Senior lost weight, gained interest in fitness and nutrition May 4, 2017 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior's past experiences going through weight-loss. read more » Boys cap off historic season by reaching NorCal tournament March 11, 2017 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung When the 15 players on the varsity boys' basketball team began practicing in November, they knew they had a chance to be good this year. But they could not have predicted how far they would go — almost winning Division III CCS and reaching the NorCal tournament for the first time in school history. read more » Pop star Ed Sheeran returns from one-year hiatus with third album March 7, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Famous artist, Ed Sheeran, releases third album. read more » EverWing: My first first place January 22, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Ever since middle school, when the iPhone and iPad became commonplace, I’ve dreamt of having my name at the top of the leaderboard in an online game. Game after game, I never came close to that coveted spot. So when Facebook messenger released a new update in November, allowing users to play various games directly in chats, I found the perfect opportunity to achieve this goal. read more » Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays December 2, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior discuss Boys' basketball team and how they are doing so far in the season. read more » Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Boys cap off historic season by reaching NorCal tournament March 11, 2017 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung When the 15 players on the varsity boys' basketball team began practicing in November, they knew they had a chance to be good this year. But they could not have predicted how far they would go — almost winning Division III CCS and reaching the NorCal tournament for the first time in school history. read more » Pop star Ed Sheeran returns from one-year hiatus with third album March 7, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Famous artist, Ed Sheeran, releases third album. read more » EverWing: My first first place January 22, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Ever since middle school, when the iPhone and iPad became commonplace, I’ve dreamt of having my name at the top of the leaderboard in an online game. Game after game, I never came close to that coveted spot. So when Facebook messenger released a new update in November, allowing users to play various games directly in chats, I found the perfect opportunity to achieve this goal. read more » Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays December 2, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior discuss Boys' basketball team and how they are doing so far in the season. read more » Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Pop star Ed Sheeran returns from one-year hiatus with third album March 7, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Famous artist, Ed Sheeran, releases third album. read more » EverWing: My first first place January 22, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Ever since middle school, when the iPhone and iPad became commonplace, I’ve dreamt of having my name at the top of the leaderboard in an online game. Game after game, I never came close to that coveted spot. So when Facebook messenger released a new update in November, allowing users to play various games directly in chats, I found the perfect opportunity to achieve this goal. read more » Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays December 2, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior discuss Boys' basketball team and how they are doing so far in the season. read more » Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
EverWing: My first first place January 22, 2017 — by Trevor Leung Ever since middle school, when the iPhone and iPad became commonplace, I’ve dreamt of having my name at the top of the leaderboard in an online game. Game after game, I never came close to that coveted spot. So when Facebook messenger released a new update in November, allowing users to play various games directly in chats, I found the perfect opportunity to achieve this goal. read more » Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays December 2, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior discuss Boys' basketball team and how they are doing so far in the season. read more » Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays December 2, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Senior discuss Boys' basketball team and how they are doing so far in the season. read more » Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma November 28, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam Entering their CCS playoff game for the second time in the last three years, the Falcons were coming off one of their best regular seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 5-6 record, earning a bid to the CCS playoffs on a 51-20 win against Santa Clara in their second to last game of the season. read more » Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process November 21, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out on the national stage this fall, seniors Kailas Shekar, Daniel Jiang and Naman Sajwan campaigned against each other in AP Government/Economics teacher Kirk Abe’s sixth-period class. read more » Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Girls’ Golf: Junior advances to CCS for first time November 21, 2016 — by Trevor Leung Junior Sarah Lo shot 87 at CCS on Nov. 1 after 18 holes at the Rancho Canada Golf Course (par 72), placing 54th out of 99 golfers and making her the lone representative for the Falcons after qualifying for CCS. read more » 42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win October 18, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Football team looking for win read more » Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Golf: Team sees improvement leading into Leagues October 15, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After losing their first five matches of the season, the girls have begun to see improvement as they head into leagues. read more » Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Shawn Mendes ‘Illuminates’ his path to adulthood October 11, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After becoming an overnight sensation at just 15 on Vine in 2013 by posting 10-second clips of his amazing vocals, Shawn Mendes is now selling out concerts at Madison Square Garden in under 5 minutes. read more » Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory September 26, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary and Sophie Zivanic A summary of how the football team has been doing the past season, and how they hope to improve. read more » Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far September 9, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung New entries to football team sparks sense of hope for upcoming season. read more » Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts September 8, 2016 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Recap on Girl's Golf read more » Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round May 24, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The team placed fifth out of six teams in the league tournament and did not qualify for CCS. read more » Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Volleyball: Boys defend CCS title May 24, 2016 — by Derek Chen and Trevor Leung Led by unstoppable outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, the Falcons boys’ volleyball team started winning early this season and never stopped. read more » Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium May 19, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As the Class of 2016’s memorable four years at Saratoga High come to a close, they will be given an opportunity to “Seas the Night” and make new memories. Senior prom will take place at Monterey Bay Aquarium on May 28, featuring a buffet-style dinner, dancing and marine animal exhibits. read more » Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Golf prepares for leagues after strong season April 27, 2016 — by Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung and Neil Rao Golfers finished their regular season strong with an emphatic 202-216 win against Wilcox on April 21 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club (par 36), concluding a 9-3 run and finishing second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League behind Los Gatos. No. 1 player senior Lucas Peng medaled in the match with a 37, the best score of both teams in the match. read more » Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again April 25, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Falcon was one of 13 high school newspapers in the country to win the “High School Newspaper Gold Crown Award” from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2014-2015 school year. The award was presented at Columbia University on March 18. read more » ‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype April 14, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Kanye West came back from a nearly three-year absence by releasing his widely awaited album, “The Life of Pablo (TLOP),” on Feb. 14, and it is sure to wow those who can get their hands on it. read more » Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Golf: Final four regular season matches provide test for Falcons April 14, 2016 — by Trevor Leung After a 176-182 win against Monta Vista on March 16 at Deep Cliff Golf Course (par 30); and two wins against Wilcox (227-247) and Santa Clara (224-304) in a three-way match on March 28 at Saratoga Country Club (par 34), the Falcons sit with a 8-1 record and look to prepare for their final four games of the regular season, including two matches against Los Gatos. read more » 2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
2016 March Madness one for the ages March 29, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Fortunately, this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has provided more than enough of those. read more » Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Golf tees up for new season March 13, 2016 — by Frederick Kim and Neil Rao and Trevor Leung So far the boys’ golf team, led by No. 1 player Miles Peng, has handled sometimes rainy conditions and managed to achieve a 5-1 record as of March 11. read more » Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Boys’ golf looks to rebuild February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Boy's Golf: 2015 recap and looking to the future read more » You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years February 4, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The former Golden State Warriors coach, Mark Jackson, has made a claim a few weeks ago that many people are starting to agree with: “to a degree, [Stephen Curry has] hurt the game.” read more » Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Junior wins Saratoga Idol December 7, 2015 — by Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung Junior Lea Moustakas took home first place at the annual singing competition, which was attended by roughly 100 people. read more » Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Falcons express desire for lights on outdoor basketball courts. read more » Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Physics petition for underclassmen should be passed November 22, 2015 — by Caitlin Ju and Trevor Leung The petition by a parent says students lack opportunities to take physics as underclassmen and are consequently limited in the amount of exposure they can have with the subject by the end of high school. read more » Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS October 24, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung Despite losses, the golf team is doing well and has high hopes. read more » Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Road biking serves as relaxing pastime for alumnus October 22, 2015 — by Trevor Leung For Class of 2013 graduate Todd Nguyen, who attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, biking has become a refuge from the pressure and stress of college. read more » The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years September 22, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As a result of leftover money from past class funds, ASB events and donations, ASB now has a total of about $276,000 in its bank account. read more » Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Freshman thrives on girls’ golf team September 19, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Saya Sivaram The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin. read more » Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball September 17, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Principal Paul Robinson knows well that there are many paths to a destination. He took an uncommon one before finding his passion for education. Robinson spent four years playing basketball for Point Loma College in San Diego, now known as Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as playing basketball for a group called Athletes on Mission on tours overseas. read more » New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
New SAT provides beneficial changes September 16, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung As almost all teens already know, College Board will be switching to a newly designed SAT next March. The revised SAT will hold many benefits for students who take it in future years, but most current juniors are avoiding it precisely because it is new and unknown. read more » Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Most students unable to come close predicting bracket April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After three weeks of upsets, controversial calls and nail-biting games, the Duke Blue Devils came out as the winner of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on April 6. read more » History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
History teacher pursues passion for music April 23, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With a gleam in his eye, history teacher Kirk Abe fanatically waves his drum sticks as a pointer for his lecture about Industrialism’s impact on European countries. read more » Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states March 10, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After winning the CCS wrestling tournament for the 182-weight class on Feb. 27-28 at Independence High, senior Christian Murabito finished just outside the top eight at the California High School State Finals on March 7-8. read more » Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments March 9, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After a hard-fought 56-45 home loss to Valley Christian on Feb. 26, members of the boys’ basketball team pointed to their 10-2 record in the El Camino League and knew they had accomplished much. read more » Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Investment club participates in prestigious competition March 4, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Dorrie Tang Since early January, the school’s Investment Club has been participating in a prestigious high school investment competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. read more » Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board to hold College Day for students March 4, 2015 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will hold its second annual College Day in the community room of the Saratoga Library on March 21 at 10 a.m. read more » Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience January 30, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Team beats Harker but loses to Milpitas and Los Altos. read more » Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Boys’ basketball looks to win League January 28, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung After beginning its El Camino League season with a loss to Cupertino (45-53) on Jan. 9, the boys’ basketball team has bounced back to win four tough games against Santa Clara (49-44), Mountain View (53-34), Lynbrook (61-50), and Gunn (76-65). read more » French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
French classes face challenging times January 22, 2015 — by Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung and Oksana Trifonova A lack of language options at the middle school level and competition from other electives have resulted in increasingly small French classes. read more » SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
SAT security policies should be strengthened January 20, 2015 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty The College Board needs to tighten up its policies to prevent students from cheating the system. read more » Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Students hold first TEDxSaratogaHighSchool December 8, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Five speakers presented at the TEDx event in the Thermond Drama Center on Dec. 7. read more » Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Should college athletes get paid? November 18, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Ex-college athlete Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing for using student athletes in advertisements to promote themselves in 2009. read more » Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Freshman starts T-shirt company November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Freshman Roland Shen remembers when he got the inspiration for his T-shirt company. read more » NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Standing at 7’5”, Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar, 21, towers over his opponents during basketball games — a rarity, not only for someone of Indian descent — but also within the NBA. Bhullar, born in North York, Ontario, is the first player in the NBA with Indian heritage. read more » Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Basketball players take ‘no days off’ November 13, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the boys’ basketball season quickly approaching, players have already started rigorous training to prepare for the season. read more » Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Hockey shows potential as popular sport November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Although a fast-paced and high-impact sport, ice hockey is rather low profile in communities like Saratoga. read more » New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
New SUSD board members prepare for new year November 13, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty After much campaigning, current board member Patty Buchanan, retired Redwood Middle School teacher Susan Germeraad and parent and consultant Cynthia Miller were elected to the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) board of trustees on Nov. 4. The other candidates were community volunteer Laura Tillett and software engineer Yongjian Wu. read more » Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Coffeehouse attracts students October 25, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Hipsters and non-hipsters alike indulged in a night of caffeine and music during a Coffeehouse performance that featured teenage singers on Oct. 3 at the Saratoga Library. read more » Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance October 12, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao Freshman Caitlyn Chen spends two to three hours at Studio 10 Dance in San Jose. However, this was not always the case. read more » Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students October 9, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty As the different speakers at the screening held by Liberty in North Korea on Sept. 30 in the cafeteria described such cruelties imposed by the regime of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, students listened intently and wondered how they could help. read more » Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Students prepare for fantasy basketball season October 9, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung With the NBA season starting on Oct. 28, many basketball fans are scrambling to find the best players to draft, the best strategies to use and the best ways to succeed in their fantasy basketball leagues. read more » For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
For former Notre Dame student, SHS was a better fit October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Few visitors would describe Saratoga High School, with its prison-like design and gray lockers, as the most eye-catching campus in the world. But when senior Claire Strickland first stepped on campus as a freshman shadowing current senior Rachel Hull, she connected to the atmosphere, classes and people so well that she decided to transfer from her own high school. read more » Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Former Lynbrook student identifies key differences between Saratoga and other schools October 2, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Junior Supriya Singh describes the differences between Saratoga and Lynbrook High School, which she attended during her freshman and sophomore years. read more » PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach September 4, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung Students attended the five-day PGC basketball camp at the University of Santa Barbara this summer. read more » New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
New staff members provide support to students September 4, 2014 — by Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty Megan Hunt, lead teacher of the ASSIST (Accommodating Saratoga Students with Intervention, Support and Therapy) program, and supervisor Jennifer Blomquist, the supervisor of The Learning Center (TLC) joined the school as new staff this year. read more » Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Math Team ties for first in CAML August 31, 2014 — by Michelle Leung and Trevor Leung Last year, the Saratoga Math Team, led by adviser P.J. Yim, finished off its successful season with a tie for first place in the California Math League (CAML). read more » Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday August 28, 2014 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung The Saratoga Library will begin its celebration for its 100th anniversary by attempting to break a world record on Sept. 6. read more » Visuals by Trevor May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
May 19, 2023: Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches. October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.
October 20, 2022: Robotics team to host pumpkin smashing event on Nov. 2 Juniors Naomi Hsieh and Rishab Melkote, and senior Emily Lu begin the structural design of the pumpkin-smasher.