The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
Ryan Wisowaty

Ryan Wisowaty, Editor-in-Chief

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Local journalism in the age of COVID-19

Local journalism in the age of COVID-19

June 4, 2020
Paly seniors react to college plans for fall semester

Paly seniors react to college plans for fall semester

May 29, 2020
BREAKING: Santa Clara schools extends closures to May 1

BREAKING: Santa Clara schools extends closures to May 1

March 25, 2020
BREAKING: Santa Clara County announces shelter in place order

BREAKING: Santa Clara County announces ‘shelter in place’ order

March 16, 2020
BREAKING: Santa Clara County announces school closures

BREAKING: Santa Clara County announces school closures

March 13, 2020
District to offer flexible learning, excused absences, defends keeping schools open

District to offer ‘flexible learning,’ excused absences, defends keeping schools open

March 12, 2020
2019: A Paly Voice year-in-review

2019: A Paly Voice year-in-review

December 11, 2019
Junior Hana Erickson takes a shot against the Homestead mustangs goalie. The Palo Alto High School girls water polo team triumphed over the mustangs 11-7, setting a hopeful tone for the rest of the season. “We’ve always been the bottom two in our league, so I think this is a really exciting start to our season,” Erickson said.

Girls’ water polo optimistic after early season win

September 14, 2019
Annual Paly film festival to showcase student work

Annual Paly film festival to showcase student work

April 11, 2019
Environmental lecturer and writer Jeffrey Ball addresses Palo Alto High School Students at the fourth day of career month on Thursday. Recalling his background as a journalist, Ball told students about why it is not always important to have life figured out. “I never ever would have been able to predict where I ended up,” Ball said. “That’s actually a really wonderful thing.”

Career speaker recap: Environmental lecturer on defining your future

March 4, 2019
Day 3 of Career Speaker Series features Stanford professor

Day 3 of Career Speaker Series features Stanford professor

March 1, 2019
Cleo and her family cuddling together and embracing each other after one of the kids faces a near-death experience. One of the main themes in the novel is the impact of family and Cleos group hug with her family highlights the familys togetherness despite all their struggles. Photo: Espectaculos Filmicos

‘BlacKkKlansman’ is the unapologetically bold Oscars nod

February 21, 2019
Double-booking leads to winter formal cancelation

Double-booking leads to winter formal cancelation

February 8, 2019
Club Day highlights new opportunities

Club Day highlights new opportunities

February 1, 2019
Think Palys fire alarms are outrageous? Check out this schools stats

Think Paly’s fire alarms are outrageous? Check out this school’s stats

January 24, 2019
Following the death of Greene Middle School teacher Kyle Hart, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $215,000, as of Monday morning. The campaign began as a way to support Hart’s family and has since gained an outpouring of support. “I have just been blown away by all the ways in which Kyle [Hart] touched people’s lives,” organizer Jen Koepnick said. “Especially with students, being a favorite teacher, and even parents loving and caring about him.”

GoFundMe for teacher’s family raises over $215,000

December 17, 2018
San Benito defeats boys’ soccer team in preseason showdown

San Benito defeats boys’ soccer team in preseason showdown

December 7, 2018
District cites security, streamlining for student password reset

District cites security, streamlining for student password reset

December 2, 2018
Service fair to showcase community service opportunities

Service fair to showcase community service opportunities

November 15, 2018
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[Photo] City of Palo Alto Council Member election results (live)

November 6, 2018
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[Photo] Live election results

November 6, 2018
The candidates running for the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education prepare to answer questions from student journalists and the community. From left: Stacey Ashlund, Ken Dauber, Shounak Dharap, Kathy Jordan, Alex Scharf.

Opinion: Measure Y is an overzealous response to local politics

October 30, 2018
Then-sophomores rejoice after the 2017 Sophomore spirit dance. The final day of spirit week features the unveiling of class floats and spirit dances. “Spirit week has been going great, all the grades have been putting a lot of effort and I think the turnout has been awesome,” Senior and ASB Vice President Ben Rapperport said.

Spirit Week Day Five Preview: Will the seniors defend their crown?

October 25, 2018
Candidate for the PAUSD Board of Education Ken Dauber discusses campaign issues at the school board debate on Thursday. Ken Dauber is the only incumbent running in the crowded 2018 election. “I think the most important thing for students and voters is to look at the values that I bring to the job,” Dauber said.Photo: Margaret Li

Ken Dauber: the incumbent running for reelection

October 13, 2018
Verbatim: Freshman athletes on varsity teams

Verbatim: Freshman athletes on varsity teams

October 12, 2018
Activists wave the American flag alongside posters saying Stand with Christine at the corner of Embarcadero and El Camino. Members of the Palo Alto community organized a candlelight vigil Thursday night to show support for Christine Blasey Ford, who accused judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. I believe Christine Ford, attendee James Sheridan said. Shes part of my community.

Community rallies to show support for Kavanaugh accuser in candlelight vigil

September 25, 2018
Sophomore Lulu Gaither shoots the ball in the final seconds of the possession. The Palo Alto High School water polo team lost 8-7 against Mountain view on Tuesday. Photo: Ryan Wisowaty.

Girls’ water polo: Paly defeated in tense fourth quarter battle

September 12, 2018
A Palo Alto High School varsity girls water polo player takes a shot

[Photo] New season, new talent: Fall athletics ramping up

September 7, 2018
The Paly Quad is quiet prior to the start of Quadside Lands. The new Quad-themed festival will build upon previous festivals and promises attendees new activities. Its going to be super exciting, ... everyone should come out for some awesome music, Senior Javid Alasti said.

Quadside Lands newest in Quad-themed music festivals

September 2, 2018
Science Department Instructional Lead Erik Olah discusses the reasons behind the mixed chemistry class being discontinued.

Students mourn the loss of mixed chemistry class

August 29, 2018
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