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Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Aneska Smith

Aneska Smith, Photo Editor

Aneska Smith is the 2018-19 Photo Editor for the Portola Pilot. She is excited to bring her love for photography to the newspaper! In her free time, she is a passionate portrait photographer and aspiring filmmaker.

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Junior Jason Chen and Sophomore Jun Kim stage a fake fight while rehearsing for the pep rally. ASB rehearsed for 2 weeks prior to the rally.

[Photo] Previewing the Last 2019 Pep Rally

Dylan Gates, Media Director | May 30, 2019
Liz Moerman sports a shirt from her future alma mater. USC became Moerman’s dream school when her mom, a professor at USC, first introduced her to the campus.

[Photo] Bulldog Turns Trojan

Maya Sabbaghian and Maryam Shama | May 3, 2019
Power forward and junior Mohsen Hashemi plays man-to-man defense and guards against Moorpark High’s forward at the second round of CIF on Feb. 12. Throughout the season, the team continued to improve on their defensive playing, although they faced difficulty against strong players from Moorpark High.

Boys’ Basketball Takes First Shot at CIF

Annie Qiao, Aneska Smith, and Tiffany Wu | March 1, 2019
Ancestors and juniors Trisha Andrews, Tabitha Bradley and Danaley Silan end the first act on the second story set.

[Photo] ‘The Addams Family’ is ‘Just Around the Corner’

Maryam Shama, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 7, 2019
Junior and point guard Robert Giraldy prepares to take a free throw in hopes of decreasing Moorpark High’s lead in the third quarter.

Boys’ Basketball Makes it to Second Round of CIF

Annie Qiao, Aneska Smith, and Tiffany Wu | February 19, 2019
These light, airy sweets are the perfect last-minute gift idea!

Whip Up Meringues for Valentine’s Day

Aneska Smith, Photo Editor | February 13, 2019
After listening to the kind words their colleagues shared about them during the holiday luncheon, teachers Eric Graham and Desmond Stevens are crowned the 2018-19 teachers of the year for demonstrating Portola’s PRIDE values.

[Photo] PRIDE-ful Teachers Awarded

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | January 24, 2019
As heavy rain falls outside, Junior Neha Scott pets golden retriever, Adobe, indoors in order to de-stress during finals week.

[Photo] Students De-Stress with Therapy Dogs

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2019

Making the Ultimate Gingerbread House

Helena Hu and Aneska Smith | December 17, 2018
Each poke shop has many toppings that customers can choose from in order to customize upon arrival. Despite the fact that many of the stores had similar toppings, all three of the poke bowls created an explosion of different flavors bursting in our mouths, contributing to a unique experience each time.

Fishing for the Best Poke in Irvine

Helena Hu, Annie Qiao, and Aneska Smith | November 20, 2018
The young dancers learned a routine for their performance in the winter concert on Dec. 7-8.

[Photo] Junior Bulldogs Dance Their Way Into The Spotlight

Ava Caleca, Social Media Specialist | November 9, 2018
Junior Elias Tchapadarian won best overall costume.

[Photo] Creeping Down the Runway of Horrors at the Halloween Costume Contest

Maya Sabbaghian and Maryam Shama | November 9, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh, the newest member of the Supreme Court, was voted in by a 50-48 decision.

Why the Long Term Effects of Kavanaugh’s Confirmation are Catastrophic

Ajinkya Rane and Aneska Smith | October 29, 2018
With a bigger ASB budget, students enjoyed the open atmosphere outside of the Student Union. ASb brought in a larger DJ setup, with spotlights, light towers and an entire food truck.

[Photo] Forthcoming Dance Breaks Records with 510 Attendees

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | October 15, 2018
The green spell lemonade, and graveyard cupcake were a few of the many Halloween treats we tested.

999 Happy Haunts at Disneyland

Ava Caleca, Julia Kim, and Aneska Smith | October 12, 2018
Junior Jessalyn Nguyen chants “victory!” while in her stunt. Nguyen is one of the team’s many fliers, and has been a flier for three years

[Photo] The Ribbons and Bows Behind School Spirit

Julia Kim and Priscilla Baek | October 11, 2018
Junior Elias Tchapadarian tries to win a free Forthcoming ticket at the “Out of This World” balloon popping game. As an attempt to gain more student interest, ASB advertised a free Forthcoming ticket to one participant as an incentive, with junior Leonardo Pena winning the free ticket.

Students Get Spirited for Five Days of Forthcoming

Helena Hu and Aneska Smith | October 10, 2018

[Video] Testing Life Hacks

October 9, 2018
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[Photo] Annie Qiao

November 15, 2017
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[Photo] Maya Sabbaghian

November 15, 2017

Evolution of Portola

Helena Hu and Aneska Smith | September 17, 2018
Vice president Lauren Hwang and house vice president Bret Sugita display the poster for Poseidon House, “Out of this World.” The themes, which began development last year, originally stemmed from the idea of “biomes,” according to Hwang.

[Photo] Bulldogs are Back to the Bleachers for Pep Rally

Annie Qiao, Staff Writer | September 7, 2018
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