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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
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Volume 49, Issue 1
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The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Allison Toh
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Benefit Fashion Show prepares to take the stage in March

Allison Toh

Administration considers implementing stricter dress code

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh

Juniors develop friendship through soccer and field hockey

Allison Toh

Winter Ball heads “Off to Neverland” despite close proximity to finals

Allison Toh

Winter Ball heads ‘Off to Neverland’ regardless of close proximity to finals

Allison Toh

Invisible Children postponement upsets some

Allison Toh and Jonathan Young

Donning the mask: student shares experience of being Freddie the Falcon

Allison Toh

Senior break dancer amazes in quad day

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Home is where the heart is: Hyde’s office a safe haven for students

Allison Toh
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As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes

Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh

Homecoming themes announced

Allison Toh

Junior teachers share their views on ‘the worst year ever’

Allison Toh

‘Winnie the Pooh’ fails to win over teenagers, but brings back childhood memories

Vivien Lu and Allison Toh

Saratoga Heritage Day shows off local history

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Alumnus donates equipment to school

Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
The Grand Ballroom at the Sheradon Palace Hotel in San Francisco_1

Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Movies of the year

Olivia Chock and Allison Toh

Falcon Focus: Senior plans to continue animation through college

Allison Toh

Bombay in the Bay 2011 dances the night away

Allison Toh

UCLA girl should not be punished for racist remarks

Kelly Liu and Allison Toh

The College Board: A trust that shouldn’t be busted

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh

Junior and senior proms say goodbye to limos

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Cheer defends its position as a sport

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

True or False: Marching Band is a sport

Allison Toh and Stanley Yip

Finals schedule slightly altered this year

Allison Toh

Grade ‘F’ necessary for a healthy learning environment

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Graffiti on and around quad shocks many

Vivien Lu and Allison Toh
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Students utilize new Facebook group chat to their advantage

Lillian Chen and Allison Toh

Police need training to deal with mentally ill

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Homecoming 2010 mixes in stress with celebration

Allison Toh

Board games play out for a memorable Homecoming

Allison Toh

Alumnus hopes to become next Miss California

Allison Toh and Megan Benzing

New schedule system becomes a hassle for athletes

Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh

Chat Roulette stretches boundaries of Vchat

Will Edman and Allison Toh
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