![Senior Xavier Esquer prepares to officially sign his contract to play baseball at The University of Arizona at the annual Signing Day on Friday in the Peery Family Center. According to baseball head coach Pete Fukuhara, who had three players signing at the event, he was really sad because they had been a part of the team for years now. “It’s so amazing to see them [the athletes] grow up, so it’s tough to see them go,” Fukuhara said. “But the best thing for them obviously is to go to the next level, and they’re ready.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/xavierf-900x531.jpg)
Former Sheriff’s Cpt. Kevin Jensen, a candidate for Santa Clara County Sheriff, is emphasizing his goal to reform the culture in the sheriff’s office towards accountability and integrity in a conference with Palo Alto High School students Friday morning in the Media Arts Center.
The Paly Voice hosted three candidates running for Santa Clara County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Laurie Smith announced on March 10 that she would not be running for reelection after 24 years in office. The candidates each shared their unique stories and plans if elected.
Upperclassmen at Palo Alto High School are moving towards a celebratory prom experience — the first in two years — with a combination of caution and excitement following a rise in COVID-19 in Santa Clara County recently and a surge in cases after Gunn High School’s prom.
The third episode of 'Jeopardy!' featuring Palo Alto High School math teacher Daniel Nguyen aired 7 p.m. Friday night — a tense episode where Nguyen remained firmly in the lead until a costly mistake on the final question, ending the local favorite's run on the show.
Running for Santa Clara County Sheriff, Sgt. Christine Nagaye is focusing on increasing accountability as part of her campaign which she presented to Palo Alto High School students Friday morning in the Media Arts Center.
Palo Alto High School math teacher Daniel Nguyen returned to 'Jeopardy!' on Thursday, where he emerged victorious in a second game with total winnings of $18,000, placing him far ahead of his competitors.
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Another election. Another position. Among the many government leadership races on a local, state and national level, the Santa Clara County sheriff may seem like it has little effect on your day to day life — so why vote?
It's finally happened.
After months of standstill, Russia launched an invasion into Ukraine on Wednesday, sending missiles into airports, defense facilities, and cities across the country.
Serving traditional spicy bratwurst to authentic soufflés, Naschmarkt, an Austrian restaurant, soft-opened Tuesday in the California Avenue neighborhood with its delicious yet expensive flavors, replacing Anatolian Kitchen’s Turkish cuisine.
Flowing gowns paired with expensive high heels and smooth tuxedos complemented with colorful bow ties. For years, traditional prom attire was heavily influenced by gender and cultural norms, which has pressured many to spend hundreds of dollars on their outfits for the “night of all nights.” But for some, prom attire looks a little different this year.
Palo Alto's 98th May Fete Parade & Fair was held Saturday for the first time in three years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the theme of "What emPowers You?" it celebrated the strength of the Palo Alto youth during the pandemic and the sustainability of the Earth. Local community organizations of Palo Alto marched through downtown and set up booths in the fair. Among these groups were the Palo Alto school bands, first-responders, and various other clubs.
Amid the whir of the sewing machine and the smell of spray paint wafting in, students transform newspaper scraps into a shirt and drape trampoline netting into a dress as the Haymarket Theater explodes with energy and creativity.
![Junior Mars Bau, senior Emily Wang, junior Ariel Hong, senior April Wu, sophomore Shuya Lam, senior Franklin Wang, and junior Vincent Chen pose in traditional Chinese attire on Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. These seven were among Paly students who celebrated the new year on campus, highlighting the lively spirit as well as cultural significance of Lunar New Year. For Junior Ariel Hong, “this [dressing up] is one way to express and celebrate that [Lunar New Year], what with all the tension between countries going on right now, especially on the Lunar New Year, which is arguably the most important holiday in Chinese culture.” (Photo: Jonathan Chen).](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cny-4-900x532.jpg)
