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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

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All content by Elaine Toh

‘Parasite’ win is a step forward for Asian diversity

Elaine Toh
March 21, 2020

Movies through the decade

Elaine Toh
January 26, 2020

Class of 2020 has record 51 National Merit Semifinalists

Elaine Toh and Oliver Ye
September 11, 2019
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Nguyen to depart SHS after more than a decade

Jeffrey Ma, Elaine Toh, and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 29, 2019

Juniors honored for achievements at annual ceremony

Elaine Toh
May 23, 2019
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AV Technician decides to retire after 26 years at school

Elaine Toh
May 2, 2019
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As new student center approaches completion, school looks to other projects

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 30, 2019

College bound: Seniors react to early admission decisions

Elaine Toh and Jeffrey Xu
January 28, 2019

Plastic, battery-powered ‘instrument’ proves difficult to master

Jeffrey Ma and Elaine Toh
November 27, 2018
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Thermond Drama Center, named after impactful parent, continues to nourish student growth

Marisa Kingsley and Elaine Toh
November 26, 2018

Students participate in art summer programs

Elaine Toh and Jeffrey Xu
October 15, 2018

Classes to be disrupted by next week’s Breaking down the Walls program, but organizers expect big benefits for students

Elaine Toh and Muthu Palaniappan
October 15, 2018

Halloween: distraction from stress for some but nuisance to others

Jeffrey Ma and Elaine Toh
October 12, 2018

Junior reflects on lack of attempt to get license

Elaine Toh
September 10, 2018

Biology teacher returns to teach at her alma mater after 16 years

Elaine Toh and Jeffrey Xu
September 10, 2018

‘Narnia’: not a terrible Homecoming theme

Elaine Toh
September 4, 2018

Being Kyle Wang: an impossible task

Elaine Toh
May 9, 2018

As teen JUULing culture proliferates, administrators take steps to curb addictive habit

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018
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Parkland shooting raises questions about school security, incites student action

Elaine Fan and Elaine Toh
March 20, 2018

Student starts fundraising effort to help math teacher’s wife

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Benefit honors former activities director

Ashley Feng and Elaine Toh
March 20, 2018

School plans to use remaining Measure E funds for additional renovations, but a new gym won’t be among them

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 15, 2018

#Enough walkout encourages student activism

Elaine Fan and Elaine Toh
March 15, 2018

Korean Suneung test determines students’ future

Elaine Toh
March 14, 2018

Work on new Student Center in 800 wing begins

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

New administrative assistant joins guidance team

Elaine Toh and Rahul Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

Recent scandals beg the question: Can we separate the art from the artist?

Victor Liu, Elaine Toh, and Kyle Wang
January 29, 2018

Feeding into the desire for food – a guide to cope with late night snacking

David Koh and Elaine Toh
January 25, 2018

Senior embraces her culture through fashion

Elaine Toh and Sophia Zivanic
January 25, 2018

Freshmen year serves as an awkward transition

Elaine Toh
January 23, 2018
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Madronia Cemetery preserves Saratoga’s stories

Krithi Sankar and Elaine Toh
December 6, 2017
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Physics teacher earns legendary status

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Crime rates fall after residents, deputies make changes

Elaine Toh and Callia Yuan
November 28, 2017

The line between cheating and casual tips

Anishi Patel and Elaine Toh
November 13, 2017

Era of technology highlights library significance

Elaine Toh
October 19, 2017

Chen and Morelle join the Sharks

Jay Kim and Elaine Toh
October 19, 2017

PSA’s

Connie Liang, Sandhya Sundaram, Howard Tang, Elaine Toh, Rahul Vadlakonda, and
October 17, 2017
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Disney’s new ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ ride creates entertaining experience

Elaine Toh
September 27, 2017
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Rally commission introduces trophy, point system

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
September 5, 2017

Popularity leads to expansion of tutoring center with new resources

Ananya Vadlakonda and Elaine Toh
September 1, 2017

New World History teacher demonstrates skill of veteran teacher

Elaine Toh and Katherine Zhou
August 31, 2017
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