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Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Edward Dong

Response of administration to Pott situation draws criticism

Edward Dong and Devin Zhao
May 8, 2013

Rape culture: an issue on campus

Edward Dong and Aashna Mukerji
March 14, 2013

Forty-nine students trek to Mexico, find second alma mater

Edward Dong and Nikil Ramanathan
March 12, 2013
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Sophomore’s passing stuns and saddens community

Edward Dong and Kelly Liu
September 24, 2012

Why do you love sports?

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
April 11, 2012

Is downtime necessary for success?

Edward Dong
April 11, 2012

School allows double AP English enrollment

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
March 14, 2012

District follows November election, considers contingency plans if Brown’s plan fails

Edward Dong, Joanna Lee, and Sanj Nalwa
March 10, 2012

Spanish department anticipates visitors from Cuernavaca

Edward Dong
March 10, 2012

Students win awards in national art and writing contest

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
March 6, 2012
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Davis settles to teach after years in engineering, business

Edward Dong
March 3, 2012
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Is cheating on the rise?

Edward Dong
January 24, 2012

Honors courses demand more time, effort

Jonathan Young and Edward Dong
January 18, 2012

Saratoga graduate’s work published in Australia

Edward Dong
January 18, 2012

Math: a talent or a skill?

Edward Dong and Anushree Dugar
January 18, 2012

One year later, parking lot fence gains acceptance

Edward Dong
January 17, 2012

Students pursue mathematics in community college courses

Edward Dong
January 17, 2012

Facebook forges new era of communication

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
January 13, 2012

Modern American culture should not trash tradition

Edward Dong
January 10, 2012

Falcon Focus: Senior achieves miracles, one step at a time

Edward Dong
January 10, 2012
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Triathlete achieves miracles, one step at a time

Edward Dong
December 16, 2011

Girls’ volleyball: team pleased with overall performance despite season’s setbacks

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
November 17, 2011

Spanish Club celebrates Mexican holiday

Edward Dong and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Small school advantages at Swarthmore

Edward Dong
November 12, 2011

A women’s school, not a girls’ school

Edward Dong
November 12, 2011

School considers repairing 52-year-old gym windows

Edward Dong and Dylan Jew
November 12, 2011

Can you speak in a foreign language in class?

Edward Dong
November 7, 2011

Boutique to kick off holiday season

Sanj Nalwa and Edward Dong
November 7, 2011

Students consider drugs in Saratoga inappropriate

Roy Bisht and Edward Dong
October 18, 2011
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New district superintendent announced

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 15, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball: Mollahan sets team up for victory

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
October 14, 2011

Attendance office hires new secretary

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 14, 2011

Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students?

Edward Dong
October 14, 2011

Runner meets high school pace

Edward Dong
September 9, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball Preview 2011

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
September 9, 2011
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Matsuoka becomes superintendent in Milpitas, district seeks new leader

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
September 9, 2011

Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
September 9, 2011
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