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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 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

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All content by McKenna Galvin

Winter Guard competes in San Diego

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu

Students factor cost into college decision

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Legacy a necessary consideration in college admissions

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Texting a threat to driver safety

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Humor and good fun in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin

Humor and humiliation in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin

Guard and percussion kick off their winter seasons

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu

Puerto Rico should be a state

McKenna Galvin and Nitya Sampath

Mandatory freshman P.E. policy rescinded—at least for a year

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
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With millions watching, marching band performs in Macy’s parade

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
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School unveils new web store

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Marching season in full swing

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Proposed P.E. policy to undergo further discussion

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu

Parents, please stay out of the parking lot

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Proposed new P.E. policy raises controversy

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu

Upperclassmen turn to community colleges for summer enrichment

Nick Chow and McKenna Galvin
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History Day entries advance to national competition

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Students explore Utah on ‘Wild West’ trip

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Students hoping for ticket to nationals in state History Day competition

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Simple changes promote healthy lifestyle

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School hosts country History Day competition

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School to host county History Day competition

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Students prepare for History Day competition

McKenna Galvin and Rohan Rajeev

SOPA and PIPA overstepping their intentions and boundaries

McKenna Galvin and Stanley Yip

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Take charge of those taking over: bullying

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith

English teacher’s annual Motif Fair explores ‘The Scarlet Letter’

McKenna Galvin

Winter Guard season starts up

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith

What about my heritage?

McKenna Galvin

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin

Thieves break into Color Guard bus at Cupertino band competition

McKenna Galvin

MAP field trip builds teamwork, respect

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin

Grades should incorporate effort, not just mastery of tests

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith

Can you order from a drive-thru without a car?

McKenna Galvin
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