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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 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Stephanie Sun

Senior Mag 2023: Seniors suffer from chronic tardiness 

Jonathan Si and Stephanie Sun
My friends and I pose for a photo during our morning senior day ceremony.

Senior Mag 2023: Chlorine couldn’t sink my second semester

Stephanie Sun
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Anika Kapasi, Neal Malhotra, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Stephanie Sun
MAP students gather at the entrance of the track field to film a thank you scene for the SHS Foundation on March 9, 2023.

MAP students film promotional video for SHS Foundation

Jonathan Si and Stephanie Sun
The swim team runs through a set during practice on Feb. 6.

Season preview: Swim team prepares for season with lower participation but promising newcomers

Stephanie Sun
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
Yearbook staffers crowd around as senior EIC Ritisha Byri copy-edits a layout.

Yearbook works to meet deadlines with young staff

Atrey Desai and Stephanie Sun
Class of ‘65 alumnus Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “The Fabelmans,” covers much of his experience at the school.

Photo or Graphic for: ‘The Fabelmans’ puts spotlight on antisemitic abuse directed at school’s most famous alumnus

Shreya Rallabandi and Shaan Sridhar
A Pixellot camera installed at the lower field.

Cameras installed around campus sports allow families to watch games virtually

Jonathan Si and Stephanie Sun
Junior wing Amaris Charton looks down the pool for a releasing player.

Girls’ water polo ends season with victories

Stephanie Sun and Sarah Zhou
Junior varsity member Amaris Charton prepares for a shot in a game against Santa Clara on Sept. 22.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ water polo team seeks to improve after loss of key players

Jonny Luo
Senior goalie Rosie Kline looks across the pool for an open player

Girls’ water polo prepares for upcoming season with new head coach

Stephanie Sun and Sarah Zhou
Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2

Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2

Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun
Girls’ lacrosse prepares for upcoming season with new coach

Girls’ lacrosse prepares for upcoming season with new coach

Stephanie Sun
Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity

Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity

Stephanie Sun
Producer of ‘Butter’ explains how its making was a family affair

Producer of ‘Butter’ explains how its making was a family affair

Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun
Overturning Roe v. Wade threatens more fundamental rights than just abortion

Overturning Roe v. Wade threatens more fundamental rights than just abortion

Stephanie Sun
Freshman Krishnen Khanna plays Lysander, who has fallen in love with senior Gianna Cagliostro’s character Helena.

In masks but on stage: Drama students put on fall play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Lena Aribi, Christopher Chen, and Stephanie Sun
Hiring coaches was always hard; it grew harder because of the pandemic

Hiring coaches was always hard; it grew harder because of the pandemic

Stephanie Sun
Senior Mahi Ravi winds up to shoot during the girls’ water polo senior game against Cupertino on Oct. 19. 

After frustrating season, girls’ water polo looks to improve next year

Victoria Hu and Stephanie Sun
Mathway was a commonly used website that many students used to cheat during remote learning.

From cheating online to struggling in person

Shannon Ma and Stephanie Sun
The struggles of being unfunny

The struggles of being unfunny

Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun
Freshman Cassidy Coghlan winds her arm back in preparation for a shot during a game against Santa Clara on Oct. 5.

Freshman rises to challenge of varsity water polo team

Victoria Hu and Stephanie Sun
The football team practices after school with no masks and minimal distancing. 

Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy

Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu
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Boys’ soccer finishes the season strong with new goals for next year

Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu
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Boys’ and girls’ water polo teams aim to end tumultuous season on a memorable note

Nicole Lu, Stephanie Sun, and Martin Xu
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Administration launches academic integrity campaign

Stephanie Sun
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What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools?

Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu
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Diamonds in the rough: Softball team works to rebuild skills after losing nine seniors to graduation

Stephanie Sun
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New CASSY therapist hopes to promote wellness for students

Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu
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Social media aesthetic picnic: not as easy as it looks

Stephanie Sun and Mina Yeap
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‘Unconventional’ names lead to challenges in daily life

Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu
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The death penalty must be abolished

Stephanie Sun
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Rants

Amanda Zhu and Stephanie Sun
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Sophomore rises up to challenging position of varsity polo goalie

Kavita Sundaram and Stephanie Sun
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Photo or Graphic for: Remote learning or remote cheating?

Martin Xu and Mina Yeap
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‘The Social Dilemma’: Questioning the manipulation of social media

Stephanie Sun
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Gender reveal parties need to stop

Stephanie Sun
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Team begins practices in hopes of a winter season

Kavita Sundaram and Stephanie Sun
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Friendships fade and pandemic isolation drags on

Stephanie Sun
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