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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Catherine Tang

ASB holds jeans drive

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

March Madness tournament comes to SHS

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Polcyn wins first Mr. Saratoga

Catherine Tang
February 3, 2015

Bûche de Noël brings the French department closer

Catherine Tang
December 3, 2014

Girls’ volleyball wins league

Catherine Tang
November 13, 2014

PSAT conflicts with Homecoming move-in day

Catherine Tang
November 10, 2014

MAP upperclassmen explore San Francisco

Catherine Tang
October 20, 2014

Girls’ volleyball gains valuable experience, wins in preseason games

Catherine Tang
September 20, 2014

‘Pretty Little Liars’ defies its stereotype

Catherine Tang
September 17, 2014

Boys’ Volleyball: Coin flip ends season

Catherine Tang
June 3, 2014

Junior class raises money with corsage sales

Catherine Tang
April 27, 2014

Injuries result in slow start to season

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014

Tpumps is pure hype

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014
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Health freak, fresh foods

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014
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Writer tries her foot at soccer

Catherine Tang
February 10, 2014

Underclassmen manages to grow

Catherine Tang
February 7, 2014

Bonding with Barry: Christmas tradition leads to starry encounter

Catherine Tang
December 11, 2013

Girls’ volleyball faces first league loss

Catherine Tang
October 30, 2013

Annual orchestra exchange allows for new friendships

Catherine Tang
October 29, 2013
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Junior endures the pain of a cross country run

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Blind date sparks friendship

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Girls’ volleyball kicks off the season with a strong start

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Science Olympiad raises knowledge among underclassmen

Catherine Tang
September 19, 2013

Financial state of classes

Catherine Tang and Carol Suh
May 22, 2013

“Not to put you in the spotlight, but will you go to prom with me?”

Carol Suh and Catherine Tang
May 7, 2013

Boys fight off injuries for win on senior night

Catherine Tang
May 7, 2013

Why have field trips become a thing of the past?

Carol Suh and Catherine Tang
May 3, 2013

Chinese club comes to life

Catherine Tang and Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Freshmen take up challenges of varsity volleyball

Catherine Tang
March 12, 2013

Falcon Focus: Student teacher teaching to inspire

Catherine Tang
February 26, 2013

We made it!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young
February 4, 2013
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Photo or Graphic for: Public humiliation serves as an unwise form of punishment

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
January 22, 2013

We lived past the apocalypse!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young
January 24, 2013

Teen author press conference

Catherine Tang
January 17, 2013
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Soccer-playing girls choose JV over varsity

Catherine Tang
January 17, 2013

Students express mixed reactions to presidential elections

Deepti Kannan and Catherine Tang
November 27, 2012

Girls’ Volleyball: CCS run ends quickly, still a season to be proud of

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
November 21, 2012

MAP program increases difficulty with group projects

Catherine Tang
November 21, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 18, 2012
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Rising similarities between neighborhood schools

Catherine Tang
October 18, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 10, 2012

Chemistry teacher hopes to bring excitement to the classroom

Catherine Tang
September 19, 2012

Three sisters share an experience of a lifetime in London

Catherine Tang
September 6, 2012

Healthy competition pushes players to work harder

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
August 31, 2012
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