The Paly Voice

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...

11/27/2024

In the semifinals of Division III Central Coast Section football playoffs, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (6-6) lost to the Aptos Mariners (7-5), 49-35, ending the Vikings’ playoff run and season. Viking head coach David DeGeronimo said the Vikings prepared thoroughly but still lost the game. “The preparation was there, and the effort was. See more in the story below.

In the semifinals of Division III Central Coast Section football playoffs, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (6-6) lost to the Aptos Mariners (7-5), 49-35, ending the Vikings’ playoff run and season. Viking head coach David DeGeronimo said the Vikings prepared thoroughly but still lost the game. ....

11/27/2024

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, community members are feeling connected after forming new relationships at Palo Alto’s first “Friendsgiving” event, which took place Saturday at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Hosted by the Magical Bridge Foundation and Kafenia Peace Collective, the dinner featured community-building exercises set amid dancing, music and food from local restaurants. According to. See more in the story below.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, community members are feeling connected after forming new relationships at Palo Alto’s first “Friendsgiving” event, which took place Saturday at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Hosted by the Magical Bridge Foundation and Kafenia Peace Collective, the dinner fe...

11/24/2024

When school resumes after Thanksgiving break, students will be sporting secondhand fashion thanks to Palo Alto High School’s Thrift Fair during lunch on Friday outside the library. According to Leilani Chen, sophomore vice president, the fair was organized by the Associated Student Body to provide students with access to sustainable shopping, right on campus. “I. See more in the story below.

When school resumes after Thanksgiving break, students will be sporting secondhand fashion thanks to Palo Alto High School’s Thrift Fair during lunch on Friday outside the library. According to Leilani Chen, sophomore vice president, the fair was organized by the Associated Student Body to provide...

11/23/2024

In the Division Three semi-finals, the Vikings and Mariners played head-to-head. The second quarter ended 21-28, with the Mariners scoring with three seconds left.

11/22/2024

To kick off Thanksgiving break, the Palo Alto High School Associated Student Body collaborates with the Wellness Center to bring the spirit of gratitude to campus by hosting a Thankfulness Week throughout the week at lunch on the Quad. According to ASB Social Commissioner Jessica Wong, the activities are not only meant to encourage students. See more in the story below.

To kick off Thanksgiving break, the Palo Alto High School Associated Student Body collaborates with the Wellness Center to bring the spirit of gratitude to campus by hosting a Thankfulness Week throughout the week at lunch on the Quad. According to ASB Social Commissioner Jessica Wong, the activitie...

11/20/2024

The competition team of the Math Club at Palo Alto High School achieved 10th place overall at the Berkeley Math Tournament earlier this month, and according to math teacher and club advisor Randolph Mercado, this is their best placement in recent years. Mercado said the team has never been focused on the win but rather. See more in the story below.

The competition team of the Math Club at Palo Alto High School achieved 10th place overall at the Berkeley Math Tournament earlier this month, and according to math teacher and club advisor Randolph Mercado, this is their best placement in recent years.

11/18/2024

Money laundering. Corruption of international financial institutions. Cyber slavery. What do these have in common? They’re all a product of criminal activity in the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia. And they’re all receiving intense scrutiny from the most unlikely of scrutinizers: a lone prosecutor a world away, in Santa Clara County. Meet Santa Clara District. See more in the story below.

Money laundering. Corruption of international financial institutions. Cyber slavery. What do these have in common? They’re all a product of criminal activity in the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia. And they’re all receiving intense scrutiny from the most unlikely of scrutinizers: a lone pros...

11/17/2024

In the first CCS game of the season the Palo Alto High School Vikings beat the Half Moon Bay Cougars in a tide turning game 33-24. The Vikings are moving in the division three playoffs, playing next at Palo Alto High School November 22 at 7p.m. against the Aptos Mariners.