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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 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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Summer Smith

Blonde, blue-eyed but not dumb

Summer Smith

New schedule brings new opportunities

Summer Smith

Concerns surface over earlier start time of new schedule

Claire Rhee and Summer Smith

New rolling block schedule stirs controversy among school community

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Ukulele club aims to incorporate community service

Angela Lee and Summer Smith

Football team spars with mighty Trojans, defeat Firebirds to end season

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Mexican exchange students set to visit Saratoga again

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Criticizing ASB is easy; doing the work of ASB is not

Summer Smith

ASB to provide grants to students

Summer Smith

Football team looks to break four-game losing streak with Homecoming victory

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Cheer coach to be absent for basketball season

Summer Smith

Senior class hosts barbecue to kick off Homecoming week

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Some softball players express opposition to artificial turf that will cover their field

Neil Rao and Summer Smith

Junior prepares for second year as starting quarterback

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

SHS Commissions explained

Spring Ma and Summer Smith

Football team hopes to stay healthy with only 30 players

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Taylor Swift fills our ‘Blank Space’ and teaches us her ‘Style’

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Election changes limit student involvement

Summer Smith

Dance team ends the year on a high note

Summer Smith

Saratoga Youth Commission concludes a busy year

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari

Profile: Engineering assistant lends experience to classroom

Summer Smith and Kelly Xiao

APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith

Freshman additions to the team provide new perspectives

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari

A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith

An irreplaceable opportunity: Cheerleader cheers in London New Year’s Parade

Summer Smith

Students get a head start on their political careers

Summer Smith

Cheer team finds a coach after two months

Summer Smith

Cheerleaders bond over ‘Dart Game’

Summer Smith

Politics entices younger generation

Nupur Maheshwari and Summer Smith

A chance to make a change: 5 Saratoga residents campaign for Elementary district School Board

Summer Smith

Cheer team stays on track with competition and Peewee camp

Summer Smith

City of Saratoga Youth Commission to host ‘Pizza and Politics’ forum

Allison Lin and Summer Smith

Cheer coach abruptly resigns

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith

Revamped AP Physics approved by College Board

Summer Smith

Wildwood Park: An accessible oasis

Summer Smith

A local hotspot: Blue Rock Shoot

Summer Smith
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