Banner year for robotics: Both major teams to compete in Worlds April 1, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli The 38 students on the school’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, MSET Fish, will be heading to Houston in April for the World Division Tournament. After the school’s 14-member FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team MSET Cuttlefish made Worlds on March 13, MSET Fish also qualified on March 28. They were one of the three teams […] read more » With decisions coming out — sometimes via hacks — seniors learn their college possibilities April 1, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang As senior Angela Li mentally prepared to open her Emory University portal in early December during the Early Decisions I cycle, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of both excitement and apprehension. “Whether I get in or not, I love you,” Li told her mom, while they held hands. Reflecting back at her acceptance, […] read more » Tamasha highlights Bollywood culture at the school April 1, 2022 — by Lynn Dai and Nikhil Mathihalli On March 24, 16 dancers from Toga Tamasha, a non-school sponsored group that represents SHS at local Bollywood dance competitions, performed at Jalwa, an Indian Bollywood Dance Festival, against 10 to 15 other schools. The festival, hosted at Dublin High, was the first time this year’s Toga Tamasha team performed in person outside of Bombay […] read more » Breaking tradition: Underclassmen fill stage manager role in ‘Fiddler’ April 1, 2022 — by Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira Since 2018, the drama department has had three seniors and one junior fill the role of the stage manager — the director’s right hand person and one of the most important positions for the production. This year the role is being held by an unusual combination: freshman Diya Kapoor and sophomore Arushi Maheshwar. Maheshwar and […] read more » Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
With decisions coming out — sometimes via hacks — seniors learn their college possibilities April 1, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang As senior Angela Li mentally prepared to open her Emory University portal in early December during the Early Decisions I cycle, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of both excitement and apprehension. “Whether I get in or not, I love you,” Li told her mom, while they held hands. Reflecting back at her acceptance, […] read more » Tamasha highlights Bollywood culture at the school April 1, 2022 — by Lynn Dai and Nikhil Mathihalli On March 24, 16 dancers from Toga Tamasha, a non-school sponsored group that represents SHS at local Bollywood dance competitions, performed at Jalwa, an Indian Bollywood Dance Festival, against 10 to 15 other schools. The festival, hosted at Dublin High, was the first time this year’s Toga Tamasha team performed in person outside of Bombay […] read more » Breaking tradition: Underclassmen fill stage manager role in ‘Fiddler’ April 1, 2022 — by Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira Since 2018, the drama department has had three seniors and one junior fill the role of the stage manager — the director’s right hand person and one of the most important positions for the production. This year the role is being held by an unusual combination: freshman Diya Kapoor and sophomore Arushi Maheshwar. Maheshwar and […] read more » Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Tamasha highlights Bollywood culture at the school April 1, 2022 — by Lynn Dai and Nikhil Mathihalli On March 24, 16 dancers from Toga Tamasha, a non-school sponsored group that represents SHS at local Bollywood dance competitions, performed at Jalwa, an Indian Bollywood Dance Festival, against 10 to 15 other schools. The festival, hosted at Dublin High, was the first time this year’s Toga Tamasha team performed in person outside of Bombay […] read more » Breaking tradition: Underclassmen fill stage manager role in ‘Fiddler’ April 1, 2022 — by Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira Since 2018, the drama department has had three seniors and one junior fill the role of the stage manager — the director’s right hand person and one of the most important positions for the production. This year the role is being held by an unusual combination: freshman Diya Kapoor and sophomore Arushi Maheshwar. Maheshwar and […] read more » Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Breaking tradition: Underclassmen fill stage manager role in ‘Fiddler’ April 1, 2022 — by Michael Fok and Avani Kongetira Since 2018, the drama department has had three seniors and one junior fill the role of the stage manager — the director’s right hand person and one of the most important positions for the production. This year the role is being held by an unusual combination: freshman Diya Kapoor and sophomore Arushi Maheshwar. Maheshwar and […] read more » Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast