Athletic director to leave after improving department Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2025
‘Paddington in Peru’: Charming return of world’s favorite bear Kristine Lin and Sophie Zhang February 25, 2025
[Photo] Girls in STEM from U.K. visit Bay Area Navya Narayanan and Mayu Altekar-Okazaki February 18, 2025
Chiu’s responsibilities to be ‘reassigned’ to other committees, resolution countered Celina Lee and Kristine Lin February 12, 2025
Exclusive interview: Chiu maintains “bullying” claim, but condemns attacks on district employee Kristine Lin and Ava Knapp February 3, 2025
District votes for single-lane freshman biology course Kristine Lin and Priya Tamura January 23, 2025
First ‘Friendsgiving’ strengthens community, holiday spirit Kristine Lin and Sophie Zhang November 27, 2024
Thrift Fair encourages secondhand fashion, connects student styles William Xue and Kristine Lin November 23, 2024
First school-wide ‘Jeopardy!’ game to provide entertainment Nathan Jiang and Kristine Lin April 25, 2024
New Tower Building provides more space, additional features Ava Knapp and Kristine Lin April 23, 2024
District stresses open communication with new AI guidelines Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2024
Theater-focused ‘International Night’ to celebrate cultural diversity Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024
New ‘ASB Studios’ hosts talent show; movie nights to come Carissa Tsui and Kristine Lin February 15, 2024
Admin says fire alarm triggered in gym, cause unknown Anna Feng, Kristine Lin, and Ava Knapp February 15, 2024
Winter Rally to bring student-vs-staff basketball game, Prom reveal Carissa Tsui and Kristine Lin January 31, 2024
Breaking: School lifts shelter-in-place after alleged gun threat near campus Maxwell Zhang, Anna Feng, and Kristine Lin December 14, 2023
First thrift fair results in success, encourages sustainability Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2023
Classes put finishing touches on Spirit Week floats Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023
Teachers bust moves, seniors lead in ‘Generations Day’ rally Kristine Lin and Celina Lee October 6, 2023
‘Little Women’: Upcoming musical of family and connectedness Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2023
Verbatim: Incoming 9th graders await first day of school Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief August 8, 2023
Student creators prepare for Scholastic awards ceremony Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2023
Author visit reminds students of cultural importance Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2023
‘What is Your Story?’ project seeks to publish book Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2023
Spring Spirit Week closes out with final Quadchella Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2023
Band and orchestra students look forward to New York tour Kasmira Lada and Kristine Lin April 20, 2023
Power Moves: A community of early risers and walkers Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2023
Neurodiversity Week events promote awareness among student body Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2023
Students worry about family and friends impacted by the Turkey-Syria earthquake Kristine Lin, Former Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2023
![Athletic Director Jennifer Crane works in her office at Palo Alto High School, which she will be leaving after a decade of contributing to the athletic department. According to Crane, she is proud of her achievements and impact. “Looking back, I’m really proud of what we've accomplished together,” Crane said. “Walking around campus, I know I helped make improvements — whether it's new gear, upgraded facilities, or a stronger team culture — [and] that’s been really meaningful. Paly Athletics has accomplished a lot these past few years and I’m just grateful to have been a part of it. I truly feel like I’m leaving the Paly Athletics Department in a stronger, more unified place than when I stepped into the role.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0008-1200x800.jpg)
![A small crowd gathers in front of Palo Alto Unified School District's boardroom, hours before the doors open for tonight's meeting. According to community member Sara Woodham, she is coming in support of Danae Reynolds, who was impacted by new board member Rowena Chiu’s recent online activity following the previous board meeting earlier this month. “The part that is truly concerning or worrisome is the use of social media to characterize that meeting and essentially re-tweeting a website that had all these flagrantly racist posts at the time of the reposting,” Woodham said. “It essentially led to Danae [Reynolds] getting even more threats and racist commentary. I also find it ironic because what spawned from the notion that Rowena felt unsafe is that Danae literally became unsafe, and it really became dangerous for her.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/364A0041-1200x800.jpg)
![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)
