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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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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Elizabeth Lee
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Tennis: Falcons qualify for CCS, hope to qualify for NorCals

Elizabeth Lee
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Review: ‘Riverdale’ Season 2 overhyped but still worth watching

Elizabeth Lee

Spicy Noodle Challenge turns out better than expected

Elizabeth Lee
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Boys’ tennis: Team finishes second in league, prepares for CCS

Jay Kim and Elizabeth Lee

Junioritis: It’s real — and severe

Elizabeth Lee
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Changes ahead for spring fling

Elizabeth Lee

Teachers should implement more lenient guidelines for sick students

Elizabeth Lee
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Chinese and Korean Clubs host Lunar New Year activities

Elizabeth Lee

Students vacation overseas over winter break

Elizabeth Lee

Junior, teachers score tickets to see ‘Hamilton’ in S.F.

Elizabeth Lee and Kyle Wang

Team plans charity work to help underprivileged students

Elizabeth Lee and Kyle Wang

Falcons remain league champs for sixth consecutive year but fall in CCS semifinals

Elizabeth Lee

Do you really know your limit?

Jay Kim, Elizabeth Lee, and Amy Tang

‘Haters Back Off’ not up to the hype, but great for comedic relief

Elizabeth Lee

Dead week: Saratoga’s myth

Elizabeth Lee

Reporters attempt to recreate Thanksgiving Pinterest treats

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee
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Band a time-consuming but valuable aspect of senior’s life

Elizabeth Lee and Jay Kim

Students recruited as reps to promote brands

Ashley Feng and Elizabeth Lee

Tennis: Falcons crush Battle of the Bay; rivalry with Los Gatos heats up

Elizabeth Lee

Team begins preparations for first travel tournament

Elizabeth Lee and Kyle Wang

New Apple iOS 10 update visually appealing, but unnecessary

Elizabeth Lee

Students anticipate future service in Korean military

Elizabeth Lee and Michelle Lee

Paralympics should receive equal recognition as the Olympics

Elizabeth Lee
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Now on Netflix, ‘Audrie & Daisy’ documentary sheds light on sexual assault issues

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Falcons travel abroad despite recent terrorist attacks

Elizabeth Lee and Harshini Ramaswamy

Speech and debate team looks to attend more travel tournaments

Elizabeth Lee and Kyle Wang

Sophomore takes on Stanford music camp

Elizabeth Lee and Rahul Vadlakonda

Tennis team hopes to win league champion for fourth consecutive year

Elizabeth Lee and Sanjana Melkote

Boys’ tennis secure league title for third year in a row

Elizabeth Lee and Jenny Qian

Reporters attempt homemade pressed juice

Elizabeth Lee and Katherine Zhou
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Art major perseveres through hardships, considers Pratt Institute

Elizabeth Lee and Katherine Zhou

Students excel in American Mathematics Competition series

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Club Rush fundraises for clubs and sports teams

Caitlyn Chen, David Fan, Elizabeth Lee, and Neil Rao

‘Audrie and Daisy’ — a documentary for change — will be on Netflix

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Juniors take the first redesigned SAT

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Senior creates app, makes off campus lunches more efficient

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Growing up as a Muslim American

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Sophomore battles eating disorder, learns to trust peers and family

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Administration may implement GPA scale change for Class of 2020

Caitlyn Chen and Elizabeth Lee

Winter Formal should be after finals

Elizabeth Lee and Caitlyn Chen

Bombay in the Bay prepares for 12th annual show

Elizabeth Lee

Girls’ volleyball advances to CCS despite losses in A league

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee

Los Altos High exposes different culture to junior

Elizabeth Lee

Teachers share unique Thanksgiving traditions

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee

Junior reduces stress with work at Big Basin Cafe

Elizabeth Lee

MAP students take annual trip to Angel Island

Julia Miller and Elizabeth Lee

ASB and Leadership aim to create more inclusive student culture

Miles Albert and Elizabeth Lee

Volleyball: Girls hang tough despite coach’s absence

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee

Stop the in-between when it comes to grading program

Elizabeth Lee

The slipper doesn’t quite fit the new ‘Cinderella’

Elizabeth Lee

Girls’ volleyball brings A-game

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee

Senior develops new app for Zynga

Elizabeth Lee

Safe Rides program reinstated this year

Elizabeth Lee and Lyka Sethi

New classes gain signups

Grishma Athavale and Elizabeth Lee

UC tuition increase impractical

Elizabeth Lee

School district reports stimulate Aeries modifications

Elizabeth Lee

Inauguration tickets prove a challenge for SHS group

Elizabeth Lee

Naviance used for Career Day

Elizabeth Lee

Policy causes lack of TAs, more work for teachers

Elizabeth Lee and Theresa Yeh

Policy causes lack of TAs, more work for teachers

Theresa Yeh and Elizabeth Lee

Counselors encourage use of Naviance college-tracking system

Elizabeth Lee

Counselors encourage seniors to use Naviance college-tracking system

Elizabeth Lee

Webbing may not be the safe way, but it’s the best way

Elizabeth Lee

Enthusiastic senior starts music business

Elizabeth Lee

Summer courses foster independence

Elizabeth Lee

Summer classes foster independence and initiative in students

Elizabeth Lee

Hybrid Faire leads students to a greener future

Elizabeth Lee

Hybrid Faire leads students to a greener future

Elizabeth Lee

Boys’ volleyball aims for high seed in CCS tournament

Elizabeth Lee and Ketaki Shriram

School clubs in danger of being cut

Elizabeth Lee
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