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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 Neehar Thumaty

Spanish department goes on annual trip to Cuernavaca

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Girls’ soccer: Falcons hope to revise techniques to improve

Pranav Ahuja and Neehar Thumaty

Girls’ soccer: Falcons look to fill the gaps left by Class of 2016 players

Neehar Thumaty and Pranav Ahuja

Kanye West’s new album revives hip hop fans

Neehar Thumaty

Haggerty plans to take students to France for spring break

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Facebook live streaming gains popularity

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Upper French classes unite in one period

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
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Thank you Kanye, Drake and Kendrick

Neehar Thumaty

Recent grad takes advantage of the City of Angels

Neehar Thumaty

Boys’ track improves with individual efforts

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty

Ultimate Frisbee hopes to increase involvement, popularity

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty
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Drama student’s skills make him a versatile performer

Jay Kim and Neehar Thumaty

Leadership students volunteer at community center

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty

AP Studio Art allows students to express creativity

Neehar Thumaty and Neil Rao

Senior leads ICAC and Toga Tamasha effectively

Julia Miller and Neehar Thumaty

Martial arts hobby leads to new opportunities

Jenny Qian and Neehar Thumaty

Falcons suffer defeat at Quiz Bowl

Neehar Thumaty

Administration, teachers work to make school more friendly

Neehar Thumaty

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty

Science Bowl tries to retool in effort to reach national tournament

Charin Park and Neehar Thumaty

Can you survive a varsity cheer practice?

Neehar Thumaty and Jason Zhao

The benefits of summer classes

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Lacrosse team hopes to build team for next year

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Golden State Warriors: the best team in the NBA

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Students win science awards demonstrate the academic success of Saratoga

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

RapChat: the app that gives everyone flow

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Boys’ lacrosse team retools with new additions

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

CBI program prepares its students for the future

Becky Hoag and Neehar Thumaty

Carnival wraps up week of inspiration

Neehar Thumaty and Oksana Trifonova

SAT security policies should be strengthened

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Fans await wild medley from Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX

Fiona Sequeira and Neehar Thumaty

Are club advisers really necessary?

Neehar Thumaty

Sophomore’s life modeled by Taekwondo teachings

Neehar Thumaty and Apoorv Kwatra

New SUSD board members prepare for new year

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Hockey shows potential as popular sport

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Freshman starts T-shirt company

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Coffeehouse attracts students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Saratoga prepares for council elections

Neehar Thumaty and Miles Albert

Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Should the drinking age be lowered?

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

New staff members provide support to students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
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