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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Allison Lin

Senior recalls transition after moving to America

Allison Lin

Benefit Fashion Show supports Silicon Valley Childrens’ Fund

Allison Lin

Baseball season in full swing

Allison Lin

Want your voice heard? Just holler! Students have a larger say than they think

Allison Lin

New rolling block schedule stirs controversy among school community

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Reporters recount growing up watching retiring basketball legend

Andrew Jiang and Allison Lin

Economics/AP Government and Psychology teacher returns after maternity leave

Allison Lin

Football team spars with mighty Trojans, defeat Firebirds to end season

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Tennis beats Los Gatos, heads to NorCal tourney

Allison Lin

Mexican exchange students set to visit Saratoga again

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Internet death post involving former Laker shows gossip sites unreliable

Allison Lin

Football team looks to break four-game losing streak with Homecoming victory

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Senior class hosts barbecue to kick off Homecoming week

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Senior transfers from Evergreen Valley for a new beginning

Allison Lin

Falcons sweep NCS teams in Battle of the Bay

Allison Lin

Junior prepares for second year as starting quarterback

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Action sports athletes shred half pipe in support of anti-bullying

Allison Lin

Football team hopes to stay healthy with only 30 players

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Students enjoy service trip to rural village in Ecuador

Allison Lin

Girls’ tennis team looks to claim third consecutive league championship

Allison Lin

Taylor Swift fills our ‘Blank Space’ and teaches us her ‘Style’

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Falcons finish unforgettable season of beating the odds

Allison Lin

Falcon and SHSTV to merge into collaborative staff

Allison Lin and Vibha Seshadri

‘Drowsy driving’ puts students at risk; junior has accident following late-night studying

Allison Lin

Evan Lindeman named CCS Spirit of Sport Award Recipient

Allison Lin

‘Full House’ sequel to stream on Netflix in 2016

Allison Lin

Baseball: Falcons battle adversity to finish strong in league

Allison Lin

Junior prom attendees party like Gatsby

Allison Lin and Anant Rajeev

SHS alumna carries work ethic to college

Allison Lin and Vibha Seshadri

Falcons make comeback after several league losses

Allison Lin

The effects of nutritional supplements

Allison Lin

The road less traveled: the community college route

Nidhi Jain and Allison Lin

Obama’s human side captured through Buzzfeed cameras

Allison Lin and Vibha Seshadri

Senior recounts the past four years of BnB

Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava

Youth Commission hosts Senior Prom for Senior Citizens

Allison Lin

First Amendment rights should be universal

Nidhi Jain and Allison Lin

Falcons getting back into full swing for season

Allison Lin and Jason Zhao

Disclosing the fears and stereotypes of public transportation

Allison Lin and Vibha Seshadri

Speak Up For Change ignites SHS Spark

Allison Lin

Upper Field to be Turfed

Aditya Chaudhry and Allison Lin

A career on ice: Junior attends San Jose Sharks “High School Writer’s Day”

Allison Lin

Football’s guardian angel system needs some updating, improvement

Allison Lin

Girls’ tennis prepares to dominate in CCS

Simi Srivastava and Allison Lin

A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign

Allison Lin and Ami Nachiappan

Leadership hosts Red Ribbon Spirit Week to promote anti-drug use

Allison Lin

City of Saratoga Youth Commission to host ‘Pizza and Politics’ forum

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Girls’ tennis takes third at California Peach Tree Tournament in Fresno

Allison Lin and Simi Srivastava

Shocking Common Core essay assignment: Did Holocaust really happen or was it a ‘hoax’?

Allison Lin

New Spirit Commission plans for exciting year

Allison Lin

Smash’n: MAP students’ night to shine

Allison Lin

Baseball: Falcons repeat league championship title with win over Paly

Miles Albert and Allison Lin

What is the point? Dress code policy not known, followed or enforced

Allison Lin

Baseball: Team crushes undefeated Wildcats

Allison Lin

Freshman entertains at local venues, looks to career in music

Allison Lin and Vibha Seshadri

Annual Jazz Cab enjoyed by all ages

Allison Lin

Dance team takes first place title at NorCal Dance Competition

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes

Baseball starts off season strong with senior leadership

Allison Lin and Nikil Ramanathan

The effects of marijuana use by high schoolers

Allison Lin and Melissa Magner

Annual Jazz Cab enjoyed by all ages

Allison Lin

Students influenced by social media and popular entertainment to try marijuana

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language

Allison Lin
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Beloved choir instructor Jim Yowell bids goodbye to Saratoga

Allison Lin and Gwynevere Hunger

Holiday Gift Shopping/Exchange with Extended Family: Hit!

Allison Lin

Grandparents leave lifetime impact before moving away

Allison Lin
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Cheer team finally has permanent coach

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes

Frequency of ticketing frustrates student drivers

Allison Lin and Derek Sun
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Girls’ varsity tennis team claims league championship

Allison Lin

Cheer squad: no coach or routine

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes

Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

WASC organizes teacher shadowing program

Allison Lin
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Sophomore spends day with elephant in Thailand

Allison Lin

Great SHS sports victories: The night the Falcons edged by the Wildcats

Allison Lin

Tennis team has high hopes for league championship

Allison Lin

Younger players lead the way for tennis team

Allison Lin

Dance team and cheer squad without a coach

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes

Sophomores from China form English Development Club to help foreign students

Allison Lin

Following Google’s lead, schools should offer students creative relief

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

Tennis team welcomes new players

Allison Lin

Tardy policy stressful to students

Allison Lin
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SHS dance team returns to the dance floor

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
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