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Portola Pilot

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Portola Pilot

Literary and language arts teacher Desmond Hamilton explains the junior year six-point mastery learning rubric to parents during his Back to School Night presentation.

Behind the Scenes of Back to School Night

Kate Hayashi, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 17, 2019

Parents saw their first glimpse of their childrens’ lives at a full, four-year high school at Back to School Night on Sept. 11. Each teacher had a unique way of preparing for the night. “[Back to...

Juniors Dylan Chumm and Essa Khoso fix each other’s chin straps and 
tap helmets on the sidelines in preparation of yet another run out onto the field.

Football Scores a Win at the Back-to-School Game

Nicholas Hung, Co-Business Manager | September 16, 2019

For the first time, students from all classes packed the Dog Pound on Aug. 30 to cheer on the varsity football team (3-1) as it emerged victorious 35-8 against the Santa Rosa Academy Rangers.  The...

Senior and co-captain Dylan Gates aggressively swims towards a Crean Lutheran player, in an attempt to steal the ball. Being able to quickly transition from defense to offense with swift turnovers was one of Portola’s strengths that lead to the team’s victory.

Boys’ Water Polo Makes A Splash

Farhad Taraporevala and Manan Mediratta | September 13, 2019

Boys’ water polo (2-2) beat Crean Lutheran High 13-7 on Sept. 10. Co-captain and senior Dylan Gates led the team and achieved a game-high of four goals in three quarters of play. Led by an electrifying...

Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas on Sept. 1 as a Category 5 hurricane, yielding property damage of nearly $7 billion, according to the prime minister of the Bahamas.

Hurricane Dorian Wreaks Havoc Throughout Atlantic Ocean

Simrat Singh, Co-Editor-in-Chief | September 12, 2019

In its 17 days of existence from Aug. 24 to Sept. 10, Hurricane Dorian ravaged three different countries, cutting through the Bahamas on Sept. 1, causing the bulk of the damage, before moving to the Southeastern...

The dance served as a way to welcome the new freshman class, who were the largest group of the participants at the event, according to Francis.

New Pack of Pups Shows School Spirit at Welcome Back Dance

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Managing Editor | September 11, 2019

Students danced into the new school year at the Welcome Back dance held in the Student Union on Aug. 29 from 9-11 p.m. For the first time in school history, all four classes were in attendance at this...

Junior and musician Caleb Ong poses with pit orchestra teacher Kyle Traska during their walk on the purple carpet.

Musical Production hosts Exquisite Celebration

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | June 5, 2019

Not many school events are as exclusive as Portola’s inaugural Musical Gala that took place on May 24, an event that celebrated students involved in the musical production as a part of the cast,...

ASB member and junior Ananyashri Komarlu completes junior Arisha Liao’s festival look with glitter and paint on each cheek.

Cozy and Comfortable Vibes Fill the Air at Spring Festival

Ki Joon Lee and Junhee Ryu | June 5, 2019

ASB, in collaboration with the visual and performing arts department and yearbook, hosted the second annual Spring Festival on the chilly evening of May 31, converting the outside amphitheater to a complete...

President Donald Trump issued his ban in an announcement to the American public. Huawei, the world’s second-largest cellphone maker after it edged out Apple last year, will soon be entirely cut off from American-made technology it uses, such as microchip software.

Trump Impacts U.S. Tech Stocks with Huawei Ban

Ajinkya Rane and Benjamin Kim | June 4, 2019

President Donald Trump and United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May will discuss this week Trump’s trade ban issued May 15 on Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei, who is currently the world’s top...

Pho’s salty and meaty universal flavors earned the dish international appeal. However, if you do not prefer the taste of cilantro, you can request to have the broth without it at most pho restaurants.

Pho is a Pho-Sure Win for Your Taste Buds

Ki Joon Lee, Marketing Manager | June 4, 2019

Arguably the most popular Vietnamese food in America, pho is the perfect late night comfort food that fills your stomach with savory, warm broth and addictively tasty rice noodles. Dive into these three...

Connotation of Binge is of Relapsing, not Relaxing

Connotation of Binge is of Relapsing, not Relaxing

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | June 4, 2019

There are few words that evoke the desire to ignore all responsibilities and dive into a new season of a hit new series than the word “binge.” Over time, the excessive use of the word binge has undermined...

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