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Elise Ngo

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team

Elise Ngo is a Social Media Manager for her first year on the Portola Pilot. If not listening to her favorite musicals or walking her labradoodle, you can find her running her 28th lap around the track, thinking about how to buy more Vaporflys, or finding time to go to karaoke with Maddie. She is looking forward to making memories in the newsroom with her divine Pilot peers.

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Taylor Swift fans anxiously await her arrival at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, eager to see the renowned artist perform songs from all of her “Eras,” or albums. “Truly, my best friend and I were joking that ‘this is the best time of my life,’” visual arts teacher Kearci Thompson said. “Besides our wedding, tied with our wedding! It was just so much fun.”

Highly Anticipated Summer Concerts Captivate Lifelong Fans of Drake and Taylor Swift

Elise Ngo and Nina Krish | September 21, 2023
Students would benefit greatly from mental health days, which gives students time to relieve their stress and enjoy themselves. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and Portola High should encourage this idea among students through a newly-implemented system similar to Northwood High’s “State of the Student” day.

School-Wide Mental Health Days Should be Adopted

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | June 2, 2023
During the full dress rehearsal the day before the concert, seniors Laura Li and Eli Ruminson and junior Rozalia Golema sway to the beat of “Bellas Finals,” a medley from “Pitch Perfect.” While the collective choirs had occasional microphone and lighting issues, the rehearsal helped smooth out most technological obstacles.

Behind the Scenes: Choreography Makes the Vocal Concert “Pop”

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | May 30, 2023
Performance-based assessment tasks are more holistic and effective than SBAC tests, which present a snapshot of student education and is meant to assess areas of improvement, but student proficiency has stayed the same in recent years.

SBAC Remains Fruitless Toward California Education

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | April 26, 2023
Middle attacker and senior Jacob Lee reaches to spike the ball, while a Sage Hill player leaps up to block the incoming hit. The Bulldogs took a more aggressive approach during the third set after the narrow win in the second set.

Boys’ Volleyball Shuts out Sage Hill in First League Match

Elise Ngo | March 16, 2023
Junior SJ Janolkar prepares for the DECA state competition with fellow Business Club members. After winning district vice president through a lengthy application and election process, Janolkar will be inaugurated at DECA state, which takes place March 3-6.

SoCal DECA is in Good ‘Company’ with Vice President SJ Janolkar

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | March 3, 2023
S3 Episode 04: Exploring the Hidden Opinions of Teachers and Students

S3 Episode 04: Exploring the Hidden Opinions of Teachers and Students

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | February 24, 2023
Seniors Lead Boys’ Basketball to Success Against Irvine High

Seniors Lead Boys’ Basketball to Success Against Irvine High

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | January 27, 2023

[Video] Making a Classic Holiday Treat: Sugar Cookies

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | January 6, 2023
A careless student riding his e-bike streaks past the speed limit. The uncontrollable speed causes him to fall hard on the ground, unmoving.

E-Bikes Race Over the Speed Limit of School Safety

Elise Ngo and Aditi Salunkhe | November 17, 2022
Polly Benish (junior Kody Lin), Henry Benish (junior Jason Wu Chen), Violet Imbry (junior Niki Abbaszadeh) and Billy Carewe (junior David Sloan) watch in astonishment as they witness Dr. Rex Forbes (junior Ethan Chan) faint from the curse of the Darjeeling Diamond necklace, crumpling to the ground.

Advanced Theater ‘Plays On’ in Fall Show

Elise Ngo and Gwyneth Yung | November 9, 2022
All fourteen teachers in the math department, styled as Mario Kart characters, drive themselves to a second consecutive victory in the costume contest after last year’s success. The Halloween costume contest is an important competition for the math department and takes many months to plan, according to math teacher Shelley Godett. “We started talking about it the first week of school,” Godett said. “Because everyone wants dibs on a good costume.”

Staff Goes All Out for the Annual Department Costume Contest

Hannah Ko and Elise Ngo | November 4, 2022

[Video] Reviewing Chick-fil-A’s New Fall Menu Items

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | October 7, 2022
Vintage slim sunglasses: Although sophomore Lisa Liu’s outfit might seem simple with her blue Lululemon tank top and shorts, she accessorizes her outfit with a pair of vintage slim sunglasses. Eyewear accessories are an easy way to complement and enhance a fit, according to Liu. “I wear sunglasses almost every day, and I feel that they can really elevate your outfits,” Liu said. “I love buying them because they really go well with basically any look.”

You Really “Autumn” Know These Fall Fashion Fits!

Hannah Ko and Elise Ngo | September 15, 2022
Girls’ soccer gathers after winning the game as Pacific Coast League champions for the 2022 season. The Bulldogs are the furthest into CIF in Portola High soccer history.

Teamwork Shines as Girls’ Soccer Scores League Champion Title

Elise Ngo, Contributing Writer | February 28, 2022
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