When Craig Newmark created Craigslist in 1995, it began as a way to inform his friends of various local events in San Francisco. He had no idea that the site, an online network for classified advertisements, would eventually become one of the most popular websites in the country. And certainly, he was largely unaware that it would become a forum for the prostitution industry.

Record: overall: 10-20, league: 3-11

Highlight of Season: 8-3 victory over Monta Vista to stay in the upper league. After finishing 7th in the regular season standings, the Falcons needed to beat 6th-seeded Monta Vista in a best-of-three series to stay up in the De Anza League. After beating Monta Vista 9-7 in the series opener, Saratoga lost the second game 11-2 but finished off the Matadors with the third game win to solidify their spot in the De Anza league schedule next year.

For the first time, senior prom was held at Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose, a luxurious 4 star mansion turned into a hotel. The memorable evening was held on May 15 with around 300 attendants to enjoy the food, dancing and friends.

"The most enjoyable part about prom was being able to spend it with all of my friends," senior Andy Berman said. "I got to share lasting moments with them. Also, the location was so beautiful; everything was so fancy."

The senior class made money from the event as the bid price ranged from $98 to $103.

It has instilled fear in our minds, bringing images of pain or widespread destruction. From childhood, we are taught not to play with it. We are taught that fire is dangerous. But over the past four years, sophomore Nick Turpin has learned something very different: that fire can be tamed.

Varsha Ramesh (10)- I've fallen off a ski lift

1. What's your best pickup line?
-I wish I were sine squared and you were cosined squared, because together we could be one.

Question: What is the secret behind the success of the school's award-winning marching band?

Among the many possible answers—tireless nights spent rehearsing on the football field, determination to achieve and school-wide appeal. But perhaps the most important reason is the preparation that takes root at Redwood Middle School.

1. Season Record: 3-13

2. Highlight of the season (something like a win against LG or something): A season's worth of work paid off in the team's senior game against Los Altos on May 11, finishing with a score where they pulled ahead in the 10th inning. "[Our senior game against Los Altos] was good. We had a bad season, losing almost every single game, but we wanted to go out playing our hardest," said senior Nicole Gragnola. "We all wanted to do it for each other so we made fewer errors and played pretty well." The final score was 3-2.

More than 30,000 people have viewed one of freshman Sharuay Agrawal's "C-walk" dance videos, and many more of his videos have over 1,000 views. With his lightning quick feet and smooth dance moves, Agrawal is a local upcoming YouTube star

For most students, YouTube is a source of offers a diversion from homework, but for junior Cortney Fields, YouTube is more than just that: It is a way for her to express herself.

"I started making YouTube videos after I saw other people making videos, and I thought it was a cool idea, so I tried it out and ended up liking it," said Fields.

After graduating from Saratoga High last year, alumnus Kirstie Lee was eagerly anticipating starting at UC Berkeley—but was also unsure of what her first year of college would hold for her. Many friends told her freshman year was great; others said it was horrible. A year later, Lee is the one doing the advising—and she's come out with a positive impression.

I stopped by Yolatea on a sunny Saturday as I walked home through downtown Saratoga. The place seemed inviting and I craved something sweet, so I entered through its doors.

There was a display of a dozen different flavors of gelato along with the popular option of Pearl Milk Teas and crepes. My friend ordered a strawberry Pearl Milk Tea and I got a Nutella and Banana Crepe, an amazing combination of flavors. I had high expectations for the food, since I heard rumors about the quality of the crepes.

"Because if I look into your eyes, then I'll have to say goodbye and that'll break my heart. So I won't even start. I won't even start."

These lyrics from YouTube singer David Choi's original song, "I Won't Even Start," have been heard by over 1 million people from across the nation. Choi, a singer, songwriter and producer from Los Angeles, started on YouTube several years ago. Since then, his popularity has risen dramatically.

Transitioning to college can be tough for most people. Getting used to having roommates instead of having a room all to yourself, navigating a significantly larger campus with thousands more students than at your high school and, of course, having the independence that punctuates the whole experience. But for '09 alumnus Aaron Garg, who attends Stanford University, the change was minimal.

When women across the world apply their crimson red lipstick every morning, or when children fall asleep enveloped in the warmth of their down comforter, or even when families attend the circus, the last thing running through their minds is the fact that they're tacitly promoting animal cruelty.

Michael Chen was at the top of his game in high school—salutatorian, president of the Key Club and editor-in-chief for the school newspaper—just to name a few of his impressive positions. He continued this remarkable streak by getting accepted to Harvard University.

Acceptance into Harvard University is a goal that many top students aspire to. Not only is it hard to be accepted, but the classes there are difficult as well, even for the supremely gifted. However, Chen finds that life at college is not as daunting as he had feared.

Two sophomores and 11 juniors were honored at the CSF Awards Breakfast by their teachers, who nominated students for their dedication and willingness to learn.

This event took place during the collaboration period on May 19, when teachers and their nominated students gathered for breakfast and the awards ceremony.

Junior Nick Renda was among those nominated, as he was selected by his English teacher Suzanne Herzman to receive the Brown Book English Skills award for his ability to understand strong literature and for really enjoying reading.

Morning sickness. Food cravings. Maternity clothes. For four faculty members, it is all part of the successive stages of pregnancy. Science teacher Kristen Thomson recently had her second child on April 20 , and speech pathologist Ronda Vierra, English teacher Natasha Ritchie and math teacher Jennifer Mantle are due in the fall.

On May 1, senior Cindy Chang sealed her fate for her next four years as she signed her Statement of Intent to Register for Stanford University. After wavering between Yale and Stanford for several weeks, Chang finally chose Stanford for its location, weather and atmosphere.

"When I was deciding, one day it was Yale, one day it was Stanford," Chang said. "For a few days after [I decided], I had to let it sink in, and I was thinking maybe I would regret my decision, but I told myself not to, so now I'm fine with it."

Five Saratoga students took the United States of America Mathematics Olympiad test, of which two have qualified for a chance to represent the United States internationally.

Three juniors and two sophomores spent April 27-28 answering six proofs in a nine-hour mathematics exam, the United States of America Mathematics Olympiad, or USAMO for short.
The USAMO exam is based only on pre-calculus concepts but is different from the ordinary tests that math teachers assign in that it not only requires a significantly deeper understanding of the material but also problem-solving and logical thinking skills.

Rick-rolling the announcements. Trying the notoriously spicy chicken at Smoke Eaters. Visiting the Mystery Spot and Hicks Road. These are a few of the 21 missions, some more daunting than others, that senior Lauren Henderson has set out to accomplish before she says goodbye to Saratoga High.

Henderson, who is attending Seattle University this fall, documents the count-down on her blog, "21 Things, 2 Months," on Tumblr and YouTube channel under "laurenslistof21," to document her progress.

On May 7 in the Saratoga Library, the Saratoga Youth Commission hotsted its second annual Film Fest, an event where Bay Area students were able show off their self-produced movies.

"Our main objective was to give a place for people who enjoy making films to show them and get rewarded for their work," said organizer Ramiz Sheikh, a junior. "We also had a Flim Fest last year, which was a great success, and wanted to make it better this year."

The administration tested out a new pilot Wednesday bell schedule with tutorial between fourth and fifth period rather than after sixth on May 17 and May 24.

Assistant principal Joe Bosco said the experimental schedule resulted from a schoolwide student survey, in which 63.8 percent of students answered that tutorials would be better utilized between fourth and fifth period and 62.5 percent of those who answered such said they would not mind having lunch 30 minutes later.

Regardless of your interest in the 2010 California gubernatorial race, chances are you've heard the name Meg Whitman in some way, shape or form within the last couple of months. Whitman, the former CEO of E-Bay, has inundated the radio and television with ads touting her credentials and encouraging voters to support her campaign for the governorship.

At Saratoga High, the AP season at the beginning of May defines much of academic life on campus. After a long year of work, juniors, seniors and a handful of sophomores or freshmen demonstrate their knowledge during the two weeks of testing.