Whether it is embarking on new trails or attempting new tricks, mountain bikers challenge themselves with the thrilling sport. Their shared experiences foster passion and community, which founder of Portola...
Students taking the newly implemented Marine Zoology course took a field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific on Oct. 25, 2023. Unlike most field trips, students were not confined to a set schedule...
Michael Sun, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
| November 9, 2023
Every problem has a solution — you just have to find it.
Emergency Distance Learning, back in 2020, was exactly that problem, with seniors Zara Hommez and Siya Mishra discerning a divide between...
Mundane, old-fashioned and complicated.
These are the one word responses of some Portola High students to what their perception of live classical music is. The negative perception that has gripped the...
Embrace the rhythm of nostalgia and embark on a captivating journey through Taylor Swift’s re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” which was released on Oct. 27. Alongside familiar tracks...
Red Ribbon Week took place from Oct. 23-27 to highlight the importance of living drug-free. The annual drug prevention campaign included various activities such as School Resource Officer Melissa Porter...
A ray of silver mist enveloped the red-clad figure of Ensemble One (senior Kate Abalos) as she uttered the opening lines of ‘Trap’ by Stephen Gregg, beginning a night of twists, turns and psychological...
As AP exam registration starts early in the year, students stress over having to make $110 to $150 commitments when they are unsure whether they want to take the exam. AP exam registration should start...
Constantly inspiring others and supporting players on the court with her positive attitude, meet the girls’ volleyball team captain and libero, junior Isabelle “Izzy” Macasero.
During a challenging...
It is nearly impossible to be a Portola High student without knowing of Chipotle. A few are employed at the local Woodbury Town Center Chipotle location; some have parents working corporate jobs at Chipotle’s...
Two years ago, Portola Pilot interviewed cinephile and science teacher Michael Tang to unravel his love for the silver screen. Today, his film enthusiast persona (and Letterboxd) continue to grow through...
![Mishra (third from left) and Hommez (right most) pose with their fellow elementary Science Olympiad coaches and teacher adviser before a tournament, located at Sierra Vista Middle School. “The [original] idea for OCAST was elementary Science Olympiad,” Hommez said. “We were planning on creating that at Woodbury, but due to COVID, we were unable to, so we started OCAST instead. But a year later, we were able to get in touch with the principal.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-09-at-9.11.29-AM-1200x931.png)
