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Along with their alliance partner 11101B Barcbots Getting There, team 95071X walks into “The Dome” to compete in the Finals bracket at the VEX World Championship.
VEX team 95071X makes semifinals at the World Championship
May 19, 2025
Engineering teacher Audrey Warmuth at her desk teaching Engineering Design and Development.
Warmuth retires after 19 years at Saratoga High
May 19, 2025
A few of the works displayed at the Saratoga Library.
Saratoga Library hosts third annual AAPI exhibition
May 19, 2025
Courtesy of Girls Self Defense Club Member Katherine Liu of the Girls Self Defense Club practices her newly learned skills with the club’s sophomore president Mona Chen.
Members of newly formed Girls Self Defense learn how to defend themselves through practical punches and kicks
May 17, 2025
A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
A good recharge during break comes through spending time on enjoying activities, like shopping, gaming and listening to music.
How to start your summer break right
May 20, 2025
Mexican Mint leaf plant
How I grew herbs indoors with just sunlight, soil and patience
May 19, 2025
These three songs reached the top of the brackets in Spanish teacher Sarah Voorhees’ second period.
Locura de Marzo 2025: the fun and the fabulous
May 19, 2025
Courtesy of Toga Best Buddies Club Officers Renn Blanco, Tarun Ramakrishnan, Rithik Atreya and Nathan Liu pose at club rush on Sept. 7.
Best Buddies club forges relationships between students in CBI program and their peers
May 18, 2025
With the sacrifice of Anakin Skywalker being declared null and void, Star Wars has become nearly unrecognizable.
Disney has been the Star Wars franchise’s Death Star
May 18, 2025
Lithuanian basketball player Justė Jocytė made a huge mark being picked as fifth in the WNBA draft to the Golden State Valkyries but chose to decline their offer.
International talent beefs up WNBA while Valkyries anger fans with roster decisions
May 19, 2025
Courtesy of Sarah Lim Lim holds up her bid to the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship after tying for first in the 2025 US Women's Open Qualifying - Northern California tournament.
2024-25 athletics: Stars soar for Falcons and beyond
May 18, 2025
Courtesy of @saratoga.track on Instagram Track team members skip in their reel that reached over 778,000 views on Instagram.
Track team’s viral Instagram reel draws 778,000 views
May 18, 2025
Falcons prepare to receive serve from Gunn at home on April 18.
Boys’ volleyball team places last in league, looks to come back next season stronger
May 17, 2025
Maggie Huesby, Dahlia Murthy, Sydney Riera and Saira Ramakrishnan from left to right.
Q&A: Seniors reflect on their four-year softball journey
May 16, 2025
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
May 17, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk Waffles from Bell Tower Cafe.
Bell Tower Cafe: a charming local brunch spot
May 19, 2025
A timeline of fashion at the school since its beginnings.
From the 1960s to today: SHS fashion trends reflect the times and evolving self-expression
May 19, 2025
Nakamatsu has recently taken up reading “College Girl, Missing” by Shawn Cohen
From periodic tables to police cases: a chemistry teacher’s passion for true crime
May 17, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
 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
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
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
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
Saratoga’s Madronia Cemetery holds stories and rich history

Saratoga’s Madronia Cemetery holds stories and rich history

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
What's in your Notes app?

What’s in your Notes app?

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
Administration re-examines Safety Plan after trespassers enter campus

Administration re-examines Safety Plan after trespassers enter campus

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
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

Drama program begins preparations for annual school play and student productions

Lena Aribi, Chris Chen, and Avani Kongetira
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
Is experiencing pain for a fashion statement worth it?

Is experiencing pain for a fashion statement worth it?

Lena Aribi
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
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