Track: Though promising, young team has room for growth March 30, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The track and field team secure key win against Matadors, pushing the team to run and train even harder. read more » Powderpuff participation, school spirit extremely strong back in the ‘90s March 24, 2017 — by Esha Lakhotia and Ami Nachiappan School spirit extremely strong decades ago. read more » Change of peso value prevents Mexican students from visiting SHS March 23, 2017 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Diificulties prevent Mexican students from coming to SHS. read more » Leadership heads to local schools to promote reading March 23, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan Leadership goes to other schools to promote reading. read more » Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga February 13, 2017 — by Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan Recent storms have hindered teachers on the way to school from highway 17. read more » Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Powderpuff participation, school spirit extremely strong back in the ‘90s March 24, 2017 — by Esha Lakhotia and Ami Nachiappan School spirit extremely strong decades ago. read more » Change of peso value prevents Mexican students from visiting SHS March 23, 2017 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Diificulties prevent Mexican students from coming to SHS. read more » Leadership heads to local schools to promote reading March 23, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan Leadership goes to other schools to promote reading. read more » Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga February 13, 2017 — by Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan Recent storms have hindered teachers on the way to school from highway 17. read more » Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Change of peso value prevents Mexican students from visiting SHS March 23, 2017 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Diificulties prevent Mexican students from coming to SHS. read more » Leadership heads to local schools to promote reading March 23, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan Leadership goes to other schools to promote reading. read more » Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga February 13, 2017 — by Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan Recent storms have hindered teachers on the way to school from highway 17. read more » Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Leadership heads to local schools to promote reading March 23, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan Leadership goes to other schools to promote reading. read more » Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga February 13, 2017 — by Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan Recent storms have hindered teachers on the way to school from highway 17. read more » Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga February 13, 2017 — by Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan Recent storms have hindered teachers on the way to school from highway 17. read more » Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking February 10, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Senior loves cooking and aspires to become better. read more » Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique February 9, 2017 — by Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim and Ami Nachiappan In early February after school, junior Allie Liddle and the rest of the wrestling team sprinted from the weight room to the track, sweat dripping from their faces. To prepare for CCS, which began on Feb. 13, the team increased their speed and endurance, along with their usual weight workouts. read more » Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve February 9, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Boy's track gears up for a strong start to the reason, because of many returning key players. read more » Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals February 2, 2017 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors attempt to cook their own lunches rather than spending money on off-campus food. read more » Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team February 2, 2017 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team is improved through the addition of new star freshmen players, regardless of the lack of coaches. read more » Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Two girls join wrestling team December 9, 2016 — by Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan Ellen Wu and Carolyn Ma add diversity to the team. read more » Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course December 8, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Sophomores take physics read more » Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins December 4, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Phoebe Wang Students talk about the Berkowitz family. read more » College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design December 4, 2016 — by Ava Hooman and Ami Nachiappan Senior plans on going into product design read more » College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket October 26, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jenny Qian Recently, early-action has become more popular with highschool students. read more » Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day October 20, 2016 — by Victor Liu and Ami Nachiappan Inktober sees rise in participation from SHS students. read more » Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Part-time service jobs promote independence October 18, 2016 — by Alexandra Li and Ami Nachiappan Students gain sense of independence through part-time jobs. read more » Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election October 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Kyle Wang AP Government teachers find new methods to teach about the elections. read more » Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 29, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Recap of boys cross country team performance for the start of this season and a recap of the CCS winners last year. read more » Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship September 27, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan On Sept. 6, the boys ran their first meet of the season, a 2.1 mile flat course at Lynbrook High School. Other star Falcons at the meet included junior Amit Nag, who ran a time of 11:15; sophomore David Berkowitz, who ran a time of 12:03; and senior Kushagro Bhattacharjee, who ran a time of 12:27. read more » Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity September 27, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun This year, Eileen Toh’s job has been handed over to seniors Yuna Kim and Megana Saripella. Besides Kim and Saripella, the Homecoming commission consists of senior Amy Chiang and juniors Ishana Narayanan and Andrew Zheng. read more » Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation September 23, 2016 — by Ryan Kim and Ami Nachiappan Freshmen excels in cross country. read more » Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sophomore chess champion shares expertise September 21, 2016 — by Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan Sophmore excels in chess. read more » Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials May 24, 2016 — by Caitlin Ju and Ami Nachiappan Seven Saratoga High athletes who placed in the top six in their respective events at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet that took place on May 13 at Los Gatos High; their stellar performances earned them spots at CCS trials, but none qualified for CCS finals on May 27. read more » Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu Decked out in maroon and and gray plaid uniforms with rackets in their hands, the boys’ tennis team was ready to take on Saint Ignatius, a high school in San Francisco, at CCS semifinals on May 12. Stakes were high and pressure rose as the Falcons, who have made CCS semifinals for four straight years, were determined to come out on top. read more » Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band May 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Michael Okuno shares thoughts about playing music for the Marine Corps Band. read more » Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school May 16, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan This ASB Joke of the Day was delivered recently by principal’s secretary Susan Dini, her upbeat and cheerful voice resonating throughout campus. Surrounding her at the microphone were eight smiling faces filled with laughter, ASB members thankful to have Dini by their side as their supervisor for daily morning announcements. read more » ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year April 26, 2016 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Scanning system will make tracking of student activities easier, though some see possible complications with it read more » Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet April 23, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan With the league meet approaching, the girls plan to improve their times by refining their techniques and increasing their endurance rather than working on speed. read more » Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Music building construction causes parking lot frustration April 21, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze Students and parents show frustration over parking lot troubles due to music building construction. read more » Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Junior sprinter leads team with experience March 14, 2016 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After taking a year off due to stress fractures, junior Celine Bellegarda is leading the team as the fastest sprinter. read more » MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Vibha Seshadri The senior project for the Media Arts Program (MAP) is an open-ended, year-long project where students apply what they have learned in the past three years of MAP. read more » Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades March 6, 2016 — by Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan and Daphne Liu The lead came early for the Falcons in their Division II CCS semifinal game against Menlo on March 2, but it didn’t last. read more » Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation March 6, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan In early February, senior Nina Harris, one of six members of the Benefit Commission, walked through the doors of Lotus Boutique and onto the lime green floors for a First Date fitting event. Harris and the models, surrounded by steel racks filled with vibrant new styles and trending outfits, were ready for a full day of fittings. read more » Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos March 3, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Boys' basketball loses game and cannot continue CCS this season. read more » Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought January 26, 2016 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After losing the three previous games, the Falcons finally managed to score — and this time, against their fierce rivals. read more » Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill January 22, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After listening to head coach Jose Gamaz’s motivational speech and a few songs to pump him up, freshman Clayton Murabito prepared to wrestle a “pretty strong guy” at a tournament in Cupertino on Jan. 8. read more » Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS January 21, 2016 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan As senior small forward Tyler Yoshihara made the free throw at a home game against Lynbrook on Jan. 13, the boys on the bench immediately began cheering and dabbing, the team’s celebratory dance move. read more » Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret January 19, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Alex Rossip explores passion with drums and jazz. read more » Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics January 17, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee On Jan. 9, the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team, M-SET FISH, received its challenge for the year: to design a robot that can shoot balls into an opponent’s castle, defend itself from other robots and climb to the top of the other team’s castle in order to score extra points. The team is now focusing on using these six weeks, the “build season,” to make this robot. read more » Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan and Roland Shen Seniors Nina Nelson and Jennifer Chen created a ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video with the help of the class of 2015 alumnus Nik Aji. read more » Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports January 15, 2016 — by Ami Nachiappan After losing a tough CCS field hockey game 2-0 against Los Gatos in late October, senior Erin Norris knew it would be tough saying goodbye to her “amazing teammates,” especially since she had to grasp the idea that she would no longer be playing field hockey on Benny Pierce field. Though Norris felt nostalgic, she was comforted in knowing that she would soon be surrounded by another group of “amazing teammates”: the varsity basketball team. read more » Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Peterson paces XC to CCS victory November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The team will now compete in the state meet Nov. 28. read more » Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states November 16, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The boys’ fast times led them to win CCS in Division III, advancing them to the state meet for the second straight year. read more » Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers November 15, 2015 — by Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons look to improve on last season's 18-7 overall record (10-2 El Camino League finish) and make it into CCS in the El Camino League. read more » Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Wrestling team hopes to rebuild November 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan The wrestling team, a small group of just 14 boys, hopes to send multiple boys to CCS. read more » Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes November 11, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan After falling short of CCS last year by a narrow point margin, the girls on the varsity team hope to make a statement in the preseason matchups. read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Folowing a near-death expierence of fallling into a pool at age 3, senior Arnav Pawar's mom put him onto swimming. Pawar became a water person, taking up both competitive swimming and water polo. He said his passion for being in the water motivated him to instill a “love for swimming in children in the same way that [he] loves swimming.” read more » Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding November 6, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Senior Arnav Pawar, then a 3-month-old baby, gasped for breath in the pool of the apartment complex where his family lived after accidentally falling in. His worried mother quickly leaped in after him, dragging Pawar out of the pool. read more » New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
New boys’ cross country coach propels team October 9, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan New boys’ cross country coach Scott Bang replaced former coach Dan Ambrico and JV coach Peter Jordan after both stepped down to pursue other interests. read more » Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries October 8, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan The Falcons ran the flat 2.1-mile Lynbrook course a second time on Sept. 29. Zeng placed first for the Falcons with a personal best of 14:02. read more » Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Juniors start girl-only coding club October 8, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Junior Shannon Chen and her team of two other girls sat at the edge of their seats at the Microsoft headquarters this past July as they anxiously made the final touches to Brouze, their online database of tutors designed for high school students. read more » Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music September 12, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Freshman Deyshna Pai joined band in fifth grade and has been playing ever since. Her enjoyment with music led her to apply for drum major in eighth grade and she is continuing to pursue music in high school. read more » Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Cross Country aspires to improve September 4, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan After the boys’ team made it to the state meet last fall, athletes on the girls’ and boys’ teams are back to training at a high level. read more » Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience September 4, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Current athletic trainer Liz Alves has spent the past seven years tending to athletes’ sprained ankles, swollen legs, concussions and other injuries that occur on our school’s athletic fields, courts and pool. read more » Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Freshman runner sprints to victory September 3, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Since moving to California in 2013, freshman Sasha Pickard has placed first in every cross country meet she has competed in, besides winning the county races for middle school girls in seventh and eighth grade, proving a valuable addition to the team. read more » Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Cross country meet schedule affected by construction August 29, 2015 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Due to the Measure E construction near the upper field, the home meet cannot occur this year, preventing the tradition of holding Senior Day during the Saratoga Tri-meet. read more » Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests May 27, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Assistant principal Kevin Mount has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, citing unhappiness with nature of the work. read more » Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Media begin to promote natural beauty May 18, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Recently, some journalists have selected pictures that have been enhanced in Photoshop and compared them with the original pictures. As the movement toward natural beauty has gained steam, young people today better understand the media’s often exaggerated images. read more » Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Raina Kolluri, then 7, sat in front of her television with her eyes glued to the screen. She laughed as she watched a teenaged Hilary Duff in the classic Disney sitcom, “Lizzie McGuire,” a show involving a young girl nicknamed Lizzie, her friends, Gordo and Miranda, and their junior high shenanigans. read more » Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris May 11, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan This summer, sophomore Anya Herne will study in the Summer Study Camp at Sorbonne University in Paris, France. The five-week camp will focus on French language and enrichment classes such as fashion and architecture which she is very interested in. read more » Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Star long-distance athlete senior Andrew Harter is approaching the end of his high school track career on a high note. After setting a personal record (PR) of 10:18 in the 3200m at a home meet against Fremont on April 2, he scored another PR at the CCS. read more » Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Seniors look back on four years of track April 23, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Senior Avery Gigoux passed the baton to fellow 4x100m senior runner Laura Cummins after finishing the third leg in the race against Fremont on April 2. Running one of the last meets of her high school track career, she watched Cummins race down the track with a wistful smile. The girls’ relay team, which also included junior Kylie Stokes and senior Puck deRoos, finished second with a time of 53.82. read more » Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Digital electronics to be offered next fall April 23, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Digital electronics, a new elective course that will be the third class added to the Project Lead the Way program, is tailored to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will teach students about technology and give them hands-on experience in engineering. read more » Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ track kicks off on rough start April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Halfway through the 100m dash at an away meet against Santa Clara on March 26, senior sprinter Tony Holt realized he wasn’t running full speed. He urged himself to focus on the race, but his hamstring had been bothering him since his first jump earlier in the meet. read more » Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Girls’ track hopes to make leagues April 1, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan Using her last burst of energy to push ahead of her opponents, junior Kimberly Chen sprinted to the finish of the 400m race at the away track meet against Homestead on March 17. With a time of 1:04.85, she placed first in the event. read more » March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
March Madness teams make way to finals April 1, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Neel Kattumadam, a member of the March Madness basketball team “PM,” ran down the court with his heart beating and legs pumping. His team remained nervous as the game neared its end, and the close score of 15-14 left no room for error. A misstep by a defender allowed Kattumadam, the team’s point guard who runs the team’s offense and controls the ball, to take the winning shot that advanced them to the quarterfinals. read more » Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Can you make a foreign dinner for your family? March 30, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter takes on a dare from the Falcon's Lifestyles editors to prepare a foreign dinner for her family. read more » Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Clubs struggle to maintain active membership March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Since the beginning of the school year, about 17 of the 28 clubs surveyed by the Falcon have experienced a decrease in membership. Many clubs have had trouble sparking an interest and recruiting club members, though the recent Club Rush helped raise money. read more » Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Students recount experiences with DMVs March 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Many students decide not to go to the Los Gatos DMV for their drivers test due to the “compact and small town area,” according to health and drivers education teacher Amy Obenour. Also, it has been rumored that nine out of 10 students who take the behind-the-wheel test at the Los Gatos DMV fail. read more » Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Students strive to maintain fitness February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan Dozens of students this year commit to fitness regimens in local gyms or the school’s weight room either to lose a few pounds or just to get fit. read more » Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference February 10, 2015 — by Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting Members of the Leadership class along with ASB commissioners and class officers attended the Youth Leadership Program at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. read more » Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan The girls' track team prepares for the upcoming season. read more » Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics January 21, 2015 — by Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan Senior Irene Chen takes a keen interest in ceramics and intends to pursue it in the future. read more » Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers December 4, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan and Rachel Zhang Behind the scenes of the copy room are Janet Verson, who has worked at the school for 15 years, and her colleague Nada Macesic, who has worked at the school for seven years. read more » Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga’s teachers recently received an A plus rating from Business Insider. The magazine released an article on Nov. 4 naming the 25 best public high schools in the country. Saratoga High School was No. 23. read more » Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique December 4, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan The holiday boutique, an annual fundraiser for the junior class, will take place in the cafeteria and Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sum runs to 2nd-place finish December 3, 2014 — by David Fan and Ami Nachiappan Senior Steven Sum placed second out of 195 runners at state finals in the Division III race. read more » A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign November 7, 2014 — by Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan Saratoga residents felt the tension rising as the 2014 City Council election day rapidly approached on Nov. 4. read more » Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Falcon wins Pacemaker Award November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan The Falcon learned that it won a Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for 2013-14. read more » Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path October 30, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Freshman Austin Shi follows a much different path than his older brother, junior Sean Shi. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 30, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in squash, a little-known indoor racquet sport. read more » Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Who needs Facebook? October 30, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan Reporter discusses not having a Facebook account. read more » Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport October 27, 2014 — by Emily Chen, Spring Ma and Ami Nachiappan Sophomore Aarushi Lakhotia excels in the little known game of squash. read more » Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students October 25, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Ami Nachiappan Whether it be forcing the student to study with them every night or excessively checking Aeries, high levels of parent involvement undoubtedly result in negative consequences, hindering the child’s independence. read more » Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village September 16, 2014 — by Ami Nachiappan The city's “Village Pedestrian Enhancement Construction” project aims to add features in downtown such as paving and lights. read more » Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga September 10, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan After Planet Juice closed down a few years ago, the vacant spot next to Starbucks has been filled by Saratoga’s very own cupcake store, Minicakes by Tasha, which opened on Aug. 30. read more » Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »
Alumni return to coach September 7, 2014 — by Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan SHS alumni return to coach the school's sports teams. read more »