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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
Senior Felix Blanch looks at the Wall of Redirection after school on the side of the Haymarket Theatre. Following a compromise between Palo Alto High School administration and the Associated Student Body, the formerly named the Wall of Rejection was rebranded to endorse positivity and to encourage opportunities that can arise from rejection, according to Principal Brent Kline. According to ASB senior class president Ashley Hung, no matter the name, the wall is meant to embrace rejection and endure it together. “We’re probably all going to be rejected by colleges, and the wall serves as a message that rejection is normal and human,” Hung said. “It brings our class together through shared experiences and helps create a culture that although what we’re going through can be difficult in the moment, we’re all in this together.” (Photo: Leena Hussein)

Wall of Redirection replaces Wall of Rejection

Avi Srinivasan and Leena Hussein
February 22, 2023
Students line up for the Associated Student Body’s distribution of Matchomatics questionnaire results during lunch on Monday at room 502. Palo Alto High School’s administration recently approved the previously banned questionnaire to return as a new Love Week tradition. Students who completed the questionnaire receive lists of their most compatible classmates. The matches are printed out, sorted by grade and distributed to students by ASB officers. According to sophomore Clara Fesslmeier, the event opens the opportunity for students to create new friendships. “I’m happy with my results,” Fesslmeier said. “It’s fun, and you can meet new people.” (Photo: Celina Lee)

ASB distributes Matchomatics results

Celina Lee and Kasmira Lada
February 15, 2023
Winter rally results in staff victory, Prom reveal

Winter rally results in staff victory, Prom reveal

Sophia Yang and Anna Feng
February 2, 2023
A student goes up for a layup in the 2020 staff-versus-students basketball game. According to senior Caden Domingo, who will be playing in the game, events like these bring the Paly community together. I think it [the winter rally] does a lot for students spirit, Domingo said. Theres a lot of school pride in winning against the staff. (Photo: Kira Sterling)

ASB to hold first winter rally in three years

Benjamin Grimes and Leena Hussein
February 1, 2023
Volunteers hand out apple and pumpkin pie to students during lunch on Friday on the Quad. Charu Gupta, president of the Palo Alto High School Parent Teacher Student Association, said she was determined to organize the Turkey Feast despite some difficulties. “Theres a shortage of supplies out there, but we really, really wanted to make this happen for our students,” Gupta said. “This is one of the most fun events I know — students and staff [will] all remember this.” (Photo: Jonathan Chen)

Eighteenth annual Turkey Feast this Friday

Payton Anderson and Leena Hussein
November 18, 2022
Palo Alto High Schools Associated Student Body hosted the first ever Town Hall, an event where students had the opportunity to provide feedback to student representatives about different aspects of school life, from advisory curriculum to mental well-being. According to Seah, the diversity of the participants was crucial towards ensuring the quality of the discussions. “Even just having a good array [of participants] can help to represent students and bring really thoughtful feedback,” Seah said. “I think it will be super helpful in implementing the next steps, whether it be an advisory curriculum, the Wellness Center, or just general school [issues].” (Photo: Paly ASB Website)

ASB hosts first Town Hall

Anna Feng and Sophia Yang
November 15, 2022
Kyle Vetter and Zachary Barnes, members of the band Pascal’s Triangle, perform at the Associated Student Body’s Spook-Side lands event hosted during lunch Thursday at Centennial Plaza. The group was formed the weekend before the event when Vetter asked Barnes to perform. Barnes said the community generated from events like Spook-Side lands is gratifying to witness. “I think its so singular that Paly has opportunities to do this,” Barnes said. “I think most people are kind of separated and see everybody mix it up with like productive ways to spend your time its really awesome.”

ASB to hold day two of Spook-Side Lands

Leena Hussein, Benjamin Grimes, and Avi Srinivasan
October 26, 2022
Final rally closes out Spirit Week

Final rally closes out Spirit Week

Anna Feng and Sophia Yang
October 1, 2022
Junior Charlie Chen puts chicken wire to the top of a structure for their class’ Minions-themed float. Associated Student Body director Steven Gallagher said he thinks float building is a great way for students to bond. “​​Everyone from every class group gets together and tries to help out and put the wall up, so its definitely big community building,” Gallagher said. (Photo: Jonathan Chen)

Spirit Week float building ongoing

Benjamin Grimes and Avi Srinivasan
September 28, 2022
Juniors Tate Hardy and ____ sing and cheer in all yellow. (Photo: Daniel Garepis-Holland)

Students showcase spirit in ‘best-dressed’ activities

Anna Feng and Sophia Yang
September 28, 2022
Seniors lead Spirit Week competition after first rally

Seniors lead Spirit Week competition after first rally

Payton Anderson and Ash Mehta
September 28, 2022
In preparation of last years homecoming dance, Associated Student Body members Ines Legrand and Cindy Wang create lantern decorations. According to Legrand, ASB social commissioner, unlike last years ice cream taco truck, students will have access to a mini doughnut truck. “We have basic snacks like bags of chips, and popcorn like we had last year,” Legrand said. “Well also have fresh doughnuts on the spot and theres a topping bar where you can put toppings on, and you’ll have a little basket of donuts, and they look really good.” (Photo: Leena Hussein)

Preview: Homecoming to be held — indoors — Saturday

Anna Feng and Sophia Yang
September 27, 2022
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