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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
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Michael Lee

Boys’ lacrosse: Team struggles with small numbers

Michael Lee

Males, females need to move toward equal consideration

Michael Lee

Here’s a smart idea: Check out ‘3 Idiots’

Michael Lee

Boys’ lacrosse: Strong team excited for season

Michael Lee

‘Senioritis’ anathema to some, an escape for others

Michael Lee

Seniors, don’t burn that college mail!

Michael Lee

‘Senioritis’ anathema to some, an escape for others

Michael Lee

Racist claims against ‘Cloud Atlas’ unfounded

Michael Lee

Water, water everywhere: Desalination currently unviable

Michael Lee

Staff Ed: New P.E. policy benefits none, upsets all

Jackie Gu, Paul Jung, and Michael Lee

Boys’ swimming: Burns brothers lead team to CCS

Michael Lee and Elijah Yi

Boys’ swimming: Burns brothers lead team to CCS

Michael Lee

Local psychologist speaks against cyberbullying, sexting

Michael Lee

FACE AIDS inspires students to form chapter, ‘play’ their part

Michael Lee

School’s conservation of paper integral

Michael Lee

Boys’ swimming: Senior ‘pushes over limits’ into a sea of success

Michael Lee

Class ranking unnecessary for colleges, students

Michael Lee

Principal deems a work-free break essential for students, teachers

Michael Lee

Illegal movie-related activities result from loose regulation

Michael Lee

Revenge ruins RateMyTeacher’s reliability

Michael Lee

CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’

Michael Lee

National SAT average drops, but should the SAT count so much?

Michael Lee

New student BBQ, ‘buddies’ assist adjustment

Michael Lee

New teacher lightens up drama department

Michael Lee

Freshman excited for swimming, school experiences

Michael Lee

Freshman excited for swimming, school experiences

Michael Lee

Freshman excited for swimming, school experiences

Michael Lee

Science teacher juggles family, coaching and teaching

Michael Lee and Emily Williams

Hinshaw breaks record, leads team at CCS

Michael Lee and Ashwini Velchamy

Hinshaw shatters Spitz’s record at Leagues

Michael Lee and Aasim Naqvi

Leadership, administration preach unity, equality to freshmen

Michael Lee

Science teacher, junior combat caffeine habits

Michael Lee and Aasim Naqvi

AP exams test students’ priorities

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Michael Lee
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Pass the tofurkey, please

Michael Lee

Swimming: Team overcomes currents

Michael Lee and Ashwini Velchamy

Students, teachers agree school should crack down on bullying

Michael Lee and Deborah Soung

Summer science programs open doors for ambitious students

Jackie Gu and Michael Lee

Missing credit plagues students

Michael Lee

What I did with 17 pairs of shoes

Michael Lee

Boys’ swimming remains strong

Michael Lee and Stanley Yip

Students need to trash their littering habits

Michael Lee
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Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans

Samika Kumar and Michael Lee

Electrical engineer says his work goes beyond the cubicle

Michael Lee
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2011-12 calendar approved; final exams set before winter break

Michael Lee
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Teenage DUI death shows importance of responsibility

Michael Lee

Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision?

Michael Lee

Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break

Michael Lee
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There’s more to sports than wearing that jersey, right?

Michael Lee

Tap, tap, tap… The government’s knocking on the door to privacy

Michael Lee

Where is the love… for freshmen?

Michael Lee

Seventh time’s the charm: Mukerji is a ‘new’ student once again

Michael Lee
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