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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 Kaylene Morrison

Seniors gather one last time at graduation

Kaylene Morrison

For sports teams, strengthening friendship ties pays off

Kaylene Morrison

3 renovations the school should make

Kaylene Morrison

Teachers have differing opinions on senior ditch day

Kaylene Morrison

Modo Donuts live up to expectations

Kaylene Morrison
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Junior prom venue revealed

Neeti Badve and Kaylene Morrison

Juniors get recruited to play for college sports

Jun Lee and Kaylene Morrison

Spirit commission has freedom to innovate

Kaylene Morrison

It’s time to boycott Coachella despite how difficult it might be

Kaylene Morrison

The SAT is the better option

Kaylene Morrison
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Heritage orchard provides a reminder of the past

Kaylene Morrison and Michael Wong

Murals replace traditional finals for MAP seniors

Kaylene Morrison and Emilie Zhou

Local burglaries lead to more Neighborhood Watch groups

Justin Guo and Kaylene Morrison

Hydration stations reduce plastic water bottle use

Kaylene Morrison and Kaitlyn Wang

Remake of ‘A Star is Born’ exceeds expectations

Kaylene Morrison and Emilie Zhou
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Juniors balance obligations and rehearsal in preparation for Quad Day

Ashley Feng and Kaylene Morrison

Dance commission hires new DJs

Kaylene Morrison

Spanish transfer student has easy transition to SHS through basketball program

Justin Guo and Kaylene Morrison

Student activists reach out, educate others

Kaylene Morrison and Alex Wang

Swimming: Varsity girls place fourth at League Finals

Connie Liang and Kaylene Morrison

Blast from the past: Catapulted water balloons injured teachers, leading to rule changes

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram

Hard Work and time commitment pay off for college athletes

Lina Kim and Kaylene Morrison
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Senior class office emphasizes power in numbers at Saratoga Elementary assembly

Kaylene Morrison and Anna Novoselov

Outreach commission helps annual Stanford blood drive

Kaylene Morrison and Anna Novoselov

Freshmen fill and strengthen team

Connie Liang and Kaylene Morrison

Mayor hopes to increase collaboration with students

Kaylene Morrison and Elicia Ye

Sophomore finds passion for ballet through rigorous practice

Kaylene Morrison

Students invest in stocks to grasp understanding of money management

Kaylene Morrison and Siva Sambasivam

No, the MBTI isn’t psychic

Kaylene Morrison and Victor Liu
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Senior runs photography accounts on Instagram

Callia Yuan and Kaylene Morrison

Stalking, unwanted exposure violates celebrity privacy rights

Kaylene Morrison and Anna Novoselov

The world isn’t as broken as it seems

Kaylene Morrison
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Female football player tackles wrestling

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram
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Machine aims to improve basketball players’ shooting abilities

Kaylene Morrison

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda

In some cases, affirmative action goes too far

Kaylene Morrison

Girls’ water polo continues to struggle in upper league

Kaylene Morrison and Vivien Zhang

Local pumpkin patch welcomes visitors of all ages

Kaylene Morrison and Elaine Sun
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Athletic trainer’s shadows help treat injured athletes, gaining work experience

Sandhya Sundaram and Kaylene Morrison

Freshman 15

Sanjana Melkote, Kaylene Morrison, Howard Tang, Amy Tang, and Alex Wang

Work on new student wellness center expected to start this fall

Kaylene Morrison and Katherine Zhou

Girls’ water polo predicts a difficult season in higher division

Kaylene Morrison and Vivien Zhang
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