The Point

Pint-Sized Stories: Fall Sports Montage

Luka Ardon and Chloe Choi, Centerspread Editors • October 7, 2022

The More, the Merrier

PV’s student section introduces eight Red Tide Captains, the most in history

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor • October 7, 2022

Mafalda Corral “I’ve been coming to the football games since sixth grade, with my friends on the left side of the bleachers. From the start I just saw how much fun people were having in the stands…as...

Getting to Know Ms. Olson

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Before going to college and pursuing her career as a teacher, Jennifer Olson grew up in Palos Verdes. She went to Silverspur Elementary School, PVIS, and then Peninsula High School when it was the only...

What is Your Dream Class at PVHS?

Chloe Choi, Centerspread Editor • October 7, 2022

“I wish that PV would have a World Cuisine Honors class so we could learn about different cultural foods and learn how to make Korean Bulgogi.” - Rohan Gianchandani (11) “I wish Architecture...

Caffeine Craze: Coffee or Energy Drinks?

Eva Yancheson, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Students, faced with rigorous and demanding schedules, often need pick-me-ups to keep them going during the day. Though both drinks share a common ingredient, coffee and energy drinkers have stern...

Students Publish Their First Novel Together

Sophie Sun, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Two girls walk side by side outside McDonalds, holding icy McFlurries in their hands as they laugh and snack on the chilly dessert. One is tall, with a black and silver wolf cut and multiple piercings...

Stanford Admissions Officer Sheds Light on Admissions Process

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

“I think we’re doing students a disservice if we admit students who say, like ‘I didn’t sleep at all this week in order to get [my application done].’ If we hear that, I think that’s almost...

The Man, The Myth, The Larkins

Luka Ardon, Reporter • April 7, 2022

If there is one particular staff member who could kickstart your high school English classes freshman year, help in the final stretch of AP Lang or even be your soccer coach for all four years, it is Derek...

Women Who Inspire, Women We Admire

Ayla Torres, Reporter • April 7, 2022

“Mrs Mindicino has taught me to love English and creative writing again. She is not impatient when you ask for help and has never failed to help me when I ask for it. She truly cares about teaching...

Lights, Camera, Action

2022 Oscars Predictions and Results

Quinn Kearns, Reporter • April 7, 2022

School Events Benefit Local Businesses

Natalie Wang, Reporter • April 7, 2022

Schools are a vital part of communities in numerous ways aside from education. Organizations like BTC, ASB, clubs, and sports teams frequently patronize local businesses for fundraisers and events. Special...

Family by Chance, Friends by Choice

Siblings at PVHS Have Each Other’s Back

Kelly Donahue, Social Media Editor • April 7, 2022

National Siblings Day occurs every year on April 10 and celebrates siblings and the bond they share. At PVHS, there are many students who attend school with one or more of their siblings. These siblings...