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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
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Michelle Lee
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Seniors continue tradition of senior trips as conclusion to high school adventures

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Galentines: Nothing can be a disaster when you have good company

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

YouTube Red faces mixed responses compared to counterpart services

Michelle Lee and Rahul Vadlakonda

Winter Formal to be held at the Hyatt in Santa Clara

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Senior foodies sample ice cream at Maven’s Creamery

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou
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Winter Formal to be held at the Hyatt in Santa Clara

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Friday Night Lights: football games

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Uber receives positive student feedback

Alex Wang and Michelle Lee

New music building opens to a chorus of praise

Michelle Lee and Mathew Luo

Junior Prom draws big turnout; some say venue too small

Jay Kim and Michelle Lee
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Freshman spends February break volunteering at Syrian refugee camp

Michelle Lee

Senior captain balances lacrosse with music, theater

Michelle Lee and Kyle Wang

Hit-and-runs leave victims feeling frustrated and angry

Ashley Feng and Michelle Lee

School finally adopts new GPA system for Class of 2020

Francesca Chu and Michelle Lee

School to offer State Seal of Biliteracy on diplomas

Michelle Lee and Michael Zhang

My grandfather survived the little-known horrors of the Korean War

Michelle Lee

Worth it?: Açaí Bowls

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Applying for FAFSA as a Saratoga Student

Ashley Feng and Michelle Lee

Freshman jump ropes her way to the national level

Jay Kim and Michelle Lee
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Sports playing alumni offer advice about the reality of college-level athletics

Michelle Lee

Incumbents retain school board positions

Michelle Lee

In Palo Alto district, discussion heats up over GPA boost for Honors and AP classes

Caitlyn Chen and Michelle Lee

Cuttlefish wins early competition

Leena Elzeiny and Michelle Lee

Boys’ soccer: Young team hopes to surpass last year’s success

Angela Lee and Michelle Lee

Hyde Park evolves as Color Guard’s second home

Elaine Fan and Michelle Lee

Boys’ water polo: Captain says Falcons need better teamwork

Jay Kim and Michelle Lee
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Former assistant principal maintains connections with students through college counseling

Michelle Lee

Junior from Houston undergoes culture shock

Michelle Lee

Robotics struggles to accommodate growing team

Leena Elzeiny and Michelle Lee

‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ fails to live up to books

Michelle Lee and Katherine Zhou

Scarytoga Cemetery haunts junior during cross country run

Michelle Lee

Freshman figure skater sets high goals

Jay Kim and Michelle Lee

Students anticipate future service in Korean military

Elizabeth Lee and Michelle Lee

New math teacher balances classes between two schools

Michelle Lee

Art teacher takes over ceramics course after Aguayo departs for Los Gatos High

Michelle Lee

Preparations for freshman Homecoming roll on

Leena Elzeiny and Michelle Lee

Boys’ Water Polo: Players work to fill in missing gaps

Jay Kim and Michelle Lee

Science research program teaches junior life lessons

Michelle Lee

#NotANumber: three girls and the movement they started at Lynbrook to combat

Michelle Lee and Kyle Wang
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Upperclassmen venture into another world on Wild West trip

Michelle Koo and Michelle Lee

March 25, 2016

Michelle Koo and Michelle Lee

New artist Charlie Puth releases disappointing album

Olivia Lu and Michelle Lee

Baseball sees league championship as a possibility

Michelle Koo and Michelle Lee

Falcons knocked out of CCS, proud of exciting campaign

Anant Rajeev and Michelle Lee

Amateurs take on first horror movie experience

Michelle Koo and Michelle Lee

Benefit fashion show prepares for upcoming event

Michelle Lee

Federal enforcement of regulations only way to solve country’s gun violence

Michelle Lee and Amulya Vadlakonda

Boys’ soccer: Captain looks forward to season alongside promising team

Anant Rajeev and Michelle Lee

Leadership class teams with club to provide tutoring for finals

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Lee

Committee works to finalize next year’s schedule

Michelle Lee and Ryan Kim

Oct. 2, 2015

Michelle Koo and Michelle Lee

Cheer and Dance teams take on the new year

Gwynevere Hunger and Michelle Lee

Quota motivates smaller clubs to recruit

Michelle Lee and Michelle Koo

‘Orange is the New Black’ rids stereotypes for LGBT community

Michelle Lee

Military summer camp teaches leadership, life lessons

Emily Chen and Michelle Lee
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