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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
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
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
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Volume 49, Issue 1
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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
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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

The school’s first 60 years: 2008 Sounding Publication

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley

Fan culture can affect artist’s reputations, lives

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang

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

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Rocketry team attends nationals for the first time

Jessica Wang
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

Third SHS Lip Dub confirmed

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang

Standardized tests do not define students

Jessica Wang

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

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

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

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

Jessica Wang

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang

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

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
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Veteran Spanish teacher settles in for first year at SHS

Jessica Wang

Teacher and student compare American culture and other cultures

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Jessica Wang

English 11 Honors prerequisite to include summer reading

Kevin Sze and Jessica Wang

Spring musical to premiere at end of April

Jessica Wang

Senior wins Mr. Saratoga pageant

Jessica Wang and Jayne Zhou

‘Poppins’ to land on McAfee stage this spring

Jessica Wang

‘Nutcracker’ remains important tradition for ballerinas

Jessica Wang
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New PA system presents unexpected challenges

Jessica Wang and Michael Zhang

2 seniors begin preparations for student productions

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang

Students disagree on the effectiveness of napping

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
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Fall play premiers in mid-November

Jessica Wang
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Sweatpants shopping leads to revelations about fashion evolution

Jessica Wang

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

Jessica Wang
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