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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 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Jennifer Jin

Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
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Souper Bowl raises over $4,000

Jennifer Jin

Application developer’s club works on next big project

Dylan Jew and Jennifer Jin
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Girls’ basketball wins Santiago tournament

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin

Girls’ basketball: Team moves up to De Anza League

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Student consensus says ACT easier than SAT

Jennifer Jin

ASB hopes to introduce class representatives

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Common Core standards beneficial for all

Jennifer Jin

Students wish for more variety in school sports

Jennifer Jin

Adventures in water polo: a tale of a fish out of water

Jennifer Jin

Electoral College should reflect popular vote

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin
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School finishes painting, renovates copy room over summer

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Spicing it up with Indian food

Jennifer Jin
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Senior learns from the best during week in D.C.

Jennifer Jin and Denise Lin

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

SUSD parcel tax would help schools

Jennifer Jin

Trip to China cancelled

Jennifer Jin

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Freshmen take on academic challenges

Jennifer Jin

Full block schedule would be more beneficial

Jennifer Jin
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Babbitt takes leave for hip surgery

Jennifer Jin

Christmas cheer declines as students get older

Jennifer Jin

Fall play takes students back to France

Allison Chang, Andy Fang, and Jennifer Jin
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School continues with makeover

Jennifer Jin

Parcel tax proves effective

Jennifer Jin and Joanna Lee

Cutting off cellphone service infringes upon free speech rights

Jennifer Jin

Runners persevere through thick and thin

Jennifer Jin

Boys’ Lacrosse: Team loses key seniors, has hopeful future

Jennifer Jin and Aasim Naqvi

Girls’ Lacrosse: Season ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin

Requirements for ASB justified

Jennifer Jin

Lacrosse ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin

Students get involved in government over summer

Jennifer Jin
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Girls’ lacrosse: Underclassmen add to games

Jennifer Jin

Relandscaping beneficial to education and environment

Giulia Curcelli and Jennifer Jin

Sophomore fears department stores

Jennifer Jin

Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food

Jennifer Jin

Taking down the stress monster: Professionals offer advice on dealing with stress

Jennifer Jin and Evaline Ju

Stress Profiles

Jennifer Jin
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Falcon Focus: Computer builder hard at work

Jennifer Jin

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin

Legacy admissions should be abolished

Jennifer Jin
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Teacher rides both grade curves and waves

Jennifer Jin

Student plays ancient chinese instrument

Jennifer Jin
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