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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 Sabrina Chen

Mission Peak and Castle Rock provide longer hikes

Sabrina Chen

College counseling: the source of my sanity

Sabrina Chen

Tutoring in the shadows

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

A response to Spotlight’s online accusations against the Falcon

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

Warmuth named district teacher of the year

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

12 juniors awarded at annual CSF ceremony

Sabrina Chen and Ariel Liu

Robinson outlines details for new government and economics classes

Sabrina Chen and Ariel Liu
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Stay away from my sister

Sabrina Chen
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‘Audrie’s law’ goes to the public, Legislature

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
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Photo or Graphic for: The Saratoga factory: student stress and achievment

Samuel Liu

A short history of administrative bans

Sabrina Chen and Shreya Tumu
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The halls Spielberg walked, 50 years later

Amy Lin and Sabrina Chen
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New legislation grants Calif. schools the right to punish off-campus cyberbullying

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
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‘Audrie’s Law’ aims to tighten punishment for juvenile sexual assault

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen

Girls’ soccer: Falcons suffer defeat to Los Gatos

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

New vocal director brings energy to choirs

Sabrina Chen
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CASSY counselors provide therapeutic support for students

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan
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Saratoga Union School District weekly minimum day causes controversy with parents

Sabrina Chen

Sophomore strives to achieve her goals

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

ASB notifies past classes of surplus funds, totalling about $50,000

Sabrina Chen and Amy Lin

Harris twins find passion in dance together

Sabrina Chen and Amy Lin

Can you take Intro to Engineering?

Sabrina Chen

Korean cuisine reigns supreme: Junior barbeques the competition

Sabrina Chen
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Down times for downtown: Why are Saratoga businesses struggling?

Sabrina Chen and Samuel Liu
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Speed TV: How to watch TV without wasting time

Sabrina Chen
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Higher standards for athletic P.E. extremely fair

Sabrina Chen
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Higher standards for athletic P.E. extremely fair

Sabrina Chen

Pre-College summer internship opportunities worth the tuition

Sabrina Chen
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School receives recognition for academic achievement and exemplary practices

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

School receives recognition for academic achievement and exemplary practices

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Alumna prepares open studio retrospective honoring late art teacher Steve McCue

Megana Iyer and Sabrina Chen
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Senior finds mentor in speech and debate coach

Sabrina Chen
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Role swap: my parents are more ‘hip’ than I am (as evinced by my use of the word “hip”)

Sabrina Chen
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Pott family speaks out at news conference, encourages students to come forward

Cristina Curcelli, Sabrina Chen, and Samuel Liu

Sources say that ‘around 10 students’ saw illicit photos of Audrie Pott

Sabrina Chen, Cristina Curcelli, and Samuel Liu
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Teachers, staff votes to keep current schedule for next year

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Upperclassmen utilize spring break to tour colleges

Sabrina Chen
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Full block schedule being considered for next year

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

Track athletes training participate in decathlon

Sabrina Chen

Student tells story about coping with bullying and suicidal thoughts

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

Saratoga library’s coffeehouse brings students together

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Falcons make CCS after uplifting victory against Los Gatos

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

New courses offered for the 2013-2014 school year

Sabrina Chen and Allison Chang

Cellular cheating: Teachers’ examination of cell phones do not encroach on students’ privacy rights

Sabrina Chen

Modern era causes blurring of gender boundaries

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Counselors on Campus!

Maya Ravichandran, Sabrina Chen, and Megana Iyer

School website experiences change in layout

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Students to explore future occupations at 2013 Career Day

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Upperclassmen irritated by parents in parking lot

Sabrina Chen
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The Mormon minority: Two cousins dedicate themselves to Mormonism

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

A Glance at Mormonism

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen

District relieved with passing of Prop. 30

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Girls’ soccer starts from scratch

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

ASB class representatives an ineffective proposition

Sabrina Chen

Statewide ballot measures to affect district’s revenues

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

Transfer students find new home at SHS

Sabrina Chen

Camarena works as school resource officer

Sabrina Chen

‘One Direction’ to victory

Sabrina Chen

Alumna returns to school as new attendance technician

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Cutting-edge courses rejuvenate curriculum

Sabrina Chen and Ashwini Velchamy

A breath of fresh air: Meet Saratoga’s newest counselor, Monique Young

Sabrina Chen
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Newly implemented locker policy creates mixed reactions

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen
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