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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 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

Vicky Bai
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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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