The Student News Site of Saratoga High School

The Saratoga Falcon
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
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
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 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
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
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
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 1
April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 2
Volume 49, Issue 2
April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 3
Volume 49, Issue 3
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 9
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 10
Volume 48, Issue 10
April 15, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Neehar Thumaty

Spanish department goes on annual trip to Cuernavaca

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Girls’ soccer: Falcons hope to revise techniques to improve

Pranav Ahuja and Neehar Thumaty

Girls’ soccer: Falcons look to fill the gaps left by Class of 2016 players

Neehar Thumaty and Pranav Ahuja

Kanye West’s new album revives hip hop fans

Neehar Thumaty

Haggerty plans to take students to France for spring break

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Facebook live streaming gains popularity

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Upper French classes unite in one period

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda

Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
drake-celebrity-belies

Thank you Kanye, Drake and Kendrick

Neehar Thumaty

Recent grad takes advantage of the City of Angels

Neehar Thumaty

Boys’ track improves with individual efforts

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty

Ultimate Frisbee hopes to increase involvement, popularity

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty
zach

Drama student’s skills make him a versatile performer

Jay Kim and Neehar Thumaty

Leadership students volunteer at community center

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty

AP Studio Art allows students to express creativity

Neehar Thumaty and Neil Rao

Senior leads ICAC and Toga Tamasha effectively

Julia Miller and Neehar Thumaty

Martial arts hobby leads to new opportunities

Jenny Qian and Neehar Thumaty

Falcons suffer defeat at Quiz Bowl

Neehar Thumaty

Administration, teachers work to make school more friendly

Neehar Thumaty

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty

Science Bowl tries to retool in effort to reach national tournament

Charin Park and Neehar Thumaty

Can you survive a varsity cheer practice?

Neehar Thumaty and Jason Zhao

The benefits of summer classes

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Lacrosse team hopes to build team for next year

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Golden State Warriors: the best team in the NBA

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Students win science awards demonstrate the academic success of Saratoga

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

RapChat: the app that gives everyone flow

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

Boys’ lacrosse team retools with new additions

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

CBI program prepares its students for the future

Becky Hoag and Neehar Thumaty

Carnival wraps up week of inspiration

Neehar Thumaty and Oksana Trifonova

SAT security policies should be strengthened

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Fans await wild medley from Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX

Fiona Sequeira and Neehar Thumaty

Are club advisers really necessary?

Neehar Thumaty

Sophomore’s life modeled by Taekwondo teachings

Neehar Thumaty and Apoorv Kwatra

New SUSD board members prepare for new year

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Hockey shows potential as popular sport

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Freshman starts T-shirt company

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Coffeehouse attracts students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Saratoga prepares for council elections

Neehar Thumaty and Miles Albert

Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty

Should the drinking age be lowered?

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty

New staff members provide support to students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
Load More Stories
Donate to The Saratoga Falcon