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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by William Cao
Inside look of the Music Building bathroom — a treasure in itself. (Boys bathroom)

Secrets revealed: the best bathrooms on campus

William Cao and Kathy Wang
May 22, 2024
Assortments of college ranking list with factors such as acceptance rate, major, ranking and cost.

While flawed, college ranking systems remain necessary tools for constructing college lists

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
May 15, 2024
 Team 95071X took home gold at nationals and placed second in the Driver Skills Challenge.

VEX Robotics team wins U.S. Open

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
March 30, 2024
The board ordered a fresh new set of more powerful Lenovo Laptops to improve the workflow efficiency of the Engineering Lab.

Engineering lab receives new batch of computers

William Cao and Eric Shi
March 29, 2024
High schoolers compassionately taking on new responsibilities and stepping into the real world.

Upperclassmen fit jobs into their busy schedules

William Cao and Andy Zhu
March 8, 2024
Proposed measure of the parcel tax renewal from $49 per parcel to $129 per parcel providing $2,520,000 annually for the next nine years.

Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 14, 2024
Logo of the College Board AP Exam.

More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 14, 2024
Freshman Quinn Bossow’s SCVAL bracket and performance.

Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
February 14, 2024
Sample drawing of solar panels at the senior parking lot.

Board picks Centrica as solar panel provider; work is set to begin this summer

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 8, 2024
AP Statistics Teacher Seema Patel picks up a barbell in a deadlift while Speech Language Pathologist Ronda Vierra practices her freestyle technique.

Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 6, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: School’s 6 VEX Robotics teams gear up for upcoming competitions in quest for world championships

Daniel Wu and Sarah Zhou
February 6, 2024
Freshman Dylan Zuo takes the rear wheel off to clean a bike’s cassette.

Riding low: Freshman starts small business offering bike-fixing services

William Cao and Kathy Wang
January 30, 2024
Freshman Isabelle Jadali and Alisa Erbay pet the dogs with trainer Charlotte Lamprecht in the student center on Dec. 5.

Board approves contract introducing therapy dog in Wellness Centerstarting on Nov. 30

William Cao and Eric Shi
December 11, 2023
Freshman Quinn Bossow works a kneebar ankle technique on Coach Paola Ramirez as Hayley Aguilar, sophomore Jayden Kwon and David Baek observe.

Wrestling head coach invites her past teammates to help team improve techniques

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
December 11, 2023
Though controversial, tech billionaire’s pioneering approach to aging shows promise

Though controversial, tech billionaire’s pioneering approach to aging shows promise

William Cao and Daniel Wu
December 5, 2023
Parcel taxes fund teacher salary and support programs.

Board investigates possible parcel tax campaign

William Cao, Eric Shi, and Agastya Vitaldevara
November 9, 2023
Senior Cooper Call lines up, eager to run his wide-receiver route against Monta Vista on Oct 5. 

Falcons lose senior night game to Jefferson in controversial fashion after officials reset clock

William Cao
October 21, 2023
 Renovations to the school’s gym and additions of solar panels.

Board cancels gym renovations but continues with plans for solar panel carports for front parking lot

William Cao, Eric Shi, and Agastya Vitaldevara
October 21, 2023
My walk pathway from my house to Saratoga High.

Relishing my mornings: my short 5-minute commute to school

William Cao
October 13, 2023
 Weightlifting at Bay Club Courtside during our unscheduled first period.

Staying fit: A high schooler’s guide to learning the ins and outs of a local gym

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
September 30, 2023
Carota speaks to students in the quad.

New Special Education Program Specialist joins school with 20 years of experience in education

William Cao and Beverly Xu
September 28, 2023
After the play, senior Tristan Hoang lines up with a distinctive "BP" sticker displayed on the back of his helmet.

Football team wears Benny Pierce patches on helmets to honor the legendary coach who died earlier this year at 88

William Cao
September 27, 2023
The team’s offense forms a huddle during the third quarter of the game against Santa Cruz on Sept. 1. The Falcons won 69-0.

Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme

William Cao
September 7, 2023
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