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The student news site of Portola High School

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A Happy Ending

Helena Hu, Co-Editor-in-Chief | June 5, 2020
A Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell

Helena Hu and Simrat Singh | June 5, 2020
Literary and language arts teacher Jeanne Jelnick, also lovingly known as Momma J by students and staff alike, has taught high school students for several decades at University High and Portola High. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her dedication to education, having made a home for students in her classroom.

Thank You, Momma J

Helena Hu and Annie Qiao | May 29, 2020
A local tennis court in Portola Springs is blocked with caution tape. The stay-at-home order left the usually packed courts vacant on a Saturday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the Community

Bia Shok, Helena Hu, and Jordan Lee | April 24, 2020
Spring Athletes Reflect on Highlights from Unfinished Season

Spring Athletes Reflect on Highlights from Unfinished Season

Helena Hu, Co-Editor-In-Chief | April 7, 2020
Portola High’s class of 2020 will be the first class to plan a senior gift. The executive board for the gift will consult administration as well as local colleges for help in planning once school resumes, according to ASB treasurer and senior Kyle Sugita.

Gifting the Class of 2020 the Opportunity to Be Remembered

Ava Caleca and Helena Hu | March 19, 2020
Plant supervisor Leo Diego and literary and language arts teacher Jeanne Jelnick attended the seventh annual Parenting OC Top Teachers & Top School Employees of Orange County award ceremony. Principal John Pehrson nominated both of them by writing and sending a recommendation letter last October.

Two Staff Members Awarded for Excellence

Helena Hu and Ajinkya Rane | February 20, 2020
As guests get ready to board the ride, an army of Stormtroopers are there guarded by cast members dressed as soldiers for the First Order to contribute to the theming of the ride.

Take a First Look at the First Order with Disneyland’s New Attraction

Ava Caleca and Helena Hu | February 10, 2020
Freshman Molly Lamon-Paredes practices in the gym during her physical education period. Adaptive PE teacher Erie Eastman closely assists students to teach correct form and helps ensure each student enjoys the activity.

Special and General Education Meet on the Court

Maya Sabbaghian and Helena Hu | January 28, 2020
IGNITING PASSION. Sophomore Maya Vanek, senior Maddy Noh, sophomore Sophia Steinert, seniors Kaitlyn Nguyen-Pham and Grace Tu, junior Haley Hosokawa and sophomore Safah Faraz represented the yearbook staff at the annual IGNITE yearbook camp held at Pepperdine University. While they have won gold in the past, they were only one of four programs to win a gold award this year.

Art Groups Bond Students of All Ages

Helena Hu and Tiffany Wu | January 27, 2020
Many colleges give prospective applicants the option to use either the Common Application or the Coalition Application to submit their application; students will be able to use both of these applications, ensuring that the 20-school limit on the application is not a large issue.

Maxing Out on Common App is Not a Common Problem

Helena Hu, Co-Editor-in-Chief | December 3, 2019
As a solution to the academic honesty problemon campus, some teachers have created multiple forms of exams for their students. Math teacher Eric Graham created nine different versions of his AP Statistics midterm in order to prevent students from cheating.

IUSD Plans to Update Academic Honesty Policy

Akshay Raj and Helena Hu | December 2, 2019
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