From square dancing to practicing spirit cheers on Monday in the Big Gym of the Peery Center, Palo Alto High School students are looking forward to increasing student participation and school spirit in future rallies through the unique community-building opportunity arranged by ignite2unite.
No single moment defined former math teacher Arne Lim’s decision to take over the Alumni & Friends of Palo Alto High School. For Lim, it was rather a desire to give back to the community and share his love for the school that paved the way for him to become the new chairperson of the alumni association.
![As Palo Alto continues to struggle through a storm that began Monday night, neighborhoods throughout the city, including scenes on Emerson Street, are suffering from the damage of fallen trees and powerlines caused by the storm. Students across the Palo Alto High School campus, including junior Rori Escudero, faced a power outage as a result of the harsh storm, forcing many classrooms to adapt to their new environment without Internet and light. “I was in AP Lang and we [Escudero’s class] had to change our plans because of the power outage,” Escudero said. “We have hand sanitizer on every table so we put our flashlights under the hand sanitizer for light.” (Photo: Kristine Lin)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-9.44.50-PM-900x503.png)
The Palo Alto community continues to suffer from the aftermath of toppled trees and damaged power lines after high winds tore through the city this afternoon.
In an effort to go greener and reduce carbon emissions, the Palo Alto Unified School District will add two new electric school buses after spring break.
Following a decision by Palo Alto High School Administration and the Associated Student Body, the unofficial Wall of Rejection is now rebranded as the Wall of Redirection.
Although a sometimes-overlooked elective pathway, the Early Childhood Development program at Palo Alto High School is getting greater recognition this week through a prestigious county award.
Should high school students who change schools be barred from playing sports? The answer from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) seems to be, "It depends." CIF should simplify its transfer eligibility guidelines to allow more transfer students to play school sports.
While former basketball sensation Jeremy Lin is not currently spinning around and performing 180 degree dunks anymore, his legacy will continue to last as a symbol of the long-forgotten notion that despite having all odds against you, anything is possible.
The Palo Alto High School's rendition of "Mamma Mia!", a classic musical featuring songs from the popular Swedish pop group ABBA, will immerse all theatergoers in a captivating story about a young bride's quest to discover the identity of her long-lost father.
Featuring singers in self-made outfits, the Palo Alto High School choirs will perform the annual Pops concert to the theme of ‘style’ on Thursday and Friday in the Performing Arts Center.
From stick domes to a chalk mural, Palo Alto High School’s Visual and Performing Arts students will showcase their exhibitions throughout the campus starting next week for the annual Art in Unusual Places celebration.
![Students, staff, and parents will come together 7 p.m. Saturday to watch a major motion film provided by Palys Film Club. According to club president, Bennet Hardy, this will not be the last film he and his collaborator senior Asa Deggeller will present. “Asa and I [will] attempt to show more classic films in the future,” Hardy said. (Photo: Johnathan Chen)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/film-8-475x340-1.jpg)
Members of the Palo Alto School District are invited to a movie screening 7 p.m. Saturday in the Palo Alto High School Performing Art Center.High School Performing Art Center.
![Underclassmen Austin Mei (left) and Ashwin Rajan (right) face off in a game of chess during Chess Club Monday in Room 1107. The game has been rising in popularity for a year, gaining traction among students as an in-class hobby. Sophomore International Chess Federation (FIDE) Master Austin Mei attributes it to the pandemic.[Chess] gained a lot of attention in the pandemic, when everyone was on their computers, Mei said. It hooked a lot of people, and I dont think its too much of a problem if youre playing in class and learning well regardless. (Photo: Evan Chien)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/364A1880-topaz-faceai-denoiseraw-sharpen-900x600.jpg)
![Junior Annalise Belle Klenow (right), and Seniors Arielle Blumenfeld (center) and Rebecca Helft (left) rehearse a scene from Palo Alto High School’s theater program’s “Mamma Mia!”. According to Blumenfeld, a struggle in producing a musical with many students involved is getting to know everyone on a deeper level. “Because [“Mamma Mia!”] is so big, getting to know every single person and everyones styles and techniques is hard, although its definitely also the most rewarding part of it,” Blumenfeld said. “Being able to work with so many new people, and also developing those relationships [with everyone] because that needs to happen before opening night.” (Photo: Leena Hussein)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0103-900x600.jpeg)
![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)
