![Nick the Greek offers a spacious and open interior. According to restaurant manager Angie Holguin, the team chose Palo Alto for the city's energy and high speed vibe. “It was [opened] in this location, Palo Alto, specifically because it's more of a suburban location,” Holguin said. “This area is more fast-paced.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_1188-1200x900.jpg)
![Orchestra and band director Jeffrey Willner conducts the band during practice at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday out on the track. Willner is stepping down from his post after 25 years at Palo Alto High School, where he's impacted generations of Paly students. According to Katie Gilchrist, one of the teachers taking over for Willner next year along with fellow teacher Greg Miller, she is excited for the future of Paly’s instrumental music program. “For the first time ever, there’s going to be two full-time instrumental music teachers at Paly,” Gilchrist said. “Me and him [Miller] are very excited just to put our own spin on this program and kind of modernize.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/willner-1200x920.jpeg)
The Palo Alto High School Class of 2025 graduated this afternoon at Viking Stadium, tossing colorful caps into the air in celebration of...
![Athletic Director Jennifer Crane works in her office at Palo Alto High School, which she will be leaving after a decade of contributing to the athletic department. According to Crane, she is proud of her achievements and impact. “Looking back, I’m really proud of what we've accomplished together,” Crane said. “Walking around campus, I know I helped make improvements — whether it's new gear, upgraded facilities, or a stronger team culture — [and] that’s been really meaningful. Paly Athletics has accomplished a lot these past few years and I’m just grateful to have been a part of it. I truly feel like I’m leaving the Paly Athletics Department in a stronger, more unified place than when I stepped into the role.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0008-1200x800.jpg)
After building a positive team culture and implementing substantial improvements for Palo Alto High School’s athletic department, Athletic...
Math teacher Randolph Mercado is taking over as the instructional leader of the Math Department next school year, bringing a fresh perspective...
The AmeriCorps agency, in coordination with the White House, paused the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program on Tuesday — suspending...
Recipients of Palo Alto High School’s annual Rachel Austin awards say they are inspired to continue learning and improving in their classes...
![Stanford professor Frederic Luskin holds a picture of his daughter, Anna Luskin, in her Paly softball uniform. According to Prof. Luskin, the Anna Rose Luskin Memorial Award is being given out for the final time this year because he feels it has fulfilled its purpose. “Nothing can replace my own child,” he said. “Anna was an absolutely wonderful, delightful human being. And life moves on. So the 20 years give or take of this award was a lovely way to honor a lovely young human being, and for me now, 20 years after [Anna’s] high school [graduation], it's enough.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2536-1200x800.jpg)
Have you ever watched a full sunset, from light to dark, peacefully? In 2005, then-Palo Alto High School senior Anna Rose Luskin was famously...
Known for her generous bowls of candy, insightful advice and close student connections, Palo Alto High School secretary Vallen Queen has sat...
For the first time in 24 years, the Palo Alto High School boys’ golf team will compete in the NorCal Regional Boys Golf Championship on Tuesday...
![Jennifer Crane, Palo Alto High School athletic director and event organizer, honors senior athletes individually following their commitment to their colleges during Signing Day on Wednesday outside the Tower Building. According to Lia Cardwell, committed to Emory University for discus throwing in track and field, her sport has taught her many lessons and helped her meet friends. “It [track and field] has taught me so much,” Cardwell said. “I learned discipline, sportsmanship, and it introduced me to so many wonderful people on my team.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/signing-day-1200x900.jpg)
![Stanford professor Frederic Luskin holds a picture of his daughter, Anna Luskin, in her Paly softball uniform. According to Prof. Luskin, the Anna Rose Luskin Memorial Award is being given out for the final time this year because he feels it has fulfilled its purpose. “Nothing can replace my own child,” he said. “Anna was an absolutely wonderful, delightful human being. And life moves on. So the 20 years give or take of this award was a lovely way to honor a lovely young human being, and for me now, 20 years after [Anna’s] high school [graduation], it's enough.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2536-300x200.jpg)
The low sound of scratching pencils. The shuffling of creamy paper. The chatter of students. Washed in warm yellow lights, my Art Spectrum class...
In Spring Spirit Week 2025, while participation may have been lower than in the fall, many students liked having the opportunity to show...
At Palo Alto Middle College High School, located on the Foothill College campus, students blend high school classes with college coursework,...
From a Jellyfish Fields-themed set to car-sized Krabby Patties, Paly Theatre students and staff are working hard to bring Bikini Bottom's...
In the warm glow of an inviting fireplace, the rich aroma of saffron and roasted garlic fills the air at the newest Spanish restaurant in Palo...
The colorful, rotating light beams shine on fans as they excitedly jump around, pumping their arms. TREASURE splashes water into the audience....
