Kristine Lin (Class of 2025) joined The Paly Voice her sophomore year. Outside of journalism, she enjoys going on scenic hikes, taking road trips, and traveling to new places.
![In the fourth period AP Calculus BC class at Palo Alto High School, senior Crystal Li places her phone in the “phone jail.” Starting July 2026, this may become a normal procedure across schools in California thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom signing the Phone-Free School Act into law last week. According to Li, there are often unnecessary complications that come with enforcing phone restrictions. "It becomes a hassle putting it [a phone] in [the phone jail] before class, and taking it out after class," Li said. "There have been multiple times where kids from other periods interrupt the teacher to come back in and pick up a phone they left."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7386-3-1200x900.jpg)
![Following three years as Student Activities Director, Palo Alto High School teacher Steven Gallagher is stepping down from the position and will be helping current dance teacher Alyssa Bond to step into the position. According to Gallagher, he enjoyed the collaborative aspect as well as seeing students grow throughout the process. “I really liked working with all students in this type of atmosphere as opposed to an academic atmosphere,” Gallagher said. “That was really rewarding, especially after Spirit Week, when a lot of the students were like ‘I don't know how we're going to do this [plan Spirit Week],’ and then at the end, they end up doing it successfully.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/364A6531-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior Forrest Chou takes the tryout test for a "Jeopardy!" game show kicking off at 4:50 p.m. today in the Haymarket Theater. According to Chou, his interest was piqued by the Schoology post. "I was just scrolling on Schoology, being the addictive social media it is, and I saw it [Paly "Jeopardy!"] on there," Chou said. "I hope to see everybody there."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0005-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students took pride in sharing their cultures during last year's International Night, hosted by Palo Alto High School's Associated Student Body. This year's International Night, this time arranged by Paly's theater program, will take place at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Performing Arts Center. According to senior Athya Paramesh, who organized the event, students are welcome to participate either as a performer or an attendee. "We wanted it to be open to people from theater, but also beyond theater," Paramesh said. "We got some great [sign-up] responses, so I'm excited."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0141-e1709268258334-1200x851.jpg)
![Students and staff battle for the ball in the students v.s. staff basketball game during the 2023 Winter Rally game. According to Julian Hong, Associated Student Body president, ASB will be stricter with the rules for this year's basketball game. "During the [student v.s.] staff basketball game because last year, there was some confusion," Hong said. "[We] are trying to cut down on that for this year so everything goes a lot smoother." (Photo: Daniel Garepis-Holland)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/52665617541_b2135ed800_k-1200x800.jpg)
![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)
![Decked out in ranch hats and plaid shirts, sophomores wave their banners during the lunch rally today at the Earl Hansen Viking Stadium. According to sophomore Tyler Cheung, he has been enjoying Spirit Week so far. "Spirit Week is a lot better this year," Cheung said. "I think they [dress-up themes] are pretty fun. Some are better than last year's." (Photo: Arjun Jindal)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-364A1411-e1696392358605-1200x796.jpg)
![A student reads from a magazine produced by the STAND UP, SPEAK OUT DreamCatchers summer camp that took place from June 12 to July 5 at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School. According to DreamCatchers program manager Fatima Sandoval, the magazines are composed of journalism stories written by the camp students and are a source of pride and symbol of achievement for DreamCatchers. "They [the camp students] were able to make their own magazine, which I feel like was a very proud moment, not just for the students, but for DreamCatchers," Sandoval said. "We still have them [the magazines] at our office displayed for anybody that walks by and wants to take some." (Photo: Grace Gormley)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9251-1029x1200.jpg)
![Looking up from her laptop to smile at a student, Palo Alto High School science teacher Elizabeth Brimhall has faced a rough struggle with her mental health over the past few years. According to Brimhall, this experience has taught her to empathize more strongly with others going through a similar situation. “When my thoughts are going really quickly, I have to remember to slow down and take time to listen to my students,” Brimhall said. “Before I experienced it [mental health issues] myself, I had so many friends and family members that had struggled with mental health that I think I already had empathy for students, but now having experienced [it] myself even more so.” (Photo: Kristine Lin)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC0004-900x600.jpg)
![Congress Delegate Kimberly Teehee speaks to the audience about the Cherokee Nation's fight for federal recognition during the Social Justice Pathway mural reveal in the evening on Monday in front of the 800s building. According to Teehee, she is grateful to Paly for providing the students with the opportunities and resources to impact their community. “I think it [the mural] says a lot about this school and how it nurtures and fosters students' ideas,” Teehee said. “I think [it] will impact students and teachers every time [they] walk by this mural. They'll know it because this institution gave the students the environment to thrive and finish a project like this and not hold them back. To me, it speaks volumes to how you foster young minds in teaching them, how to work together and how to come together, and put a project together from beginning to end." (Photo: Kristine Lin)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/copy-900x781.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)
![A group of students and staff amble down the Viking Stadium track as part of Power Moves. Senior Madelyn Castro said she enjoys attending Power Moves to meet new people while spending time outside. “It [walking] feels really nice because I’ve been able to communicate with different people that I’ve never met before and it just makes you feel good,” Castro said. “You get a little bit of exercise to start off the week. It’s a good way to get energy to get through the week, especially on Mondays with the busy [school] schedule.” (Photo: Kristine Lin)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P1020804-900x506.jpg)
