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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 Pia Mishra

Say ‘bonjour’ to new restaurant

Pia Mishra and Apeksha Sharma
January 12, 2011

Cheer extends support to wrestling, prepares for upcoming competitions

Pia Mishra
January 12, 2011

College speakers prove useful in admissions process

Pia Mishra
November 8, 2010

Boys’ Track: Chuang excels in long jump

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
April 30, 2010

Junior prom a success at the Decathlon club

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra
April 23, 2010

All ASB officers run—and win— in unopposed races

Pia Mishra and Jenny Zhang
April 2, 2010

PTSO sponsors formal dance lessons for students

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra
February 12, 2010

Holiday Boutique expects to provide extra funding

Pia Mishra
November 13, 2009

Girls’ water polo keeps spirits high as season wraps up

Pia Mishra
November 13, 2009

SAT favors the affluent

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
September 14, 2009

Girls’ water polo welcomes new players

Pia Mishra and Emily Williams
September 14, 2009
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Teen-produced magazine meets first year anniversary

Alicia Lee and Pia Mishra
September 14, 2009

Softball season comes to emotional conclusion

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
May 26, 2009

Huang wins prestigious poetry award

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
May 26, 2009

Students win top poetry prizes

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
May 19, 2009

Softball: Alumni can’t let go of team

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
April 23, 2009

Increasing class sizes should be a last resort

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
April 20, 2009

Softball begins season, faces challenges early on

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
March 20, 2009

Mock Trial season comes to a close

Pia Mishra and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Drama department prepares children’s show

Pia Mishra
March 10, 2009

Math Club excels at competition

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
February 26, 2009

Students qualify for regional, state, national choir

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 23, 2009

Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 5, 2009
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Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
December 12, 2008

Modern ‘Romeo and Juliet’ finishes with high praise

Pia Mishra
December 2, 2008
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Saratoga academically friendlier than Monta Vista

Pia Mishra
December 1, 2008

Girls’ water polo suffers double over time loss to Gunn

Pia Mishra
December 1, 2008

Annual Code Red drill practices safety

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 30, 2008

Calendar displays poetry students’ work

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 21, 2008

SCVAL tournament final test for girls’ water polo

Amalie MacGowan and Pia Mishra
November 18, 2008
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New PE requirements cause some controversy, confusion

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 18, 2008

Student’s passion for swimming opens up doors to water polo

Amalie MacGowan and Pia Mishra
October 20, 2008
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ to debut Nov. 20

Pia Mishra
October 14, 2008

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan
September 22, 2008

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan
September 22, 2008

Girls’ water polo season uncertain due to injured captains

Amalie MacGowan and Pia Mishra
September 19, 2008
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An experience to remember at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Pia Mishra and Tiffany Tung
September 16, 2008

Students volunteer at the Olympics

Tiffany Tung and Pia Mishra
September 12, 2008

Drama students gear up for coming school year

Pia Mishra
September 12, 2008
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