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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Stephanie Hwang

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor

Stephanie Hwang is the Assistant News Editor for her first year on Portola Pilot. This year, she hopes to connect with Portola Pilot members and learn all that she can. When she’s not playing indie games or attempting to monopolize the cafeteria’s daily supply of vinegar chips, Stephanie can be found trying to finish all the new books she’s been collecting. Or lamenting about her upcoming tests.

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One of senior Yunseo Kwon’s favorite pieces in her portfolio submission is her self portrait because it represents her experience with different art mediums and styles. “It incorporates design elements that I’ve been learning recently and the realistic art I’ve been doing for a long time so combining them to make me felt like my identity is being revealed through my artwork,” Kwon said.

Orange County Register Artist of the Year Semifinalists Senior Yunseo Kwon and Junior Michelle Lu Rise to Success

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | April 10, 2024
Students need to normalize taking a variety of classes that are not necessarily APs so that they have non stressful and fun classes in between their more challenging ones. “I’m not against APS,” junior Nero Xu said. “I think APs are a good challenge and can help you look good for colleges. What I’m against is students cramming APs even though they clearly don’t like it or are overwhelmed by it.”

APs or Actually Problematic?

Elizabeth Gao and Stephanie Hwang | March 29, 2024

A Closer Look at How “High School Musical” Came to Fruition

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | March 22, 2024
Art Fair participants from various clubs and art courses had the opportunity to sell handmade creations to students at stands near the ASB room during lunch from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. “I feel like its just a good way to connect with the rest of my peers, the artist community [and] the student body while also giving back to the school because its given me so many opportunities where I can flourish in the creative arts,” artist and junior Alexander Torpus said.

Students ‘Sew’ Off Their Talent in the Art Fair

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | February 13, 2024
Junior Bianca Morrell ‘Runs,’ ‘Pitches,’ ‘Shoots’ and ‘Swims’ to New Heights

Junior Bianca Morrell ‘Runs,’ ‘Pitches,’ ‘Shoots’ and ‘Swims’ to New Heights

Stephanie Hwang | February 7, 2024
Senior Raghav Iyer attempts to dislodge his opponent’s arms using his elbow. “I tried for the lighter weights,” Iyer said. “Usually people are quicker on their feet and they try to get low shots in their ankles. So I tried to stay quick on my feet and get good sprawls out.”

Wrestling Looks Forward to Successes After Narrow Loss to Woodbridge High

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | January 24, 2024
Senior Nithila Francis sings “Warrior” by Demi Lovato. Most of her extracurriculars involve singing, so she wanted to perform an activity that she was the most comfortable with, according to Francis.

Creating a Performance Opportunity: Students Showcase their Skills in the Talent Show

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | January 19, 2024
Junior Charles Pan takes a photo with his family in Japan and recharges to expel stress obtained from school. “Winter break is an opportunity for me to make new memories, experience new sights and get myself ready for the new year,” Pan said.

Flying Into the New Year: How These Three Students Started the Year Exploring New Destinations With Family

Stephanie Hwang and Hannah Ko | January 17, 2024
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S4 Episode 02: Letters of Recommendation from Teachers’ POVs

Stephanie Hwang and Elise Ngo | January 9, 2024
Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences

Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences

Stephanie Hwang and Hannah Ko | December 4, 2023
Remaining steadfast in their friendship, seniors Jamie Lin and Ashley Tabayoyong are looking forward to completing their last year stunting together with the same bond they created over ten years ago. “When we started cheering, we actually requested if we could be on the same team just so we were comfortable in a new sport,” Tabayoyong said. “We wanted to have some grounding, something that we could hold on to, something that we knew that was familiar.”

Duo Jamie Lin and Ashley Tabayoyong Bond Through Gymnastics and Cheer

Hannah Ko and Stephanie Hwang | November 27, 2023
The sense of accomplishment that students feel after receiving a ticket pushes them to be better. “The fact that people acknowledge their good deeds and give them credit for it makes students want to be even better in order to receive more attention,” according to junior Madison Lee.

Person of Ticket: Why PRIDE Tickets Should Be Digitized

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | November 27, 2023

Daylight Savings Should be a Permanent Fixture

Mary Lee and Stephanie Hwang | November 17, 2023

Innocent Clubs Are Affected By Haphazard Merging

Stephanie Hwang and Marianne Chan | November 6, 2023
With the early registration, students feel pressured by CollegeBoard to spend their money on an exam they may not take.

AP-ush Exams: Early Registration Hurts More Than Helps

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | November 3, 2023
In her singles match, freshman Mia Lichtenstein gets ready to serve the ball across the net to win a point and her match overall. Though singles and doubles were strong at the beginning of their matches, the team is always looking to improve, according to interim head coach Maithy Do. “We’re always improving on doubles, closing in at mid, closing the point at net and just movement in general,” Do said.

Girls’ Tennis ‘Serves’ Victory Against Laguna Hills High

Stephanie Hwang | October 2, 2023
These are images of Wang’s draft for the unnamed main character of her game. The character will be able to change forms in order to solve different puzzles.

Portola High Students’ Summer Projects Display Their Coding Passions

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | September 26, 2023
HOSA club president and senior Varsha Raju and competitor and senior Joanna Rhim discuss potential test questions and analyze a case study before the forensic science event in Sacramento. Twenty-two out of the 30 members who competed in the regional competition qualified to participate in the State Leadership Conference and eight members qualified for the international level, according to Raju.

HOSA Club Participates in its First Year of In-Person Competitions since the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hannah Ko and Stephanie Hwang | March 30, 2023
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