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Portola Pilot

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Portola Pilot

Dylan Vanek

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor

Dylan Vanek is the Pilot’s Co-News Editor for the 2018-2019 school year. He served as the Opinion Editor and Front & Back Page in his two previous years on the school newspaper and is excited to immerse himself in a different section of the publication this year. In addition to his work on the publication he is also interested in creative writing, mechanical engineering and works as a bike mechanic at a bike shop.  When he’s not in school he loves to spend time with his family, hangout with friends, ride his bike, skateboard, snowboard and surf. Dylan is overjoyed to be working on the Portola Pilot this year!

All content by Dylan Vanek
The Solution to a Closed Parking Lot

The Solution to a Closed Parking Lot

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | February 27, 2019
Many teachers utilize interactive student learning programs such as Quizlet Live where students compete in teams to see who can provide correct answers in the least amount of time. Here, in Chinese class Junior Leo Yu utilizes his Chromebook to participate in Quizlet Live to help him review vocabulary.

How Technology is Changing the Classroom

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | February 7, 2019
During her time here at Portola High, Kathy Elgohary has become very close with several students and she can regularly be found chatting with students about their days.

A Day in the Life of Kathy Elgohary

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | December 19, 2018
How Can We Fix Drop-off Issues?

How Can We Fix Drop-off Issues?

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | September 17, 2018

No need to cram!

Dylan Vanek, Front & Back Page Editor | June 5, 2018
YAT officers in Irvine work hard to organize many different events available to students throughout the school year.

A Chat with YAT

Dylan Vanek, Front and Back Page Editor | May 24, 2018
The Dangers of Football - Is it Worth It?

The Dangers of Football – Is it Worth It?

Dylan Vanek, Front and Backpage Editor | April 9, 2018

Arm for an Arm

Dylan Vanek, Front & Back Page Editor | March 30, 2018

Appropriate!

Dylan Vanek, Front and Back Page Editor | December 13, 2017
Arvin Kupumbati meets with Melissa Gibson for his sophomore conference.

Time To Meet With The Counselors!

Dylan Vanek, Front & Back Page Editor | December 8, 2017
Cartoon by Shawyan Rooein and Helena Hu

Are Staggered Lunches For Portola?

Dylan Vanek, Front and Back Page Editor | October 23, 2017
Students gather around chess boards at lunch to play chess with their friends.

Checkmate

Dylan Vanek, Opinions Editor | February 2, 2017
Freshman Piper Porter checked out the first book from the Learning Commons.

The Commons is Calling

Dylan Vanek, Opinion Editor | October 11, 2016
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