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Portola Pilot

The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot

The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot

ASB president Antony Lu signs a social contract with his thumbprint dipped in orange paint, promising to never get in an abusive relationship.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Maya Sabbaghian, Features Editor | March 14, 2017

About 1.5 million high school students nationwide confess to having been a victim of intentional harm caused by their partner, according to loveisrespect.org. In order to bring awareness of and prevent...

 Freshman Kaylee Seo pins a boutonniere on her formal date, Bryan Choi.

Students Shoot for the Stars at Hollywood-Themed Winter Formal

Annie Qiao and Stephanie Zhang | March 9, 2017

ASB hosted the Hollywood-themed inaugural winter formal on Mar. 4. Students gathered at the Discovery Science Center and danced in the newly-opened ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m. “When [ASB] was choosing...

Principal John Pehrson and Superintendent Terry Walker help cut the ribbon at the Student Dedication Ceremony.

Sliding into Spring Sports Pep Assembly

Julia Kim, Business Manager | March 8, 2017

Students attended the first pep assembly in the gym on Mar. 3 in celebration of spring sports season. The assembly started with a ribbon-cutting dedication by superintendent Terry Walker and featured the...

Co-captain and freshman Taira Asakura prepares to serve.

Boys’ Tennis Defeated by Varsity

Annie Qiao, Photo Editor | March 3, 2017

The boys tennis team (1-1) was defeated by Crean Lutheran’s varsity team 4-14 on Feb. 13 in the first game of the season. The next match will take place today at Santa Margarita High.  “[The...

After gaining popularity, Their Eyes Were Watching God, published in 1937, was adapted into a movie in 2005.

Identity and Pear Tree Blossoms: A Review of ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’

Maya Sabbaghian, Features Editor | February 28, 2017

The 20th century was an immensely controversial time regarding African-American rights, resulting in a torrent of equally contentious books. Deemed one of the most influential and significant works...

Boba from different places each had a unique taste of its own.

Best Boba in Irvine

Priscilla Baek, Co-Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2017

Bubble tea? Boba tea? Or plain old boba? Whatever you call this sweet drink, you know it is delicious. With the rising popularity of boba tea, a tea-based drink with tapioca pearls, I decided to test out...

The construction for the theater just recently finished and the first concert was held in the newly constructed site.

Construction of the Long-Awaited Theater Finishes

Grace Tu | February 22, 2017

The construction of the theater at Portola High School has been finished, and the theater has finally showed itself to the public after staying in the shadows for a long time due to construction. The theater...

Spotify Blocked In School

Spotify Blocked In School

Bryan Choi, Co-News Editor | February 21, 2017

The Irvine Unified School District has blocked Spotify, a digital music service, disallowing students to listen to music using the app or the website. However, due to many benefits that Spotify brings,...

Anthony Lu dresses up for spirit week.

Get To Know Your President

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | February 14, 2017

Have you met the President? Well, Anthony Lu, the head of ASB, is a funny and spirited guy. He participates in countless after-school activities and has a summer job at Camp Emerald Bay. “I am hoping...

Portola and Northwood High water polo teams line up after the game.

Girls Water Polo Scores Another Victory Against Northwood

Annie Qiao and Julia Kim | February 9, 2017

Girls water polo (5-10) defeated the Northwood Timberwolves 4-2 on Jan. 24 at a home game in January’s Game of the Month. This game is their second victory against Northwood High, having previously beaten...

George Mares laughs with student Allison Shi during break.

Campus Control and Calligraphy-Capable: George Mares

Dylan Gates and Annie Qiao | February 7, 2017

Campus control assistant George Mares is recognized by students as a senior-like figure on campus. Many students look up to him for his joking personality and capability as a wrestling coach. He is also...

Students gather around chess boards at lunch to play chess with their friends.

Checkmate

Dylan Vanek, Opinions Editor | February 2, 2017

The chess club is up and running, and many students are excited about the new way that they can compete and have fun with their friends. Considering that many students have been showing great interest...

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