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Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee, Visuals Director

Jordan Lee, commonly referred to as “The Flash,” is your Visual Director. He has held the positions of front page and photo editors in previous years with the Pilot. A creative artist at heart, he strives to improve the visual elements of the publication, sharing his expertise in photography, page design, and color theory. When he isn’t singing karaoke in class, you can find Jordan running on the cross country team, hiking, playing guitar, taking landscape pictures, or hanging with his Shih-Tzu, Barry.

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The Iris Episode 2: The Reign of King COVID the 19th

The Iris Episode 2: The Reign of King COVID the 19th

Ajinkya Rane and Jordan Lee | May 28, 2020
A local tennis court in Portola Springs is blocked with caution tape. The stay-at-home order left the usually packed courts vacant on a Saturday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the Community

Bia Shok, Helena Hu, and Jordan Lee | April 24, 2020
Ghafuri carves a bowl from a wooden block using a gauge, a tool used to make precise marks in wood. While he enjoys making bowls the most, he has also created letter openers and containers.

Junior Explores His Passion for Woodworking

Jordan Lee and Tiffany Wu | April 14, 2020

City of Irvine Breaks Ground With Innovative Projects

Jordan Lee and Claudia Lin | March 24, 2020
Sophomore Ryan Jung and seniors Kaveh Wojtowich, Matthew Vo and Taira Asakura hold their house flags as Portolas last house presidents before the transition to the class system.

[Photo] Portola Makes Transition to Class System

Lauren Hsu and Bia Shok | March 23, 2020
“Purple and Gray!” scream junior Jaein Kim and senior Alexandra Beltran.

Gallery: Spring Pep Rally

Jordan Lee, Visuals Director | March 16, 2020
Annapoorna’s lunch buffet offers a great variety of traditional Indian dishes, including Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer. While Irvine has a relatively large Southeast Asian demographic, Indian food is not as popular as many cuisines like Japanese and Korean.

Taste of the Southeast: Reviewing the Best Indian Food in Irvine

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | February 24, 2020
Forward and senior Justin Tam beats his defender off the dribble along the baseline.

Gallery: Boys’ Basketball vs. Irvine 1/16

Jordan Lee and Tiffany Wu | January 27, 2020
The Pride of Portola Jazz Ensemble led by music teachers Desmond Stevens and Kyle Traska perform pep tunes on the stands, heightening the team spirit of students on the stand and players. Among the pieces played were “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Celebration” and “Everybody Dance Now.”

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Forward and senior Mohsen Hashemi flies to rim while contested by Irvine High players. Hashemi was the Bulldogs’ leading scorer with 21 points.

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Guard and freshman Joshua Steinberg tracks the ball after a free throw is shot.

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Guard and junior Josh Steinberg drives along the baseline to score a layup. Steinberg, one of three juniors on the team, was one of the team’s top scorers with 8 points.

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Head Coach Brian Smith gives his players pointers on defense during a timeout. The team is currently 2-1 in league, with wins against both Irvine High and University High, and a loss against Beckman High. After every timeout, the players and coaches huddle for a break, shouting, “Dominate!”

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Head coach Brian Smith explains a new offensive play to his players during a timeout.

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Center and senior Jared VanHaeren reaches over an Irvine High defender to make a layup.

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Forward and senior Mohsen Hashemi take a deep breath before shooting a free throw.

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Club president and senior Kameran Mody and club member and senior Aditya Sasanur serve some Persian dishes. Made by speaker and senior Shawyan Rooein, he brought a chicken koobideh and a beef koobideh dish, which is composed of ground chicken/beef mixed with spices and onion and grilled on a skewer.

[Photo] Beyond the Door of Room 608 Lies a Foodie’s Heaven

Tiffany Wu and Junhee Ryu | January 23, 2020
The Iris S1 EP1: Food, Food, Food

The Iris S1 EP1: Food, Food, Food

Ajinkya Rane and Jordan Lee | January 17, 2020
Trinh’s career as Portola High’s computer specialist began in 2017 after transferring from Ladera Elementary school. Shortly after his move in 2018, he was put in charge of the school’s one-to-one chromebook device program. He works behind the scenes during the school day and even breaks to troubleshoot and repair students’ personal devices.

Computer Specialist Works Double Shift as Tech Hero

Jordan Lee and Tiffany Wu | January 15, 2020
To reconnect with their culture, bilingual individuals must commit more time toward mastering their mother tongue.

Learning One’s Native Language is not a Lost Cause

Charlotte Cao and Jordan Lee | January 14, 2020
Freshmen Jadyn Zdanavage explodes out of the startline at the CIF Southern Section Prelims meet. The girls cross country team has had many exceptional performances, including two first and one second place finishes at large invitationals.

Girls Cross Country Sprints To The Finish at State Championship

Jordan Lee, Visuals Director | January 7, 2020
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[Photo] The Indoor Event

November 26, 2019
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[Photo] The Outdoor Event

November 26, 2019
As the theater lights dim, the excitement of the audience and voices of speakers emanate across the room. Performances portrayed life experiences involving chronic diseases, deafness, abuse and depression.

Irvine Talks Moves IUSD High Schools Together

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | November 26, 2019
A VSCO girl can be spotted by her colorful, oversized tee complete with scrunchie and Starbucks drink. Her makeup is kept natural, and her hair is slightly tousled for that effortless vibe.

Rise of the VSCO Girl

Jordan Lee and Priscilla Baek | November 5, 2019
The Inaugural Irvine Market was hosted on Sept. 14 at the Orange County Great Park soccer stadium, and saw over 1800 visitors over the course of its 6 hour event. Students from all five Irvine High Schools helped coordinate the event, which was sponsored by the Make-A-Wish club. The event featured a variety of entertainment attractions, including a jazz band, food trucks, and a wrestling match.

Wishes Come True at the Irvine Night Market

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | October 17, 2019
Kai Wong smiles for the camera with children from the small village of Toga, Fiji. She spent 16 days on the trip, where she participated in restoration projects and cultural activities.

Junior Takes A Tropical Trip

Jordan Lee and Tiffany Wu | October 16, 2019
The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, and the Toronto Raptors, powered by Kawhi Leonard, are set to clash in this years NBA Finals. Both teams have earned their spots on the worlds biggest stage.

Raptors Eye the Warriors’ Elusive Championship Title

Ajinkya Rane and Jordan Lee | June 5, 2019
Anyone can run

[Photo] How to Channel Your Inner ‘Forrest Gump’

June 5, 2019
Omomo Tea Shoppe has one of the most aesthetic interiors and instagrammable drinks, but its long lines and average boba aren’t for milk tea connoisseurs.

Searching for the Most Tea-rrific Boba

Julia Kim, Jordan Lee, and Shawyan Rooein | May 21, 2019
Junior Dylan Vanek lanches off a rock face on his mountain bike in the Santa Ana Mountains. This time of the year is the best to explore the mountains because of the moderate temperatures and flower bloom.

Get Outside With the Top Five Trails In Orange County

Jordan Lee and Dylan Vanek | May 9, 2019
Junior Thomas Chen accelerates during his desperate sprint to the finish line during his 1600 race. Chen came in 12th in the JV category, securing the last spot in the PCL Finals.

Sprinting Toward Victory at Pacific Coast League

Julia Kim, Jordan Lee, and Ki Joon Lee | May 8, 2019
Freshman AJ Moore leaps into the air during his serve against Irvine High’s first ranked player. Moore won the match 6-3 and placed third individually at the Pacific Coast League Finals on April 24.

Boys’ Tennis Slides Past Vaqueros for First League Win

Helena Hu and Jordan Lee | April 26, 2019
Captain Marvel shoots past expectations in theaters as the first Marvel film to feature a female lead.

A Marvel-ous Superhero Origin Story

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | March 22, 2019
Buo Luo Bao is a sweet pineapple crusted bun with sweet condensed milk on the inside, and is one of the tastiest sweet asian breads.

Let’s Get This Bread: A Fully-Baked Review of the Best Asian Bakery Items

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | March 13, 2019
Sophomore Peter Pan discusses his passion for travel photography while sophomore Kevin Du speaks about his love for math. Both students attempted to attract others to the fields that have defined their lives.

Student Presentations Increase in Third Annual Passion Day

William Hsieh, Jordan Lee, and Simrat Singh | March 8, 2019
Carmel deLites are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookie flavors, but there are many other delicious options to choose from.

Scouting for the Best Girl Scout Cookies

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | March 7, 2019
NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend

Ajinkya Rane and Jordan Lee | March 1, 2019
Sophomore Natalie Ng dances to hip hop music at the Fete. Over 500 students attended the dance, making it the most attended dance in school history.

Winter Formal Reaches Highest Dance Attendance in School History

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | February 20, 2019
Technology is Productivity’s Worst Enemy

Technology is Productivity’s Worst Enemy

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | February 19, 2019

Why Paper Books Speak Volumes Over eBooks

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | February 14, 2019
Boys Basketball lifts in the weight room during off season practice. The team worked hard over summer, coming to school early in the morning in anticipation for the season

Boys’ Basketball Hits the Hardwood for Varsity Season

Maryam Shama and Jordan Lee | January 9, 2019
“Flannel and Frost” brought student’s original choreography to the stage. Dancers showcased their talents through groups, duets and solos. Soloists include sophomore Chloe Le from Dance 2, and junior Jasmine Asami and freshman Sofia Topete from Dance Company.

[Photo] ‘Flannel and Frost’ Brings the Heat in Annual Winter Dance Concert

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | December 14, 2018
One of Shin-Sen-Gumis popular dishes, Hakata Ramen, featres a deep and flavorful soup base topped with noodles customized to cook the way you order it. The ramen also comes with pieces of pork belly, green onion and ginger.

Ranking the Hottest Ramen Joints in Irvine

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | November 26, 2018
Cartoon by Dylan Gates.

Stay Off Devices and Live in the Moment

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | November 19, 2018
Pan developed his passion for photography from a young age, and grew up taking photos of the city of Shanghai, China.

Sophomore Peter Pan Keeps His Eye in the Sky

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | November 9, 2018
Freshman Emily Pham and Kayvahn Rastavan won best group costume.

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

Maya Sabbaghian and Maryam Shama | November 9, 2018
Entering Irvine Talk’s second year, students will showcase their many perspectives on the world around them. Their performances starting with the initial audition on Nov. 6 will flip, turn and change the way the community views the real world.

Students Audition for Irvine Talk’s Second Chapter

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | November 8, 2018
Captain and junior Kaveh Wojtowich leads the football team onto the field before the Forthcoming Game against University

[Photo] Bulldogs’ First Year as Fall Varsity Athletes

Ajinkya Rane and Farhad Taraporevala | October 22, 2018
Sophomores Kate Hiyashi and Jordan Amlen are directors of Classline this year, which Hayashi began spring 2018. Since then, the team has created dozens of study guides and articles.

Classline: Keeping Studying Classy

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | October 17, 2018
The WASC process is a six-year cycle during which students and staff members evaluate their school development and set goals.

WASC Process Begins This Year at Portola

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | October 16, 2018
Quarterback Brandon Yue rushes the ball against the Trojans.

[Photo] Bulldogs Take Tough Forthcoming Loss against University High

Dylan Gates, Media Director | October 12, 2018
Driving can be a daunting task, but there are many ways to help you feel confident on test day.

A Student’s Guide to Passing the Driver’s Test

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | October 10, 2018
Mike Nassif shows Nick Medvedev how to launch a remote controlled airplane.

Aviation Club Takes Flight in First Year

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | June 7, 2018
T-Mobile and Sprint are catching up to Verizon and AT&T in subscribers after their April 29 merge.

Sprinting into a New Age of Wireless Networks

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | June 4, 2018
ASB 2017-2018 Recap

ASB 2017-2018 Recap

Jordan Lee, Photo Editor | June 1, 2018
Freshman Alina Medvedeva throws a Football into a trash can to help her team advance to the next event.

Portolathon: Brain vs. Brawn

Jordan Lee, Co-Photo Editor | May 31, 2018
Four-sport athlete and sophomore Kaveh Wojtowich prepares to jump back into the action during a JV football game.

Four Sports, One Athlete and a Whole Lot of Dedication

Jordan Lee and Farhad Taraporevala | April 20, 2018
The Science Olympiad team gathers for a pep talk before the competition.

It is All About Team Chemistry on Science Olympiad

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | April 18, 2018
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