The Point

Friend, Mentor, Custodian: Shawn Kim

Victoria Nolan, Reporter • December 17, 2021

It’s easy to forget how much it really takes to keep a school in shape. Between PV High’s well-kept campus and overall positive community, it’s important to keep in mind that these things don’t...

The Return of Ramirez

Aidan Sun, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2021

As the first semester comes to a close, a new face has stepped into the principal’s office here at Palos Verdes High School. Dr. Trista Ramirez began her term as interim principal on Nov. 29 taking over...

Seniors Stomp at 2021 Class Comp

Lucia Ruiz, Features Editor • December 14, 2021

Students excitedly file into the gym. Posters scatter the walls and members of ASB set up the games. After over a year without a class competition (comp), Sea Kings are restless for school spirit. “Class...

Extroverts, Please Leave Me Alone

Eva Mayrose, Reporter • November 10, 2021

“Wait, are you new? I’ve never seen you before.” “I didn’t know you could talk!” “What do you mean you’ve never been to a party?” Apologies, I didn’t mean to inconvenience...

New Interim Principal to Begin After Thanksgiving

Aidan Sun, Editor-In-Chief • November 10, 2021

After serving PVHS as interim principal throughout the fall months, Carter Paysinger is returning to retirement. He is to be replaced by a familiar face, Dr. Trista Ramirez, a former associate principal...

PVHS Drama Takes the Spotlight with “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Amber Chen, Opinion Editor • November 10, 2021

After two months of diligent work behind the scenes, the PVHS Drama Department is ready to put on another series of stellar performances, with six in total. On Nov. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, the talented...

Sea Kings Rush to Sign Up for Clubs this Week

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor • October 21, 2021

Getting Personal With Paysinger

Meet Palos Verdes High School’s New Interim Principal

Aidan Sun, Editor-in-Chief • October 19, 2021

After the resignation of former principal Dr. Allan Tyner in July, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) was left searching for a last-minute replacement. Enter Carter Paysinger,...

Marching Band and Color Guard Keep the Beat at Football Games

Amber Chen, Opinion Editor • October 15, 2021

With the grandiose music performed live by the marching band filling the field, Sea Kings are always enthralled by the school pride they feel at PVHS football games. Although it is an underrecognized...

A New Wave for Red Tide

PV’s Student Section Introduces its First Female Duo

Reddin Kehrli, Social Media Editor • October 15, 2021

The 2021-22 school year is different from the rest. There are seven Red Tide captains to help flood the campus with school spirit and, for the first time in school history, PV now has two female captains,...

“Live from 205” Receives Its Own Breaking News

Executive Producer and Advisor Rene Vela Accepts New Job at Chino Hills High School

Isabella Firmani, Reporter • October 15, 2021

On Sunday, Sept. 12, “Live From 205” students, as well as the rest of the school, were hit with news that would quickly shift the entire production of their program. Rene Vela, the founder and Executive...

Enrollment at PVHS Falls To Eight-Year Low

Luka Ardon, Reporter • October 13, 2021

For the third year since 2013, Palos Verdes High School (PVHS) has lost more than 100 students in its 2021-22 enrollment. This school year, PVHS enrollment decreased seven percent, losing 107 students. For...