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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 Trung Vandinh

Startup site Ello fails to compete as a strong Facebook alternative

Miles Albert and Trung Vandinh
November 24, 2014

New Media Arts 2 class combines junior MAP electives in one class

Michelle Leung and Trung Vandinh
October 2, 2014

Senior plans to join military after high school

Megana Iyer and Trung Vandinh
February 27, 2014

Guest speakers inspire audience

Trung Vandinh
November 18, 2013

Girls’ volleyball team overcomes rival Cupertino

Trung Vandinh
October 10, 2013

Students take up American Sign Language alternative

Trung Vandinh
October 10, 2013

Drivers weigh consequences of ‘one-year’ license rule

Trung Vandinh and Derek Sun
October 8, 2013

Volleyball season begins with uncertainty

Trung Vandinh
September 23, 2013

Falcon Focus: Seniors refurbish car from the ‘70s

Trung Vandinh
September 3, 2013

Benefit fashion show a runway to success

Deepti Kannan and Trung Vandinh
May 3, 2013

Gun restrictions will not improve situation

Trung Vandinh
March 12, 2013

Health/Driver’s Education is a necessary class

Trung Vandinh and Devin Zhao
March 12, 2013

French cut at Redwood; possible consequences for Saratoga’s French program

Samuel Liu and Trung Vandinh
February 1, 2013

Internet safety awareness dismally low

Allison Chang and Trung Vandinh
January 22, 2013

New area code 669 for region

Matt Foley and Trung Vandinh
November 27, 2012

ASB implements Student of the Month Award

Trung Vandinh and Aashna Mukerji
November 18, 2012

Recent events spur potential tightening of security

Maya Ravichandran and Trung Vandinh
November 15, 2012

Nut allergies cause heightened campus awareness

Candice Zheng and Trung Vandinh
October 10, 2012

Woodworking cut from curriculum

Allison Chang and Trung Vandinh
September 19, 2012

Saratoga Olympics: Students eat to victory

Trung Vandinh
September 4, 2012
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