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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

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All content by Tiffany Tung

National Merit Finalists announced

Tiffany Tung
March 23, 2010

Who has the right to judge?

Aanchal Mohan and Tiffany Tung
March 16, 2010

Dances over the decades: Prom used to be as cheap as $4

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
March 9, 2010

Junior workload greater than seniors’ despite college apps

Tiffany Tung
February 2, 2010

Oh, how they’ve changed! Classes and clubs over the decades

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
February 2, 2010

English teachers treat ‘Canterbury Tales’ contest winners to dinner

Tiffany Tung
January 28, 2010

Falcon to receive national award

David Eng and Tiffany Tung
January 26, 2010

Saratoga’s 50th Anniversay: Living in the spirited ’60s

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
December 2, 2009

‘Balloon Boy’ parents in search of fame

Izzy Albert and Tiffany Tung
November 4, 2009

Los Gatos-SHS rivalry overrated; perhaps game should be ended

Tiffany Tung
November 3, 2009

Students volunteer to help at lunch line

Tiffany Tung
October 19, 2009

Physician-assisted suicide should be legalized

Tiffany Tung
September 14, 2009

Peck replaces Sutton as new Poetry teacher

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
September 11, 2009
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50 nifty years: looking back at Saratoga High’s first half century

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
September 11, 2009
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California State Superintendent visits SHS

Tiffany Tung
September 3, 2009

ASB and class elections concluded, used new voting system

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
May 28, 2009

Saratoga Oscars cancelled once again

Tiffany Tung
May 26, 2009

Economic situation takes its toll on SHS families

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
May 18, 2009
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Jazz Cabaret a success

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
March 12, 2009

Valedictorian, salutatorian for Class ’09 announced

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
March 10, 2009

Spending money on expensive goods unnecessary

Elizabeth Cheng and Tiffany Tung
March 2, 2009

Senior takes second in math competition

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
February 2, 2009

Robotics Club kicks off their season

Tiffany Tung
January 27, 2009

School rankings disregard “the golden years”

Sophia Cooper and Tiffany Tung
January 27, 2009

Columnists: Badminton is totally a sport

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
January 6, 2009
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SHS drops eight places for top high schools

Shannon Galvin and Tiffany Tung
December 15, 2008

Students should embrace hot fall weather

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
October 30, 2008

Homecoming ends successfully

Tiffany Tung
October 16, 2008

Students ignorant about America’s economy

Karthik Annaamalai and Tiffany Tung
October 15, 2008

Senior fuels paper obsession

Tiffany Tung
September 17, 2008
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An experience to remember at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Pia Mishra and Tiffany Tung
September 16, 2008

Students volunteer at the Olympics

Tiffany Tung and Pia Mishra
September 12, 2008

Introduction to Business creates food courier service

Tiffany Tung
May 13, 2008

Free Tibet campaign should not use Olympics as basis for boycott

Tiffany Tung
May 2, 2008

Campus Wastes Away…

Tiffany Tung
April 3, 2008
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