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

The Paly Voice

Samantha McBride, Author

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League of Women Voters of Palo Alto co-chairs Jean Lythcott (right) and Kathy Miller attended the PAUSD board meeting open forum on Tuesday night. Lythcott and Miller updated the board with their successful registration totals in the Palo Alto high schools, Paly and Gunn. "We are here to report the remarkable success in this project and to thank the PAUSD staff and students who helped with this success," Lythcott said. Photo: Mid Peninsula Media.

League of Women Voters almost reaches 1,000 teen registrations

Ankita Amberkar and Samantha McBride
May 25, 2018
AP Vicki Kim to become a middle school principal in San Diego

AP Vicki Kim to become a middle school principal in San Diego

Samantha McBride, Author
May 9, 2018
Freshman attacker Patrick McIntosh drives down the right side of the field while surveying the field for open teammates. McIntosh finished the game with one goal and two assists. Photo by Sam Lee.

Boys’ lacrosse looks to secure another win on senior night

Samantha McBride, Author
May 3, 2018
Seniors Skyler Anderson (left) and Weston Preising celebrate Anderson's goal in the second quarter of Paly's 12-11 home loss to Burlingame Monday night. Photo by Matt Ersted.

Boys’ lacrosse to play Aragon following big win against Los Gatos

Kasra Orumchian and Samantha McBride
April 24, 2018
Long stick defender Trevor Woon rotates positions in a drill during preseason practice. The season starts on Mar. 4. Photo by Sam Lee.

Boys’ lacrosse to play rival Los Gatos

Samantha McBride, Author
April 19, 2018
Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson speaks with one of the patrolling officers in the main office. Following the lockdown, the Paly administration and the Palo Alto Police Department are working together to find the person that made the threatening phone call to Paly. "Once the police gives us information, we will give the information out to the campus," Interim Principal Frank Rodriguez said.

Shooting threat at Paly still under investigation by Palo Alto Police

Samantha McBride, Author
March 30, 2018
Seniors Skyler Anderson (left) and Weston Preising celebrate Anderson's goal in the second quarter of Paly's 12-11 home loss to Burlingame Monday night. Photo by Matt Ersted.

Season Preview: Boys’ Lacrosse plans to win SCVALS to defend title

Samantha McBride, Author
March 16, 2018
Freshman Chloe Japić narrowly avoids a Los Gatos player's attack. Photo: Emma van der Veen.

Girls soccer to face Pioneer in CCS open division

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
February 24, 2018
Verbatim: What students did over President's Weekend

Verbatim: What students did over President’s Weekend

Ankita Amberkar and Samantha McBride
February 22, 2018
Girls Soccer battles Homestead on Senior Night

Girls Soccer battles Homestead on Senior Night

Kasra Orumchian and Samantha McBride
February 9, 2018
Magical Bridge Club brings a kindness component to Paly

Magical Bridge Club brings a kindness component to Paly

Samantha McBride, Author
February 6, 2018
Girls' soccer to face top-ranked Mountain View

Girls’ soccer to face top-ranked Mountain View

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
January 23, 2018
Sophomores Junacio Henley and Jamir Shepard, Junior Dwayne Trahan shoot hoops in the Peery Center's Large Gym. The Associated Student Body will hold the Winter Rally basketball game between students and staff in the Large Gym on Jan. 23. "We hope to have a huge turnout because this is a really fun event and a cool Paly tradition," Junior Site Council Representative Riya Kumar said.

Staff, Students to go head to head in Winter Rally

Benjamin Huang and Samantha McBride
January 23, 2018
Senior defender Isabella Bonomi prepares for a pass in the game against Santa Clara High School last Friday Jan. 12 at home. The Vikings took advantage of their corner and free kick skills and dominated over Santa Clara. Photo: Samantha McBride

Girls’ soccer prepares for strong Los Gatos defense

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
January 18, 2018
Senior defender Ally Scheve makes a free kick to the goal against Santa Clara High School on Friday at Palo Alto High School. Scheve had three assists, all of which were from free kicks. "I think we did a really good job possessing and working it through the back," Scheve said. "I thought our center backs, [junior] Lindsay North and [senior defender] Bella [Bonomi] did a good job and the team, overall, played our best game." Photo: Samantha McBride.

Corner kicks power girls’ soccer to victory over Santa Clara

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
January 13, 2018
Verbatim: New Year Resolutions

Verbatim: New Year Resolutions

Annika Behal, Samantha McBride, Angelina Wang, and Evan Baldonado
January 11, 2018
Junior middle fielder, Leela Srinivasan dribbles down the field and assists senior Ally Scheve for the Vikings' second goal of the game against Sacred Heart Preparatory on Saturday at Palo Alto High School. "We got a strong result and it was great to see four different players each get a goal," Srinivasan said. "I'm hoping this will will help boost our team confidence and spirits for the rest of the season."

Girls’ Soccer bests Sacred Heart after back-to-back defeats

Samantha McBride, Author
January 9, 2018
Girls' soccer remain undefeated as they triumph over Saint Francis

Girls’ soccer remain undefeated as they triumph over Saint Francis

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
December 5, 2017
Season Preview: girls' soccer looks to make deep playoff run

Season Preview: girls’ soccer looks to make deep playoff run

Isabella Marcus and Samantha McBride
November 29, 2017
Max Jung-Goldberg, Ahmed Ali and Jake Varner officially commit to playing a sport in college. 11 other Paly seniors have unofficially committed as well.

Three students officially commit to NCAA, 12+ verbally commit

Annika Behal and Samantha McBride
November 14, 2017
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Preview: Spirit Week 2017

Samantha McBride, Author
October 20, 2017
Stephanie Yu wears a mask to prevent breathing in the smoke. Many students wore masks or used their hoodie to cover their mouth and nose. Photo: Samantha McBride

District takes precautions in response to poor air quality

Samantha McBride, Author
October 12, 2017
Palo Alto High School College Advisor Sandra Cernobori works at her desk in the College and Career center, answering questions regarding standardized testing.

Upcoming PSAT, tips and information for the class of 2019

Eric Bo-Han Yap and Samantha McBride
October 10, 2017
The design for the new deck to be built in the heart of the Palo Alto High School campus features a flower-inspired theme of concentric, layered pentagons. Design by Gracie Chen.

Board approves design, funding for new deck

Samantha McBride, Author
September 27, 2017
A mountain lion was spotted near Walter Hayes Elementary this morning. Photo: Maya Reuven

Mountain lion, cub spotted near Palo Alto schools

Samantha McBride, Author
August 31, 2017
Freshmen adjust to high school in wake of Gunn tragedy

Freshmen adjust to high school in wake of Gunn tragedy

Samantha McBride and Eleanor Krugler
August 24, 2017
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