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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
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 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 Michelle Shu

Winter Guard competes in San Diego

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
April 7, 2013

Narrowing it down to one

Michelle Shu
March 17, 2013

Spinning to a healthy life

Michelle Shu
February 15, 2013

Guard and percussion kick off their winter seasons

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
December 16, 2012

All I want for Christmas is … music

Michelle Shu
December 6, 2012

Mandatory freshman P.E. policy rescinded—at least for a year

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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With millions watching, marching band performs in Macy’s parade

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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Marching season in full swing

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012
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Proposed P.E. policy to undergo further discussion

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012
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Proposed new P.E. policy raises controversy

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 17, 2012

Band flies into the season with Macy’s in mind

Bruce Lou and Michelle Shu
September 26, 2012

Venturing to culinary relaxation

Michelle Shu
May 1, 2012

Leg-go of my jello: Adventures in leg fitness

Michelle Shu
April 30, 2012

Leg-go of my jello: Adventures in leg fitness

Michelle Shu
March 28, 2012
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Band show ‘In the Beginning’ comes to a glorious end

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu
November 18, 2011

Music Boosters holds annual cookie dough sale

Michelle Shu
October 24, 2011
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Band to compete in new circuit

Michelle Shu and Ashley Tang
September 15, 2011

Edu-nation: schooling varies across the country

Michelle Shu
September 15, 2011

Color Guard spins into next season with auditions

Michelle Shu
June 6, 2011

Adventures around town

Michelle Shu
May 20, 2011
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Student leaders picked for next school year

Michelle Shu
April 27, 2011
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Student leaders picked for next school year

Michelle Shu
April 27, 2011

Drama dedicates to develop productions

Michelle Shu
April 19, 2011

Westboro Church sets off free speech controversy

Joanna Lee and Michelle Shu
April 19, 2011

Giving a dollar to Nicaraguan education

Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

We’re taking the difficult AP road despite all the warnings

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

Vampires suck life out of elemental world

Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

Following my brother’s footsteps isn’t as easy as it seems

Michelle Shu
January 7, 2011

Winter Guard and Percussion seasons kick off with adjustments

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
December 20, 2010
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Seniors start catering business open to all students

Joanna Lee and Michelle Shu
November 7, 2010

HC rules need another look

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
November 6, 2010

Tolerance of hazing unacceptable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
November 1, 2010

Grand jury recommends LGSUHSD merge with others in Santa Clara

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
October 4, 2010

Chess team works to rebuild to defend state title

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010

Foreign students move to US for new opportunities

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010

Teachers should review tests with students

Jordan Waite and Michelle Shu
September 14, 2010
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