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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Junhee Ryu

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager

Junhee Ryu is one of your business managers for the 2019-2020 cycle. Going into his final year with the Pilot, he is excited to make a lot of money so that the staff members are able to purchase any item that they need. In his spare time, you can find him reading Webtoons, browsing Reddit or YouTube, napping for a really long time, trying to play drums, or playing Mario Kart with his younger brother.

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Unemployment concerns are especially prevalent in Los Angeles with about 70% of people living in neighborhoods immediately south of downtown Los Angeles facing a high risk of unemployment, according to a report by nonprofit organization Economic Roundtable.

California Faces an Economic Downturn

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | May 4, 2020
Music teacher Desmond Stevens conducts the members of the orchestra as they record in the studio. In studio recordings, the musicians have to both follow the conductor and listen in the headphones for the metronome and cues.

Sophomore Kevin Lu Travels Down ‘Lovers Lane’ in a Collaborative Student-Produced Album

Simrat Singh and Junhee Ryu | March 5, 2020
Club president and senior Kameran Mody and club member and senior Aditya Sasanur serve some Persian dishes. Made by speaker and senior Shawyan Rooein, he brought a chicken koobideh and a beef koobideh dish, which is composed of ground chicken/beef mixed with spices and onion and grilled on a skewer.

Beyond the Door of Room 608 Lies a Foodie’s Heaven

Tiffany Wu and Junhee Ryu | January 23, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks on the platform of Medicare for All, which raises taxes for middle and upper-class, but brings the overall costs of affording healthcare down.

Democrats Attempt to Reach Common Ground

Junhee Ryu, Business Team | January 14, 2020
Club technology adviser and junior Ashwin Kunaseelan demonstrates how members will make blankets for cancer patients with other high school Key Clubs at a brand new volunteer event.

[Photo] Key Club Keeps up the Service in its Fourth Year Running

Nicholas Hung, Business Manager | December 18, 2019
Showing his copy of the Torah written in Hebrew, Rabbi Stephen Einstein helps students understand how translation of scripture from one language to another alters interpretations of religious ideas throughout history. Continuing the series, three more guest speakers will visit to talk about their respective religions: a speaker on Buddhism on Dec. 3, Mormonism on Dec. 5 and Islam on Dec. 17.

Rabbi Stephen Einstein Commences Religion Lecture Series

Ki Joon Lee and Junhee Ryu | December 2, 2019
Novel rectangular carton makes its bold appearance in the cafeteria aisles.

Boxed Water Takes a Small Step in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Junhee Ryu and Bia Shok | October 9, 2019
Sophomore Andrew Harriger looks through the camera to visualize and adjust his shot during the FilmEd summer camp. According to Ms. Murphy, the experience that the students gain using more expensive equipment enhances their abilities with the school equipment.

For the Students, By the Students: Portola News Network

Simrat Singh and Junhee Ryu | October 2, 2019
Junior Mahum Khan and sophomore Lavanya Gupta observe their case packets to try to come up with strategies which will enable them to create strong arguments.

Mock Trial Unravels the Mystery of a Family Murder

Junhee Ryu, Co-Business Manager | September 25, 2019
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
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
The Galaxy Fold uses app continuity, in which apps can easily switch between the tablet screen and the phone screen depending on the fold.

Unfolding the Galaxy Fold

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | May 17, 2019
Junior Roy Bae proceeds to play the piece at the Christmas concert with three of his mentees to demonstrate the students’ growth over a couple months.

Bringing Harmony and Unity Through Music

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | April 12, 2019
Tang first opened up about his interest in filmmaking to students as a 2019 Passion Day presenter, explaining his process for learning to balance his multiple hobbies and choosing which passion to pursue in the future.

Science Teacher’s Filmmaking Passion in Action

Junhee Ryu and Tiffany Wu | April 8, 2019
Aside from the actual patty, the Impossible Burger 2.0 was served with herbed goat cheese, organic mixed greens, grilled red onions, avocados, tomatoes and garlic aioli, all served on a brioche bun.

Meeting the Meatless Burger in Irvine

Junhee Ryu and Benjamin Kim | March 1, 2019
Junior Aditya Sasanur and sophomore Ethan Hung introduce the four stations planned for the event, including Math Bingo, Non-Newtonian Fluids, Aluminum Foil Boats and Artistic Points of Interest.

STEAM For All Club Hosts Passion Exploration Event

Junhee Ryu and Tiffany Wu | February 22, 2019
Popping the (Filter) Bubble

Popping the (Filter) Bubble

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | January 11, 2019
Within the front row of saxophones, alto saxophonists and sophomores Matthew Varughese and Kevin Du and baritone saxophonist freshman Garrett Lee play soulful blues during rehearsal in time with the rhythm and brass sections.

[Photo] Marching Band Strikes up Two Jazz Bands for 2019

Nicholas Hung and William Hsieh | January 10, 2019
Students Niki Szekely and Haley Truong created mugs and pinch pot bowls in an array of different sizes, shapes and colors. After completing assigned projects, students are able to utilize their free time and express creativity through sculpting personalized projects.

Moulding Creative Clay Crafts with Ceramics

Junhee Ryu and Tiffany Wu | January 9, 2019
The cylinder is a computer-generated model of the old International Prototype Kilogram (IPK).

Scientists Redesign the Kilogram for Better Accuracy

William Hsieh and Junhee Ryu | December 14, 2018
The signature “Milky Bun” comes with one optional topping amongst a variety of options, such as gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate chips and peanuts.

Afters: All Hype, No Heart

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | November 29, 2018
Junior Gavin Nguyen and Sophomore Noah Lee work on a script for a segment of the broadcast; script writing is another part of pre-production as it allows the students to be ready to film.

Portola Production Showcases Creativity

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | November 9, 2018
Students taking AP Art History will be analyzing famous pieces of art, such as the above image: Raphael’s fresco of the School of Athens.

Drawing the Lines in the History of Art

Simrat Singh and Junhee Ryu | October 3, 2018
A More Organized Clearance Process

A More Organized Clearance Process

Jenny Zhang and Junhee Ryu | June 6, 2018
Sophomore Paris Zhuang demonstrates her science experiment with dry ice and cabbage juice while freshmen Shishir Ravipati and Megha Andraju present their genius project item in their infomercials.

Genius Project Sparks Innovation to Solve Real-life Problems

Junhee Ryu and Julia Kim | June 1, 2018
The Cast of ASB 2018-2019: Appointed Position Interviews

The Cast of ASB 2018-2019: Appointed Position Interviews

Junhee Ryu and Aaron Sha | May 29, 2018
Trevor Dolce plays the marimba, snare drum, and the timpani, the three main percussion instruments as they all represent different skills required to be a percussionists. The marimba requires melodic sensibility, the snare drum rhythm, and the timpani a balancing act between the two.

From Boxes to Bach: Trevor Dolce

Farhad Taraporevala and Junhee Ryu | May 17, 2018
Working hard during his art studio class, Nathan Lo works to draw his difficult scenery photos.

Nathan Lo Takes Photography to the Next Level

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | May 16, 2018
Freshmen Luke Shen and Anthony Mendez practice baserunning prior to a game.

Baseball Bounces Back

Junhee Ryu and Maryam Shama | May 9, 2018
A bird’s eye view of the Portola High campus provided by a drone shot. Portola High´s militaristic layout was a key component of the school’s award win.

Portola Campus Wins Regional and National Award

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | May 8, 2018
Andy Son focuses on his cello techniques by playing Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Symphony No.8” in class.

A Stroke of Excellence

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | March 15, 2018
In addition to the red tint of the moon caused by the lunar eclipse, the elliptical orbit of the supermoon allows it to appear 14 percent larger and up to 30 percent brighter.

Rare Super Blue Blood Moon Appears after 35 Years

Annie Qiao and Junhee Ryu | February 9, 2018
According to Business Insider, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. To keep yours for 2018, follow this guide.

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Junhee Ryu and Farhad Taraporevala | January 16, 2018
Tips for Finals

Tips for Finals

Julia Kim and Junhee Ryu | January 15, 2018
Katelyn Chin dances at KAR National Dance Competition, effortlessly jumping in a jeté.

Artist of the Month: Katelyn Chin

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | November 30, 2017
Aquaponics: A Challenge for the Students

Aquaponics: A Challenge for the Students

Junhee Ryu, Co Business Manager | November 17, 2017
Freshmen Kensay Sato and Damian Vu near the end of the three-mile course.

Cross Country Competes at Orange County Championships

Junhee Ryu, Co-Business Manager | October 20, 2017
Sophomore Shivank Gupta edits a segment of PNN.

Behind the Scenes of the Portola News Network

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | October 19, 2017
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