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Community to Elect Four New School Board Members

Ella Sherry, News/Online Editor November 10, 2022

In early November of 2022, voters in Palos Verdes had the chance to elect new PVPUSD school board members. There were three open seats for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.  Results have...

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(Photo by Lucia Ruiz)

PVHS Walk of Fame Installed

Starring influential donors and alum
Lucia Ruiz and Eva Yancheson, Editor-in-Chief and Reporter November 10, 2022

For years, the PVHS Drama Department has been planning a Sea King Walk of Fame, a Hollywood-style walkway of stars featuring the names of influential patrons. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Walk of Fame project...

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Typrowicz is Quick

Co-captain Jake Typrowicz leads the XC pack
Sophie Stoddart, Reporter November 10, 2022

Senior Jake Typrowicz is a decorated cross country runner, leading his teammates to success in many races.  “Three of us ran the 400 meter and we won first, second, and third in it which was a very...

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This year’s Red Tide captains are Mafalda Corral, David Zavarella, Peter Kraemer, Alex Forman, Max Larkin, Tate Ballard, Bridget Gormley, and Jonah Jones. (Photo courtesy of Lily Bohannon)

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...

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PVHS Girls Volleyball Team after placing third in the Hawaii tournament. (Photo courtesy of Tatum Lane)

PVHS Girls Volleyball Team Begins Strong Season With a Splash in Hawaii Tournament

Lucia Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2022

Girls volleyball had a very successful season last year, tying for second in Bay League Championships, placing third in their summer tournament in Hawaii, and beating teams that they had not beaten in...

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Temperature Makes a Difference

Students suffer from lack of AC in classrooms
Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor October 7, 2022

Along with the increasing temperatures in California, our students’ tolerance to this harsh weather is decreasing.  Returning to school after a long summer under intense UV rays is hard, especially...

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Getting to Know Ms. Olson

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...

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Students Publish Their First Novel Together

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...

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District Changes Fourth Grade Music Program

Elementary schools offer a new experience for students
Olivia Kao, Reporter October 7, 2022

As elementary school students enter the new school year, one grade level in particular will not have an opportunity given to previous students.  PVPUSD decided to replace the fourth grade instrumental...

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I Declare Day 2022

I Declare Day 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
May 25, 2022

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(from left to right) Matthias Yee, Grant Walther, Sam Malekzadeh and Will Bray listen intently to the next Scholar Quiz question. Their team took home the championship. (Photo by Luka Ardon)

PVHS Students “Go for the Green” at 2022 Scholar Quiz

Victoria Nolan, Reporter April 7, 2022

Scholar Quiz, Palos Verdes High School’s annual high-intensity trivia battle, is known for inciting scholarly enthusiasm and exciting students with the opportunity to exercise their knowledge through...

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ASB Director Jama Maxfield and her children celebrate Kansas’s National Championship.(Photo courtesy of Jama Maxfield)

Kansas Jayhawks Win it All in March Madness 2022

Jonathan Liu, Sports Editor April 7, 2022

As the month of March arrived, the yearly college basketball tradition did as well.  The NCAA March Madness tournament, one of the most anticipated times of year, finally arrived.  With the one...

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