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#12 quarterback and sophomore Brandon Yue makes a pass to one of his teammates while the Saddleback Warriors attempt to stop the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs Slam Saddleback Valley Christian High

Priscilla Baek and Annie Qiao | October 17, 2017

Junior varsity football defeated Saddleback Valley Christian High 42-6 at the annual Forthcoming game on Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The stands were packed with students and parents alike. “We treat...

Pehrson relaxes with his family on vacation.

Inside the Life of John Pehrson

Shawyan Rooein, Centerspread Editor | October 16, 2017

To many incoming students, Principal John Pehrson at first was the tall guy. He was the guy who comes over to your lunch table to check if you are going to pick up your trash. But to many, he is more than...

Freshman Ashley Presnell leaps in the air into a perfect split during Hercules segment in the halftime show.

Students Travel Across the U.S.A. in Forthcoming Halftime Show

Helena Hu | October 13, 2017

Cheers could be heard around the stadium as the second annual Forthcoming halftime show took place on Oct. 7. This year’s theme, “Road-Tripping Across the U.S.A.,” featured the culture of iconic...

Hercules house president Anthony Lu checks the foam glow stick lights before the Forthcoming dance.

Behind the Scenes of Forthcoming Preparation

Priscilla Baek and Annie Qiao | October 13, 2017

Students often do not realize what it takes to prepare for Forthcoming, but ASB worked diligently behind the scenes to create a memorable dance in the Student Union. What really happened during the weeks...

Freshmen Vivian Lin and Mary Lu strike a smile for a photo during the dance.

A Step in the Right Direction at the Forthcoming Dance

Priscilla Baek and Annie Qiao | October 12, 2017

The Forthcoming dance, hosted in the Student Union on Oct. 6 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., was packed with around 350 students compared to last year’s attendance of 220, according to ASB vice president Jason...

Cheerleaders Leyna Liu, Vivian Lin, Jessalyn Nguyen, Mary Lu, Ryan Aguilar and Yarden Gilat hit the mark in their final formation.

Falling for the Autumn Pep Rally

Anthony Chan, Staff Writer | October 12, 2017

Students gathered in the gym on Oct. 6 to watch ASB promote fall sports and the Forthcoming dance during the fall pep rally. The dance team performed after students filled the stands and sat with their...

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PSAT Testing: Tips And Tricks

Ali Elmalky, Staff Writer | October 12, 2017

As the education system has grown, so has a topic students have grown to loathe: standardized tests. Students dread the days they have to sit, bubble in answers on a scantron and wring their hands until...

#18 freshman Jenna Chinn prepares to receive the ball.

September Game of the Month: Girls’ Volleyball’s Unexpected Loss

Ki Joon Lee | October 10, 2017

JV girls' volleyball (6-1) lost to El Toro High 1-2 in this year’s first Game of the Month on Sept. 27. Portola students wore tie-dye shirts to the gym after school to watch and cheer on the players. The...

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Why School “Breakfast” Shouldn’t Be Your Breakfast

Jacob Kim | October 10, 2017

Every morning, students are faced with the same dilemma: breakfast at home or breakfast at school? Once comparing the pros and cons of both sides, the clear winner is homemade breakfasts. “Homemade...

Yu scored a 1570 on the SAT. He is one of the 4,962 students in the nation to achieve this score or higher

Sophomore Receives Near-Perfect Score on SAT

Dylan Thakarar | October 6, 2017

Sophomore Elliot Yu received a score of 1570 on the August Scholastic Aptitude Test examination. His score was in the 99th percentile of 1.67 million test takers this year, according to PrepScholar. Students...

Baritone section leader Stephanie Tang plays a solo during the marching band performance of “Pure Imagination.

Marching into a New Era of VAPA

Ajinkya Rane | October 5, 2017

Marching band delivered its first field show during the halftime of a football game against Northwood High on Sept. 29. Musicians and guard members played, twirled and danced to the colorful score from...

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