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Los Altos boys volleyball ends season with 3rd place in league Sunday, May 29, 2022, 12:41 pm | Talon, Los Altos High School
Varsity boys volleyball ended their season with a 3rd place league finish and reached the semifinals of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs. The Eagle’s two-month season ended on an 11–3 winning record, including a phenomenal 3–0 victory against Kings Academy, one of the team’s toughest opponents. “Something about that [King’s Academy] game just clicked... Read More >>
New athletic director looks to stabilize program Friday, May 27, 2022, 6:06 pm | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
Jennifer Crane was looking for a job as a physical education instructor when a surprise appeared in her inbox. Instead of a position for a PE teacher, she found an email informing her of an opening for the athletic director at Palo Alto High School. Crane is replacing Nelson Gifford, the school’s previous athletic director.... Read More >>
Vikes on the Move Friday, May 27, 2022, 1:31 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
What are Paly Seniors most excited about their next journey at their next school? Jimmy Miller (Occidental XC/TF): I’m most looking forward to having the opportunity to challenge myself alongside new teammates and build a strong culture, similar to that of our cross-country and track teams at Paly. Blake Chase (Wagner Football): I’m really looking... Read More >>
Swimmer breaks records, is among fastest in nation Friday, May 27, 2022, 11:31 am | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
Over the past month, Palo Alto High School junior Ethan Harrington has won race after race in both the Central Coast Section Championship and the California Interscholastic Federation State Swimming and Diving Championships, becoming one of the fastest swimmers of his age group in the nation, according to Swimming Rank. Harrington won multiple races in the... Read More >>
Priciest Paly Prom ever — worth it? Friday, May 27, 2022, 11:27 am | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
After two years of cancelled dances and postponed get-togethers, upperclassmen got excited for the first normal prom in a long time. There was just one hinderance that got in the way. Palo Alto High School’s prom tickets were incredibly expensive. Costing from $139 to $155, the prom tickets were out of reach for some students.... Read More >>
Review: Naschmarkt’s delicious blend of Austrian, Californian flavors Friday, May 27, 2022, 11:25 am | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
Serving traditional spicy bratwurst to authentic soufflés, Naschmarkt, an Austrian restaurant, soft-opened Tuesday in the California Avenue neighborhood with its delicious yet expensive flavors, replacing Anatolian Kitchen’s Turkish cuisine. Located at the corner of Birch Street and Cambridge Avenue, the restaurant features brick walls, one lined from top to bottom with a wine rack. The... Read More >>
Football coach reunites with program Friday, May 27, 2022, 11:23 am | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
The sounds of a whistle kickstarting the game, the roar of the crowd echoing through the stadium, and the heart and commitment of players on the field — all familiar aspects of a football game at Palo Alto High School. For newly appointed head coach David DeGeronimo, these are the sounds that he remembers as... Read More >>
Nico Trepanier sets school record for mile in CCS Friday, May 27, 2022, 7:59 am | Oracle, Mountain View High School
On April 22, track athlete and senior Nico Trepanier set a new school record with a 4:15.8 mile, a top 8 mile time in the CCS Top 8 CCS meet at Los Gatos. “The race fell into a weird position with our training,” Trepanier said. “We didn’t know that we were going to do [the... Read More >>
Early home run leads to Viking victory Thursday, May 26, 2022, 6:48 pm | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
After an early home run, the third-seeded Palo Alto High School varsity baseball team (13-1) crushed the second-seeded Valley Christian High School Warriors (10-3-1) in the league semifinal match Wednesday at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, 7-0. The win sets up the Vikings to face the first-seeded Saint Francis Lancers (12-2) for the league championship... Read More >>
