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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 Sophie Mattson

Softball team makes comeback after last year’s subpar season

Sophie Mattson

Immigration, visa reform desperately needed

Sophie Mattson
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Dong and Bedekar earn 2013’s highest academic honors

Sophie Mattson
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Courage for Change workshop resurrected after 25 years

Sophie Mattson

Softball aims to move up to the next level

Sophie Mattson

Art teacher’s remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson

Building, testing and tweaking the MSET robot

Sophie Mattson

Sexist attitudes result from both societal pressure, family upbringing

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson

Yearbook staff to receive national award for last year’s book

Bruce Lou and Sophie Mattson
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Art teacher Steve McCue remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson

English teacher known for wildly creative Halloween costumes

Sophie Mattson

Seniors pay big bucks for apps

Sophie Mattson and Rohan Rajeev

Holiday Boutique a success for freshman class

Sophie Mattson

Supreme Court re-evaluation of affirmative action unnecessary

Sophie Mattson

Prospect SAT delayed by fire alarm

Sophie Mattson and Amy Jan

Club builds iPhone application for Saratoga students

Minu Palaniappan and Sophie Mattson

Locals celebrate Saratoga with street festival

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang

United Airlines compromises customer service

Sophie Mattson and Priyanka Nookala

Volleyball player hits bump in road

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson

Digital databases the forefront of academic research

Sophie Mattson

Teachers explore the world’s wonders

Sophie Mattson

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Breaking the cycle

Sophie Mattson

Attempts to revitalize Saratoga prove promising

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Junior publishes book on leadership

Sophie Mattson

Students drawn to DrawSomething

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang

Outrageous peaceful protest bill infringes upon the First Amendment

Sophie Mattson

Students’ enthusiasm for history revealed in competition

Sophie Mattson and Aashna Mukerji

Freshmen excel in sports

Sophie Mattson

Medical marijuana crackdown in CA addressed improperly

Sophie Mattson

APES classes to visit Año Nuevo for third year

Izzy Albert and Sophie Mattson

Alumnus Bosworth presents to Leadership students

Sophie Mattson

Budding Egyptian Democracy a hopeful yet challenging movement

Sophie Mattson
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Senior finds calling in world of songwriting

Sophie Mattson and Ashley Tang

Pass-fail grading policies poor choice for sports

Sophie Mattson and Nicholas Chow

HPV vaccine should be recommended for males

Sophie Mattson

Holiday gatherings bring light to a lack of regular family outings

Sophie Mattson

Keeping the dream alive: Cal Grants now available to students on path to citizenship

Sophie Mattson

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson

Percussion section held together by a strong ties

Sophie Mattson

Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action

Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson

Students build houses in Honduras over summer

Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley

California governor’s allowance of funeral protesters unfair to the public

Sophie Mattson

Junior develops her own painting style

Sophie Mattson
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