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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 Sarah Finley

‘Gatsby’: stellar cast, but serious missteps

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
Student Reaction

Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung

Students recall first driving experiences

Sarah Finley

ASB dedicates month to charity

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
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Leadership class holds Speak Up for Change Week

Sarah Finley
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Athletes remark on effects of starting a sport after freshman year

Sarah Finley

Field hockey team suffers tough loss in CCS quarterfinals

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
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Talent for art displayed at Big Basin Cafe

Sarah Finley and Carol Suh
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Students who drive cope with high gas prices

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
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Junior finds new pursuits following devastating injuries from gymnastics

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
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Teen Truth Live assembly sends positive message to freshmen

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
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Field hockey team led by 12 seniors

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
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Changes to Link Crew incorporate student input

Sarah Finley

Field hockey team optimistic about upcoming season

Ingrid Hong and Sarah Finley

Seniors choose to cast their votes in upcoming election

Sarah Finley
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Members of multicultural family celebrate benefits

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Stranger’s kindness catches sophomore by surprise

Sarah Finley

Music trip to Santa Monica an eye-opener

Sarah Finley
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Sophomore named ‘Next Teen Tycoon’

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

NYC teacher ratings ineffective, unfair

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Bombay in the Bay: Time, energy devoted to careful planning of performance

Sarah Finley

‘Words with Friends’ made unfair by clever usage of online dictionaries

Sarah Finley
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Items over-valued by society

Sarah Finley

Debate begins over proposed full block schedule idea

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

San Jose single-use plastic bag ban a step in the right direction

Sarah Finley

Sophomore excels at vaulting

Sarah Finley
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Underclassman dreads future loss of sleep

Sarah Finley

It’s a Fincelli thing.

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
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Columnist ponders the future of the penny

Sarah Finley

Students express dislike for parts of holiday culture

Sarah Finley

Field hockey defeats top opponents

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Field hockey: Recent wins encourage team

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Traditions in Color Guard culture bring members together

Sarah Finley

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson

Field hockey beats Los Gatos 1-0

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Field hockey faces class imbalance

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley

Field hockey is on their game in pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Past graduates claim SHS prepares students well for future

Sarah Finley

Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff

Sarah Finley

Field hockey ties Cupertino in first game of pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
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