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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
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Callia Yuan

Jay Lee: Saratoga alumnus shares his successes, aspirations and struggles in the acting industry

Selena Liu and Callia Yuan

Library now offers students free printing

Callia Yuan

I can’t connect to the school Wi-Fi

Callia Yuan

Finding ‘worth it’ Tacos proves tough

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Baking a cake without a recipe proves harder than anticipated

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

Voting system fixed for class office elections after possible ASB election tampering

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang

Ugly photoshoot challenge goes off target

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

Staff editorial: Speak Up Week is laudable, but won’t cause real changes without reform

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
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Community, students protest district’s decision to continue school during bad-air days

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou
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Internet safety: Alum targets Saratoga girls on Facebook with sexually explicit messages

Callia Yuan and Jayne Zhou

NCT 127 debuts on Billboard 200

Callia Yuan

District justified in keeping schools in session

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

We aren’t the champions: Novice gamers struggle playing League of Legends

Megan Chen and Callia Yuan

Petition for business class results in proposal

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

Juniors compare different Hot Cheeto knockoffs

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou

School welcomes alum back as comp sci teacher

Callia Yuan and Christine Zhang

New hall rules to stop JUULing are ineffective, backfire

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan

Harker alumni finds success in the music industry

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

The gap between appropriation and disrespect

Callia Yuan

Saratoga summer basketball camp almost canceled after increase in fees

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
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Sophomores play Fortnite during their free time

Callia Yuan

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan

Dancers and cheerleaders more friends than rivals

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Junior overcomes hardships through dancing

Elaine Sun and Callia Yuan

Juniors visit campuses during breaks

Callia Yuan

Junior recounts his involvement in Bitcoin craze

Howard Tang and Callia Yuan
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Senior runs photography accounts on Instagram

Callia Yuan and Kaylene Morrison

Smrithi Balebail: the Falcon’s most loyal fan

Amy Tang and Callia Yuan

Crime rates fall after residents, deputies make changes

Elaine Toh and Callia Yuan

Reaction channels must show creativity to be worthwhile

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

Upperclassmen inspired to go to the gym

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Speaking Chinese: Do not attempt without prior experience

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Saratoga High is not prepared for an earthquake

Anishi Patel and Callia Yuan

4-day weekend benefits students

Callia Yuan and Anishi Patel

Freshman spins flag at first halftime performance

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan

Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
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