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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 Anshu Siripurapu
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Looking back: high school in 20-20

Anshu Siripurapu

Students reveal their inner divas at Saratoga Idol

Anshu Siripurapu and Ashley Tang
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Change at the helm: Anderson stepping down as principal, moving to District Office at end of school year

Anshu Siripurapu

Students discover their eco-footprint by keeping trash

Anshu Siripurapu

Audit: District can see big savings in energy usage

Anshu Siripurapu

The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences

Anshu Siripurapu

Board considers re-evaluating policy of McAfee use to better balance community and commercial interests

Anshu Siripurapu

Board considers re-evaluating policy of McAfee use to better balance community and commercial interests

Anshu Siripurapu

Causes of the budget crisis

Anshu Siripurapu

Causes of the budget crisis

Anshu Siripurapu

Music department prepares for pancake breakfast, end of the year

Anshu Siripurapu

Music department prepares for pancake breakfast, end of the year

Anshu Siripurapu

Congress’ reluctance to address the source of the deficit may prove disastrous

Anshu Siripurapu
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SHS musicians head to Carnegie Hall

Anshu Siripurapu
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Board to vote on parcel tax measure

Anshu Siripurapu

Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games

Anshu Siripurapu

In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court

Anshu Siripurapu

Grad goes from the classroom to the Marine Corps

Anshu Siripurapu

Marching band rained out in finals

Justine Huang and Anshu Siripurapu

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi

Boys’ Soccer: Same team, tougher league

Anshu Siripurapu
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Class cup hopes to boost spirit

Paul Jung and Anshu Siripurapu

Cyberbullying: The Internet allows bullies to be meaner than ever

Paul Jung and Anshu Siripurapu

Rain contributes to band’s struggles in Gilroy competition

Anshu Siripurapu and Justine Huang

Wikileaks crackdown draining free speech

Anshu Siripurapu
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New students, lasting friendships

Anshu Siripurapu

Red pride, green thinking: New smart meters provide clear data on energy usage at SHS

Anshu Siripurapu

Bridging cultures in the classroom

Anshu Siripurapu

How to adjust to SHS

Anshu Siripurapu

‘Outsiders’ adjust to SHS

Anshu Siripurapu
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