A sharp exhale marks the beginning of flight for senior Jason Liu. Limbs outstretched, he soars across the sandy expanse, sending a cascade of dust into the air upon landing. Liu’s journey in track...
In the softly lit ambiance of junior Joanna Peng's room, a corner dazzles with the presence of 40 meticulously arranged Apple products on a display case. An Apple TV, iPhone, AirPods, MacBooks and...
We have all experienced the soggy wet socks when you step in a puddle, the soaked hair from spending too much time in the rain or even an umbrella flipping inside out from the intense winds, soaking you...
Every Thursday, the delicate rings of marimbas, joy-filled laughter and harmonizing cellos fill the music room. United Sound, a student-powered mentoring program dedicated to fostering inclusivity...
In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, co-hosts Kayleen Kim and Aditi Salunkhe delve into the theme of empowering women in STEM during this episode of the Portola Pioneer. Join...
Portola High students competed in the Orange County Academic Decathlon Objective Testing and Super Quiz at Westminster High on Feb. 3. Academic Decathlon members from 34 high schools took 30 minute tests...
Model United Nations (MUN) hosted Portola High’s inaugural MUN Conference on Feb. 3 and won four awards. Freshman Morgan Liaw won a commendation award in the Novice World Health Organization (WHO)...
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is a lightning bolt of excitement for Disney+ and Hulu viewers alike, proving that Greek myths from more than 2,700 years ago and family drama are a binge-worthy combination....
Whether she is batting the ball, sprinting across the track or shooting a basketball, junior Bianca Morrell can do it all. While Morrell is currently playing water polo this season, she has also...
Portola Pep Squad placed fourth out of 15 teams at the CIF state competition in Riverside, CA on Jan. 21. Preparation for the competition began in October, according to Coach Michele Correll. After tryouts,...
![Junior Joanna Peng utilizes a MacBook and iPad after school to work on assignments. One of Peng’s most used products is her iPad due to its versatility. Peng uses it as a computer using a magic keyboard and also uses it to draw and make calls. “Ive bought iPads since the first generation when it came out, [I’ve bought the] minis, and then I crashed [the iPad 3] under my table,” Peng said. “Its something that I continue to buy and continue to use most often in my life.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5259-1200x900.jpeg)
![Art Fair participants from various clubs and art courses had the opportunity to sell handmade creations to students at stands near the ASB room during lunch from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. “I feel like its just a good way to connect with the rest of my peers, the artist community [and] the student body while also giving back to the school because its given me so many opportunities where I can flourish in the creative arts,” artist and junior Alexander Torpus said.](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_6896-1-1200x800.jpg)
