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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by David Sparkman

Perspectives: A look into drug and alcohol culture on campus

Rachel Hull, Megana Iyer, and David Sparkman
March 13, 2014
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Robotics has strong showing at first competition

Aditya Chaudhry and David Sparkman
March 11, 2014

Robotics gears up for another season

Aditya Chaudhry and David Sparkman
February 14, 2014
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M-SET to host competition

Aditya Chaudhry and David Sparkman
November 21, 2013

Robotics places 3rd; makes it to semifinals at competition

Aditya Chaudhry and David Sparkman
October 28, 2013
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[Photo] Homecoming review: Class of ’17 dances impressively, but Quad Day plot hard to follow

Jonathan Young
October 2, 2013

Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days

Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman
September 26, 2013
First rally 13-14

[Photo] Commissioners hope successful ‘70s-themed rally a sign of things to come

Jonathan Young
September 5, 2013

German exchange student adjusts to changes

David Sparkman and Oksana Trifonova
September 5, 2013
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[Photo] SHS dance team returns to the dance floor

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
August 29, 2013

MSET Season Wrap-up

David Sparkman
May 27, 2013

APES students take annual field trip watch elephant seals

David Sparkman and Priyanka Nookala
April 3, 2013

Former students give advice on college process

David Sparkman
March 20, 2013
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[Photo] Saratoga beats Redwood in interstaff charity basketball game that raises $10,000

Samuel Liu and Derek Sun
March 11, 2013

History trip to Normandy cancelled

David Sparkman
February 4, 2013
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FTC team heads to NorCal Championship

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
February 4, 2013
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[Photo] Superstar freshman seizes the stage

Allison Chang and Megana Iyer
January 17, 2013
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[Photo] Athletes remark on effects of starting a sport after freshman year

Sarah Finley
January 17, 2013

MSET expands with new competitions

David Sparkman and Stanley Yip
December 16, 2012

Teacher decorates classroom for the holidays

David Sparkman
December 16, 2012

Curse-ive: archaic writing form unnecessary

David Sparkman and Lauren Louie
December 16, 2012
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The new Bond movie: A must see

David Sparkman
December 16, 2012

It’s time to re-think six-week grading periods

David Sparkman and Jay Mulye
October 14, 2012
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[Photo] Classroom stories: A ‘heated’ day in physics

Amy Jan
September 16, 2012
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[Photo] New clubs shine at Club Day, old ones merge

Rohan Rajeev and Minu Palaniappan
September 26, 2012
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Endeavor’s fly-over wows teachers and students alike

David Sparkman
September 26, 2012
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[Photo] Yim’s funny stories contrast with his tough reputation

Bruce Lou
September 19, 2012
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[Photo] Davey named Teacher of the Year

Grace Ma
May 24, 2012
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[Photo] School’s population growth creates challenges, leads to relocation of preschool

Aashna Mukerji
May 17, 2012
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[Photo] Physics students construct catapults to soak teachers

Allison Chang
May 17, 2012

MSET 649 makes history at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 11, 2012

MSET 649 excels at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 8, 2012
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[Photo] Powderpuff energizes school

Jonathan Young
April 24, 2012

Khan he help us? Flipping classroom still needs work

Cristina Curcelli and David Sparkman
February 6, 2012

Robotics divides into sub-teams for build-season

David Sparkman
January 29, 2012

The LG Christmas parade: A great way to start the holiday season

David Sparkman
December 9, 2011

Choir tradition ended due to finals schedule

David Sparkman
December 9, 2011

MSET raises money for the 2012 season robot

David Sparkman
December 9, 2011

Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye

David Sparkman
November 2, 2011

Behind the curtains: The Tech Crew goes to work

David Sparkman and Nelson Wang
September 22, 2011

Talking Tech: Guru keeps SHS running smoothly

David Sparkman and Nelson Wang
September 22, 2011
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