The Point

Walther Won’t Falter

A glimpse into the life of PVHS icon Grant Walther

Lucia Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2023

“You’re the man, Grant!” campus security guard Coach exclaimed, zooming past our interview in the golf cart. Senior Grant Walther is The Man, two-time Scholar Quiz champion, Model United Nations...

Spring Musical “Something Rotten!” Will Crack You Up

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2023

Bright lights, stage fights and a dazzling chorus — what’s not to love? On April 14, the satirical musical “Something Rotten!” is opening at PVHS. Shows run until April 23. Set in...

GSA Members Speak Out in Support of LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum

March 14, 2023

In light of a challenge to a book featuring a transgender character, PVHS Gay-Straight Alliance attended the March 8 PVPUSD Board meeting to share their experiences and thoughts on the importance of books...

PVPUSD Students Advocate in Sacramento with Capitol Convoy

Sophie Sun, Reporter • March 14, 2023

Capitol Convoy is an esteemed PVPUSD program dedicated to having students advocate for improvements in their local school district as well as schools throughout California. In the 2023 iteration,...

Boys Soccer Dribbles Through Another Successful Season

Chris Vasey, Reporter • February 8, 2023

Starting off the season 0-3, the Boys Varsity Soccer team triumphed through many struggles and have successfully turned their season around. The boys now have a record of 12-6-3 as of February 3, and...

PVIT Students Design Their Own Game

Olivia Kao, Reporter • February 8, 2023

Video games are a wildly popular activity among teens, especially high school students. Many high school students spend hours playing video games everyday, but has anyone ever stopped to think how the...

Hopping Into Year of the Rabbit

Chinese Honor Society Performs at Local Lunar New Year Event

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2023

Fireworks, family and fortune—these are the major components of Asia’s biggest celebration. For many Asian countries, Jan. 22 marked the beginning of a new year, according to the lunar calendar. To...

The Marvelous Ms. Mog

Sophie Sun, Reporter • December 16, 2022

Angela Mogilefsky, English teacher and BSU advisor nicknamed “Ms. Mog”, was born in Evanston, Illinois, but Mogilefsky’s father received a job offer in Washington when she was one year old. So, the...

Who will Win the World Cup? Argentina vs. France

Luka Ardon, Centerspread Editor • December 16, 2022

The World Cup needs no introduction. The biggest sporting event. The best soccer players playing at the world’s largest stage filled with the passion of playing for their nation. The 2022 World Cup has...

Star Athletes: Some of PVHS’ Best Athletes’ Future Destinations

Kelly Donahue, Features Editor • December 16, 2022

Senior Tatum Lane committed to playing division one volleyball at the University of San Diego this past June. Lane knew she wanted to play volleyball in college after watching her sister play at UCLA...

Just Stop Oil: Controversial Climate Protests Are Unproductive

Olivia Kao, Reporter • December 16, 2022

From making decorative posters with meaningful sayings, such as “There is No Planet B!," marching through streets, boycotting certain environmentally harmful products, or even going vegan are all common...

From Sweden to the States

Exchange student speaks on her experience at PVHS

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • December 15, 2022

Elsa Sjo is an exchange student from Sweden and is currently a junior here at PVHS. She grew up in Norrkoping, Sweden and will be staying at PVHS for one year, continuing to pursue her interests. “I...