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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sanjana Melkote
Night At The Museum

Senior prom promises exciting Night at the Museum

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote
May 19, 2019

SMASH’n awards crown the best of MAP

Ashley Feng and Sanjana Melkote
June 8, 2018

Social Media scrolls to depression

Sanjana Melkote and Anna Novoselov
January 21, 2018

Freshman field trip introduces MAP culture early on

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar
December 12, 2017

College freshman Nate Ching explores his interest in film after taking MAP

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar
December 12, 2017

Bullet journal not your days but your dreams

Connie Liang and Sanjana Melkote
November 16, 2017

Marching band brings music and spirit to football games

Sanjana Melkote
October 13, 2017
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Cultural traditions instill positive values

Sanjana Melkote
October 13, 2017

Herzman teaches AP Lit while Head pilots Balance English 9

Sanjana Melkote
September 11, 2017

Thermond teaching English 10 instead of Creative Writing

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar
September 1, 2017

Freshman 15

Sanjana Melkote, Kaylene Morrison, Howard Tang, Amy Tang, and Alex Wang
September 1, 2017

Don’t lose childhood when becoming mature

Sanjana Melkote
May 26, 2017

Hemmerich balances flow and structure in classroom setting

Sanjana Melkote
April 28, 2017

Dancing is hard; teaching it is harder

Sanjana Melkote
April 26, 2017
JAZZCABSHS

Annual Jazz Cab a successful night of music, food and friends

Kevin Chow and Sanjana Melkote
March 15, 2017

I don’t want to spend my life running after time

Sanjana Melkote
March 7, 2017

YouTubers call out platform for changing its video algorithms

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote
January 25, 2017
frands

Falcon staffers get smart for pancake art

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote
January 22, 2017

Volunteering requires ‘make it matter’ mindset

Sanjana Melkote
November 21, 2016

A Taste of Heaven

Sanjana Melkote
November 21, 2016

Snapchat geofilters place pride in schools and communities

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote
October 19, 2016

College speaker meetings help seniors review application process

Sanjana Melkote and Kitty Huang
October 19, 2016
drama

Fall play premieres Nov. 12

Sanjana Melkote
October 19, 2016
costarica

For a second year, students travel to Costa Rica for environmental efforts

Kitty Huang and Sanjana Melkote
September 10, 2016
band

[Photo] Marching band ‘on guard’ for upcoming season

Elaine Fan
September 8, 2016
btsonight

[Photo] On Back to School Night, parents take a walk in children’s shoes

David Koh
September 8, 2016

Tennis team hopes to win league champion for fourth consecutive year

Elizabeth Lee and Sanjana Melkote
September 4, 2016
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