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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
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 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

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Rohan Hardikar
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Dance made high school experience worthwhile

Rohan Hardikar
April 21, 2014

Race is no separator How Bombay in the Bay is redefining school spirit

Rohan Hardikar
April 2, 2014

Going pro: The need for pre-professional classes

Rohan Hardikar
March 28, 2014

Competition for summer programs runs intense

Rohan Hardikar and Bruce Lou
February 12, 2014

Spirit week receives mixed opinions

Rohan Hardikar
December 11, 2013

New captains lead team’s success at invitational

Rohan Hardikar
December 11, 2013

Football: Falcons struggle to win games

Rohan Hardikar
October 30, 2013

Childhood movies cause nostalgia

Rohan Hardikar and Jay Mulye
October 29, 2013

Students watch ‘Macario’ at Mexican Heritage Plaza

Rohan Hardikar and Arman Vaziri
October 28, 2013
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Top quarterback in De Anza League looks to repeat last year’s success

Rohan Hardikar
September 20, 2013

Junior develops public safety application

Rohan Hardikar
June 2, 2013

Team displays impressive performance as state qualifiers near

Sudeep Raj and Rohan Hardikar
April 3, 2013

Passion for DJ-ing leads to creation of company

Rohan Hardikar
April 3, 2013

Guidance department puts immense effort into helping students with applications

Rohan Hardikar
April 3, 2013

Recent performances show optimistic signs for future

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
February 26, 2013

Boys’ soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 4, 2013

Legacy provides unfair advantage

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 4, 2013

How to have an awesome single’s day

Rohan Hardikar
February 4, 2013

Students create History Day entries as competition nears

Rohan Hardikar
February 3, 2013

Boys’ Soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 2, 2013
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Boys’ Soccer: new beginning for rebuilding team

Rohan Rajeev and Rohan Hardikar
December 16, 2012

Saratoga Idol officers produce successful event

Rohan Hardikar
December 13, 2012

Speech and debate team wins record number of events at Santa Clara tournament

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
December 7, 2012
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First debate tournament lacking in participation, but still fruitful

Sudeep Raj and Rohan Hardikar
October 29, 2012

Has ‘bubble’ shielded Saratoga students from economic woes?

Sanj Nalwa and Rohan Hardikar
September 26, 2012

Speech and debate team to go across the country

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
September 19, 2012
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