Grace Kitayama

Adam Paulson to become acting principal

Vivian Feng, Grace Kitayama and Renee Hoh

April 20, 2018

After three years as assistant principal, Adam Paulson will become acting principal of Palo Alto High School as current Interim Principal Frank Rodriguez is on leave. Rodriguez was appointed interim principal a...

Minimum days should be spread out over course of year

Grace Kitayama

March 14, 2018

Opinion

Who doesn’t love a minimum day? Students can leave at noon to enjoy a stress-free off-campus lunch and teachers can attend meetings without having to stay at school for too long. Students and teachers alike can...

District offers action plan after assault survey

Grace Kitayama

February 21, 2018

News

The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD)plans to work toward preventing sexual assault after receiving the results of a survey given to students, staff and parents of the District at the end of the 2016-17...

Top Ten Things Paly Seniors Want for Christmas

Grace Kitayama

December 7, 2017

Top Ten

10) A Philz within walking distance of campus 9) Spotify Premium 8) A sense of purpose 7) A reaffirming pat on the back (because we are doing our best) 6) Free shipping 5) A senior deck 4) Gas...

Participation in ‘Movember’

Grace Kitayama

December 6, 2017

Lifestyle, Student Life

As November drew to a close and homes became filled with decorative lights, Christmas trees or menorahs. The shearing of beards also took place for those who participated in No-Shave November, as they finally g...

Paly should reform limited computer science program

Grace Kitayama

November 8, 2017

Opinion, Science/Tech

Palo Alto is known for many things: a prestigious university, beautiful Baylands and, most importantly, the home of many tech companies and startups. Living in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto High School...

The Athlete Application

Kiran Misner and Grace Kitayama

October 30, 2017

Showcase

This season is a stressful one for seniors, who are dealing with college applications and school work, and prepping for Spirit Week. However, for a collective few at Paly, their fall semester looks di e...

The Centennial Report III

Grace Kitayama

October 18, 2017

News, The Centennial Report

One hundred years, over 500 editors, thousands of staff writers, approximately 4,000 issues, millions of copies and one Woj. The Campanile has witnessed innumerable events in the past century. Let’s take a look...

Sports pre-seasons should begin closer to actual season

Grace Kitayama

September 27, 2017

Opinion

Since the opening of the $36.4 million Peery Family Center gym and athletic center, it seems as if every sports team at Paly is eager to take advantage of all the facilities have to offer. But what the gym doe...

Citizens rally in San Francisco in opposition to alt-right

Grace Kitayama

September 7, 2017

News

Protesters throughout the Bay Area assembled on Aug. 26 for the Peace, Love and Understanding rally, held at the Civic Center in San Francisco. Originally, a moderate conservative group known as Patriot Pray...

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