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The new Wellness Center in the Tower Building at Palo Alto High School offers crafts and relaxing games for students during lunch time. According to Wellness Coordinator Andy Barker, many students have already taken advantage of the space. "A lot of students have used the space already to get the services they need, or to talk to someone else,” Barker said.
Tower Building Wellness Center welcomes students
Sophie Zhang and Ava Knapp September 10, 2024

Students can now access the Wellness Center on the second floor of the newly refurbished Tower Building, where they can relax or meet with counselors. Over...

The Polynesian Club performs a cultural dance during the Parent Fair this evening at the Tower Building. According to senior Anaiah Latu (right), she was proud to showcase her culture. "The dance performance went well," Latu said. "We were able to come together and perform as a group and show as many people as we could about the Polynesian culture as well as a traditional dance. I am proud of the attire and that the practice and dress rehearsal leading up to the event went smoothly." (Photo: Kristine Lin)
BTSN Parent Fair celebrates renovated Tower Building
Kristine Lin and Motoko Iwata August 29, 2024

Attendees are praising the Back-to-School Night activities this evening on the Quad, following the second year of Palo Alto High School’s Parent...

The Tower Learning Center in the Tower Building is set to open Monday. According to intervention specialist, math teacher and temporary supervisor YJ Lee, many students are looking forward to the new area. "I have had a lot of students come in asking about the space or how to get tutored or be a tutor," Lee said. "A lot of people are curious and we're really excited."
Tower Learning Center opens, a timeless space for modern learning
Ava Knapp and Sophie Zhang August 25, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden buttresses and old-fashioned chandeliers are all a part of the newly restored architectural heart of Palo Alto...

Principal Brent Kline speaks Tuesday afternoon to freshmen and other new students at orientation on the Quad at Palo Alto High School. Kline set expectations for the culture at Paly. "We hope you take advantage and ask questions of our upperclassmen who put this together and that you follow our values of learn, connect and respect," Kline said.
Freshman orientation marks start of school
Ava Knapp, News Editor • August 13, 2024

The new school year is upon us after today's new student orientation brought fresh and familiar faces to the Quad and other parts of the Palo...

The Palo Alto High School Class of 2024 prepares to graduate in Viking Stadium on Thursday in a ceremony accompanied 
by music and speeches. Senior Sid Senn spoke to the Class of 2024's work ethic. "Either we let our hopes and dreams slide by or we grit our teeth and pull through," Senn said. "For Paly's Class of 2024, I know it's often the latter."
ConGRADulations, Class of 2024
Ava Knapp and Kristine Lin May 30, 2024

“I am honored to say that by the State of California and the Palo Alto Unified School District, the Class of 2024 has completed the graduation...

Following three years as Student Activities Director, Palo Alto High School teacher Steven Gallagher is stepping down from the position and will be helping current dance teacher Alyssa Bond to step into the position. According to Gallagher, he enjoyed the collaborative aspect as well as seeing students grow throughout the process. “I really liked working with all students in this type of atmosphere as opposed to an academic atmosphere,” Gallagher said. “That was really rewarding, especially after Spirit Week, when a lot of the students were like ‘I don't know how we're going to do this [plan Spirit Week],’ and then at the end, they end up doing it successfully.”
Student government director to step down
Sophia Yang and Kristine Lin May 29, 2024

After three years of directing Palo Alto High School’s student government, current Student Activities Director Steven Gallagher is stepping...

Senior middle blocker Naama Green defends against University Devil's outside hitter Lilian Bongiorno in the Vikings' third match of the season at home, where the Vikings won 3-0.  According to Green, improving after the first set helped the Vikings win the match. "What I think we did well was not letting the first set affect us for the other sets by bringing that energy, and fighting to get a lead and win the game," Green said.
Girls volleyball sweeps Devils
Andrew Zhao and Kevin O'Brien September 10, 2024
Senior captain Jeremiah Fung returns an interception to the endzone for Viking's fourth touchdown agaisnt the Oak Grove Eagles Friday night. Fung said that he his team blocking for him was key in the score. "I knew my brothers were blocking for me so it had to be a housecall," Fung said.
Football shuts out Oak Grove
Shreyas Shashi and Augustus Soedermono September 9, 2024
Llew Ladomirak dives into the pool for her Central Coast Section freestyle race on May 4. Ladomirak, a junior at Palo Alto High School, recently committed to New York University and competed at this year's CCS. "I won CCS individually in the 200 meter freestyle," Ladomirak said. "I was so happy and proud of myself because last year I got 4th, so I really improved in that race. I was super nervous for CCS but we had such a fun team this year that it ended up being an awesome meet."
Champion swimmer commits to New York University
Motoko Iwata and Joy Tan May 29, 2024
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The Churchill parking lot is often full during the school day. Student drivers who park in the Churchill lot run the risk of their cars getting hit by fly balls from the adjacent baseball diamond. (Photo: Joseph Kessler)
Opinion: Paly needs improvement when it comes to student parking
Joseph Kessler, Reporter • May 14, 2024

As I walked to my car after a stressful day of classes, I felt a pit in my stomach when I noticed the tell-tale white slip tucked underneath...

The New York Times games page has ten new puzzles for players each day.
New York Times games: Worth playing for students?
Carissa Tsui and Motoko Iwata April 21, 2024

With the recent addition of "Strands" on March 4, the New York Times now hosts 10 games on its website with new rounds of each game available...

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Review: Tang Bar's hot pot take-out — worth the drive
Allison Ma, Culture Editor • August 26, 2024

The rich aroma of Sichuan spice and savory chicken broth fills the air at Tang Bar, where vibrant displays of fresh vegetables, thinly sliced...

Review: Mochiko Mochi Pizza explores fusion flavors
Review: Mochiko Mochi Pizza explores fusion flavors
Allison Ma and Veronica Qiu April 24, 2024

The delicate allure of Asian flavors that intertwine with the comforting familiarity of European cuisine at Mochiko Mochi Pizza is like no other,...

Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio), and Sokka (Ian Ousley) looks in horror as a army of fire nation soldiers approaches them.
'Avatar The Last Airbender': The Avatar returns
Alex Chang and Joy Tan March 27, 2024

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago these four nations lived in harmony — but everything changed when Netflix’s latest live-action remake of...

The Paly Voice reviews 96th Academy Awards Best Picture nominees
The Paly Voice reviews 96th Academy Awards Best Picture nominees
Anna Feng, Senior Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the 96th Academy Awards (informally known as the Oscars) this past weekend. Here is The...