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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
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The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Priyanka Nookala

Chess team places fourth at county tournament

Priyanka Nookala and Minu Palaniappan

APES students take annual field trip watch elephant seals

David Sparkman and Priyanka Nookala

Boys’ golf: Team undefeated after key matches

Priyanka Nookala

Alumnus took multifaceted approach to choosing the right college

Priyanka Nookala

Robotics strategy: analyzing and planning the game

Priyanka Nookala

Boys’ golf: Team is ready for a better season

Priyanka Nookala

Assembly and systems test: the final step for robotics team

Priyanka Nookala
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School hosts MLK Service Day; students take time to give back

Michelle Leung and Priyanka Nookala

Former ranger shares self-defense techniques

Priyanka Nookala

Chess club plans intramural tournaments open to everyone

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
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Interact celebrates 50th year with notes of kindness

Jade Bisht and Priyanka Nookala

School hosts PSAT

Priyanka Nookala
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Chess team hopes to build on past success

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala

36 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Priyanka Nookala

United Airlines compromises customer service

Sophie Mattson and Priyanka Nookala

Parden places fifth in CCS finals

Priyanka Nookala

Boys Golf: Team 10-2 after key matches, focuses on SCVAL finals

Priyanka Nookala

Senior and alumnus build unmanned aerial system

Priyanka Nookala

Boys’ golf: Falcons defeat Los Gatos 196-210

Priyanka Nookala

Chess team places third in Bay Area League

Priyanka Nookala

CrossFit strengthens staff bonds

Priyanka Nookala

Red Zone brings students together at games

Megan Benzing and Priyanka Nookala

Marathons allow students and staff to help the community

Evaline Ju and Priyanka Nookala

Redistricting not a good idea for Campbell

Priyanka Nookala

Underclassmen to have larger role in chess team

Priyanka Nookala

Select charities misuse donated funds

Olivia Chock and Priyanka Nookala

Boys’ Golf: Strong season ends in disappointment at CCS

Priyanka Nookala and Vivian LeTran

Birthers need to grow up

Priyanka Nookala

Former mayor of Campbell inspires Saratoga teens

Priyanka Nookala

Tournaments prepare 12-0 golf team for CCS

Priyanka Nookala

Increase in crime warrants increasing importance of safety

Anika Jhalani, Paul Jung, Priyanka Nookala, and Will Edman

Seniors join boys’ golf roster

Priyanka Nookala

Striving for ‘respect for all’

Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala

Calculus is as easy as pi for some sophomores

Priyanka Nookala

Online recommendation letters save time and resources

Priyanka Nookala

Saratogans unite to fight lung cancer and remember beloved citizen

Priyanka Nookala

Chess team works to rebuild to defend state title

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu

Foreign students move to US for new opportunities

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
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