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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Martin Yoon

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer

Martin Yoon is a first year staff writer in portola pilot. Although he is a senior seemingly busy with college apps and more, he is passionate about Journalism and ready to work with this fantastic portola pilot team. During his last year of school, he wants to write creative and impactful pieces that are meaningful to the Portola community. Outside of portola pilot class, you might find him reading daily news or thick, scary books.

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The new California Math Framework draft acknowledges how mathematics education has remained as an obstacle for certain groups of students with limited access to an advanced course track. The new California Math Framework draft acknowledges how mathematics education has remained as an obstacle for certain groups of students with limited access to an advanced course track.

New Math Framework: One Step Towards Equity or Ideological Pedagogy?

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | May 24, 2022
In their second match, junior Chris Li prepares his footwork for volley while senior Daniel Tu makes his second flat serve.

Boys’ Tennis Smashes Brentwood High at PCL Quarterfinal

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | May 20, 2022
Junior Jesulayomi Bello, acting as Glory in Act 1, stretches her hand up to the sky, saying “Goodbye Wes!” A few seconds later, mystical, relieving music sets the closing scene with northern lights.

Love is in the Air with ‘Almost, Maine’

Arshia Sista and Martin Yoon | May 5, 2022
By digitizing its testing format, the SAT finally takes advantage of twenty-first century technology. The paper-and-pencil format contributed to a lot of stress for students, mainly because it was not reflective of what students were used to in regular classes, according to the New York Times.

SAT 2022 Changes Are Great — But They Are Too Late

Aadi Mehta and Martin Yoon | February 22, 2022
Senior Joel Ong engages in hand fighting and wrist control to set up a shot after getting one point from escape.

Wrestling Faces Crushing Defeat against Laguna Hills High

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | February 7, 2022
Freshman Mourya Nunna applies fertilizer to an orange tree while volunteering at Farm and Food Lab on Oct. 6. Farm and Food Lab club members bond and cooperate under the supervision of executive director of Farm and Food Lab at Great Park Nathan Gipple.

The Farm and Food Lab Club Cultivates Passion for Farming

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | December 10, 2021
Following the performances, C.O.D.E. guitarist and senior Desmond Wong accepts the Best Set award for his group from instrumental music teacher Kyle Traska. Engineering teacher Anthony Pham designed and created the trophies, according to Traska.

Striking a Chord: Battle of Rock Bands Nails Audience Engagement

Justin Tang and Martin Yoon | November 23, 2021
California’s state-wide free meal program must expand across the nation to ensure equal academic opportunity.

Extend Free School Meals Across the Nation

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | November 1, 2021
Before they left, Bassma Ennarah, Zara Kareem, Grace Bashawaty, Aarushi Anil, Celine Aoki and Saachi Pavani took a group photo to keep the memory of their senior trip. “[Taking a group photo] is something very sentimental, '' Ennarah said. “Especially since we have been online for so long, so I think that’s what makes keeping those memories especially important this year.”

Bulldogs Have Their First Senior Trip in Universal Studios

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | October 20, 2021
Sophomore Noam Garibi shoots the penalty shot on the goal from the 5- meter line during the second quarter. He scored four points in total throughout the game.

Boys’ Water Polo Turns the Tide at Fifth League Game, Defeating Woodbridge High

Martin Yoon, Staff Writer | October 5, 2021
H2H: Are Summer Programs Worth It?

H2H: Are Summer Programs Worth It?

Tatsiana Barysiuk, Justin Tang, and Martin Yoon | April 27, 2020

Summer Programs Are a Waste of Time and Money

Justin Tang and Martin Yoon | April 27, 2020
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