From splashes to splendor: Swim team races to Prom after state wins Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer May 20, 2025
Beach balls and betrayal: Senior elimination showdown nears the end Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer May 14, 2025
Q&A: New Middle College student brings fresh perspectives to board Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer May 14, 2025
Chiu’s responsibilities to be ‘reassigned’ to other committees, resolution countered Celina Lee and Kristine Lin February 12, 2025
Palo Alto Management Association speaks out against board trustee Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2025
Former trustees issue statement condemning conduct of current Palo Alto school board trustee Celina Lee and Veronica Qiu January 30, 2025
Board candidate Chiu-Wang champions representation, persistence Celina Lee and Sophie Zhang October 29, 2024
ASB to host Asian American youth mental health panel Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer September 16, 2024
College protests, encampments through the eyes of Paly alumni Celina Lee, Senior Staff Writer May 10, 2024
[Photo] District stresses open communication with new AI guidelines Kristine Lin, Senior Staff Writer March 29, 2024
Principal plans to host ‘School Culture Workshop’ in April Celina Lee and Motoko Iwata March 13, 2024
[Photo] Vikings narrowly defeat Titans in first rivalry match Maxwell Zhang and Kevin O’Brien January 16, 2024
[Photo] Seniors baffle staff with basketball buzzer-beater Allison Ma and Veronica Qiu February 1, 2024
‘Breaking Down the Walls’ aims to encourage student unity Celina Lee and Carissa Tsui January 23, 2024
Board to hold special meeting denouncing hatred regarding Hamas attacks Celina Lee and Nathan Jiang October 27, 2023
Teachers bust moves, seniors lead in ‘Generations Day’ rally Kristine Lin and Celina Lee October 5, 2023
Review: Beyond kebab; Meyhouse’s unique Turkish flavors Sophia Yang and Celina Lee September 14, 2023
Resident spearheads affordable housing initiative for teachers Celina Lee and Anna Feng September 10, 2023
Vikings defeat Firebirds in first home game of the season Maxwell Zhang and Celina Lee August 27, 2023
On strength of media arts program, Paly places in top 10 for ‘innovation’ in global contest Celina Lee and Maxwell Zhang June 17, 2023
Students react to increase in Asian media Celina Lee, Jonathan Chen, and Benjamin Grimes May 26, 2023
Swim and Dive advances to State Championships after CCS win Celina Lee, Leena Hussein, and Payton Anderson May 10, 2023
Palmetto Superfoods brings delicious açaí to Town and Country Celina Lee and Leena Hussein May 8, 2023
[Photo] Superintendent clarifies stance on ChatGPT: ‘Not going to hide from it’ Benjamin Grimes, Christopher Choi, and Evan Chien May 5, 2023
[Photo] Superintendent responds to shelter-in-place incident Payton Anderson, Senior Staff Writer April 28, 2023
[Photo] Muwekma Ohlone leader promotes federal recognition Payton Anderson and Brennen Ho April 15, 2023
New dual enrollment Environmental Science class to start next year Leena Hussein and Celina Lee February 10, 2023
Depleted girls’ soccer team falls short against Santa Clara Maxwell Zhang, Ketan Altekar-Okazaki, and Celina Lee January 22, 2023
![Community members gathered to protest against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and stand up for democracy and equality yesterday afternoon in front of the Tesla showroom on El Camino Real. According to event organizer Melissa Dinwiddie, the demonstration is in opposition to what she said was an oligarchy taking place in America, not the Tesla company itself. “We have nothing against Tesla drivers or Tesla cars,” Dinwiddie said. “This is absolutely against Musk. … He has no business interfering with [and] destroying the government."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_3495-e1745182746117-1046x1200.jpeg)
![A small crowd gathers in front of Palo Alto Unified School District's boardroom, hours before the doors open for tonight's meeting. According to community member Sara Woodham, she is coming in support of Danae Reynolds, who was impacted by new board member Rowena Chiu’s recent online activity following the previous board meeting earlier this month. “The part that is truly concerning or worrisome is the use of social media to characterize that meeting and essentially re-tweeting a website that had all these flagrantly racist posts at the time of the reposting,” Woodham said. “It essentially led to Danae [Reynolds] getting even more threats and racist commentary. I also find it ironic because what spawned from the notion that Rowena felt unsafe is that Danae literally became unsafe, and it really became dangerous for her.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/364A0041-1200x800.jpg)
![Beginning this fall, the Palo Alto Unified School District will begin offering the Middle College High School program at the Foothill Community College campus. According to Superintendent Jeong Choe, the program will empower students to achieve their academic potential through a nurturing and supportive classroom environment. “Our goals for Middle College High School students are that they will: have an easier transition between high school and college, motivation to pursue interests and graduate high school, explore career options and opportunities, [and] earn career certification and work experience skills,” Choe stated in an email to the Paly Voice. (Photo: Kofi Kim)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC01484-1200x800.jpg)
![Palo Alto High School Viking junior small forward Jorell Clark attempts a layup while two Henry M. Gunn High School Titan defenders attempt to block the shot Saturday night during a crosstown rivalry match. The Vikings edged out the Titans, 62-57, in a game that nearly saw a comeback by the Titans in the fourth quarter. According to Vikings head coach Jeff LaMere, the team’s effort in their practices leading up to this game really showed in their performance. “Our guys really played hard,” LaMere said. “Hats off to Gunn [the Titans] because that was a great high school basketball game. They have very good players who can make tough shots.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0013_720.png)
![Dressed in floral skirts and collared button-ups, Palo Alto High School seniors eagerly watch the Spirit Week rally during lunch today at the Earl Hansen Viking Stadium. According to senior Sophie Robinson, the spirit at the rallies is unmatchable. "Those [rallies] are definitely the best," Robinson said. "They're just so hype. The vibes are amazing." (Photo: Celina Lee)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC3185-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Palo Alto High School was announced as one of the top 10 schools for Innovation in the World's Best School Prizes awards by T4 Education. According to Principal Brent Kline, this is a great opportunity for Paly to display its stellar journalism program. "Most of my role was just supporting staff members that were interested in applying and the students and ensuring that there's no roadblocks," Kline said. "[We get to] showcase what goes on great at our school, and one of those is the is the media arts program. So I was excited to be able to share such great things to the world." (Photo: T4 Education)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-16-140632-e1686950069260-900x450.png)
![Playing the role of high school student Jim Wang, Asian American actor Ben Wang delivers an announcement in the newly released TV show "American Born Chinese." According to Rosalie Chiang, an actress who plays Suzy Nakamura in the show, the increase in cultural representation in Hollywood has had a positive impact. “The Asian community in Hollywood is expanding, [and] the film industry is definitely going in the right direction,” Chiang said. (Photo: Disney Plus)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/162467_1336_v1_5a287da0-900x600.jpeg)
![The Palo Alto High School Girls and Boys Swim and Dive team are preparing for the California Interscholastic Federation state championships following their second Central Coast Section win in a row Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Clara Swim Club. According to sophomore Blake Wang, the supportive environment at CCS provides motivation in advancing and doing well. “I went to CCS last year as well, and it was a really competitive atmosphere,” Wang said. “There are faster swimmers to race compared to dual meets [swim meets between two teams]. CCS is all about the team, everyone cheers and hypes each other up before races [and] I also get to see many of my friends from club swimming there.” (Photo: Caleb Wong)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52877179553_e630b47df9_o-900x600.jpg)
![Newly opened restaurant at Town and Country Village, Palmettos Superfoods, boasts fully customizable açaí bowls and fruit smoothies. Palmettos offers a wide variety of delicious choices. According to CEO Charles Lee, Palmettos has been a hit among customers and students at Palo Alto High School. “I think everyone's been liking it,” Lee said. “It's a great addition, especially because you guys [students at Paly] haven't had that here.” (Photo: Celina Lee)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_0003-e1683585309218-900x600.jpg)
![Sophomore Briar Dorogusker (left) cheers on her sophomore team during the cup-stacking section of the relay race today during lunch at the Viking Stadium, one of several of this week’s Spring Spirit events. Dorogusker said she loved seeing the excitement during the events and being able to bond with her peers. “I really enjoyed the race and hearing the music and chatting with people,” Dorogusker said. “It was super fun because I talked to people who I had never talked to [before].” (Photo: Kristine Lin)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0033-2-709x900.jpg)
![Palo Alto High School students flaunt unconventional items carrying their school supplies today during brunch across the Quad for “Anything but a Backpack” Day. The Spring Spirit Week theme left students with room for creativity as suitcases, grills and garbage cans covered the campus. Best-dressed participant and sophomore Briar Dorogusker, who brought a Santa Claus suit and sack, said she is excited to continue dressing up for the remainder of the week with her class. “I think that we [sophomores] have been doing a great job.” Dorogusker said. “During Fall Spirit Week I was so proud of [our class] and from what I've seen for the dress up days, we are having a great turn out. It seems like most sophomores have been doing something to reflect the theme.” (Photo: Celina Lee)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0034-1-900x600.jpg)
![Muwekma Ohlone Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh speaks to students during sixth period in Palo Alto High School's Performing Arts Center on her initiative to get federal re-recognition. According to Nijmeh, the tribe's efforts thus far have not been well received by government officials. “Politicians are creating this system where we [the Muwekma and other tribes] are pitted against each other for economic development," Nijmeh said.](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/364A9648-e1681541446312-900x645.jpg)
![Junior Rori Escudero buys Girl Scout cookies from junior Anushka Junnakar during brunch, Friday, at Palo Alto High School. According to a New York Times article, prices for Girl Scout cookies are at an all time high. A box of core Girl Scout cookies flavors increased from $5 to $6 a box, with unauthorized platforms selling boxes online for more than 6 times the original price. However, Paly students are still excited to purchase their favorite cookie flavors. According to Junnakar, balancing cookie orders is difficult yet rewarding. “It’s a bit stressful during cookie season because I need to manage all of my online and in person orders,” Junnakar said. “I [also] need to estimate the right amount of each cookie to order from the warehouse. However, I think cookie season is fun because people are so happy when I deliver their cookies.” (Photo: Celina Lee)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PIC-POIIC--900x676.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 everyone's styles and techniques is hard, although it's 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)
![Palo Alto High School Environmental Science teacher Nicole Loomis lectures to her Advanced Placement Environmental Science class Wednesday morning. Loomis is the creator and teacher of the new dual enrollment Environmental Science class which will be available for students to take beginning next school year. According to Loomis, she hopes students will consider taking this class if it meets their preferred standards as opposed to APES. “We really are encouraging all students to consider it [dual enrollment Environmental Science],” Loomis said. “The math requirement is a little bit less than APES, which I think has been a sticking point for some folks and it [dual enrollment] actually is approved by CSU and UC for a transfer program. If you wanted to major in environmental science, these courses would count if you were to go to UC or any of the CSUs.” (Photo: Leena Hussein)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0006-1-900x600.jpg)
