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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

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College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors

Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang
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College decisions bring joy and sadness to seniors

Rebecca Nguyen and Karen Yang
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Lemon and Almond Cake Recipe

Rebecca Nguyen

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen

Los Dos Compadres offers authentic Mexican food

Rebecca Nguyen

Car holds rally keepsakes

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen

What’s Waldo carrying?

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen

Budget problems postponed to 2011-12

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen

Chubby Bunny

Rebecca Nguyen and Maggie Lin

Community expresses concern over budget crisis

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
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Community, school discusses budget issues at meetings

Anna Shen and Rebecca Nguyen
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As projected deficit for 2010-11 reaches $3 million, district moves closer to action

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
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SHS Foundation proves to be an important asset in school’s advancement

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen

Alumni travels to Africa to promote AIDS Awareness

Lauren Kuan and Rebecca Nguyen

District faces projected $1.6 million deficit next year

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen

District deficit for next year increases to $2.75 million

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen

Retiring teachers to be missed

Mira Chaykin and Rebecca Nguyen

Seniors face the challenge of choosing colleges

Rebecca Nguyen and Uma Sambasivam

Spector glitters with Gold Award

Rebecca Nguyen

Winter Sports: JV Wrap up

Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma

Athlete of the Issue: Stacee Mendonca

Shannon Galvin and Rebecca Nguyen

Saratoga hosts exchange program with Yerba Buena

Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma

SHS alumnus launches fashion show

Rebecca Nguyen

SHS students make it to SiDocFest semi-finals

Rebecca Nguyen

Seniors pursue fine arts educations

Apeksha Sharma and Rebecca Nguyen

Costa Rican students visit as part of exchange program

Rebecca Nguyen

Senior wins flute concerto competition

Rebecca Nguyen

Plans for Winter Ball finalized

Rebecca Nguyen and Apeksha Sharma

Saratoga-Los Gatos football rivalry continues

Karthik Annaamalai and Rebecca Nguyen

Invisible children Alliance Club hosts moving presentation

Apeksha Sharma and Rebecca Nguyen

Freshman experience improved by Link Program

Rebecca Nguyen and Melody Zhang
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