Within the protected shell of Saratoga High, the average SAT score has risen 31 points in five years—from 1,909 points in 2007 to 1,940 in 2011. While this gradual improvement benefits Saratoga students and their chances of gaining college acceptance, the U.S. as a country experienced a 9-point decline to 1,500 in the nationwide mean from 2010 to 2011.

Sand goes flying as the students roll and stumble down the 500-foot-tall sand dune until they reach the bottom, left with a layer of sand that stays in their shoes and clothes for the rest of the week-long trip to the rugged landscapes of Utah.

As of October 1, the swimming world will have cleared out all technical suits to the dismay of many swimmers. The International Swimming Federation (FINA), the governing body for the sport of swimming, has held meetings all over the world to define what kind of racing suit will be allowed during competitions.

Speedo's LZR Racer and the J01 made by Jaked are only a couple of the first-class suits that will be banned from meets. Here are the rules according to a letter sent out by Bruce W. Stratton, Chair, USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Committee:

Seniors Ben Hinshaw, Matt Murray, sophomore Adam Hinshaw and freshman Ian Burnes break national record in 4x100 freestyle relay at the CCS meet in Santa Clara on May 16. To view the full story behind Saratoga's incredible win, go to http://saratogafalcon.org/content/boys-swimming-falcons-break-national-r....

“We are going to go out there and crush that CCS record,” senior Matt Murray said. “ We are going to show Bellarmine and everyone else here that we are the best team in CCS.”