Portola High’s newest Assistant Principal is active and showing his willingness to coexist with the students during the school days. He organizes events and loves being with the students and staff every...

Halloween is one of the best times of year. From the decorations, to the shows, to the food and characters, everything at Disneyland at this time is festive. And a good way to celebrate this spooky holiday...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...