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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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All content by Jason Zhao
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Baseball team tries to find groove

Victor Liu, Navin Tiwary, Vivien Zhang, and Jason Zhao
badminton

Badminton: First win against Palo Alto raises hopes

Alex Yang and Jason Zhao

Badminton: Team needs to fill gaps left by alumni

Alex Yang and Jason Zhao

Party culture: many problems, little action

Jason Zhao

Football: Overwhelming victory over Santa Clara ensures CCS

Siva Sambasivam, Jenny Qian, and Jason Zhao

‘Daveyland’ teaches MAP students about campaigning

Lina Kim and Jason Zhao

Junior synchronized swimmer goes to Rio to advocate for her sport to be added to Paralympics

Jason Zhao

Leadership class period receives positive reactions from students

Muthu Palaniappan and Jason Zhao

AP Government/Economics class curriculum reversed for 2016 election

Jason Zhao

Spending of accumulated ASB funds brings basketball court lights, football field scoreboard

Amith Galivanche and Jason Zhao

Falcons send three onto NorCals

Isabelle Yang and Jason Zhao

Badminton team prepares for tough games ahead

Isabelle Yang and Jason Zhao

New Leadership class provides benefits and complications

Jason Zhao

Badminton team learns from early losses

Isabelle Yang and Jason Zhao

Junior learns life lessons from competitive table tennis

David Fan and Jason Zhao

Big question for juniors: Which AP English class should I take?

Jason Zhao

Burglars strike Saratoga neighborhoods

Frederick Kim, Angela Liu, Rachel Zhang, and Jason Zhao

New ‘Sherlock’ brings suspense, thrill

Jason Zhao

Expiration dates cause food waste

Jason Zhao

The Wrestling Room: where blood and sweat turns into gold

Charin Park and Jason Zhao

Videos seek to give snapshot of student stress

Jason Zhao

Barbie does not need change

Jason Zhao

Can you survive a varsity cheer practice?

Neehar Thumaty and Jason Zhao

Teachers to switch to Canvas grading

Jason Zhao

Measure E construction begins in a noticeable way

Kevin Chow and Jason Zhao

MAP teacher will teach at Mitty next year

David Fan and Jason Zhao

100 Word Rants

Cassandra King, Isabelle Tseng, Oksana Trifonova, and Jason Zhao

ASB election faces decrease in participation

Jason Zhao

‘Furious 7’ provides fast action

Jason Zhao

Senior servant day means raising money for a good cause and embarrassment

David Fan and Jason Zhao

Drought restrictions troublesome but necessary

Jason Zhao

Measure E: School to begin remodeling in June

Aditya Chaudhry and Jason Zhao

Early start, early release on March 4 for collaboration with Redwood

David Fan and Jason Zhao

Robinson: School to switch to rolling block schedule in 2016-17

Megan MacInnes and Jason Zhao

Robinson: School to switch to rolling block schedule in 2016-17

Megan MacInnes and Jason Zhao

New technology to be implemented at school

Eric Sze and Jason Zhao

Falcons getting back into full swing for season

Allison Lin and Jason Zhao

Mod Pizza delivers in taste and satisfaction

David Fan and Jason Zhao

Overwatch soon to hit market

Jason Zhao

The plastic bag ban: unnecessary

Jason Zhao

Lol, League is a sport?

David Fan and Jason Zhao

Sophomore fencer competes internationally

David Fan and Jason Zhao

School responds to WASC recommendations

Michelle Cen and Jason Zhao
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