In contrast to previous pep rallies, the white-out pep rally that took place on Dec. 14 was almost entirely in the dark. Students’ phone flashlights lit up the pitch-black bleachers while a spotlight...

On Dec. 12 the wrestling team (0-8) lost to University High in a series of challenging matches. Their next match is against Irvine High on Jan. 9 when they will try to bounce back from this loss. “I...

On Dec. 10, a beloved friend and student in the Portola High community, junior Simon Cabral, died due to health complications. Many students and staff have expressed how much they will miss his presence...

The season of gift-giving has made its presence with eye-catching advertisements adorned with fluorescent colors, deal-breaking discounts and catchy slogans. However, with the commercial frenzy also comes...

While students sit in class, the silence of the classroom is broken by the clean engine of a familiar golf cart and the muffle of a radio. These sounds belong to Kathy Elgohary, one of the campus control...

Choir, guitar, orchestra and band are joining together to perform for the annual winter concert on Dec. 19 in the theater. Students in performing arts electives will create a full orchestra experience,...

In a mellifluous harmony of voices rings a familiar rhythm of festivity. As Portola Singers, the highest level of vocal students on campus, prepares for the holiday season, the talented vocalists have...

ASB held a dodgeball tournament from Dec. 10-14 the gym in an event that allowed students and teachers to collaborate through a fun lunchtime activity. After a week’s worth of tournaments, the final...

Halloween morning, visual and performing arts teachers came to school dressed as various members of the infamous Addams family. This was more than merely a creative group costume; it was also the announcement...

NASA’s newest lander, InSight, touched down on the Martian surface on Nov. 26. It’s mission is to study the interior of Mars. At Vandenberg Air Force Base, InSight was launched on May 5. It has...

Scientists around the world met at the 26th General Conference on Weights and Measures on Nov. 16 in Versailles, France to redefine some fundamental International System of Units (SI units). This change...

The crowd’s attention was on the stage as bright spotlights illuminated the silhouette of dancers, emphasizing each beat. At the end of each piece, loud applause echoed around the theater. Dance 2,...