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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

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Senior advises: Embrace your passions and explore your curiosities

Izzy Albert
April 25, 2012

Leadership students participate in conference with elementary, middle schools

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
March 29, 2012

ASB pushes apparel sales

Izzy Albert
February 8, 2012

APES classes to visit Año Nuevo for third year

Izzy Albert and Sophie Mattson
January 29, 2012

ASB sponsors holiday drives

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
December 10, 2011

Students get approval to raise 50k for solar panels

Izzy Albert
October 26, 2011

Homecoming commission sponsors children’s book drive

Izzy Albert and Cristina Curcelli
September 19, 2011

Softball: Team breaks losing streak with two victories

Vivien Lu and Izzy Albert
May 25, 2011

City should reconsider placement of cell tower

Izzy Albert
May 17, 2011
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Chang and Zeng receive highest honors for Class of 2011

Izzy Albert and Will Edman
April 6, 2011

Softball: Freshman gains respect, leads team

Izzy Albert and Vivien Lu
April 1, 2011

U.S. should not intervene militarily in Middle East

Izzy Albert
March 18, 2011
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Visa-tine’s Day? Columnist upset at the commercialization of Valentine’s Day

Izzy Albert
February 15, 2011

Words are set in stone: Changing literature is not an option

Izzy Albert
January 31, 2011

Junior class successfully hosts Holiday Boutique

Izzy Albert
December 20, 2010

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen
December 15, 2010

No good excuses for prejudice again Muslims

Izzy Albert
December 3, 2010

New building leads to progress for SHSTV

Will Edman and Izzy Albert
November 1, 2010

Scary spots in Saratoga spook students

Izzy Albert
October 23, 2010
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Students work against time to make Homecoming successful

Izzy Albert
October 23, 2010

Tensync becomes close-knit family through love of singing

Izzy Albert
September 24, 2010

First dance draws big crowds, few complaints

Izzy Albert
September 13, 2010

Talent + Youtube account = stardom

Izzy Albert
June 6, 2010

Animals should not be punished for being innocent

Izzy Albert
May 27, 2010

Art show judging stirs controversy

Izzy Albert and Cullan McChesney
May 21, 2010

Six incoming class officers run unopposed

Izzy Albert and Karthik Annaamalai
May 18, 2010

Globalization detrimental to U.S. economy

Izzy Albert and Emily Williams
March 16, 2010

Clarke pushes for CCS finals senior year

Izzy Albert
March 16, 2010

Challenge Day beneficial for students’ well being

Izzy Albert
March 11, 2010
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Shaggy-haired boy should not tangle with school’s rules

Izzy Albert
February 1, 2010

Girls’ basketball faces rough start to season, looks to improve for CCS

Izzy Albert
January 31, 2010

Girls’ Basketball: Team works on communication, getting ahead in the game

Izzy Albert and Apeksha Sharma
November 23, 2009

Code Red drill prepares SHS for potential intruder danger

Izzy Albert and Ren Norris
November 16, 2009

‘Balloon Boy’ parents in search of fame

Izzy Albert and Tiffany Tung
November 4, 2009

Too sick to learn, too sick to play

Izzy Albert and Aanchal Mohan
November 3, 2009

The rules of the game: Too sick to learn, too sick to play

Izzy Albert and Aanchal Mohan
October 29, 2009
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School’s new website impresses students

Izzy Albert
October 2, 2009
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