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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
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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 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

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All content by Shreya Rallabandi
Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Shreya Rallabandi

Senior Mag 2023: The places that defined our class

Shreya Rallabandi and Allison Tan
The ASSIST garden, guarded by a sign pointing towards the program’s classroom.

Into ASSIST, the program supporting students outside the classroom

Shreya Rallabandi
Left to right: A drug dealer, turned cop, depressed father and mobster all eye a cocaine drop in the depths of a Georgia national park.

‘Cocaine Bear’ satisfies viewers looking for rudimentary entertainment

Shreya Rallabandi and Zach Zinman
LGHS stays shrouded in the night while SHS goes on to see another day.

Los Gatos High deserved to have school, too

Shreya Rallabandi
POV: Listening to “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” by Soulja Boy this Feb. 14.

Top 10: Valentine’s Day songs

Shreya Rallabandi
The fans want to know!

In college admissions, discussing mental health comes with frustrating downsides

Allison Tan and Shreya Rallabandi
Class of ‘65 alumnus Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “The Fabelmans,” covers much of his experience at the school.

‘The Fabelmans’ puts spotlight on antisemitic abuse directed at school’s most famous alumnus

Shreya Rallabandi and Shaan Sridhar
Superintendent Sanderson’s official district portrait.

Meet Bill Sanderson: beekeeper, food-lover and district new superintendent

Shreya Rallabandi
Senior Lucas Dennis anticipates the play while playing shortstop during a game against Milpitas last year.

Senior pitcher commits to Pomona-Pitzer

Shreya Rallabandi
Peach Fuzz performs in front of the McAfee Center during the Falcon Food Truck Fest on Aug. 16.

Up-and-coming student band Peach Fuzz gets their start at school events

Shreya Rallabandi
Counselor Brad Ward leads a college application introductory presentation for seniors in the new College and Career Center on Aug. 25.

College and career counselor Brad Ward quickly settles into the school community

Tara Natarajan, Shreya Rallabandi, and Beverly Xu
We love astrology!

We love astrology!

Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
AOC’s Aurora James gown at the 2021 Met Gala

AOC’s Met Gala look didn’t meet my expectations

Shreya Rallabandi
Teachers gather for a picture in the library after the Nov. 16 LGSUHSD board meeting.

District Teachers Association rallies behind effort to get higher pay

Sam Bai, Shreya Rallabandi, and Aiden Ye
Freshmen Caleb Yu, Arsh Tikku, Langdon Huynh and Vivaan Suri review their cases during speech and debate practice on Oct. 1.

Speech and debate, facing challenges on all fronts, begins to find solutions

Nikhil Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi

Faculty bring their A-game quad day to ring in Homecoming

Shreya Rallabandi
Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
Semicolon Saratoga is scheduled to sell t-shirts designed by senior Isabel Lee in October to fundraise for Project Semicolon.

Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
Held by her godfather, Panidis gets baptized at 4 months old, accompanied by her paternal grandmother and older sister.

Searching for faith: Student reflects on how time at Catholic prep school shaped her religious beliefs

Shreya Rallabandi
Kerry Mohnike and STEM and Chinese teacher Sara Tseng chat at Mohnike’s surprise retirement party held on Friday, Sept. 3, in the wellness center.

After 30 years in multiple roles, assistant principal Kerry Mohnike retires

Jonny Luo and Shreya Rallabandi
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As speech and debate postseason closes, competitors look toward next year

Shreya Rallabandi
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March 13, 2021, prompts a slew of ‘lockdown day’ memories

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COVID-19 cases force quarantines for multiple sports

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
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Top 10 worst texting slang

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
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Saratoga community responds to rise in anti-Asian violence with calls for change

Selina Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Carolyn Wang
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Sophomore Arnav Garg creates podcast to advance drone-kit business

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
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Photo or Graphic for: Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

Shreya Rallabandi and Viraaj Reddi
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Teachers begin receiving vaccinations as phase 3A return draws closer

Shreya Rallabandi
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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
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Anticipating state mandate, social studies department adds ethnic studies course option for freshmen

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
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Introducing Momentum: the simplest productivity tool

Shreya Rallabandi
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When the vaccines arrive, just take them

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
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Massachusetts preparatory school makes major shifts to accommodate its students

Shreya Rallabandi

Girls water polo prepares for uncertain, challenging season

Shreya Rallabandi and Alan Zu
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Harry Styles’ Vogue cover does not deserve this much hype

Shreya Rallabandi
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Stop hating on country music y’all

Shreya Rallabandi
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
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Please let me go back on Canvas quizzes

Shreya Rallabandi
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Students and teachers conflicted over prospect of transitioning into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi
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Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
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District plans to start transition into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
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District introduces new tips hotline as a part of effort to foster inclusive environment

Shreya Rallabandi
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
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