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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 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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All content by Eileen Toh

Sadies by any other name still tough to sell

Eileen Toh

Valedictorian, salutatorian announced for Class of 2017

Saya Sivaram and Eileen Toh

‘La La Land’ pays homage to Hollywood classics

Eileen Toh

Alumni pay visits during college breaks

Muthu Palaniappan and Eileen Toh

Student performers look towards professional careers in college

Caitlin Ju and Eileen Toh

Why we speak up

Kevin Chow and Eileen Toh
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Ritchie awarded district teacher of the year

Karissa Dong and Eileen Toh
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College Bound: Acharya and Oliver prepare for transition to college

Claire Chou, Spring Ma, Katherine Sun, and Eileen Toh

New wizarding schools leave Potterheads disappointed

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Retired science teacher returns to sub for AP Chemistry

Eileen Toh

Student leaders to attend Disneyland conference

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Junior suffers from dragon deprivation

Eileen Toh

More communication needed to enforce stricter dance policies

Eileen Toh

Senior returns to the dance floor for team’s third season

Eileen Toh

‘Dancing Queen’: junior guides students through choreography

Eileen Toh

Competitive school atmosphere both advantageous and detrimental

Eileen Toh

Competitive school atmosphere both advantageous and detrimental

Eileen Toh

SHS welcomes former Branham principal to administration

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Falcon and SHSTV begin first year as merged program

Eileen Toh

Falcons send two to CCS, finish season with hope for next year

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

ASB, Marshburn make new leadership rule to include more students

Eileen Toh

Avid fan disappointed by new Disney Channel shows

Eileen Toh

Excited fangirls anticipate Wong Fu Productions’ first feature film

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Spring Fling TPing, traditions escalate class rivalries

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Defeats do not damper Falcons’ optimism

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

2015 Spring Fling festivities come to a close

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

ASB, Spring Fling, Dance Commission succeed in Sadies ticket sales despite setbacks

Eileen Toh

Badminton team battles through injuries to key players

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Dance team ends second season on good note at Nationals

Eileen Toh

Raving trend begins among upperclassmen

Stefanie Ting and Eileen Toh

Dance team ends second season on good note at Nationals

Eileen Toh

Anonymous Instagrammer brewed more hatred, threats

Eileen Toh

Dance team shines in Homestead Forte Showcase

Eileen Toh

New possible electives to be added in ’15-’16 year

Karissa Dong and Eileen Toh

Finding acceptance, promoting awareness: Junior recounts experiences with bisexuality

Michelle Cen, Larissa Chiu, and Eileen Toh

Traumatic pearl milk tea experience scars sophomores

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

AP title not necessary for juniors pursuing interests in English

Eileen Toh and Isabelle Tseng

Badminton team faces coaching changes

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Dance team performs despite music setbacks, prepares for first competition

Eileen Toh

Janitor recounts memorable past

Nidhi Jain, Vibha Seshadri, and Eileen Toh

Upcoming holiday season uplifts spirit in students, staff

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

District fails to disclose public information

Stefanie Ting and Eileen Toh

Successful dance concludes ‘TOGA on TV’ marathon

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

‘TOGA on TV’ marathon concludes memorable finale

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

The Internet: the cause of our stoopidity

Eileen Toh and Rachel Zhang

Students collaborate to create mural in Math Quad

Katherine Sun and Eileen Toh

Class of 2016 puts on ‘slime’-tastic Quad Day

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Seniors work ‘all in this together’ for final Quad Day

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Freshman fashionista sews her own clothes

Claire Chou and Eileen Toh

Sophomores ‘a-maize’ in Food Network-themed performance

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Class of ‘18 leaves strong impression from first Quad Day despite difficult theme

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

Teachers begin Homecoming

Spring Ma and Eileen Toh

New coach has high hopes for dance team’s second season

Emily Chen and Eileen Toh

Sophomore works to develop prototype for medical device

Eileen Toh and Rachel Zhang

Modified prerequisites policy grants students ‘open access’

Spring Ma, Stefanie Ting, and Eileen Toh

Freshman Focuses to have fewer sessions this year

Spring Ma, Stefanie Ting, and Eileen Toh

From drama student to producer: Alumnus Mandell lives dream through short film ‘Laugh Along the Way’

Spring Ma, Vibha Seshadri, and Eileen Toh

Taylor Swift ‘shakes off’ haters in cringeworthy music video

Ashley Chen and Eileen Toh

Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?”

Eileen Toh
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Disney: the world’s biggest human trap operated by a mouse

Eileen Toh
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