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Pocket poetry promotes sharing personal perspectives

Dec 19, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu

With students reading aloud their bite-sized poetry and cheering on their peers, the student center buzzed with life at the annual poetry-reading event last Thursday at Palo Alto High School. Hosted by the Writer’s Craft students, the event attracted around 30 students to both recite poems and listen as audience. Students were given a slip of paper with a short poem to keep for themselves or share with the open mic. Writer’s Craft students leading the event also hosted a Books Inc.
Students sought out volunteer opportunities at Service and Wellness Fair

Nov 15, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu

Students flocked to more than 20 booths advertising volunteer and community service opportunities in this year’s annual Service and Wellness Fair hosted by Palo Alto High School’s YCS-Interact Club during lunch on Wednesday at the Quad. According to Aubrey Parke, high school programs manager of Youth Community Service, the fair aims to help both students and local organizations. “It’s great for the community organizations because they get face-to-face time with students,” Parke said.
Verbatim: Paly processes results of presidential election

Nov 7, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu

November 7, 2024 After the presidential election on Tuesday evening, students and teachers at Palo Alto High School share their mixed reactions towards the outcome of the race for our country’s 47th president. The Paly Voice asked them how they felt about the general election and how the results could influence them.
Board candidate Kamhi advocates safety and mental health

Oct 29, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Allison MA |Veronica Qiu

With a strong focus on student safety and mental health, Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education candidate Alison Kamhi wants to bring her experience to address the needs of the district. Kamhi said her campaign focuses on enhancing student safety and mental health resources. “I believe very strongly in investing in mental health services,” Kamhi said in a Sept. 5 interview with The Paly Voice.
Preview: Rolling the dice — “Casino Night” to take over Homecoming - The Paly Voice

Oct 18, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Allison MA |Veronica Qiu

Palo Alto High School students are in for a night of glam and games at the “Casino Night” themed Homecoming dance outdoors at 7 p.m. Saturday on campus at Centennial Plaza. According to Associated Student Body Social Commissioner Jessica Wong, this year’s dance will feature new entertainment options for drinks and games, with more space for the activities. “There will be many differences including an indoor section,” Wong said.
Good day for freshmen, but seniors still lead

Oct 17, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Allison MA |Veronica Qiu

A potato sack race. A human-sized hamster ball contest. A three-legged race combined with the goal of balancing an egg on a spoon. These were the challenges part of a relay race faced by Palo Alto High School students on Day 3 of Spirit Week in Earl Hansen Viking Stadium. Although the freshmen won the game at the rally, the seniors are still in the overall lead for the day, with 4600 points.
Paly Choir previews collaboration with Schola Cantorum

Oct 8, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu |Cailey Quita

From the lively verses of “Matona Mia Cara” to the soothing lull of “Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name,” voices of student vocalists on Sunday filled Palo Alto High School’s Performing Arts Center for a season preview concert.
New assistant principal brings fresh perspective

Sep 26, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu |Kristine Lin

Palo Alto High School’s new assistant principal, Rebecca Shen-Lorenson, aims to support students and learn about campus dynamics this school year after replacing previous assistant principal Erik Olah. Shen-Lorenson was an assistant principal at Gunn last year, and switched positions with Olah for this school year. As she adjusts to Paly, Shen-Lorenson is dedicating much of her time to working closely with counselors and students and ensuring every student’s needs are met.
New beginnings: college tutor transitions to math teacher

Sep 25, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu |Allison MA

From college library tutor to first-time math teacher, Alexander Dade is beginning the 2024-25 school year at Palo Alto High School with an Expo-marker in hand and equations filling the board. Dade steps into the Paly math community teaching Geometry and Analysis Honors. According to Dade, he wants to create a strong learning environment for his students as he navigates the school year his first year as a teacher.
Football game unites Paly, middle school pep bands

Sep 16, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Allison MA |Veronica Qiu

As the sun set over the stadium, the Palo Alto High School pep band along with middle school band members from Greene Middle School and JLS Middle School took their positions to ignite the crowd’s spirit at the first home football game of the season this Friday. The Paly pep band side by side with 130 eighth grade band members from Greene and JLS delivered an energetic and memorable performance.