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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 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
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 Devin Zhao

No-homework weekend does not prove stress-free

Caitlin Ju and Devin Zhao

AP exam expenses way too high

Devin Zhao

Boys’ restrooms should do more to allow privacy

Devin Zhao

AP Lang: Philosophy or literary analysis?

Devin Zhao

Speak Up for Change week spreads message through assemblies

Devin Zhao

Marine biology and AP Biology students explore Catalina Island

Becky Hoag and Devin Zhao

Resolution ends in semi-flop

Devin Zhao

Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS

Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan, and Devin Zhao

Students reflect on experiences with doubling history

Rachel Hull and Devin Zhao

End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans

Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao

Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas

Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao

Community college offers viable alternative for some

Devin Zhao

Lugo optimistic for new season

Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao

AP option offered for Government/Economics class

Devin Zhao

New teachers valuable addition to music program

Devin Zhao

Boys’ lax loses CCS placement

Devin Zhao

Number of students who take AP test without taking class increases

Anant Rajeev and Devin Zhao

How to become a manga addict

Devin Zhao
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Juniors administered Common Core test

Arman Vaziri and Devin Zhao

Winter percussion places third in last competition

Devin Zhao

School plans for renovations soon to be decided by bond

Devin Zhao

S+D members qualify for nationals

Devin Zhao

Boys’ lacrosse going strong

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao

Music’s March Madness

Devin Zhao
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Music department survives and thrives in ‘March Madness’

Devin Zhao

Affluenza gives wealthy excuse to defy laws

Devin Zhao

Would limiting AP’s hurt students’ college chances?

Ashley Chen and Devin Zhao
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Wish granted: Class helps parents learn English

Oksana Trifonova and Devin Zhao

Boys’ lacrosse season preview

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao

Band goes to regionals over Veterans Day weekend

Devin Zhao
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Freshman creates life-size version of popular app Free Flow

Devin Zhao

Curves benefit classes

Andrew Jiang and Devin Zhao

Saratoga develops vision for new local attraction: Quarry Park

Ashley Chen and Devin Zhao

Steroid testing should happen in high schools

Devin Zhao

Extra grade point should be removed from honors and AP classes

Bruce Lou and Devin Zhao

Junior finds new entertainment without social media

Devin Zhao

Fresh and ready to lead the class of 2017

Devin Zhao

New Taipei City administration observes SHS for model school

Devin Zhao

Renovations improve aesthetic look of school

Devin Zhao

Common Core changes school standards

Devin Zhao

Stupid TV shows entertaining?

Devin Zhao

Boys’ swimming competes at Leagues

Devin Zhao

Response of administration to Pott situation draws criticism

Edward Dong and Devin Zhao

Steroid testing should happen in high schools

Devin Zhao

School hosts annual pancake breakfast for music programs

Devin Zhao and Candice Zheng

Truth be told: I am a tiger child

Devin Zhao

The democratization of business

Devin Zhao and Nelson Wang

Health/Driver’s Education is a necessary class

Trung Vandinh and Devin Zhao

Science teacher wears many hats

Devin Zhao

Sophomore swimmer dived into the sport in an effort to lose weight

Devin Zhao

Music students prepare for upcoming CMEA tests

Devin Zhao and Candice Zheng

Bomb threat taken too seriously?

Devin Zhao and Jonathan Young

Ethics Bowl team prepares for regionals

Evaline Ju and Devin Zhao

Teachers chosen to serve the country through Jury Duty

Nikil Ramanathan and Devin Zhao

Technology changes how students look at books

Devin Zhao
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A reflection to 2012

Devin Zhao

Macy’s Travel Log Part 3

Devin Zhao

Macy’s Travel Log Part 2

Devin Zhao

Macy’s Travel Log

Devin Zhao

Band takes more time than football?

Devin Zhao

New students, identities kept secret, play the role of Freddie the Falcon

Devin Zhao
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Packed band schedule challenges students

Devin Zhao and Candice Zheng

Choir experiences incredible Italy tour

Devin Zhao and Candice Zheng

Sophomore indulges his appetite for eating

Devin Zhao
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