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The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

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

The Paly Voice
Track star commits to West Point

Track star commits to West Point

Leena Hussein, Senior Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Senior Cameron Phillips splashes on a makeshift Slip N Slide set up during lunch yesterday on Palo Alto High Schools Quad. This watery fun was part of Field Day, a carnival-themed event hosted by the Associated Student Body, and also offered free desserts and game booths. According to senior Phela Durosinmi, Field Day was an enjoyable way to spend a sunny day. Its fun, because I just finished my last final, and theyre giving out free ice cream — everybody likes ice cream — and they let us have a slip n slide, while last year they closed it down, Durosinmi said. (Photo: Daniel Garepis-Holland)

Students enjoy Field Day games and food

Karrie Huang and Daniel Garepis-Holland
May 22, 2023
Viking junior Nate Donaker throws a pitch in the top of the second inning against the Los Gatos Wildcats in a Paly shutout win Wednesday at home. According to Donaker, he changed up his pitches in anticipation of the Los Gatos game. I introduced a new pitch to throw specific hitters, but overall, I didnt change much, Donaker said. This win is just huge because theyre our rivals and also one of the best teams in CCS right now. (Photo: Nathan Jiang)

Boys’ baseball guarantees playoffs with shutout win over Los Gatos

Christopher Choi and Nathan Jiang
May 12, 2023
The Palo Alto High School Girls and Boys Swim and Dive team are preparing for the California Interscholastic Federation state championships following their second Central Coast Section win in a row Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Clara Swim Club. According to sophomore Blake Wang, the supportive environment at CCS provides motivation in advancing and doing well. “I went to CCS last year as well, and it was a really competitive atmosphere,” Wang said. “There are faster swimmers to race compared to dual meets [swim meets between two teams]. CCS is all about the team, everyone cheers and hypes each other up before races [and] I also get to see many of my friends from club swimming there.” (Photo: Caleb Wong)

Swim and Dive advances to State Championships after CCS win

Celina Lee, Leena Hussein, and Payton Anderson
May 11, 2023
Newly opened restaurant at Town and Country Village, Palmettos Superfoods, boasts fully customizable açaí bowls and fruit smoothies. Palmettos offers a wide variety of delicious choices. According to CEO Charles Lee, Palmettos has been a hit among customers and students at Palo Alto High School. “I think everyones been liking it,” Lee said. “Its a great addition, especially because you guys [students at Paly] havent had that here.” (Photo: Celina Lee)

Palmetto Superfoods brings delicious açaí to Town and Country

Celina Lee and Leena Hussein
May 8, 2023
Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Don Austin speaks at a press conference on a range of education-related issues last Friday in the MAC. Among other topics, Austin clarified the reasoning behind his stance on ChatGPT from the previous weeks announcement. “We’re focusing on ChatGPT,” Austin said. “It’s one of thousands of AI programs that are out there right now. When it first got attention, there was already more coming up that will help students, and more coming up that would harm students and create safety issues.”

Superintendent clarifies stance on ChatGPT: ‘Not going to hide from it’

Benjamin Grimes, Christopher Choi, and Evan Chien
May 5, 2023
The Palo Alto Police Department monitors Centennial Plaza at Palo Alto High School following a gun threat discovered on campus early this morning. (Photo: Maxwell Zhang)

Breaking: School issues all-clear after gun threat shelter-in-place

Brennen Ho, Maxwell Zhang, and Anna Feng
April 25, 2023
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)

Power Moves: A community of early risers and walkers

Kristine Lin, News Editor
April 5, 2023
Junior Rori Escudero buys Girl Scout cookies from junior Anushka Junnakar during brunch, Friday, at Palo Alto High School. According to a New York Times article, prices for Girl Scout cookies are at an all time high. A box of core Girl Scout cookies flavors increased from $5 to $6 a box, with unauthorized platforms selling boxes online for more than 6 times the original price. However, Paly students are still excited to purchase their favorite cookie flavors. According to Junnakar, balancing cookie orders is difficult yet rewarding. “It’s a bit stressful during cookie season because I need to manage all of my online and in person orders,” Junnakar said. “I [also] need to estimate the right amount of each cookie to order from the warehouse. However, I think cookie season is fun because people are so happy when I deliver their cookies.” (Photo: Celina Lee)

Girl Scout cookies back with new flavor, price increases

Celina Lee and Leena Hussein
April 1, 2023
Students sat in circles on Monday in the Big Gym of the Peery Center, filling out a handout regarding their opinions to improve the school, as a part of the Ignite2Unite event. Junior Samuya Kundu said she found the event enjoyable and memorable. “I think it was really fun, and it was really energetic,” Kundu said. “I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but I think it definitely did exceed what I was originally thinking.” (Photo: Kristine Lin)

Ignite2Unite event strengthens school spirit

Kristine Lin, News Editor
March 29, 2023
Former student and math teacher Arne Lim will lead the Palo Alto High Schools Alumni Association, the Alumni & Friends of Palo Alto High School. Lim has laid out ambitious plans for the association to connect alumni and recognize the achievements of former students. He also wants to connect alumni to current students, such as through attending school events. One of the charges that Id like to take now is to try to get a stronger presence of the Alumni Association in this community, Lim said. But we cant do that without the schools help. (Photo: Daniel Garepis-Holland)

Former teacher Arne Lim brings new vision to alumni group

Anna Feng and Daniel Garepis-Holland
March 28, 2023
Career Month to feature diverse speakers

Career Month to feature diverse speakers

Sophia Yang and Joseph Kessler
March 20, 2023
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