The Paly Voice, Palo Alto, CA (2025)

01/24/2025

Starting this fall, Palo Alto High School freshmen will be taking a combined “biology course that merges honors and non-honors level classes, following a 3-2 vote at the district’s board meeting Tuesday. The topic drew supporters and critics in a lengthy discussion, with teachers citing reasons such as improving diversity, equity and mental health, providing. See more in the story below.

Starting this fall, Palo Alto High School freshmen will be taking a combined “biology course that merges honors and non-honors level classes, following a 3-2 vote at the district’s board meeting Tuesday. The topic drew supporters and critics in a lengthy discussion, with teachers citing reasons ...

01/23/2025

Amid weeks of devastation in Los Angeles caused by wildfires, Palo Alto High School’s Power Moves walking club is stepping up to make a positive impact. The club began a Red Cross Fundraiser encouraging the Paly community to donate money in support of the L. A. fire victims through March 18. The club meets 8 a. m on. The post Power Moves takes steps toward L. A. See more in the story below.

Amid weeks of devastation in Los Angeles caused by wildfires, Palo Alto High School’s Power Moves walking club is stepping up to make a positive impact. The club began a Red Cross Fundraiser encouraging the Paly community to donate money in support of the L.A. fire victims through March 18. The cl...

01/23/2025

In response to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, the Palo Alto Fire Department is extending its stay in Pacific Palisades and is urging community members back home to be prepared in case of local emergencies. According to Fire Chief Geoffrey Blackshire, the PAFD deployed one fire engine with four crew members and one. See more in the story below.

In response to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, the Palo Alto Fire Department is extending its stay in Pacific Palisades and is urging community members back home to be prepared in case of local emergencies. According to Fire Chief Geoffrey Blackshire, the PAFD deployed one fire engine wi...

01/20/2025

As the clock hit midnight, and 2024 slipped into the past, it gave way to new beginnings. In the spirit of new year, new me, The Paly Voice asked students and staff about their New Year’s resolutions and the progress they hope to make in the next few months. “My New Year’s resolution is to. See more in the story below.

As the clock hit midnight, and 2024 slipped into the past, it gave way to new beginnings. In the spirit of new year, new me, The Paly Voice asked students and staff about their New Year’s resolutions and the progress they hope to make in the next few months. “My New Year’s resolution is to...

01/20/2025

In a battle for first place in the De Anza League, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (14-2) defeated the Milpitas Trojans (13-3), 44-37, in a tight game decided in the final quarter Wednesday night at Palo Alto High School. According to Viking head coach Jeff LaMere, the Trojans have a history of being a. See more in the story below.

In a battle for first place in the De Anza League, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (14-2) defeated the Milpitas Trojans (13-3), 44-37, in a tight game decided in the final quarter Wednesday night at Palo Alto High School. According to Viking head coach Jeff LaMere, the Trojans have a history of be...

01/20/2025

With decorated boards, colorful posters, and candy, student leaders and their new clubs promoted activities to students at Palo Alto High School to explore Friday at lunch on the Quad. Senior Christopher Tutor, president of the Cookie Club, founded the club to give his friends and fellow baking enthusiasts a space to connect and practice. See more in the story below.

With decorated boards, colorful posters, and candy, student leaders and their new clubs promoted activities to students at Palo Alto High School to explore Friday at lunch on the Quad. Senior Christopher Tutor, president of the Cookie Club, founded the club to give his friends and fellow baking enth...

01/15/2025

In a fierce back -and- forth game, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (11-2) snagged a victory from their rivals, the Gunn Titans (5-7), winning 63-50 Saturday night at Gunn High School. According to Viking assistant coach Jim Bitler, the team emphasized playing together in order to achieve victory. “Gunn brings it every year against. See more in the story below.

In a fierce back -and- forth game, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (11-2) snagged a victory from their rivals, the Gunn Titans (5-7), winning 63-50 Saturday night at Gunn High School. According to Viking assistant coach Jim Bitler, the team emphasized playing together in order to achieve victory.....

01/13/2025

With traditional Chinese opera reverberating across the room and lions weaving energetically through the crowd, the Palo Alto community welcomed the Year of the Snake yesterday at Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park Community Center. Hosting over 500 people of all ages, the event’s goal was to celebrate the different cultures across town, according to event coordinator. See more in the story below.

With traditional Chinese opera reverberating across the room and lions weaving energetically through the crowd, the Palo Alto community welcomed the Year of the Snake yesterday at Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park Community Center. Hosting over 500 people of all ages, the event’s goal was to celebrate t...

01/02/2025

“The human spirit is able to be creative even when it seems that all hope is lost. ” Palo Alto High School alum Brendan Bellomo’s award-winning documentary, shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Feature category, opens to Bay Area audiences this Friday. The film titled “Porcelain War” was awarded the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. See more in the story below.

“The human spirit is able to be creative even when it seems that all hope is lost.” Palo Alto High School alum Brendan Bellomo’s award-winning documentary, shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Feature category, opens to Bay Area audiences this Friday. The film titled “Porcelain W...

12/19/2024

In a game marked by commanding defense and efficient scoring, the Palo Alto High School boys basketball team (4-1) dominated the Fremont High School Firebirds (3-4), 68-37, Monday night. According to Viking senior forward Jorell Clark, the team entered the game determined to avoid surprises. “We’re probably the better team going into it, but we. See more in the story below.

In a game marked by commanding defense and efficient scoring, the Palo Alto High School boys basketball team (4-1) dominated the Fremont High School Firebirds (3-4), 68-37, Monday night. According to Viking senior forward Jorell Clark, the team entered the game determined to avoid surprises. “We.....

12/19/2024

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. See more in the story below.

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 lis...

12/19/2024

In their sixth game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-4) fell to the Lynbrook Vikings (2-2), 25-44, Thursday night at home. According to Viking head coach Kevin Blunt, the Vikings had a hard time holding off Lynbrook. “They [Lynbrook] are super physical, and we’re super young, and we don’t. See more in the story below.

In their sixth game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-4) fell to the Lynbrook Vikings (2-2), 25-44, Thursday night at home. According to Viking head coach Kevin Blunt, the Vikings had a hard time holding off Lynbrook. “They [Lynbrook] are super physical, and we.....

12/19/2024

In a close fought game filled with last-minute shots and pounding rain, the Palo Alto High School girls’ soccer team (0-1-1) tied with the Menlo-Atherton Bears (1-2-1), 2-2, in Thursday’s game at home. According to Vikings’ head coach Jeremy Romero, a focused mentality was the most important ahead of the match against the Bears. “Our. See more in the story below.

In a close fought game filled with last-minute shots and pounding rain, the Palo Alto High School girls’ soccer team (0-1-1) tied with the Menlo-Atherton Bears (1-2-1), 2-2, in Thursday’s game at home. According to Vikings’ head coach Jeremy Romero, a focused mentality was the most important a...

12/13/2024

Continuing a red-hot start to the season, the undefeated Palo Alto High School varsity boys’ soccer team (3-0-1) beat the Santa Teresa Saints (0-3) in a 4-0 win at home on Dec. 6. The Vikings have strung together three wins without a loss, and according to senior centerback Zach Crystal, he feels the team is. See more in the story below.

Continuing a red-hot start to the season, the undefeated Palo Alto High School varsity boys’ soccer team (3-0-1) beat the Santa Teresa Saints (0-3) in a 4-0 win at home on Dec. 6. The Vikings have strung together three wins without a loss, and according to senior centerback Zach Crystal, he feels ...

12/13/2024

In the team’s first home game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-3) defeated the James Lick Comets (0-4) in a dominating defensive game, 56-14, Friday night. From winning zero games last year to gaining their second win so far, the Vikings are starting their season off strong. According to. See more in the story below.

In the team’s first home game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-3) defeated the James Lick Comets (0-4) in a dominating defensive game, 56-14, Friday night. From winning zero games last year to gaining their second win so far, the Vikings are starting their seaso...

12/08/2024

So, you’ve got a Broadway musical with a 20-year legacy, millions of devoted fans who know every lyric by heart and themes of friendship and prejudice that resonate with all ages. But how do you preserve those profound messages and bring them to the big screen? “Wicked,”- directed by Jon M. Chu and released over. See more in the story below.

So, you’ve got a Broadway musical with a 20-year legacy, millions of devoted fans who know every lyric by heart and themes of friendship and prejudice that resonate with all ages. But how do you preserve those profound messages and bring them to the big screen? “Wicked,”- directed by Jon M. Ch...