Shaina Taebi, Staff Writer
Shaina Taebi is a first year staff writer for the Portola Pilot. She is excited to improve her skills in writing and become a better journalist. Beyond the newsroom, she keeps her hands busy with projects such as paintings and sewing. Shaina will almost always be found listening (and obsessing) over her favorite artists, escaping into the world of mystery books, debating about issues including women’s rights, and praising Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls like a important historical figure.
![While Allison Jo and Ashley Jo share a close bond, the twins took precautions to ensure their applications were personal to them. “If we were going to ask [each other] questions, they would just be really broad ones,” Ashley Jo said. “I think the only information that we actually shared with each other was financial stuff, because obviously, our financials are going to be the same.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG-5829-e1635906077954-675x900.jpg)
![Symphonic Orchestra unites with Portola Singers on stage to perform George Frideric Handel’s “Sinfonia” and “For Unto Us A Child Is Born.” “[Choir] had invited us to play at their concert last week, and so this is sort of a reciprocal thing where they’re going to come and sing with us at our concert,” instrumental music teacher Desmond Stevens said.](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_0029-1-900x600.jpg)
