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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Lena Aribi
The Graduation week schedule is shown with the six different events taking place.

Final week at SHS for seniors includes, BBQ, life skills day, graduation and Grad Night

Lena Aribi
May 27, 2023
The drama program advertises their spring musical with a flier containing a QR code to purchase tickets. 

With alternating casts, drama leaps into ‘Mamma Mia!’

Lena Aribi, Anamika Anand, and Divya Vadlakonda
March 30, 2023
A student staring at the bleachers in shock, wondering where everyone is. 

Dear Toga student section: stop being so lame

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
November 12, 2022
In a game against Homestead on Oct. 18, the Falcon’s senior night, senior Georgia Adams pushes against an opposing player, racing to get to the ball. 

Field hockey team celebrates growth and perseverance as season ends

Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas
October 20, 2022
The team played their hardest against Mitty on Sept. 13, but ultimately lost 7-0. 

Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players

Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas
September 23, 2022
73 questions: conversations with the school community

73 questions: conversations with the school community

Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Sarah Zhou
May 30, 2022
Senior midfield Caroline Keogh begins to jog further up the field in aims to aid her teammates

Fighting injuries, girls’ lacrosse finishes 5-7 in league

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
May 28, 2022
 Senior midfield Nathan Zaragoza runs with the ball alongside senior Adam Weinstock, who rushes to guard him.

Boys’ lacrosse ends with 12-4 league record

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
May 22, 2022
Seniors at the front of the stage prepare to take a bow after the show has concluded.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ overcomes hurdles presented by illnesses

Lena Aribi and Christopher Chen
May 22, 2022
Passion lies in the humanities field for the minority of students.

Students break away from STEM, pursue different art forms

Anamika Anand and Lena Aribi
May 19, 2022
Midfield player Matt Horvath rushes towards the goal after intercepting a pass from the opposing team.

With early wins, boys’ lacrosse builds momentum

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
March 18, 2022
Saratoga’s Madronia Cemetery holds stories and rich history

Saratoga’s Madronia Cemetery holds stories and rich history

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
January 18, 2022
Whats in your Notes app?

What’s in your Notes app?

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
January 18, 2022
Administration re-examines Safety Plan after trespassers enter campus

Administration re-examines Safety Plan after trespassers enter campus

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
December 3, 2021
Freshman Krishnen Khanna plays Lysander, who has fallen in love with senior Gianna Cagliostro’s character Helena.

In masks but on stage: Drama students put on fall play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Lena Aribi, Christopher Chen, and Stephanie Sun
November 19, 2021

Drama program begins preparations for annual school play and student productions

Lena Aribi, Chris Chen, and Avani Kongetira
October 9, 2021
National TikTok results in some campus vandalism; administration enforces consequences

National TikTok results in some campus vandalism; administration enforces consequences

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
October 8, 2021
Is experiencing pain for a fashion statement worth it?

Is experiencing pain for a fashion statement worth it?

Lena Aribi
September 24, 2021
Derek Hsu was thrown into the air by his fellow dance members during senior stunt dance practice. 

Homecoming participation rises after school starts back up

Lena Aribi and Harshini Velchamy
September 10, 2021
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