, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011

Benefit to aid Special Olympics

Megan Benzing
April 19, 2011

Students prepare for State History Day

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 19, 2011
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It’s not considered creeping if you’re having fun, right?

Megan Benzing
March 4, 2011

Seniors graduate out of NCL

Megan Benzing
March 1, 2011

New coaches for girls’ lacrosse bring hope for good year

Megan Benzing
March 1, 2011

Junior and senior proms say goodbye to limos

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
February 28, 2011

New dance celebrates the past decades

Megan Benzing and Serena Chan
February 28, 2011
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You did what back in high school?

Megan Benzing
February 10, 2011
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Showing too much ‘Skins’

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
February 10, 2011

APUSH students attend San Francisco walking tour

Megan Benzing
January 7, 2011

Special education department hosts alumni holiday celebration

Megan Benzing and Aanchal Mohan
January 7, 2011

Border laptop searches unconstitutional

Megan Benzing and Grishma Athavale
December 6, 2010
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Another year, another Rhodes Scholar; fifth alumni wins award

Megan Benzing
November 24, 2010

Harry Potter isn’t for everyone

Megan Benzing and Aanchal Mohan
November 1, 2010

Students mourn for recent gay suicides by wearing purple

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
November 1, 2010

Sports are neither manly nor feminine

Aanchal Mohan and Megan Benzing
October 6, 2010

Alumnus hopes to become next Miss California

Allison Toh and Megan Benzing
September 26, 2010

Combining language classes proves challenging for teachers

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
September 22, 2010
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