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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
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
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
Volume 48, Issue 9
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 10
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April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 12
Volume 48, Issue 12
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 13
Volume 48, Issue 13
April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 1
April 15, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Vicky Bai
Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai, and Christina Chang
If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

Vicky Bai
The mock trial team poses for a photo with Velchamy after virtual practice on Nov. 29.

Mock Trial prepares for competition season with hybrid teaching

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Vicky Bai
Juniors Irene Frazier and Maithili Kulkarni cheer on fellow teammate Carolyn Wang at Baylands Park on Sept. 21.

Cross country running with full teams

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
Members of the Model UN club smile for a group picture after their first online meeting.

Model UN Club implements a hybrid in-person and online system

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Vicky Bai
Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Vicky Bai
UNICEF club advertises to potential members on the second day of Club Rush.

Club participation increases to pre-pandemic levels

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
100 Word Rants

100 Word Rants

Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou, and Zachary Zinman
Mr. Bayona smiles for a photo in a chicken costume back in high school.

New math and CS teacher aims to engage students

Sam Bai and Vicky Bai
Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
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Follow what other schools do and drop driver’s education from the curriculum

Vicky Bai and Anjali Pai
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Season 2 wrapup: With small roster, badminton team learns to adjust

Vicky Bai
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Dear YouTube, please delete auto-play

Vicky Bai
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Club organizes events to promote healthy lifestyles

Vicky Bai
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Skaters advocate for skatepark due to safety concerns

Vicky Bai
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Don’t waste your money on inferior streaming services

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
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Girls’ cross country deals with coach change and adapts to pandemic rules

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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Testing out a stationery subscription box — spoiler: It’s the perfect gift

Vicky Bai
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Girl Up to hold donation drive for San Jose women’s shelter

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Students start chapter of National Chinese Honors Society

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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Quarantine allows senior to focus on digital art and 3-D computer graphic design

Vicky Bai
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Trumpeter earns spot in prestigious All-National Honor Ensemble

Vicky Bai and Andrew Li
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Perfect Pals club establishes an online tutoring program for students with special needs

Vicky Bai
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Senior earns award from State Assembly for raising awareness about microplastics

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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Nanoseed club gives out $1,000 in scholarships to 46 students in Yunnan, China

Vicky Bai
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
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Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ provokes controversy with its marketing

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A tale of two summers: Huang and Van load up on summer courses

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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100 Word Rants

Selina Chen, Carolyn Wang, Chris Chen, and Vicky Bai
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Misinformation about coronavirus pandemic influences population’s response

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
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Streaming services accommodate spikes in usage

Vicky Bai and Jeanette Zhou
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Granoff’s teaching experience unexpectedly pays off in parenthood

Vicky Bai

Students pay to volunteer in far away places even as others question whether such trips are worthwhile

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu

Exchange students navigate life away from home

Vicky Bai and Preston Fu

Student entrepreneur looks toward careers in the field

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu

Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu

Track off to an uncertain start

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu

Declining popularity of literature generates discussion over influence of media

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu

Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu

K-Pop idols suffer mental health issues, eating disorders after widespread industry mistreatment

Vicky Bai and Serena Li

Red Ribbon Day spreads awareness about preventing drug usage

Vicky Bai and Neeti Badve

3 alumnae pursue promising careers in cognitive science

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu

Dance commission prepares for ‘High School Musical’-themed Homecoming dance

Vicky Bai and Rohan Kumar

Senior creates shelter-locating app for the homeless

Vicky Bai and Aaria Thomas

Senior rebuilds local preschool garden for prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award

Vicky Bai and Christine Zhang
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