Kevin O’Brien (Class of 2026) joined The Paly Voice in his sophomore year. Outside of journalism, he enjoys playing basketball and football.
![[[can u put this photo through lightroom? or brighten it up somehow? it's really dark]] Seniors and freshmen play hungry hippos in the second rally of Spirit Week [[when and where]]. According to [[put title after name]]senior spirit commissioner Arabella Guinle, she likes float building. "My favorite part of spirit week is float building," Guinle said. "It's a chance for me to bond with my classmates and not stress as much. I just love the environment of float building and the awesome food."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pic-1200x1019.jpg)
![Jennifer Crane, Palo Alto High School athletic director and event organizer, honors senior athletes individually following their commitment to their colleges during Signing Day on Wednesday outside the Tower Building. According to Lia Cardwell, committed to Emory University for discus throwing in track and field, her sport has taught her many lessons and helped her meet friends. “It [track and field] has taught me so much,” Cardwell said. “I learned discipline, sportsmanship, and it introduced me to so many wonderful people on my team.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/signing-day-1200x900.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)