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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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Melissa Magner

To me, from me: A letter to my inexperienced freshman self

Melissa Magner
May 27, 2016

Shaking hands with Sorkin: Senior commended by famed screenwriter at film festival

Melissa Magner
March 26, 2016

Activities director Marshburn plans to move back to San Antonio when school year ends

Melissa Magner and Kelly Xiao
March 26, 2016

Cast of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ chosen to perform at ITS

Melissa Magner
March 24, 2016

Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced

Helen Chen and Melissa Magner
February 9, 2016

Drama department begins rehearsing for 2016 spring musical ‘Guys and Dolls’

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
February 4, 2016

Fashion, talent and math problems: senior Class holds 2nd annual ‘Mr. Saratoga’

Cassandra King and Melissa Magner
February 1, 2016

Signed, sealed, delivered: writing letters of recommendation

Daphne Liu, Olivia Lu, and Melissa Magner
December 1, 2015

Axelsson departure sparks confusion

Melissa Magner
September 21, 2015

Inside the infirmary: Senior gets closer look at the life of a surgeon

Melissa Magner
September 12, 2015

‘Pride and Prejudice’ chosen to be fall play

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
September 9, 2015

STEM buff has a go at humanities and likes it

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
May 21, 2015

JSA starts Open mic effort downtown downtown

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
May 18, 2015

Saratoga Library to host ‘Summer Challenge’ reading program

Melissa Magner
May 18, 2015

‘Drood’ awes audience with unique style

Melissa Magner
April 25, 2015

Saratoga Falcon wins Gold Crown, Pacemaker for 2013-2014 year

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
April 22, 2015

Drama students to attend ITS in late March

Melissa Magner
March 4, 2015

No fear, all clear: Reporters ask teachers about hot-button issues

Kevin Chow, Lauren Louie, Melissa Magner, and Dorrie Tang
February 5, 2015

Drama tackles multiple productions

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
January 25, 2015

Opposite ends of the spectrum: Large and small classes on campus provide different learning opportunities

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
January 21, 2015

Senior reflects on year in Pakistan

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
January 20, 2015

Student productions begin

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
November 18, 2014

Longtime lunch lady Diane Ray has made 60,000 sandwiches in 21 years

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
October 12, 2014

Cast of fall play overcomes tight rehearsal schedule

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Drama classes to see Mountain View production of ‘Sweeney Todd’

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
October 1, 2014

Fall play ‘The Matchmaker’ promises hilarious and unique showing

Melissa Magner and Saya Sivaram
September 4, 2014

SUSD adopts Common Core math track, concerning some parents

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
May 24, 2014

Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
May 22, 2014

Boys’ golf team advances to CCS

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
May 2, 2014

Cast of ‘Les Misérables’ exceeds audience’s expectations

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
May 1, 2014

Saratoga’s subconscious racial divide

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
April 29, 2014

Boys’ golf team anticipating victories

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
March 11, 2014

The effects of marijuana use by high schoolers

Allison Lin and Melissa Magner
March 6, 2014

Sophomore finds passion in fencing

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
March 6, 2014

WASC to visit school, certify accreditation

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
March 1, 2014
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Cast and crew of ‘Les Mis’ prepare for performances

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
February 27, 2014

Does legacy really make a difference?

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
February 12, 2014

Senior experiences rite of passage: String Ceremony

Melissa Magner
January 22, 2014
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Rally Commission searches for answers

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
January 17, 2014
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Drama productions in full swing

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
January 15, 2014

Mexican exchange students experience SHS culture

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari
November 19, 2013

Near-fatal accident leaves history teacher thankful for new perspective on life

Melissa Magner
November 7, 2013

Sophomore observes day in life of school librarian

Melissa Magner
November 7, 2013
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Drama takes on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ as fall play

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
October 18, 2013

Stricter policy enforced on clubs is essential in making sure that clubs stay active

Melissa Magner and Candice Zheng
October 10, 2013

Drama takes on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ as fall play

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
October 5, 2013

Falcon Focus: junior Jack McCarthy creates his own theatre program, GIFT

Nupur Maheshwari and Melissa Magner
October 1, 2013

Cast, crew prepare for opening night of student production of ‘Earnest’

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
September 4, 2013
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