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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Madeline Chung

Madeline Chung, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Madeline Chung is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for her second and final year on the Portola Pilot. When she is not complaining about how terrible she is at Physics C concepts, you will find her screaming her heart out at karaoke, grooving to New Jeans, or indulging in her favorite foods: Korean BBQ, hotpot, ramen… you name it (not sushi though—she’s allergic). If she is not harassing Elise Ngo, she will be trying to savor every final moment in the newsroom.. and at Portola High. She is so excited to make her last year count.

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The new temporary Great Park music venue Great Park Live will open this July and feature picnic seating near the stage, according to Great Park Board Director and City Councilmember Kathleen Treseder, Ph.D. “Its going to take several years for the permanent amphitheater to be finished,” said Treseder. “We heard from a lot of residents that didnt want to go so long without live music, so were putting up the temporary one to fill that gap.”

City of Irvine Plans to Open New Temporary Music Venue for Summer Festivities

Camille Clement and Madeline Chung | April 18, 2024
Senior Kate Abalos and junior Bill Song take notes on prominent issues with Portola Highs learning environment after brainstorming with a group of students from Irvine Virtual Academy and Creekside High through engaging discussion.

IUSD Students Advocate For Change in Preparation for Sacramento Trip

Madeline Chung and Camille Clement | February 26, 2024
Unleashing Potential: Senior Jason Liu’s ‘Leap’ of Resilience Brings Long Jump Success

Unleashing Potential: Senior Jason Liu’s ‘Leap’ of Resilience Brings Long Jump Success

Madeline Chung | February 21, 2024
Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Madeline Chung and Kayley Winata | December 22, 2023
Freshman Petra Tonkovich smiles enthusiastically during warm-ups, eager to begin practice. Water polo has taught her to display patience as she faces mental blocks in the sport, according to Tonkovich.

Petra Tonkovich: Meet Girls’ Water Polo’s Only Varsity Freshman

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | November 30, 2023
Senior Mathias Lee (fifth from left) gathers at the retirement ceremony of his uncle HeeWoon Yoon (thirteenth from left) with his family to celebrate Yoon’s tumultuous journey as a veteran and commitment to defending the country in the Marine Corps.

Fighting for Freedom: Honor the Brave Heroes Among the Community

Camille Clement and Madeline Chung | November 21, 2023
At their first club meeting on Oct. 19, Reform-All club Vice President and sophomore Kate Shin and treasurer and sophomore Aya Ughayer introduce themselves to members and explain their mission to reform old clothes to give back to the community.

Newest Clubs Build a Community of Visionaries on Campus

Madeline Chung and Camille Clement | October 25, 2023
At Williams Regional Park, varsity cross country runner and junior Sophie Guilfoile sets a record-breaking pace in the Pacific Coast League Cluster Varsity Girls three-mile race, blazing past her competitors from schools across Orange County.

Sophie Guilfoile Sprints to Victory at Pacific Coast League Cluster

Madeline Chung | October 24, 2023
Freshman Kristi Harig sprints to the end of the three mile course in the freshman girls race at the Woodbridge Classic on Sept. 15. “Before the race, I was super nervous, which is the same with all races,” Harig said. “But thanks to the upperclassmen, I was reminded that its okay and that I trained for this. Just put in the work and youll be fine.”

Cross Country Bridges the Path to Success at Woodbridge Classic

Madeline Chung | September 29, 2023
Math teacher Shelley Godett discusses a warm-up question with her Period 7 AP Precalculus class. Students learn about the fundamentals of polynomial and rational functions during the first unit of the course.

New AP Precalculus Class Replaces Enhanced Math 3 and Honors Precalculus

Madeline Chung and Camille Clement | September 22, 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
Physical education teacher and assistant football coach Desmond Hernandez attempts a golf course on a summer trip to Hawaii in 2019. Sports such as golf have helped Hernandez stay disciplined and develop a structured routine for staying active, according to Hernandez.

Jacks of All Trades: Talented Teachers Take on Multiple Sports

Madeline Chung | June 1, 2023
Students Cherish the Planet on Earth Day through Eco-Friendly Activities

Students Cherish the Planet on Earth Day through Eco-Friendly Activities

Skyller Liu and Madeline Chung | April 28, 2023

Lip-Syncing Is Not an Egregious Crime

Madeline Chung, Business Team | April 18, 2023

Indian Classical Dance Brings Dancers Back to Their Ethnic Roots

Madeline Chung, Business Team | March 27, 2023
Freshman and flyer Rhys Riordan soars to the top of the pyramid stunt, supported by her fellow bases and flyers.

Pep Squad Flies to the Top at Regional Competition

Madeline Chung, Business Manager | February 2, 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

Making a Classic Holiday Treat: Sugar Cookies

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | January 6, 2023
During the Invierno Del Sur winter concert on Dec. 1, senior Jayden Yeung dazzles the crowd with his violin as he plays a lively melody from “La Primavera,” a movement from “The Four Seasons,” while Symphonic Orchestra provides a musical accompaniment for his solo.

Experience ‘The Four Seasons’ with these Orchestra Soloists

Madeline Chung, Business Manager | December 8, 2022
SSP alumna and senior Lindsey Ko sets up materials in preparation for the enzyme lab experiments with her lab group on the campus of Indiana University, according to Ko. “It was a great chance to explore both biology and chemistry in a way thats not just learning in a classroom,” Ko said.

Developing Passions STEMs from Intensive Summer Programs

Madeline Chung, Business Manager | December 6, 2022
Seniors Rishabh Bajaj, Xasive Espinosa Aldave and Caroline Wang tape posters to the ground in celebration of Homecoming. Spirit Night was inspired by University High’s tradition, according to ASB co-adviser Kate Avery.

First Homecoming Spirit Night Begins Week-Long Homecoming Festivities

Cara Chan and Madeline Chung | October 17, 2022

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

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | October 7, 2022
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