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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Tim Rollinson

Academy needs to open its mind

Tim Rollinson
March 21, 2011

Monta Vista swim coach’s death saddens local athletes

Tim Rollinson
February 10, 2011

Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason

Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson
January 7, 2011

Fish out of water: swimmer switches from pool to pitch

Tim Rollinson
December 15, 2010

Two seniors to swim at college level

Tim Rollinson
December 15, 2010

Boys’ water polo ends season strong, just misses CCS

Will Edman and Tim Rollinson
November 10, 2010
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Swank Farms Corn Maze provides a spooky adventure

Tim Rollinson
October 27, 2010
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History of Rivalry: The ups and downs of SHS football

Tim Rollinson and Anoop Galivanche
October 25, 2010

Boys’ Water Polo: Peake leads Falcons to 2-1 league record

Will Edman and Tim Rollinson
September 27, 2010

Top Ten Reasons to be excited for Homecoming

Tim Rollinson
September 24, 2010

Boys’ waterpolo: New faces look to be important part of the equation

Tim Rollinson
September 24, 2010

Swimmers earn third consecutive top 5 finish in CCS

Tim Rollinson and Emily Williams
June 6, 2010

Boys’ swimming: CCS qualifier make waves toward top three

Tim Rollinson and Emily Williams
April 26, 2010

Where is the love? Top swimming team deserves more recognition

Tim Rollinson
April 2, 2010

Boys’ Swimming: Bittersweet senior day ends in loss

Tim Rollinson
April 1, 2010

Boys’ swimming: Bittersweet senior day ends in loss

Tim Rollinson
April 1, 2010

Can You ask someone to prom by ‘kidnapping’ them?

Tim Rollinson
March 31, 2010

Boys’ swim team reaches for another CCS record

Emily Williams and Tim Rollinson
March 16, 2010

Wrestling: Mediocre season ends with disappointing CCS

Tim Rollinson
February 24, 2010
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30 boys vow not to shave in November

Grishma Athavale and Tim Rollinson
November 28, 2009

Columnist: Agassi deserves forgiveness

Tim Rollinson
November 23, 2009

Wrestling: Team looks extremely promising

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 23, 2009

Boys’ water polo: Falcons finish bittersweet season with solid league tournament

Tim Rollinson
November 18, 2009

New methods lead to strong play by boys’ water polo team

Tim Rollinson
November 4, 2009

Top-of-the-line scoreboard installed at pool

Tim Rollinson
September 21, 2009

Boys’ swim team named Swimming World Magazine National Champions

Tim Rollinson
September 21, 2009

Boys’ Water Polo: Falcons hope to keep ball rolling

Cullan McChesney and Tim Rollinson
September 18, 2009

Michael Vick deserves right to fight his way back into the NFL

Roy Bisht and Tim Rollinson
September 8, 2009

Swimming: Swim team flourishes at CCS meet

Tim Rollinson
June 2, 2009

Alison Norris to attend Santa Clara

Tim Rollinson
May 26, 2009

Thank goodness it’s Thursday

Tim Rollinson
May 26, 2009

Boys’ Swimming: Falcons break national record at CCS meet

Tim Rollinson
May 19, 2009

New restaurant locations intrigue students

Tim Rollinson
May 12, 2009

Swim team surges in first meet

Lauren Kuan and Tim Rollinson
March 23, 2009

Top swimmers get recruited

Karthik Annaamalai and Tim Rollinson
March 10, 2009

“Little People, Big World” reality star delivers big speech at McAfee

Brian Kim and Tim Rollinson
March 10, 2009

Girls’ soccer finishes second in De Anza League

Aditi Jayaraman and Tim Rollinson
February 13, 2009

Anzalone fills in as varsity girls’ soccer coach

Tim Rollinson and Aditi Jayaraman
January 27, 2009

Chamber choir sells Carol Grams

Sophia Cooper and Tim Rollinson
December 17, 2008

Girls’ soccer uses preseason to adjust to changes

Aditi Jayaraman and Tim Rollinson
December 12, 2008

Girls’ soccer uses preseason to adjust to changes

Aditi Jayaraman and Tim Rollinson
December 12, 2008

Students win competition at local business camp

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 18, 2008

Girls’ golf’s first season swings to a halt

Uttara Sivaram and Tim Rollinson
November 3, 2008

New Facebook layout confuses teens

Saniha Shankar and Tim Rollinson
October 15, 2008

Girls’ golf shows promising future

Tim Rollinson and Uttara Sivaram
October 14, 2008

New girls’ golf team takes a swing

Tim Rollinson and Uttara Sivaram
September 19, 2008

Drinking minor issue at first dance

Tim Rollinson
September 11, 2008
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