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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
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Pia Mishra

Say ‘bonjour’ to new restaurant

Pia Mishra and Apeksha Sharma

Cheer extends support to wrestling, prepares for upcoming competitions

Pia Mishra

College speakers prove useful in admissions process

Pia Mishra

Boys’ Track: Chuang excels in long jump

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

Junior prom a success at the Decathlon club

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra

All ASB officers run—and win— in unopposed races

Pia Mishra and Jenny Zhang

PTSO sponsors formal dance lessons for students

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra

Holiday Boutique expects to provide extra funding

Pia Mishra

Girls’ water polo keeps spirits high as season wraps up

Pia Mishra

SAT favors the affluent

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra

Girls’ water polo welcomes new players

Pia Mishra and Emily Williams
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Teen-produced magazine meets first year anniversary

Alicia Lee and Pia Mishra

Softball season comes to emotional conclusion

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris

Huang wins prestigious poetry award

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

Students win top poetry prizes

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

Softball: Alumni can’t let go of team

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris

Increasing class sizes should be a last resort

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra

Softball begins season, faces challenges early on

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris

Mock Trial season comes to a close

Pia Mishra and Saniha Shankar

Drama department prepares children’s show

Pia Mishra

Math Club excels at competition

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra

Students qualify for regional, state, national choir

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra

Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
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Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra

Modern ‘Romeo and Juliet’ finishes with high praise

Pia Mishra
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Saratoga academically friendlier than Monta Vista

Pia Mishra

Girls’ water polo suffers double over time loss to Gunn

Pia Mishra

Annual Code Red drill practices safety

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

Calendar displays poetry students’ work

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

SCVAL tournament final test for girls’ water polo

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

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra

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

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

Pia Mishra

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan

Girls’ water polo season uncertain due to injured captains

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

Pia Mishra and Tiffany Tung

Students volunteer at the Olympics

Tiffany Tung and Pia Mishra

Drama students gear up for coming school year

Pia Mishra
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