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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Jessica Wang

‘I can’t afford to live where I teach’: Teachers discuss the rising cost of living in the Bay Area

Manasi Garg and Jessica Wang
March 31, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: Swimmer competes in 1971 U.S.S.R. International Invitational

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
March 21, 2020

The school’s first 60 years: 2008 Sounding Publication

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
January 28, 2020

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
January 26, 2020
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley
November 22, 2019

Fan culture can affect artist’s reputations, lives

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
November 21, 2019

The school’s first 60 years: Band and Guard march in 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
November 20, 2019

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Rocketry team attends nationals for the first time

Jessica Wang
May 28, 2019
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

Third SHS Lip Dub confirmed

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
March 26, 2019

Standardized tests do not define students

Jessica Wang
March 14, 2019

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang
January 31, 2019
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

It’s OK to love your feet and spend money on heels

Jessica Wang
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
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Veteran Spanish teacher settles in for first year at SHS

Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

Teacher and student compare American culture and other cultures

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

English 11 Honors prerequisite to include summer reading

Kevin Sze and Jessica Wang
May 30, 2018

Spring musical to premiere at end of April

Jessica Wang
April 1, 2018

Senior wins Mr. Saratoga pageant

Jessica Wang and Jayne Zhou
March 1, 2018

‘Poppins’ to land on McAfee stage this spring

Jessica Wang
February 9, 2018

‘Nutcracker’ remains important tradition for ballerinas

Jessica Wang
December 9, 2017
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New PA system presents unexpected challenges

Jessica Wang and Michael Zhang
November 6, 2017

2 seniors begin preparations for student productions

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 27, 2017

Students disagree on the effectiveness of napping

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 25, 2017
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Fall play premiers in mid-November

Jessica Wang
October 19, 2017
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Sweatpants shopping leads to revelations about fashion evolution

Jessica Wang
October 3, 2017

Fall play to be ‘You Can’t Take It with You’

Jessica Wang
September 18, 2017
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