Breaking: Administration reverses decision, reinstating theater teacher Oscar Varodayan, Jasper Veer Tuteja, and Joyce Ma March 27, 2026
Music program to receive state-of-the-art Steinway concert piano Joyce Ma and Oscar Varodayan March 16, 2026
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![Palo Alto High School Choir Director Michael Najar shows The Voice the 1911 Steinway grand piano in the Haymarket. After a nine-year effort, the Performing Arts Center will be home to a state-of-the-art Steinway 9-foot Model D concert grand piano. According to Najar, many are shocked by the $239,000 price tag. “If you don't know what it [a good piano] sounds like, then I can just play on anything, but if you know, there's only going to be one, and we're going to use it too,” Najar said. “We're [the Paly Instrumental Music Program] not hiding this thing [the new piano], and it's not just going to be for special performances. Middle school bands, if they have a competent pianist, will use it.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4623-1200x800.jpg)
![Sophomore Reece Feng looks up at the Exploratorium poster. According to Associated Student Body treasurer Paul Wang, the venue will offer central gallery exhibits, a disc jockey light show and four photo booths. “Overall, it [prom] has been planned better, and it's going to be a way better experience in terms of quality for students.” (photo illustration)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_20250429_143508-e1746558392190-1142x1200.jpg)
![Sophomore Ivanka Kumar prompts Gemini AI to introduce itself. According to Christopher Farina, history and psychology teacher, Gemini AI can also be used to provide more one-on-one support for students who need more help. “[The goal is to] make it easier for students to be able to use it as a tutor, ... [and as] something that the students could use to help themselves learn better,” Farina said.](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20250207_124746-e1739079040251-1200x896.jpg)
