Issue 10, 5/17/19 by The Campanile

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Stanford places hold on negotiations with District By Henry Queen

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Teacher Margo Wixsom created this comic to express her concerns over the District's decision to terminate the position of art coordinator.

District removal of art coordinator sparks controversy Photo teacher says she wishes district consulted students, art department before the change By Leila Khan

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alo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has replaced a district-level administrator, Li Ezzel, with a lead teacher, Nancy Coffey, for the role of art coordinator despite visual art staff 's concerns and confusion. According to Superintendent Don Austin, Coffey will take on all the roles Ezzel had with minimal disruption to the arts programs. “She is capable of coordinating the program, much like our site administrators support, hire, guide and evaluate teachers in disciplines outside of the admin-

istrator’s credentialed area,” Austin said. But photography teacher Margo Wixsom said the decision to terminate the art coordinator position, previously held by Ezzel, was made by District administrators without discussing the move ahead of time with the visual arts teachers. “The visual arts teachers right now are very upset and very concerned with the lack of support of the visual arts in PAUSD because the decision to terminate the art coordinator was done without talking to any of the teachers,” Wixsom said. The first notice the Paly art teachers received about the de-

cision came through an email without warning or a subsequent meeting, according to Wixsom. “It was basically leaked through an email, and we found out it was going to be recommended to the school board in a very quiet, sneaky way,” Wixsom said. “This was deeply insulting and insensitive to us as a visual art staff. They did this right at the beginning of setting up the Youth Art district show at the Palo Alto Art Center, which is usually mainly run by the art coordinator himself.” The other Paly art teachers, including Sue La Fetra and Kate McKenzie, declined The Campanile’s requests for interviews.

Despite Wixsom’s concerns, Chief Academic Officer Anne Brown said she sees this change as necessary in adjusting to the resignation of Ezzel. Brown was part of the process of appointing a new teacher to coordinate the visual and performing arts and worked with other District administrators to find a new candidate to take on the responsibilities of the previous art coordinator. “(The resignation) gave us an opportunity to reevaluate these positions,” Brown said. “As a result, the coordinator positions have been consolidated into one Visual and Performing Arts

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tentative deal that would have required Stanford University to help offset the impact on the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) of its ambitious expansion plans was thrown into limbo last week when Stanford tabled further discussions on the proposed pact with the county. In response, the PAUSD school board voted on Tuesday to suspend consideration of its own agreement with Stanford until further notice, a move that complied with Stanford’s request for a suspension of university-district talks. Under the suspended agreement, Stanford would pay the district $5,800 for each student who attends PAUSD as a result of the university’s addition of housing units. Stanford hit the pause button after its proposed deal with PAUSD, announced last month after secret negotiations, faced instant backlash from Santa Clara County officials, including Supervisor Joe Simitian, who criticized the tentative agreement as a violation of the county’s rules that Stanford negotiate with the county before reaching a deal with PAUSD. Stanford’s proposed expansion plan, also known as a “General Use Permit,” would span from now until 2035 and allow for the construction of 2.275 million square feet of academic space, 3,150 new on-campus housing units for students and faculty and

40,000 square feet of child-care space. Its plan, which has not yet been approved by the county, has faced both praise and criticism, with some community members applauding the university for bringing more housing onto campus and others decrying the inevitable increased congestion. “If approved, the proposed General Use Permit will provide Stanford flexibility to develop academic and housing facilities over time, allowing the university to respond to innovations in teaching and research,” Stanford’s proposal read.

“The community needs to mitigate the impact of 9,000 people coming to Stanford every day." Anne Brown

Negotiations between Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and County developmentagreement negotiators Cindy Chavez and Simitian have been active for months but are now at a stand-still. Stanford last week balked at the process being proposed by the county and asked that the scheduled public hearings be postponed. Tessier-Lavigne requested the negotiations be private and that Stanford pay less money to PAUSD than in the tentative agreement, neither of

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Villalobos, Christiansen to depart, new assistant principals to arrive next fall By Kiana Tavakoli & Antonia Mou

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Paly graduate Bryce Druzin protests Lockheed Martin's sale of arms to Saudi Arabia by vandalizing the office.

Lockheed Martin sign vandalized due to company's involvement in Yemen By Kiana Tavakoli & Anna Meyer

Business Manager Science & Tech Editor

o protest Lockheed Martin’s manufacturing of missiles used in the Yemeni Civil War, Bryce Druzin vandalized the Palo Alto Advanced Technology Center entrance sign with the word “Yemen” and the date Aug. 9, 2018 on Saturday, April 27.

“Lockheed Martin is enabling (the war) by selling weapons to Saudi Arabia." Bryce Druzin

The date refers to an attack on a school bus in Yemen which killed 43 people and wounded 63. Of the victims, at least 29 of those killed were under 15 years old and at least 30 of those injured were children, according to the International Committee of

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the Red Cross. The bomb used in the attack was manufactured by Lockheed Martin, who declined The Campanile’s request for an interview. “Lockheed Martin is enabling (the war) by selling weapons to Saudi Arabia, and Lockheed Martin is in Palo Alto,” Druzin said. “That’s my hometown. (I think) people in Palo Alto — residents and people who grew up there — have a responsibility to say, ‘Hey, we’re not okay with this’… I’m not okay with having a neighbor in our community help kill….innocent people.” Druzin said he was motivated to act by the fact that Lockheed Martin has several Bay Area offices, all of which contribute to the local economy and thus benefit residents. “If Lockheed Martin didn’t have a office in Palo Alto, I don’t think I would have done anything,” Druzin said. “We have a responsibility because we benefit from what’s going on, and we shouldn’t.” The decision for Druzin was not impulsive; it came after months of contemplation. The timing of the act was also

not a coincidence, as it occured one week after President Trump vetoed a bill to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen. “It was a cumulative thing,” Druzin said. “(My protest was a result of ) a buildup of reasons, until I finally made the decision to say, ‘Okay, I’m going to do something and do this now.’”

“If Lockheed Martin didn't have a office in Palo Alto, I don't think I would have done anything." Bryce Druzin

Druzin said he does not expect Lockheed Martin to stop manufacturing weapons to the Saudi coalition as a result of his protest, but hopes that his act will inspire at least one employee to leave their job at Lockheed Martin for moral reasons.

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Student Music Groups High school bands prepare for performances. PAGE B1

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ollowing the announcement of Assistant Principal John Christiansen's resignation and Assistant Principal Katya Villalobos’s transition to a Paly teacher, effective June 30, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) announced its approval of Dr. Clarisse Haxton and Wendy Stratton as the two new assistant principals for Paly’s administration team in the upcoming school year. Haxton previously worked in the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Department at the District office, and Stratton is arriving from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, where she has been an assistant principal since 2014. “I have worked a with the

guidance team, but in informal and project-specific ways,” Haxton said. “I know a little bit about the (structure), but one of my goals, of course, is learning more about each of those pieces of guidance and getting to know the staff and the students and seeing how each of those pieces – Wellness, guidance, College and Career and

TA (Teacher Advisors)– work for students and how we can improve them to best serve students.” For the past three years, Haxton has worked as the PAUSD Program Evaluation Coordinator, a position that had not existed prior to her arrival.

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Adam Paulson hosts Track Hours

Initiative introduced to help improve communication between staff By Neil Kapoor

News & Opinion Editor

n an effort to diversify communication methods with teachers, principal Adam Paulson is considering expanding a new initiative called “Track Hours,” where he and staff members can walk around the athletic track and discuss any topic of their choosing. “Track Hours” are time for staff to meet me at the track and check in about any topic,” Paulson said. “It is good to get up out of your seat and change your environment. I feel walking and talking provides a healthy way to get some work done. We read so much email and need to make sure we make time to connect face-to-face.” According to math teacher Cynthia Chen, participating in “Track Hours” offers a more en-

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Katya Villalobos will transition to the social studies department next year.

gaging, useful alternative to conventional meetings. “Sometimes an office meeting is hard to schedule because Mr. Paulson is very busy,” Chen said. “With ‘Track Hours,’ he’s guaranteed to be there, and you can drop in any time. The meetings are still private, but I do like that it is informal and that we get some exercise.” Paulson said he was inspired to initiate “Track Hours” in December 2018 by Gunn High School Principal Kathie Laurence. “She has been doing this for a while and has told me it was a great way to check in with staff,” Paulson said. “I am glad I took her suggestion.” Given the positive impact of Track Hours, Paulson said he may increase the frequency of Track Hours next year. “(I plan on participating in Track Hours) at least 2 hours a

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week, but hopefully more next year,” Paulson said. “Right now it is open to staff, but I might consider students if there is interest.” This proposal has already received support from several people, including sophomore Ethan Hwang, who said students should be involved in “Track Hours” as they can shed light on different aspects of situations that would otherwise be overlooked by staff. “I think it's a great idea because students definitely have a different perspective that isn't necessarily represented in the Paly admin,” Hwang said. “If I were talking to Paulson, I'd probably talk to him about the d--- bell schedule.” Chen agrees with Hwang that students should be able to participate in “Track Hours” to improve communication.

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JoyRun lets students pre-purchase lunches By Kris Risano & Andrew Wang Staff Writers

artnering with Lulu’s and Poke House at Town and Country plaza, startup JoyRun introduced its service to Paly students on April 1st. Although JoyRun primarily operates on college campuses throughout the country, Paly is the first high school that developers have targeted for the app. The app allows users to order food before arriving at a designated restaurant.

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Hike for Hope promotes positive mental health Juana Briones teacher organizes suicide prevention event after related personal experience By Noah Baum

Senior Staff Writer

oping to raise awareness about suicide prevention, a PAUSD teacher created the inaugural Peninsula Hike for Hope, which will take place at Huddart Park on May 19. Jaclyn Petty, who teaches fourth grade at Juana Briones Elementary School, organized the event with the Bay Area chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). According to Petty, everyone is welcome at the event. Two years ago, Petty’s brother died by suicide, which inspired her to go on the Out of the Darkness Hike, a 17-mile nighttime walk which takes place in cities across the country. The Out of the Darkness Hike asks participants to choose colored beads to wear, each color indicating a reason for being at the

hike, such as knowing someone who has died by suicide. “I started seeing people wearing these beads and people talking to each other,” Petty said. “People (were) opening up because you’re surrounded by all these people that aren’t afraid to talk about a topic that has such a stigma on it.” Petty said the Hike for Hope will use this system as well, allowing people to connect and relate to each other as she has seen at the Out of the Darkness Hike. In planning the event, Petty told her story to AFSP and began working closely with ASFP’s Northern California Area Director Ryan Ayers to make her event a reality. Additionally, Petty asked for community volunteers, including the Juana Briones faculty. Debbie Lombardi-Lytle, a physical education teacher at Juana Briones, is one of the volunteers helping the Hike for Hope. Like Petty, Lombardi-Lytle had

been personally affected by suicide. A few months ago, one of her friends from high school died by suicide. “As a teacher in this school district, I’ve certainly been affected by our rise in suicide rates for our students,” Lombardi-Lytle said. “I had a few of my former students that have been in that category.” Lombardi-Lytle has helped promote and organize the event and because of her background in physical education, she will help participants with their warmups before the hike. While volunteering, Lombardi-Lytle also says she’s discovered a “source of comfort” in the many parents and teachers who have also been affected by suicide. “There have just been many blessings from working on this hike,” Lombardi-Lytle said. “I’m looking forward to the event.” Tom Culbertson, another 4th-

grade teacher at Juana Briones who is volunteering at the event, said he has never been personally affected by suicide but was familiar with Petty’s experience. “When she put out the call for volunteers, I knew I had to help,” Culbertson wrote in an email. Culbertson worked on publicizing the event locally and on social media. Throughout his experience, he said he discovered a support system he wasn’t aware of before. “Through my work on this event, I’ve come into contact with family members affected by suicide,” Culbertson said. “It’s been humbling. I’m in awe of the strength and vulnerability these folks are willing to display in their quest to make a difference.” The Peninsula Hike for Hope has already raised over $10,000 for suicide prevention research. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

Athletes, families gather for Signing Day

Annual Paly ceremony acknowledges graduating seniors committing to collegiate level sports By Kai Vetteth & Adora Zheng

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arents, coaches and students gathered in the Peery Center Gym at lunch on Tuesday, April 30 to watch 18 student-athletes sign letters of intent, committing themselves to participate in various collegiate sports after graduation. Fatima Giffen, whose son, senior Kevin Giffen committed to Foothill College for football, said the experience marks a significant transition for many athletes. “This is the first time we’ve participated in (Signing Day),” Giffen said. “I love that they acknowledge all athletes that are competing at the next level, and it’s really exciting to see these kids move on.”

Giffen said she values the outlook held by the event’s organizers — that all athletes advancing to collegiate sports, not just those admitted into highly selective universities, deserve recognition. “It just means a lot because I love that collegiate athletes are being recognized even if they’re just starting at the junior college, which, for Kevin, is just such a great path for him,” Giffen said. “We are super excited, and he’s actually training with the team already.” Linda Furrier, who coordinated the event with other parent volunteers who attended the event, said she regards Signing Day as especially important as it honors student strengths that are otherwise overlooked. “It celebrates all of those kids who have worked really hard

throughout their high school career — excellent athletic performers maintaining enough academic standing to continue playing their sports,” Furrier said.

“When I started playing volleyball, I knew that I wanted to play in college. It’s always been my passion.” Siena Brewster

According to senior Siena Brewster, who committed to Missouri State University for volleyball, Signing Day recognizes her years of dedication to her sport.

“When I started playing volleyball, I knew that I wanted to play in college,” Brewster said. “It’s always been my passion and playing at the Division 1 level has always been a dream.” According to Principal Adam Paulson, who also attended the event, the graduating high school athletes have demonstrated exceptional work ethic and ability through their many years of participation in their respective sports. “I think (Signing Day is) an acknowledgment to all the hard work that the students did in the last four years,” Paulson said. “As all of our guest speakers mentioned, (participating in high school athletics) takes an incredible amount of perseverance and hard work—in the classroom (and) on the field.”

Community celebrates May Fete Parade Thousands of residents come together to recognize annual work displayed by artists, performers By Shiva Mohsenian

Staff Writer

undreds of onlookers gathered on May 4 to watch the annual May Fete Children’s Parade, consisting of an assortment of spectacles progressing down University Avenue. The theme of this year’s parade, “Happy 125th Birthday Palo Alto,” celebrated the 125th anniversary of Palo Alto’s initial founding. Each year, the parade fills the streets of downtown Palo Alto with live music, colorful costumes and handmade floats. Starting at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Emerson Street and University Avenue, the parade moved down Waverley Street before turning right at its closing at Heritage Park. U.S. Government and Contemporary World History teacher Mary Sano has been participating in the parade ever since she can remember and believes that it is of vital importance to Palo Alto’s history. “(The event) is a low-tech, oldschool parade, which you cannot say that about many things these days,” Sano said. “It’s one of the things where kids get to participate just by being a kid in this city, and where the people in the city get together to just celebrate.”

Over 2,200 participants attended the parade made up of members from 55 community organizations and school clubs. The majority of spectators were colorfully-dressed children accompanied by their parents, along with student-performers of Palo Alto schools.

“[The event} is a lowtech, old-school parade, which you can not say that about many things these days.” Mary Sano

With seven live band performances and decorated floats following the theme, the parade celebrated and honored the city’s birthday. “The Paly Pep Band is always boosted by the parade, and we play songs in the event each year,” sophomore band member David Snyder said. “This has been my fourth year as a part of the parade, and it is always a lot of fun playing songs with my friends in the band. I always look forward to seeing the community come together by making music.”

The Paly dance team worked with the Pep Band to choreograph music and live performances for the event. “I had so much fun this year working on the parade with them because it was May 4, or Star Wars day,” Paly dance coach Alanna Williamson said. “I was really proud of how well the girls remembered all of that new choreography as well as how they performed overall during the parade. Lots of their family and friends were watching from the sidelines and cheering them on, so that always makes our jobs feel great as well.” Another regular component of the parade is the float competition where contestants can win cash. This year, The Godoy Family received the $500 prize for first place. Our School, a Menlo-Atherton nursery school, followed in second place, winning $250. In third place, Addison Elementary School won $125 for its float commending the city’s environmentally sustainable practices with a school bus filled with recycled material. The Museum of American Heritage held its 15th annual Vintage Vehicle car show at Heritage Park where the parade ends. In addition to the show, the museum also entertained residents with the Family Festival, consisting

of a multitude of games and activities for families partaking in the parade from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“The Paly Pep Band is always boosted by the Parade, and we play songs in the event each year.”

“And already hundreds of students are using it to beath the lines during lunch. Students love saving time, or getting the food when they are stuck in a club activity.” Adam Ibrahim

According to Adam Ibrahim, the Palo Alto city market manager of JoyRun, which was founded in 2015, it has been successful at Paly because it allows students to order food ahead of time and then pick it up without having to wait in line. “JoyRun has been at Paly for just two weeks,” Ibrahim said. “And already hundreds of students are using it to beat the lines during lunch. Students love saving time or getting the food when they are stuck in a club activity.” Sophomore Leon Romeo was among the first students to use JoyRun. “The convenience of skipping the line has opened up more possibilities for where to eat at lunch. Usually the line for Lulu’s is really long,” Romeo said. “This always prevented me from eating there, but now with the JoyRun application, I can get my meal with plenty of time left in the lunch period.” JoyRun is working to improve the way students purchase lunch at Paly by helping restaurants offer pickup options for students, according to Ibrahim.

“I first learned about JoyRun when they informed me that if I downloaded the app they would give me a free Gatorade.” Leon Romeo

To advertise and increase its reach to students, JoyRun offers occasional deals through the app, such as $5 tacos at Lulu’s, $5 Poke Bowls and $1 drinks from Boba Guys. “I first learned about JoyRun when they informed me that if I

downloaded the app, they would give me a free Gatorade,” Romeo said. “After I got the app, I found some of the deals they offered, and I’ve been using it to skip lines ever since.” In addition to allowing students to pre-order meals by selecting what meal they want from the restaurant, JoyRun gives students the opportunity to pick up and deliver orders. “I like that students are able to deliver to each other because it can make your life easier,” Chang said. “When you aren’t able to pick up lunch, it is nice to have the option of having someone else do it for you. It can also serve as a way to meet new people.” Students must have a debit or credit card in order to use JoyRun increasing its efficiency, according to sophomore Dylan Chang. “I would not support the addition of a way to pay with cash as the restaurants would most likely take more time to come out with the meals, defeating the purpose of saving time using the app,” Chang said. Students can also earn app credit which can turn into discounts on their next order. One issue with the app, according to Romeo, is that it does not require proof of identity to claim a meal.

“I would not support the addition of a way to pay with cash as most of the restaurants would most likely take more time.” Dylan Chang

“There should be a more secure way to confirm that you are indeed receiving your order because now all you have to do is state your name,” Romeo said. According to Romeo, this is problematic because once a customer orders, other users can see it on their live feed who ordered and from where they ordered, making it easy for users to state a false name of someone they saw on the feed and claim that someone else’s meal. The concept of skipping the line is something that JoyRun has used to elicit interest from many Paly students. However, Romeo hopes to see more restaurants develop partnerships with the company. “The more restaurants that offer JoyRun, the better it is for Paly students because that increases the number of places where we can skip the line,” Romeo said. According to Ibrahim, next school year JoyRun hopes to expand to more restaurants. “We love to run exciting deals with our partners and build awareness with Snapchat and student organizations,” Ibrahim said. “We’re super excited to keep growing at Paly with exciting deals and new restaurants.”

UPCOMING EVENTS MAY

MAY

AP TESTING Longer SAT subject tests.

SENIOR FINALS BEGIN The end of high school has come.

MEMORIAL DAY Enjoy your final day of studying.

David Snyder

The Palo Alto Historical Association was the parade’s Grand Marshal for its work in the continued preservation of Palo Alto’s city history. An honorary title awarded based on the parade’s theme, it is given each year to an organization that has aided in the production of the parade. According to the May Fete Parade website, the annual parade has been held in Palo Alto every May since 1920 when the Community Center Commission originally sponsored it as a major city-wide event. The popularity of the parade grew immensely and has now become a fundamental component in Palo Alto’s long history and origination.

MAY

FINALS BEGIN Sleep your way through way too many end-of-year presentations. GRADUATION REHEARSAL Make sure nobody takes their diploma with the wrong hand. GRADUATION For the countless papers students have turned in, they get only one in return.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Time to forget it all.

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coordinator. This coordinator will be responsible for (both) responsibilities, which will result in a more consistent and coherent experience for students.” According to Brown, the PAUSD art and music coordinators have similar job descriptions and the District doesn’t favor performing arts over visual arts. “They are responsible for providing leadership and coordination for their respective programs,” Brown said. “(This includes) hiring, supervision, curriculum oversight, staff development, budget, etc.”

“These were totally new terms. We really don't know what they mean. To me, it just means they're getting rid of credentialed teachers.” Margo Wixsom

Wixsom’s concerns about these changes, however, have to do partly with the unfavorable history of arts coordination in the district. Due to a lack of funding in 1976, she said PAUSD replaced all of the credentialed art teachers for elementary schools with

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Despite not impacting Lockheed Martin’s policies, Druzin’s protest was appreciated by the Yemeni community both locally and internationally, according to Jehan Hakim, Founder and Chair of the Yemeni Alliance Committee (YAC). The YAC is a non-partisan social advocacy group which was formed to support Yemeni-American communities in the Bay Area during periods of social unrest. Recently, YAC has been focusing on advocating to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen. Strategies to accomplish this include providing support to YAC communities and allies so that they can challenge national security and foreign policies that negatively impact

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“In that role, my job was to do program evaluations in the District,” Haxton said. “So what that means is looking at new programs or initiatives and then analyzing their implementation… (and their) outcomes and impacts.” In this position, Haxton worked under the guidance of Christopher Kolar, director of Research and Assessment at the District office. “I’ve been excited because (Haxton) let me know that she wanted to move into school leadership, so that's been something that I know has been on her mind for a while,” Kolar said. “One of the things about her work with

“In working with a lot of schools, I realized that it was exciting work for me to work with site teams on using data and digging into how their programs are doing.” Dr. Clarisse Haxton

evaluation is she spends a ton of her time in the field and has gotten a really great opportunity to get to know the district and personalities of the schools.” According to Haxton, her efforts in the district within elementary, middle and high schools propelled a passion for working with staff and students. “In working with a lot of schools, I realized that it was exciting work for me to work with site teams on using data and dig-

one staff member to supervise and assist the visual arts at all the schools in the district, a position known as the art coordinator.

“There will be no change in programs for students. The only difference that may occur is more resources directed to the art classrooms.” Don Austin

“They decided to keep all of the music teachers. They decided to keep all of the physical education teachers,” Wixsom said. “So for elementary schools, the only subject area that was targeted for cuts was the visual arts.” Fast forward to this month, and Wixsom said the District’s timing for their most recent announcement also showed a lack of respect for the visual and performing arts. She said the District art teachers had to shoulder the work of setting up and presenting a community-wide art show run by the district without Ezzel, who was put on administrative leave on the second day of the show this year, leaving the other art teachers in charge of the show. Austin and Brown both said they could not discuss Ezzel’s departure since it is a personnel

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issue. This news did not satisfy Wixsom. “It’s like when the theater is putting on a big play, and it’s opening night, but then somebody decides to cut all the backstage crew and the show must go on with no backstage help,” Wixsom said. To respond to emails from community members concerned about the decision to remove the visual arts coordinator position, Austin announced in a letter to the visual art staff that the District was going to hire an art coach and a new theater specialist to step in, Wixsom said. “These were totally new terms,” Wixsom said. “We really don’t know what they mean. To me, it just means they’re getting rid of credentialed teachers.” Despite the loss of a coordinator in the program, Austin said there will not be any systematic changes to the VAPA program as a result of the recent personnel change. “There will be no change in programs for students,” Austin said. “The only difference that may occur is more resources directed to the art classrooms.” However, Wixsom said the removal of the art coordinator will cause logistical issues within the District visual arts program. She said, “I really believe that the students do deserve standards and alignment, which means you have to treat the visual arts the same way that you treat other classes.”

Yemenis and Yemeni-Americans, according to Hakim. “Painting over Lockheed Martin’s headquarters was such a bold and courageous move,” Hakim said. “I appreciated him for acting in a way that has helped raise more awareness about the war in Yemen. There is very little news about Yemen as is, and (Druzin’s) move — albeit risky — definitely sparked people’s interests. At the least it has made people talk about the war in Yemen and how it relates to the manufacturing of bombs in the U.S.” Druzin hopes that his protest will also inspire other Palo Altans, specifically PAUSD students, to stage their own protests to call attention to Lockheed Martin’s provision of weapons to Yemen. Druzin said, “I wanted to set an example of saying, ‘Hey, you know, anyone can do this.’”

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ging into how their programs are doing and thinking about putting systems in place when they didn't exist or kind of improving systems to help impact students,” Haxton said. Along with her experience in the field, Kolar said Haxton offers a unique, technical skill set to Paly. Her analytical approach and unique skills will be complementary to the variety of strengths held by other administrators on the administration team, according to Kolar. “A team of assistant principals should be different from each other. It should be a balanced team,” Kolar said. “(Haxton) likes numbers, she likes systems (and) she has really strong technical skills that you don't see in a lot of assistant principals or principals.“The technical stuff doesn’t sound exciting, but it’s really important for the schools accreditation status, things like the California dashboard, and even things like solving achievement gap issues.” Through her research and evaluations of the majority of Palo Alto schools, Haxton has had a valuable opportunity to become familiar with each institute’s “personality,” according to Kolar. “(Haxton will) have done work in all the different schools that kids at Paly have been through on their way there,” Kolar said. “(She has) a really good first hand experience with the longer term experiences that students have.” While Haxton prepares for her new position next year, Christiansen plans to move to Southern California where he will not only continue administrative work at another school, but also settle down and start a family. Although Villalobos will be leaving her position as assistant principal overseeing the guidance department, she will still be

returning to Paly next year as a social studies teacher. “I’ve been an administrator for a long time now,” Villalobos said. “Honestly, I’ve been thinking about going back to the classroom for a long time. I think I want to get back to where I started in terms of a classroom. I didn’t leave

Continued from A1 which the county agreed to. Outside the private members of the public have been vocal about the issue, with many expressing concern over the potential influx of so-called unfunded students to PAUSD since Stanford is a tax-exempt institution. Senior Ben Civjan said traffic is also a concern if Stanford expands. “The traffic in Palo Alto is already a gridlock during the morning and evening, making it hard to commute,” he said. “We simply can’t handle an influx of new families trying to get to and from work or school on the road.” However, part of the tentative agreement had Stanford agreeing to fund re-designed railway crossings and expand its free Margue-

“I want to get back to where I started in terms of a classroom. I didn't leave the classroom because I didn't like it — actually I loved it — but I wanted to try something new.” Katya Villalobos

the classroom because I didn’t like it — actually I loved it — but I wanted to try something new and I’m always wanting to learn some new things.” According to Villalobos, going back to her roots was something she has wanted to do since last school year, but instead decided to remain as an assistant principal and help out amid all the new changes within the administration team. However, while Villalobos is not ruling out the possibility of becoming an administrator again in the future, she is excited to focus on her work in the classroom for now. “To incoming new assistant principals: ask a lot of questions, work with your team, get to know all the teachers,” Villalobos said. “It goes back to: don’t be afraid to ask questions. And then your first year should be not just ask-

ASB celebrates World Fest, Holi By Jeffrey Wang

“It’s not every day that we take the time to thank our environment and all of the cultures that make life so special, so I hope people can use this day to do that,” Kumar said. After all was said and done, ASB was pleased with how things turned out at World Fest, according to Kumar. “We are planning to have (World Fest) next year,” Kumar said. “Hopefully, this event will become a tradition that lasts for many years.”

World Fest had been a goal for ASB ever since the beginning of the school year, according to senior Riya Kumar, the ASB Treasurer. “We had an international festival a couple of years ago,” Kumar said. “ASB wanted to bring it back because we value celebrating our diversity and the world.” Festivities during lunch included a student-led Polynesian dance performance in front of the Student Center, a diverse exhibition of traditional ball games ranging from Israeli gaga ball to Korean jegichagi, a club showcase

on the Quad that allowed students to meet members of Paly’s various clubs and a raffle offering environmental prizes. To top it all off, free cream puffs and Belgian waffles were provided to the first 500 students to show up during the lunchtime performance. “When deciding what cultures would make up World Fest, we decided on incorporating international cultures, environmental cultures and Paly culture,” Sophomore Vice President Avantika Singh said. The celebration culminated in a replica of India’s Holi festival on the Quad during tutorial, where students threw colored powder at each other in order to celebrate the festival of colors. “(Holi) was something that many people really wanted to do since they do it at Duveneck and Greene Middle School,” Singh said. Holi is just one of many cultural celebrations. “Of course, we couldn’t showcase every culture out there,” said Senior Site Council Representative Ashutosh Bhown. “But we thought this was a good idea to show how diverse Paly is and give the people here a chance to see how different entertainment is in different parts of the world.” Ultimately, ASB’s goal with the event was for students to have fun while celebrating the world, according to Kumar.

rite shuttle system. Aside from the roads, the PAUSD board of education has cited concerns about the impact the increased student population from this development will have on PAUSD. “The community needs to mitigate the impact of 9,000 people coming to Stanford every day — in terms of housing, in terms of traffic, in terms of impact to schools,” school board member Todd Collins said. Palo Alto Mayor Eric Filseth wrote in an open letter that he agrees with the school board in this case. “The City shares PAUSD’s position that Stanford University mitigate any impacts that may occur as a result of an increase in student population, affect desired student/teacher ratios or otherwise diminish the quality of edu-

cation provided to its students,” Filseth wrote. But Tessier-Lavigne said Stanford already has proposed solutions to this issue, including the university supplying per-pupil funding to the district or possibly even land to build a new school. Either way, he said, the money would go toward increasing the resources available to the school district to ensure the quality of education for Palo Alto students is not impacted by an increased student population. “As Stanford considers the facilities that will be needed in the coming years for our teaching, research, and health care missions, we intend to work closely with the community, being sensitive to the concerns of our neighbors and committed to contributing positively to our region’s quality of life,” the university president said.

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o celebrate the diverse cultures that make up both the world and Paly’s student body, Paly’s Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted World Fest during lunch and tutorial on Friday, May 3rd.

“ASB wanted to bring (World Fest) back because we value celebrating our diversity and the world.” Riya Kumar

ing questions, but the other part is that you listen. Always seek to understand from other people’s perspectives.” Christiansen said he loved his time at Paly, noting in particular how its traditions and cheerful yet hardworking students and staff have contributed to the positive atmosphere and school culture. “(My advice for students is to) be true to yourself and genuine with everyone you interact with,” Christiansen said. “Question the status quo and look for opportunities to learn about the real truth behind the stories that history books and news media tell you. ”

“I'm looking forward to being at Paly and being able to go into classes and to be a part of the events and student life on campus. (I am also looking forward to) working with (paly's) amazing guidance team” Dr. Clarisse Haxton

Although she is in the process of transitioning into her new role, Haxton believes that most of her learning will come probably come from doing and she is excited to do so. “I’m looking forward to being at Paly and being able to go into classes and to be a part of the events and student life on campus,” Haxton said. “(I am also looking forward to) working with (Paly’s) really amazing guidance team.”

“We thought this was a good idea to show how diverse Paly is and give the people here a chance to see how different entertainment is in different parts of the world. ” Ashutosh Bhown

Besides World Fest, other upcoming ASB events include Quadchella, a series of student-led musical performances throughout the week during lunch, and Field Day, an extended lunch period on Friday that will include games on the Quad and free burritos for the entire student body.

Continued from A1 “I think it’s reasonable for students to have direct access to the administration to voice their thoughts and/or concerns,” Chen said. Junior Ashley Guo is also extremely supportive of implementing student “Track Hours” with Paulson. Guo said she would appreciate more insight on administrative views and beliees that Track Hours would help provide that perspective. “I would be down to take a lap around the track with Mr. Paulson because I'd not only be more comfortable sharing my own concerns or experiences, but I'd also like to learn more about his perspective behind why some things are the way they are,” Guo said.

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NEWS

One Acts boasts record number of shows Students selected for

Hosted annually by Thespian Club, showcase empowers student actors

Rachel Austin awards

By Adora Zheng

By Hyunah Roh

Lifestyle Editor

Staff Writer

casket, a vase, a fish-taco stand and two boys with hot-glued microphones stand before a theater of enraptured audience members. As the voices of senior Cameron Miller and junior Max Frankel echo through the room, a wave of laughter fills the theater. “Fish Tacos,” written by seniors David Foster and Gil Weissman, was one of six plays performed at the One Acts Showcase on May 2 to 4 this year. The annual showcase is unlike any other production at Paly — it features a collection of six to eight short plays rather than one larger published work and is produced and directed by students. Tickets were $5 for students and $10 for adults; according to theater program director Kathleen Woods, all proceeds went to the Paly Thespian Club. One Acts has been a longstanding Paly tradition, founded well before Woods came to Paly 12 years ago.

Students and parents gathered around the Quad as teachers and administrators awarded 61 students with the annual Rachel Austin Award on May 5. Recipients of this award were recognized for their efforts in striving towards academic excellence and can only earn this award once in their high school career. The ceremony was first establish in honor of Rachel Austin, a former Paly Home Economics teacher who was dedicated to learning and creating a strong teaching environment for other staff and students. Despite her fruitful 30 year career, a now terminated education code forced Austin to retire because of her age The ceremony began with Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Leader Michael Najar introducing Austin’s legacy. During his speech, he said Austin maintained values that inspired her students and the administration at Paly during her years as a teacher, urging those around her to “do whatever you do in the very best way you can” and “develop and maintain loyalties to groups and institutions important you life.”

“It's a chance for students to give Paly theatre a try — we almost always have at least one senior who's never done Paly theatre who will be in a show, which is so exciting.” Kathleen Woods

“They used to run (One Acts) a little bit differently — one year they would do published pieces, and then the next year it was all original work,” Woods said. “We've moved to a model where it's a mix depending on what the interests of the writers and directors are.” This year, a record number of five shows was written. “(One Acts) has been really funny, and all the actors are really talented,” sophomore Jenna Hickey said after attending one of the shows. “(Fish Tacos) was my

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Senior Cameron Miller carries senior Gil Weissman off stage as a part of the "Fish Tacos" one act. favorite — they did such a good job.” Each show began with a performance by the Paly Improv Troupe, in which random props were given to a small group and an improvised scene was performed. According to senior Christina O’Konski, who wrote and co-directed “Unfinished Business,” the preparation for the production began just four weeks prior to the first performance — less than half of the rehearsal period for main stage productions. Auditions ran for a week, followed by two weeks of rehearsals and one week of stage tech before the shows began. “The overall demands of the activity are less because it's a shorter rehearsal period and a shorter performance period,” Woods said. “It’s a chance for students to give Paly theater a try — we almost always have at least one senior who's never done Paly theater who will be in a show, which is so exciting.” O’Konski wrote “Unfinished Business” last year while participating in the Young Playwrights Project program. The program was administered by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, a non-profit professional theater company, to high school theater classes to teach students playwriting. To

top if off, each student writes a 10 minute play. “They pick eight of the shows, and professional actors from TheatreWorks come in and do staged readings,” O’Konski said. “That was really exciting, but in that experience, I wished I could have had a more directorial (role) and that it could have been a real show (with a) rehearsal process.”

“I think that's really what One Acts does — it gets new people and veterans and brings them together, and you make friendships and learn a lot of new things.” Christina O'Konski

According to Woods, the Young Playwrights Project lays a foundation for the playwriting part of the theater program to flourish. “I’m just sitting in my room, typing on a computer and talking to myself — (but) it’s actually a real thing that other people are

performing, and that’s just a really unique opportunity,” O’Konski said. “It’s really an amazing experience.” Junior Isabel Armstrong, who co-directed “I’m in Love With Your Car” with author senior Ben McAuliffe, said that playwrights with two co-directors allow for easier supervision over the production during rehearsals and auditions. “It’s a lot of just student-onstudent interactions, which is really nice,” Armstrong said. Furthermore, prospective directors must be concurrently enrolled in a theater class at Paly; for those only considering acting, auditions will begin in late March next year. Armstrong auditioned for One Acts her freshman year, receiving a main role in one of the more serious shows. “It was really, really meaningful because I was the only freshman, and everyone else in the cast and actors were seniors — they kind of took me under my wing, and I learned so much and felt really, really accepted,” Armstrong said. “I think that's really what One Acts does — it gets new people and veterans and brings them together, and you make friendships and learn a lot of new things.”

“It feels good to know that your teachers are looking out for you and are noticing all the hard work you put in.” Owen Rice

During her years as a teacher, Math Instructional Leader Arne Lim said Austin expressed her love for teaching by donating a quarter of her estate to Paly when she passed away,, which amounted to about $200 thousand. Since then, students have received a Rachel Austin Award with a certificate and a check of $25 withdrawn from Austin’s original donation. The departments at Paly, Eng-

lish, math, world languages, special education, social studies, science, career vocal education and visual and performing arts, chose students to award. According to Lim, each department determines its own criteria for this award. “Some teachers give it to top students,” Lim said. “Others award students who have really improved throughout the year.”

“My parents were so proud of me receiving this award because it proves to them that I try to do my best in school.” Jasper Ahrends

Freshman Owen Rice received a Rachel Austin Award this year for excellence in Biology. Despite biology being one of his hardest classes, Rice said he has been persistent in classwork, participation and homework. “I wasn’t expecting (the award),” Rice said. “But it feels good to know your teachers are looking out for you and are noticing all the hard work you put in.” Sophomore Jasper Ahrends said he was not only honored to receive a Rachel Austin award from the math department but was especially gratified to see his parents react as his name was called at the ceremony. “My parents were so proud of me receiving this award because it proves to them that I try to do my best in school,” Ahrends said. Rice said not knowing much about the Rachel Austin award or how it is chosen makes it even more meaningful since students aren’t trying to compete for it. “When you’re not constantly thinking about something you want, you’re most likely to be noticed for trying your absolute best,” Rice said. He also said receiving this award has motivated him to work harder in school. Rice said, “Knowing that all my hard effort is acknowledged makes me want to work even harder and be happy with the outcome.”

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OPINION

Community must respect all pursuits of higher education By Anna Meyer & Sophia Moore Science & Tech Editor News & Opinion Editor

n college shirt day last year, a day that is intended to enable students to show pride for their post-high school plans, a student wore a Foothill College shirt with the words “Sorry, Mom” written on the back. This message exemplifies the shame that many students planning on attending community college may feel due to the Paly’s culture of excessive competition. Students should not be made to feel this way about their college choice. Paly is known for its quality education, Silicon Valley location, advanced facilities and extra support resources such as the assistance and encouragement available through the College and Career Center and Wellness Center. However, students are all too familiar with the cutthroat attitude that lurks beneath the surface of the seemingly accepting educational environment. Often, excessive competition causes a rift between peers, spoiling the enriching environment fostered for students. From selecting only the most rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses for the purpose of outdoing other students, to excessively comparing standardized test scores, it is evident that competition can manifest itself in a toxic manner.

There is a tendency to only celebrate one kind of post-high school success, which does not include alternative pathways such as community college.

Competition between peers is not always harmful — it can drive students to perform better academically, teach students how to cope with defeat and inspire them to push their limits and discover new interests. This healthy competition requires mutual support and encouragement from peers, teachers and parents. At Paly, though, the competition sometimes makes certain,

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less prestigious options feel less appealing, rather than being seen as providing more opportunities. In particular, there is a tendency to only celebrate one kind of posthigh school success, which does not include alternative pathways such as community college. An example of this is the numerous college flags that hang from the front wall of some classrooms, such as that of AP Chemistry. The majority of these flags carry the names of Ivy Leagues and other prestigious universities, even though most Paly students are not accepted into these schools. This regrettable practice of displaying flags from only highly esteemed schools further perpetuates the culture of competition, as it fuels students’ beliefs that these universities are the only acceptable colleges to attend. As such, teachers should encourage all students to hang banners from their respective educational institutions, regardless of reputation, to evoke a sense of pride, worth and community acceptance. That is not to say students who are accepted into prestigious schools shouldn’t be acknowledged, but rather that all students deciding to further their education past high school should be celebrated, rather than tacitly judged for which college they choose to attend. The choice to enroll in a community college is often regarded as inferior in the broader Paly

community due to a culture of intense competition. While it is rare for students attending community college to be explicitly shamed, the general attitude when one discloses that they are attending a community college is much less congratulatory than the attitude towards students who announce they will attend a more high-profile school. During this year’s college shirt day, one student chose not to wear a shirt with the college they were choosing to attend, Foothill College, on it because they felt embarrassed about attending a community college. Because of their lack of prestige, community colleges are often ignored as a viable option before heading off to a university. Even though students who attend community college are pursuing higher education, Paly’s competitive environment has made status more significant than actual education. Instead, community college should be celebrated as a good option for students. De Anza College Humanities Professor Rashi Jackman said he teaches community college students with the same rigor as he would at any other college. According to a 2015 Hechinger Report nationwide poll on the value of different types of higher education, 68% of survey participants believed that community college provided an education of good value, compared

to 60% who thought that public universities are of good value and 49% who thought that private universities are of good value. In addition to the quality of education, community colleges provide students with a more affordable option. The cost of tuition at the University of California, San Diego is $14,429 for in-state students, while tuition at Foothill College is $1,515. The $13,000 difference in cost per year between these two options may make the difference for some students in terms of whether or not they are able to afford to attend college. Moreover, the tuition expenses often lead to eventual student loan debt that follows students post-graduation from a four-year university. According to The Institute for College Access and Success, the average student loan debt for graduates of four-year colleges in 2017 was $28,650, up 1% from 2016. By attending a community college, a student would be able to earn college course credit without falling further into student loan debt. Furthermore, students who choose to attend community college still have the option to earn a degree from a four-year university. In some cases, California community colleges guarantee admission to a four-year university after graduation from the two-year community college program. Six University of California schools

currently offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee program for eligible California community college students. Along with possibly providing students with the opportunity to gain admission to a four-year university, community college serves as a segue for those who are not yet prepared for a traditional college experience or would like to join the workforce immediately after high school instead of getting a four-year college degree.

The Paly community ought to respect anyone who decides to pursue higher education through college and recognize that scholarship is more valuable than prestige.

According to Jackman, some students may not be ready to attend schools away from home, and community college would provide them with a healthy transition before distancing themselves with a university farther away. Regardless of the path a student chooses to follow after high school, members of the Paly community ought to respect anyone who decides to pursue higher education through college and recognize that scholarship is more valuable than prestige.

School instructional minutes are not used effectively By Maya Rathore

Lifestyle Editor

t is an inevitable aspect of the school system: not everybody will enjoy every part of education, nor will they love every minute of every class period. What is more difficult for most students to swallow, though, is the length of an average school day: six to seven hours, five days a week — practically a full time job. Excluding homework, a quarter of a student’s day is eaten up by education, depriving them of extracurriculars, spending time with family and pursuing their passions. It is inevitable because of the nature of the school system and public school education in the United States. Each teacher is faced with the task of teaching while keeping the attention of 30 students for over an hour. The difficulty of this task unavoidably causes time to be wasted sitting in class. It is impossible to be productive for nearly seven hours every day, let alone actively learn and cultivate skills. According to the Education Commission of the States, the number of instructional hours ranges from 900 to 1,200 hours per year for grades 9-12 in the United States. States such as New Hampshire, Virginia and Pennsylvania require 990 hours, while California, Texas and New Mexico require around 1,100 hours.

Time sitting in a classroom does not equate to a student learning — the quantity of instructional minutes does not matter. One might expect that states requiring more instructional hours to be ranked higher in terms of education, but according to the U.S. News Pre-K-12 Rankings list, New Hampshire, Virginia and Pennsylvania are ranked #2, #12 and #11, while California, Texas and New Mexico are ranked #44, #33 and #50, respectively. Despite having more instructional hours, California and other states

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with similar instructional hour requirements trail behind states with much shorter school years. It is a common argument low rankings are due to high poverty rates, however, there are plenty of states such as Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Kentucky with high instructional hour requirements that are more underprivileged but still highly-ranked. In addition, the high poverty rates of California and Texas can be attributed to their sheer size and highly diverse population. There are students living in rich suburbans with high-ranking schools, resources and high expectations, and they are being held to the same standards as students living below the poverty line. In addition to the loose correlation between instructional minutes and quality of education, the definition of an “instructional minute” is vaguely defined. Passing periods count as instructional minutes — time spent obviously

not learning — but are still counted by the state as time where information is being taught. In addition to weak definitions of instructional minutes, some classes seem to not have enough material to fill an entire year, or even a semester. Teachers, for a broad range of classes, consistently and commonly use excuses such as “work time” when they do not have enough material to fill out a period. Instead of teaching more material or getting ahead in the curriculum, students are trapped in a stuffy classroom, twiddling their thumbs and waiting for the period to end. While the national problem of chronic time mismanagement has no immediate solution, there are a few ways to reform the educational system. Instead of long, blocked-out school days, schools should opt for shorter school days with an emphasis on individual and at-home learning. If there is no need to be in a classroom, then

why should students be forced to stay there? Despite there being no correlation between the amount of time sitting in a classroom to the amount of information learned and retained, legislators and community members still call for longer school days, believing it will raise standardized test scores and get more students into college. What they do not realize is that trapping students in classrooms for longer hours and depriving them of building skills outside of school does not lead to a smarter, more equipped child — it leads to an overworked and potentially emotionally underdeveloped student. The time of teachers, students and parents is wasted due to gross mismanagement of time and a fundamental misunderstanding of how education works. What the “one-size-fits-all” approach of the modern American educational system fails to

acknowledge is that time sitting in a classroom does not equate to a student learning — the quantity of instructional minutes does not matter. It is the quality of those minutes and how they are used that counts.

If there is no need to be in a classroom, then why should students be forced to stay there? Inherent childhood curiosity is too precious to waste on sitting in a classroom for eight hours a day. The time is better spent free of constrictive education, exploring their own passions and cultivating their own interests. School districts should strive to maximize the number of instructional minutes required per year with quality, shorter spurts of education that is builds a quality, diverse and well-rounded student.

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OPINION

Students should appreciate, take advantage of Paly resources By Vivian Feng

Senior Staff Writer

s my eighth semester at Paly and fifth semester on The Campanile comes to an end, I can’t help but reminisce. Many of us critique aspects of our school that could be changed to improve the student experience but I think the biggest attribute to a positive experience at Paly is one’s attitude and approach to school here. Paly is difficult. There is a societal pressure to succeed. High school did not “fly by,” as some graduates and seniors may say. I’ve had my fair share of late nights in the Media Arts Center (MAC) and Saturdays at Rinconada Library, but it is because of Paly that I have learned to become a more proactive and resourceful person; I’m grateful for my experience on this campus. To keep things in perspective, Paly is the fourth best public high school of the 1,774 high schools in California, according to Niche. It is also in the top 50 best college prep public high schools in America out of about 16,300 schools. While we should continually fight to be at the forefront of student resource accessibility and campus improvements, students should also realize that Paly is already privileged.

As much as it may feel like it, high school is not forever. You won’t get to say “Sko Vikes” or grab brunch from Town and Country, or get access to stateof-the-art facilities for sports and arts forever. Academic support is here if you ask for it. It took me three years to understand that. As an underclassmen, I thought that everyone needed to struggle through high school independently. Reflecting on my previous understanding, I now know that Paly is challenging for all and there are people eager to help. For example, at the beginning

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of senior year, I was struggling in my math class. When I asked for clarification and help, my math teacher, Scott Friedland, offered to meet with me every week before class to go over any questions I had. He took time out of his own schedule to make sure I understood the material, and as a result, his class is one of my favorites. Whether it be a history teacher who stayed two hours after school just to chat with me about equity in education, or a guidance counselor who made time to meet me in the first week of school, every staff member has made an impact on my experience at Paly. For students who aren’t comfortable asking adults for help, Paly runs an organized peer tutoring system in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). This year, I asked for a tutor and within 24 hours was matched with another student. I get texts two hours prior to every scheduled meeting from the

ARC, and my tutor gets community service hours or extra credit in a class of their choosing. It’s a win-win situation that is mutually beneficial but underutilized by students. Also, the math department specifically hosts after-school math help where a math teacher keeps a room open and answers students’ questions for an hour after school every Monday through Thursday. Then, when it came time for the college process, I was nervous I would not be able to meet with my College and Career Center (CCC) counselor as frequently as I wanted to due to the number of students each counselor is assigned. But Sandra Cernobori, my college counselor, single-handedly helped me brainstorm, edit and polish at least 20 essays for various colleges. During Oct., Nov. and Dec., I met with her at least once a week. Without Cernobori, I am not sure I would have completed the ap-

plications on time or applied to some of the schools I did, as I felt emotionally supported by her, too. Cernobori, my teacher advisor Adam Yonkers and the ASB student activities director, Matt Hall, all met with me on their own time after school to help me practice for college interviews. The CCC also compiles a list of scholarships for students, keeps statistics about how welcoming universities are of Paly students and rents out SAT, ACT, subject test and AP practice booklets. The issue is not that Paly lacks resources or opportunities, rather that students are not being proactive and tackling their challenges head-on by asking for help. Rather than dishing out A’s and handholding students through their high school career, a Paly education teaches students grit, resourcefulness and independence. Be vulnerable; let go of your ego and ask for help. These challenges may be magnified in the midst of finals and

AP season, but it’s important to take into perspective how lucky we are. At any time in the day, we can go out onto the quad and join a game of spikeball. Every Friday, we have music on the Quad and it’s sunny almost year-round.

The issue is not that Paly lacks resources or opportunities, rather that students are not being proactive and tackling their challenges head-on by asking for help.

Schools ought to offer the option to take a class for pass or fail credit

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By Anna Meyer

Science & Tech Editor

uring course registration, many students find themselves scrambling to assemble a schedule for the next year, pondering how to both optimize course rigor and maintain good grades. Unfortunately, most students neglect to take into account which classes genuinely interest them.

Students would not have to worry about the grade for the class and could instead focus on learning the material. Students should be given the opportunity to take a class for pass/fail credit in lieu of a let-

ter grade in order to encourage exploration in new topics and enrollment in difficult courses. Currently, pass/fail credit may be rewarded at the discretion of the teacher, according to the Paly course catalog, but it is not an option that students can select. Often, students feel discouraged from taking certain courses because they are not considered “easy A” classes. However, if students could take classes with a reputation for being difficult with the assurance that they would not receive a letter grade that would impact their Grade Point Average, they would be more inclined to take them. These classes would appear on student transcripts marked as either pass or fail rather than with a letter grade. Students would not have to worry about the grade for the class and could instead focus on learn-

ing the material. Pass/fail classes could also be used to reduce stress associated with a difficult course load because students could take rigorous classes without being preoccupied about the grade. Additionally, the pass/fail option would be chosen at the discretion of the student and only offered for electives not required for graduation, as its main purpose would be to encourage students to push past their boundaries and enroll in classes that they would not otherwise be comfortable taking. This reasoning would not apply to required classes, as students would take those classes regardless. Many schools already offer classes for pass/fail credit including Wellesley College, where students receive shadow grades for their first semester — their transcripts only show if they passed

or failed the class. These shadow grades serve as feedback for the students. In a survey administered to 406 first-year Wellesley students in 2015 after the first semester with the pilot system in place, 93% “agreed” or “strongly agreed” they were more likely to stay in a challenging course given the shadow grading system, according to the Wellesley News. These students took more difficult and enriching classes as a result of the pass/fail grading system. Some parents and teachers may be concerned students who opt to take these classes would expend minimal effort to pass the class, forgoing the opportunity to truly learn content on a deeper level. However, because the pass/ fail option would be offered for non-required classes only and would not be factored into GPA,

students would be unlikely to opt in unless they were genuinely interested in the subject matter of the course.

Students should be given the opportunity to take a class for pass/fail credit in lieu of a letter grade in order to encourage exploration in new topics and enrollment in difficult courses. In an environment so focused on test scores and GPA, the option of taking a class as pass/fail would offer a refreshing shift of emphasis to the content of the class rather than grades, promoting the idea of learning for the sake of education and intellect.

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Friday, May 17, 2019

The Campanile

EDITORIALS

Compensation for teachers District should allocate resources to incentivize use of who host AP review sessions public transportation, streamline exiting Embarcadero lot

purchasing refreshments for students, according to Friedland. However, despite sacrificing their personal time and paying out of their own pockets, most teachers who host AP practice exams have never requested compensation from the District.

ith Advanced Placement (AP) testing coming to an end, students in AP classes can breathe a collective sigh of relief as they close both their note-filled study guides and their eyes to finally lay down for some restful sleep. While some students experience flashbacks of frantic cramming sessions, others have peace of mind knowing they were thoroughly prepared — especially as they attended several full-length review sessions in the weeks preceding. The Campanile commends AP teachers who have hosted practice exams and review sessions on their own time without compensation, which provide students with valuable opportunities to experience the timing and environment of a real AP exam.

Review sessions significantly help students raise their scores, getting them over the bump from 3's to 4's, or 4's to 5's. It is clear that many AP teachers who host these review sessions do so not out of obligation, but rather selflessly out of care for their students. Even though these teachers have not requested compensation, they deserve it nonetheless. According to Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson, there is currently no official procedure in place for teachers to request or receive compensation for working overtime to host AP review sessions. To establish such a system, The Campanile believes it should be incorporated into the school’s budgeting process at the beginning of the next school year. If funds are allocated towards compensating teachers for hosting AP practice exams outside of class hours, not only will these teachers receive the compensation they deserve, but all AP teachers will be encouraged to provide review sessions as well. This will allow students in all AP subjects to have the opportunity to test their knowledge and improve in preparation for the actual exam. Though these funds will likely have to come from other areas in the administrative or department budget, ensuring that students master course curriculum is a top priority, and a teacher’s efforts in taking extra time to do so deserve to be recognized.

Despite sacrificing personal time and paying out of their own pockets, most teachers who host AP practice exams have never requested compensation from the district. Through this, students are able to feel more comfortable in regards to pacing, better understand where they are in their development and effectively analyze areas of improvement. According to AP Calculus AB teacher Scott Friedland, who has hosted practice exams for the past 17 years, review sessions significantly help students raise their scores, getting them over the bump from 3’s to 4’s, or 4’s to 5’s. Teachers who run these sessions spend several hours orchestrating them, and funnel their time and money into printing practice exams and preparing the rooms, putting up signage and

or most school days, almost eight hours of grueling academics is usually followed by the relief of being able to go home and recuperate. However, students who drive to school are often confronted with the tedious task of escaping the overly congested parking lot after school, which is a process that can often take 15 minutes or more. The Campanile believes that District officials should allocate more resources to help streamline the process of exiting the El Camino parking lot after school. Much of the traffic backup after school stems from parents who wait along the school’s perimeter to pick up their children, resulting in an excessive pileup of cars before students are even dismissed from class. Although long-term solutions may require reconfiguration of the parking lot, in the short term, The Campanile urges administrators to

performing and visual arts at all the District sites. Unfortunately, this decision seems to have been made without any input from visual and performing arts teachers or students, and The Campanile believes this sends a bad message about the importance of the arts in PAUSD. Student and teacher input in these decisions is essential, given that they are the ones most impacted by the changes. Additionally, photography teacher Margo Wixsom believes the information about the change was communicated in an insensitive manner. Arts teachers were notified through an email, and the news was announced at the April 23 school board meeting, with no prior consultation with art teachers or students. During the April 23 school board meeting, various community members, including Gunn High School art students, spoke during the open forum objecting to the change. It is evident that this is a topic students are passionate about and eager to share their opinions. Despite these objections, Superintendent Don

By having the change happen right before the recurring PAUSD student showcase art show, multiple teachers had to work overtime in order to put on the event. Instead, the District handed off these responsibilities to a lead teacher, Nancy Coffey, to support

The Campanile urges administrators to implement a more efficient traffic flow system after school by paying a police officer or crossing guard to direct traffic. We also urge the District and the city of Palo Alto to work more closely to alleviate this after-

school congestion by funding and promoting the use of other means of transportation such as public transport. The City of Palo Alto currently offers one free shuttle that includes Paly as a stop, with only three other stops available, one at Middlefield and Embarcadero, one at North California and Embarcadero and one at the Palo Alto Tech Center. To incentivize more students to utilize public transportation, the shuttle system should have more stops in areas in Palo Alto, such as downtown and along California Avenue. The District and administration should not only work to make public transportation more accessible to students, but also encourage other means of travelling such as carpooling, biking or walking. Other schools often hold events promoting alternate forms of transportation, such as Walk to

School day. Paly should follow suit, incentivizing students to avoid driving to school.

To incentivize more students to utilize public transportation, the shuttle system should have stops in more areas in Palo Alto, such as downtown and along California Avenue. The Campanile believes that administrators should reform the parking lot to ensure less traffic and allow all drivers to exit faster and more efficiently after a long day at school.

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District should have consulted art department, students about removal of Art Coordinator he position of art coordinator in the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) began in 1976. At the time, the role of this coordinator was to administer and oversee the District's arts programs. The position included taking part in hiring department members, curriculum oversight and staff development. After the removal of Li Ezzel in April, the District decided not to stick with tradition and continue this role.

implement a more efficient traffic flow system after school by hiring a police officer or crossing guard to direct traffic. Other schools with similar situations have police involvement to help facilitate traffic and have seen vast improvements in efficiency.

Austin said he does not plan to reconsider the decision. The timing of the decision also seems insensitive. By having the change happen right before the annual PAUSD student showcase art show, multiple art teachers had to work overtime in order to put on the event.

Student and teacher input in these decisions is essential, given that they are the ones most impacted by these changes. The Campanile hopes in the future, PAUSD works to prioritize open communication and input from students, staff and the community before making major decisions like this one. The way things were done this time around sends a poor message and seems to further encourage the misconception that STEM is more important than the arts. Further information about this topic can be found on A1.

MAY'S TOP TEN LIST Top Ten Things To Do Before Graduation 1) Execute the perfect senior prank. Berkson's got nothing on us. 2) Get rescinded. 3) Rest, knowing you only have one more Monday of high school, and no more Advisory! 4) Try the new place at Town & Country before it inevitably closes in a couple months. 5) Get to the point where you just tell your teacher you're gonna leave to the quad for a half-hour. 6) Fail to find a parking spot, just because sophomores park without permits. 7) Win the spikeball tournament. 8) Tell that one old teacher of yours about how you always copied down homework last-second. 9) Remind your junior friend one last time, that they lost Spirit Week to the sophomores. 10) Say "Sko Vikes" one last time. –JOHN TAYERI & LARA NAKAMURA

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Friday, May 17, 2019

L FESTYLE

Column: How to Forget Your Friends After High School

ON THE BIG STAGE STUDENT MUSIC gROUPS PREPARE FOR Various LIVE PERFORMANCES

s sophomore Rein Vaska grabs his drumsticks he assumes his position on stage and faces the blinding lights with his band Metro alongside

him. Metro, an alternative indie rock band with Vaska, sophomore Marina Buendia and juniors Joseph Cudahy and Toni Loew, is one of many student music groups at Paly who host live performances for the community. From giving live sets around Palo Alto to taking first place at the Battle of the Bands in San Francisco, Metro has emerged as a notable local talent. Although performing in front of a large audience can be daunting, Vaska said stepping on the stage is also exhilarating. “Right before the show we’re always nervous, but that rush of adrenaline is really exciting,” Vaska said. “While playing, we’re always having so much fun. Being up on a stage (and) engaging with each other and the audience is also exciting.” The Fringes, a local band comprised of juniors Ellie Walsh, Anya Trubelja and Riley Breier on vocals, keyboard and guitar, respectively, has put its music out for the world to hear with an extended play record on Spotify and Apple Music. While working on releasing an album, The Fringes has performed at venues such as Foothills Tennis & Swimming Club and the streets of downtown Los Altos. According to Walsh, The Fringes strives to make every show its best, which includes lots of preparation. “For a live show, we usually start practicing two weeks in advance, and we’ll have already established our set list,” Walsh said. “We usually practice until all

the little kinks are worked out and everyone is pretty confident with the songs.” From sold-out arenas to desolate coffee shops, artists know that the environment of the venue is extremely influential to a performance. Many live performers believe the behavior of an audience can make or break a show, but Walsh said every live performance, good or bad, is a learning experience. “Playing at Palopalooza was really nice because the audience was super supportive and there was just this atmosphere that made me feel like even if we did mess up, no one would really care,” Walsh s a i d . “ E ve r yon e was just there for a good time, and it was really fun and relaxing to play in that setting. There have also been situations where we’ll play for audiences that are not as supportive, and that does suck.” For some, performing in front of a live audience has always been a dream, including junior Alfredo Jack who raps with the student group FRB. Since 2018, Jack, along with junior Raymond Richard and sophomore Liam Teare, have worked to release several singles on music platforms such as SoundCloud and Apple Music. FRB recently shot a music video for its single “Bleed ‘Em,” and the group has performed live locally this year. With bright strobe lights and sold out tickets, FRB loves to give their audience a thrilling set, according to Jack. “I like the attention being on me, and the lights, the cameras and everyone dancing is pretty fun,” Jack said. Hoping to make it big in the music industry,

Jack said he is passionate about every performance and puts in countless hours to spread FRB’s name. “To prepare for a show, first you need a good outfit,” Jack said. “Then you need to rehearse for a week. You need a good list of songs to perform and a group of homies and then just have fun.” The Fringes have a series of shows lined up this year including performances at the Foothills Tennis & Swimming Club. With senior year approaching for many of the members, The Fringes look to further their progress in the music industry, Walsh said. “(The Fringes’) goals for the future are to release the album we’ve been working on for quite a while, do a bunch of performances and just have a good time for the amount of time we have left together,” Walsh said. At only age 17, Jack looks become more involved in the music scene in the coming years. Jack wishes to continue his success and has many aspirations for his career. “My goal is to be a millionaire and help my mom because she was the only one who supported me in this,” Jack said. “I want to be big. I want to own all my music, win a Grammy, win an Oscar and all that.” For Metro, the members are looking to capitalize on their previous success and hopefully release more material. With a line of gigs at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz and downtown Palo Alto, Metro will continue to enjoy the amazing experience. “For the future, we hope to write more music and record an album,” Vaska said. “We’re having such an awesome time working together, and we can’t wait to keep writing and performing in the future.”

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DESIGN BY JEFFREY WANG SPOTLIGHT

Post Paly Plans

Lifestyle The Paly Class of 2019 has various future plans as they wrap up their high school careers and begin a new chapter of their lives.

Lifestyle

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Philz community

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Cultures of Philz Coffee shops vary around Palo Alto. PAGE B2

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Car culture

Students take interest in different car communities in the Bay Area. PAGE B3

By Cameron Legrand

Senior Staff Writer

s you happily spend the remainder of your days as a senior on the sunsoaked Quad, you hear a faint sound in your ear. The tune of Pomp and Circumstance begins to echo louder and louder as you prepare for the end of your high school education. Suddenly, all of your fears regarding graduating flood your mind. Soon enough, the dread of moving away from home triggers an irrational fear that you’ll trip on your gown on stage. As powerless as you may feel, there are still factors you can control. While you may not be able to control losing contact with your high school friends after graduating, there are ways to prevent the feeling of loss and ultimately feel confident with your decision to forget your peers. The Lesion of Honor Method: Although it may seem outlandish, your best bet for forgetting your friends is to make sure that they are genuinely erased from your memory, à la “Men in Black.” However, since scientists haven’t exactly pinned down how to do this, you will have to resort to a more natural method. Medically speaking, you will need to become amnestic in order to guarantee the complete eradication of your former classmates from your memory. This is easily accomplished with trauma to the head, such as a concussion — but due to legal complications, I do not recommend self-inflicted head injuries. In order to ensure you forget your friends while not physically harming yourself, you ought to have a surgeon remove your hippocampus, the part of the brain that works to recall memories. With your new inability to recall memories, you will be able to move on with your life without guilt. As a result, you will believe your friends and the rest of your life experiences never existed. It’s a considerable side effect, but the big picture is what counts, and sacrifices need to be made.

ART, TEXT & DESIGN BY REBEKAH LIMB

Photos courtesy of Ellie Walsh, Alfredo Jack and Rein Vaska

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The Billy Madison Method: Consider this a loophole: in order to forget your friends after high school, you or your friends must graduate. Among the friends you’d like to forget, you must decide who will have to stay at Paly for another few years. I suggest a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors or Go Fish to determine who will remain in primary education and have their chances of progressing professionally hindered. This may prove difficult for you or your friends to wrap your head around, but to make sure you do forget your friends, it’s going to take a lot more than moving away and not communicating. As much as it may hurt to never see your peers again, it is important to remember that high school is only four years of your otherwise long and fruitful life. It may seem tough, but if you ever feel the slightest bit nostalgic, you can always make yourself a paper-maché version of Reese to play spikeball with. Good luck Class of 2019, you’ve earned it.

Science & Tech

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Skin care

Skin care products allow for students to follow specific routines. PAGE B7

Friday, May 17, 2019

The Campanile

LIFESTYLE

Philz stores foster diversity

Although Philz Coffee is a chain, each store has its own quirks Samantha Hwang & Leela Srinivasan Senior Staff Writers

ART BY TIEN NGUYEN & REBEKAH LIMB

Seniors consider many factors when deciding college majors By Johnny Yang Sports Editor

nspired by his friend’s father, who was an engineer, senior Eric Solway developed a strong interest and passion for the subject of mechanical engineering in seventh grade. “Nobody in my family is an engineer,” Solway said. “(My best friend’s dad), who is an engineer, has shown me the skill set that you get from studying engineering, and I really want to have those skills.” With final college admissions decisions announced in April and National College Decision Day on May 1, the Class of 2019 has officially completed the long process of college applications. In addition to selecting and committing to a college, seniors must also decide on a significant aspect of their college career — the field in which they would like to major. For students who have a clear idea of their field of interest, this decision was nearly instant. Solway said it was easy for him to declare a major given his passion for mechanical engineering. “I think about what kind of career I want at the end of it (college),” Solway said. “I would really like to seek a job in the automotive business. I really enjoy taking Auto, and I always think it is cool to be able to see things, build things and move things around. Getting a degree in mechanical engineering factors directly into that. ” Despite his desire to pursue the career path, Solway said he may not actually become an engineer after graduating from college. “I’m sure my job is probably not going to be directly like engineering or building systems,” Solway said. “But above all, I re-

ally want the ability, or skill set, to see and build things, and to have a math background that allows me to do that.” Beyond students’ own interests, parents often play a role in the decision-making process regarding students’ majors. Though Solway said his parents are both supportive of his decision, senior Nilo Tehrani, who did not have as clear of an idea of her desired major, experienced more parental intervention. “I remember (in) August, when I started filling out my applications,” Tehrani said. My mother sat me down at the kitchen table and said I was not to leave the table unless I picked a major. "I am a child of many interests, and it was a difficult conversation to have with my mother, one that resulted in many tears and much frustration. But I finally had a plan in mind for how I would approach college admissions, with a goal in mind.” Interested by the Biotechnology course she took, Tehrani is planning on majoring in the field bioengineering. Tehrani said bioengineering is a major that opens many doors to future careers and innovations. According to Tehrani, approaching college major decisions with a plan in mind is important because it helps students determine what they truly want. “You realize sometimes that reality, whether it be the nature of the job or plans that you have for the future, hits,” Tehrani said. “And when it does, it may knock you into another path. The important thing is to have a path to start with. One that you are willing to stick to, and one you’ll enjoy.” College & Career Center adviser Sandra Cernobori said students do not have to make an explicit decision as seniors, though she admires students with a clear

vision for their choice of major. “When I meet with students, sometimes they’ll say they’re undecided,” Cernobori said. “And I don’t think there is anything wrong with being undecided. Some schools will only ask for area of academic interest during the application, and this may or may not be your major. And for other schools, you will also have the option to switch majors after you get in the college or university.”

“I don’t think there is anything wrong with being undecided. Some schools will only ask for area of academic interest during the application.” Sandra Cernobori

According to Cernobori, majors do not completely determine students’ careers, because many colleges provide students with general skills, in the form of general education requirements, that apply to various careers, regardless of concentration or major. “Sometimes you need specific trainings (for a major),” Cernobori said. “But it’s very common these days to get (other educations) when you are in college that complement the subject you are majoring in. Being well-rounded, (these subjects) teach you those critical thinking and analytical skills, which basically apply to any career. Time has changed a little bit and people do change their careers over their lifetime. The experiences that you’re getting are always positioning and benefiting you.”

very year, a portion of the student body evade their homes by flocking to a nearby eatery to attempt social studying, in which they convince themselves of their productivity despite excessive mingling and gossip. Although downtown Palo Alto’s Coupa Cafe has been widely recognized as the designated communal center for social studying in previous years, Paly students have begun to migrate to a new spot at Philz Coffee on Middlefield Road. The quirky, abstract coffee chain has become an integral part of not only the Paly community but the Bay Area community, with over 30 locations — two of which are in Palo Alto. Despite experiencing notable growth since its opening as a small, locally-owned shop in the mission district of San Francisco, each Philz manages to uphold the same local shop feeling while remaining distinctly unique. As one enters the doors of the Middlefield location, their eyes are immediately drawn to the hand-painted murals that cover the outside of the store, which look as though an ordinary artist had picked up their paintbrush, palette and paints and had went to work on the walls. Senior and Philz employee Joseph Kim, an artist and barista at the Middlefield location, had the opportunity to add to some of the murals, and said the art is representative of the establishment itself. “The store has a sense of character, even in these murals, which I really appreciate about the store,” Kim said. “They push for local artists to paint, which opens opportunities for aspiring artists and adds to the laid-back feel.” The atmosphere is lively; the constant quiet chatter of other customers creates a comfortable ambience that allows one to concentrate yet still converse without the worry of disrupting surrounding individuals. The outdoor seating area is almost always packed with people of a variety of ages, but Paly students tend to congregate in the section against the muraled wall. Although the Middlefield location sports an identical menu to the Forest location, the two cafés are starkly different. While the Middlefield location has limited square footage to work with in the interior to accommodate outdoor seating, the Forest location is more of an indoor working coffee shop, with an abundance of isolated work spaces that face outwards, outlets and the constant clacking computer keys. Senior and Middlefield Philz barista Maraleis Sinton began working at the Forest location in the summer of 2018 after having been an avid customer for several months.

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Gunn senior Joseph Kim prepares an iced drink at Middlefield Philz. “I was a regular for a really long time, and I always loved the sense of community that the workers had whenever I came in,” Sinton said. “I began making friends with the baristas there, too, and when I learned that they were hiring at Forest, I applied (for the job) online.” However, Sinton didn’t stay at the establishment for long — she said she meshed better with the community working at Middlefield. “Forest just wasn’t as quirky as the Middlefield location,” Sinton said. “I started going to Middlefield in the summer of 2018 and also picked up a few shifts there. I just really loved the ambiance, and so I applied for transfer in August 2018.” Joining the Philz community in January was an important step for Kim, who found he was pushed in a social direction that he really appreciated.

“I was a regular for a really long time, and I always loved the sense of community that the workers had whenever I came in.” Maraleis Sinton

“I think this is a really good place for a first job because everyone is really laid back, and it evoked creativity,” Kim said. “Everyone is here to work, to do something, to get things done. You get to talk to people, which was really nerve wracking for me at first because I’m not very socially out there. But the more you talk to them, the more you open up and get to know them.” Similarly, senior and frequent Philz customer Ella Thomsen prefers going to the Middlefield loca-

tion over the Forest location. “I didn't start going to Philz (Coffee) until this year, when a friend introduced me, and ever since I’ve been going frequently because I think it’s a fun place to hang out and also study, ” Thomsen said. “I prefer Middlefield over Forest since it gives off a more community- oriented environment, whereas the Forest one gives off a more Palo Alto startup vibe.” Thomsen is referring to the fact that the age demographic at the Forest location is primarily limited to individuals in their 20s-30s, usually fixated on working on their laptops. Socializing is therefore kept to a minimum as customers are there to get things done, so for high school students with more casual agendas, Middlefield is a much more suitable alternative. Kim echoes Thomsen’s sentiment, explaining that the surrounding area and environment changes the feeling of the store itself. “It’s really welcoming, and it’s in the middle of a neighborhood, with everyday people wandering by,” Kim said. “It’s so different as opposed to Forest; that’s more industrial, being right by University Avenue.” Sinton said employees at the Middlefield location aren't just there to simply finish the job — they have become much closer and established lasting friendships which extend far beyond the workplace. “(The Middlefield staff ) plan Philz outings, where everyone is invited, which is always really fun,” Sinton said. “The community is really welcoming, fun, and wild, and just know that (if you work there), you should be prepared to make many new friends. I’ll definitely hold the memories I’ve made at both Philz’ very close. It’s been such a highlight in my high school career and has allowed me to come into my own in more ways than none.”

Students work part-time minimum wage jobs in food industry

After adolescents reach the legal working age of 16, some opt to explore jobs manning the cash register, preparing and serving food By Leela Srinivasan

Senior Staff Writer

ehind the cash register at Peet’s Coffee & Tea in Town & Country, senior Rosa Schaefer Bastian grimaces as an elderly man in front of the counter tells her that she ought to smile while taking her customers’ orders. The comment, though inadvertently ill-intentioned, makes Schaefer Bastian uncomfortable, as she is there to take orders and serve coffee, and her appearance should not be a part of the equation. Though she makes an effort to maintain an air of professionalism during her shifts, customers often slip in unnecessary commentary about her performance that she said can be both demoralizing and disrespectful. As a teenager in the food industry, Schaefer Bastian said she has seen her fair share of ageist customers, who change the way they speak when addressing her because she is younger than they are. “Adults will call me ‘sweetie’ or ‘sweetheart’ all the time,” Schaefer Bastian said. “It’s completely clear that they don’t mean it in a friendly way, but in a condescending ‘serve me, little one’ way. They know that they can treat me however they want, and sometimes they even feel like I’m not qualified enough to be making their drink because of my age.”

According to Schaefer Bastian, a significant part of representing the establishment well is that she must always be on the customer’s side — if they say they ordered something they didn’t pay for, they are always right, even if that means they’re taking advantage of the barista and the store. “If someone comes and complains that they didn’t get almond milk even though you’re positive that they never asked for almond milk, you just have to smile and say, ‘Oh, of course we’ll remake your drink, sorry about that,’” Schaefer Bastian said. “It can be really frustrating to apologize for a mistake you never made, just because the customer has the power to say whatever they want.” Schaefer Bastian said while she’ll always grant customers their wish, they often push her buttons, and she makes sure to communicate her frustration to the customer, albeit in a more backhanded manner. “Sometimes, we’ll throw in some passive comment, such as, ‘We must have not heard you say that when you were ordering your drink,’ which is kind of like a fake apology,” Schaefer Bastian said. “We do that to make them aware that we’re smart and see through what they’re trying to do.” Junior Anil Hosgur has worked at Fraiche Yogurt in downtown Palo Alto for two years. Similarly to Schaefer Bastian, Hosgur mentioned that he has had many expe-

riences with difficult customers. Since the yogurt establishment is pricey, according to Hosgur, customers tend to expect things to be perfect and often find fault with the employees. “We get complaints all the time about the quality of the yogurt,” Hosgur said. “Sometimes it’s a bit icy on that particular day and the customers get upset, but they don’t understand that we can’t control what’s happening inside of the yogurt machine, even if we explain that to them.” Hosgur said one time a woman attempted to con her way out of paying for a yogurt, saying she was experiencing a problem with her credit card. “One time, after we had already made the yogurt and put the toppings on it, (the lady) said that her credit card wasn’t working and she couldn’t pay,” Hosgur said. “She spent 20 minutes at the front of the line, talking, making excuses and wasting time, while a line of customers built up behind her, waiting. Even if we don’t give her the yogurt at that point, it’s topped so we have to throw it away, which is a complete waste.” Despite the occasional entitled customer, the workplace can be a wonderful place to build friendships — unlike a school environment, there are people of all ages and backgrounds that come together to perform the same tasks. “I like working with the other

employees, no matter their age, and talking with them,” senior John Labib, an employee at Town and Country’s Jamba Juice, said. “Whenever we’re making the smoothies, we just chat with each other, and it makes the job a lot more fun. I also enjoy meeting a lot of customers when I take their orders, who are friendly for the most part.”

“Whenever we're making the smoothies, we just chat with each other, and it makes the job a lot more fun.” John Labib

Schaefer Bastian’s workplace is composed of primarily students from Paly or the neighboring high school Menlo-Atherton, as well as some individuals in their mid-20s that are either completing undergraduate studies or working out of college. She said the small age gap brings the employees closer together, and loosens the idea of seniority, even though the older individuals lead the shifts and the high school students do not. While Schaefer Bastian said she hasn’t ever encountered problems with her coworkers, Hosgur

has endured a bad relationship with someone he worked with, which was an experience that he said he could take away valuable communication lessons from. “There was a guy who worked in our office who would yell, and he thought that he was better than everyone else, especially since he was around 10 years older than me,” Hosgur said. “He would always boss me around and expect me to take orders from him.” Whenever Hosgur encountered a problem with another coworker, he said he learned to tackle it with professionalism, going to his manager to seek resolutions. He found that they always acted upon his concerns and resolved the issue. It’s easy to form the perception that working in the food industry equates to unlimited free snacking and fun — but Labib’s very first day on the job at Jamba Juice proved this idea wrong. Throughout his shift, he said it was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant and walking back and forth to restock all of the ingredients began to wear out his feet. At the end of the day, Labib returned home, his back aching, and with a new understanding that his new job came with responsibility, physical labor and consisted of more than blending smoothies. Schaefer Bastian agrees and said though her current job at Peet’s is relatively comfortable, her previous

job at a Stanford late-night store on the college campus could be unpleasant. “When I worked there, I was essentially serving ‘drunk food’ to my customers,” Schaefer Bastian said. “I was often grossed out when I was heating up frozen food and dealing with fattier, greasier, processed foods for hours at a time. It just doesn’t feel clean.” After her first paycheck, Schaefer Bastian recognized a significant change in her regard for earning money. “I’ve become much more aware of money, because I can really tell what specific things I’m doing or how much time I’m putting in to earn it,” Schaefer Bastian said. “Now I’m much more conscious when I’m out spending, because I realize that, for instance, buying this $100 item is worth my time from two shifts of work.” Hosgur agrees, and said that increasing the number of shifts and hours he spent on the job helped him build a long term vision for earnings and savings. “I think it’s really important to work and earn the money yourself, as opposed to your parents just handing you the money (and) allowing you to spend,” Hosgur said. “After you realize how difficult and tiring it can be to work, you know not to waste too much money and to save for what’s ahead of you, because you never know in 10, 15 or 20 years what’s going to happen.”

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LIFESTYLE

Seasonal farmers market expands downtown Sustainable clothing

Palo Alto residents explore fresh products from local businesses, farms By Emily Asher

By Olivia Ericsson

Managing Editor

s the cold and rainy winter is left in the past, the warm and blooming spring season approaches. Spring brings new energy to our community; with constant sunny weather as April showers are left behind, Palo Alto becomes vibrant and active. One location you will be sure to find a variety of lively people at is the farmers markets. Palo Alto hosts two farmers markets every weekend: the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturdays, and the California Avenue Farmers Market on Sundays. Both markets boast a variety of vendors selling items ranging from fruits and vegetables to jewelry from across the Bay Area. Kevin Lynch is a vendor who runs The Mulberry Guy, a berry stand at the Downtown Farmers Market. Lynch said he grows all his produce and products out of his family’s backyard in Palo Alto. “The business began when we moved to Palo Alto in 2003,” Lynch said. “My wife Monica and I scraped our backyard clean and started over by picking berry bushes and trees from a rare fruit catalog. The mulberry tree was one of those.” From that year on, Lynch said he continued purchasing more mulberry trees, eventually getting the idea to make a farmers market-type business for him and his sons. However, this proved to be a more difficult task than he initially thought. According to Eva Heninwolf, the president of the Downtown Farmers Market for the past 18 years, in order to own and host a booth at the farmers market, one must go through an application process and pass certain health requirements. “Agricultural producers, people who produce fruits and vegetables, need to be permitted by the Santa Clara Agricultural Department,” Heninwolf said. “This involves some inspections, which they have to do on their own. Then they present us their permit and we invite them into the market. For the other side of the market they have some environmental health requirements through the Santa Clara County Environmental Health Department.” But since Lynch received his

has longterm benefits

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On Sundays, Capay Organic farm sets up in Palo Alto for the weekly California Avenue Farmers Market. permit to host a booth at the Downtown Farmers Market, his business has expanded dramatically. “We now sell fresh mullberries, mulberry leaf tea, mulberry jam and other fresh items that we grow in our backyard,” Lynch said. “Our mulberry jam is our particular favorite because everything in the jar (comes) from our backyard: fresh mulberries, fresh lemons and honey from our beehive.”

“I love getting to know the customers and vendors at the market. We have many regulars that come by every week and it wouldn't be the same without them.” Max Valasek The farmers market also provides unique job opportunities for high schoolers. Junior Summer Daniel works at the Magical Bridge Stand, which offers a variety fun activities for children. “Because the farmers market is usually filled with families

and friendly faces, this was the perfect location to uphold Magical Bridge’s mission of spreading kindness, and we did so through free face painting,” Daniel said. “We also got to benefit from this because interested families were more likely to approach our booth so we were able to inform more people about upcoming magical bridge projects and fundraise as well.” Junior Max Valasek works at Prevedelli Farms, a family-run farm in Watsonville every Sunday at the California Avenue Farmers Market. “One of my team members from diving was an employee at the booth and said they were looking got new people to hire,” Valasek said. “She suggested I try it out and I have been working there for over three years now.” According to Lynch, working at the farmers market provides students with beneficial work experience. “Skills that kids learn when they work at the market (include) handling money, customer service, public speaking, customer service, public speaking, poise and responsibility,” Lynch said. Farmers markets in Palo Alto have been around for 30 years, and have brought in many regulars. Many visit the same stands and

get to know the employees and products, according to Valasek. “I love getting to know the customers and vendors at the market,” Valasek said. “We have many regulars that come by every week and it wouldn’t be the same without them.” The farmers market has attracted vendors and customers alike throughout its time in Palo Alto.

“You will see people who have been at this market for decades. The way that they see eachother on a weekly basis is heartwarming.” Kevin Lynch If you go to our (farmers) market on Saturdays, you can see some vendors who have been here since it began over 30 years ago,” Lynch said. “You can see some vendors have gone on to become even bigger retailers. But most importantly, you will see people who have been at this market for decades. The way that they see each other on a weekly basis is heartwarming."

Staff Writer

hen shopping for clothing, most people can relate to the experience of trying to find the cheapest clothing and the best deal. However, behind all of this lays the damaging truth of the unnecessary destructive influence the fashion industry has on the environment. The consumption of sustainable clothing has become vital due to the excessive waste and environmental harm produced by the fashion industry. The toxic chemicals used by various large clothing brands have caused many shoppers to seek more eco-friendly alternatives. Sophomore Aileen Wu, president of the Zero Waste Initiative club at Paly, said by minimizing clothing purchases from unsustainable fashion brands, students can help the environment. “By purchasing clothing made from recycled material, you lengthen the lifetime of the resources that it is made up of,” Wu said. “Zero Waste is all about reusing, and this is one way you can reduce your carbon footprint.” According to Wu, recycling limits unnecessary carbon emissions as it prevents clothing from discarding into landfills and discourages new products from manufacturing. Additionally, due to the of the amount of water utilized to produce clothing, recycling material also aids in reducing water waste. “It's like giving the material of your clothing a second life, but it didn't have to start from the very beginning,” Wu said. According to Sustain Your Style, a sustainability website, the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. Sophomore Stella Essenmacher believes that the importance of taking care of the environment lies in the hands of the people, and the fashion industry may later lead to increased problems. “I believe it is important to help the environment because if we are not aware of the impact our actions have on the planet, problems like global warming can only get worse,” Essenmacher said. Senior Lucy Volino said ecofriendly clothing and fashion can have a huge impact on society and lead to a healthier planet. “I try to buy sustainable cloth-

ing for two big reasons,” Volino said. “One, because buying secondhand or from sustainable clothing companies supports more ethical production of textiles. Many of the clothes people buy super cheaply from fast fashion companies treat their workers incredibly poorly in order to produce a large volume of clothes cheaply. These companies exploit already vulnerable populations, particularly women, in developing countries.”

“Buying (clothing) more has caused people to throw away more clothing, filling landfills rapidly.” Lucy Volino Additionally, Volino believes that purchasing eco-friendly clothes contribute to reducing one's carbon footprint. “By buying sustainably, you are voting with your money and not contributing to the fast fashion industry,” Volino said. “Buying second hand decreases demand for new clothes even more.” Volino minimizes her shopping by purchasing brands such as Everlane, Pact Organics and People Tree, and often borrows from her friends and family. “I try to reduce, borrow, thrift and buy in that order,” Volino said. “Reduce the number of clothing I buy overall, borrow from friends and family who are done with older clothes, thrift to be frugal and most sustainable, and then I buy the rest from stores with transparency who are working to have more ethical and environmentally friendly practices.” According to Volino, although many do not realize the harm the fashion industry brings, taking even the slightest initiative to reduce shopping and buying sustainably will have a large effect. “I think people in the United States need to re-evaluate their purchases to buy less overall, because buying more has caused people to throw away more clothing, filling landfills rapidly,” Volino said. “I encourage people to watch ‘The True Cost’ documentary to learn more about the ethical and environmental consequences of the clothing industry.”

Students explore passions for various types of automobiles

Car ownership communities in the Bay Area provide a platform for enthusiasts to share interests with youth By Nick Le Senior Staff Writer

riving by the Paly parking lot, there are a wide variety of cars parked, from Toyota Priuses to Porsches. However, car enthusiast don’t view these as just cars. Instead, they view them as a passion and culture. The car culture is fostered by of individuals passionate about cars — whether it be admiring them, driving them or working on them. This community consists of many subgroups based on the different types of cars, from tuners, to muscle, to exotic. However, some view the car community in a negative light because of “takeovers” around the Bay Area. At “takeovers,” people stop traffic to do burnouts, donuts or street race. Despite these interruptions, the positivity of the car community unites people through a common passion and is an outlet for self-expression, according to Motor Trend. Long-time car enthusiast Benoît Boningue is a fan of the exotic car community. In 2012, he founded 100 OCT, a Bay Area-based organization which brings car enthusiasts together through events, rallies and drives. Exotics are typically rare sports, super or hypercars. They are typically very expensive due to their luxury and innovative technology, and are associated with brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Pagani. Boningue fell in love with these type of cars and would develop his company, 100 OCT, on these types of vehicles. Boningue grew up in a small town of 1,200 people in France. When he was 15, the chief mechanic for the Ferrari importer in Paris, who also grew up in the same town, organized a gathering for the Ferrari Club de France with the help of the town. Over 60 Ferraris owners showed up for a cocktail re-

ception, tourist rally and street circuit demonstration. On the second morning, a man showed up alone in a red 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, one of the crown jewels of the Ferrari catalog at the time. “I gathered all the courage I could muster to ask him if I could ride with him on the drive that was organized around my town,” Boningue said. “Luckily, he said yes. So I rode shotgun for about 100 miles. The leather smelled amazing. The engine sounded glorious, and I had never seen the roadside trees move so fast. It was exhilarating, and I was instantly hooked. I’ve been a fan of Ferraris and other exotic cars ever since.”

“I loved being behind the wheel, and the other driving experiences different cars could give me.” Ryan Gwyn Like Boningue, each person in the car community has their own story about how they discovered their passion. Senior Seattle Hmelar, for example, was inspired by his dad. “My dad fixed up muscle cars with his brother all throughout high school in his garage,” Hmelar said. “His passion for them was passed on to me. I currently have a 1967 Mustang that I’ve been restoring for the past year.” Muscle cars are any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The most common muscle cars are the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, according to Motor Trend. “I really like muscle cars and the Japanese Domestic Market ( JDM) cars, but if I had to choose

one, I would definitely have to roll with muscle cars,” Hmelar said. “It’s something that my dad and I have always had a passion for.” Local JDM enthusiast and tuner Vincent Le owns a Nissan 350z and Honda Accord that are both heavily modified. “I had friends that were into cars way longer than I have been,” Le said. “They convinced me to buy an exhaust for my car. I’ve always been into cars ever since.” Tuners are car enthusiast who enjoy enhancing and modifying their cars. The tuner scene is full of JDM enthusiasts. JDM is a car culture focused on cars from Japan that are often modified for performance or looks. Some of the most prestigious JDM cars include the Mazda RX-7, Nissan GTR and Toyota Supra according to Top Gear. “I’m into Japanese Cars,” Le said. “This is mostly because I’m Asian, but I really like how most JDM cars look because of their body lines. Also, the platform for aftermarket parts is pretty big, so it’s much easier and cheaper to get into the car scene.” Senior Ryan Gwyn said he is an overall fan of the car scene and enjoys the variety of cars in the market. “I got into the car scene more through driving than loving the looks of cars,” Gwyn said. “I loved being behind the wheel, and the other driving experiences different cars could give me.” Gwyn drives a Volkswagen Golf R, which many would a consider a “sleeper” due to it lacking in eye catching looks, but high performance according to The Drive. “I love that to most people it just looks like your regular VW Golf but really it has AWD, a turbo and 300 hp under the hood. That, and the super light weight of the car makes it super fun for an everyday car that will perform in almost every situation.” Although some consider the car community divided, everyone

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Car enthusiasts in the Bay Area gather at Santana Row for the Cars & Croissants show, featuring a McLaren P1. is still connected through their passion for cars according to cars direct. Le said he is most passionate about the mechanics of cars. “I enjoy the mechanical aspect of working on cars and seeing the product of my work,” Le said. “I know a lot of people work on their cars for clout these days, but I really build my car for myself. After installing or making different parts for my cars, it’s satisfying to see my work.”

“The leather smelled amazing. The engine sounded glorious, and I had never seen the roadside trees move so fast. It was exhilarating and I was instantly hooked.” Benoît Boningue According to Hmelar, the drive itself, whether it be on a race track or in the hills, is another reason why many become interested in cars.

“I have a lot of fun driving cars and driving gives me a sense of freedom and independence,” Hmelar said. Gwyn said the joy of cars is primarily found in driving them. He enjoys the feeling of being in control of the car and driving using a manual transmission. “The number one thing I enjoy about cars is driving.” Gwyn said. “That’s what they were intended for, and while it’s fun to look at a car, it’s even more fun to go really fast in it.” Car culture can also bring people together. “(Cars) have been my passion forever, (and they) became a hobby when I started organizing the exotic car community in the Bay Area,” Boningue said. “Now they are a business. They are still my greatest passion.” Boningue said he fears autonomous cars may take away from the driving experience. For him, cars are not only a mode of transportation, but also a means to explore. “Despite the current rush toward delivering fully autonomous driving cars, I hope people will still have the opportunity to drive their cars in the future,” Boningue said.

“I hope it won’t just be limited to tracks, though, as I find cars to be the best and most fun way to explore amazing scenery. California has some of the best scenery I have ever had the chance to experience, and I cannot imagine a better way to explore that.” Additionally, another concern for the future of the car community is oversaturation, according to Le. “I feel like the car community is going to be over saturated with newer styles in the future,” Le said. “Older JDM cars are just going to get rarer and rarer, so it’ll just be really different seeing the future generations of cars that people will start to mod.” Despite the potential down the number of young car enthusiasts continues to grow, which Boningue said he values. “I absolutely love seeing kids and teenagers at our car shows, looking at cars, looking under the hoods, asking questions to the car owners, and generally sharing into the experience,” Boningue said. “It reminds me of who I was and how I started 29 years ago. I love being able to pass it down through my events. I hope that someday, one of these kids will do the same.”

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SENIOR SECTION

Sarai Vasquez Class of 2019

“Personally, I think community college is a great, great plan. The stigma is that if you aren’t going to a four-year people look down on you. I look at it (the opposite way) — if you’re going to a two-year that means you’re confident enough that you can help yourself out. I don’t understand why there’s such a negative view on community college because I think it’s a great idea financially and mentally for a senior.”

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he Post-Paly Plans Map has historically been one of The C purpose was to celebrate the post-graduation plans of every driven culture at Paly. Our community fosters a college-centric mindset which erod plans feeling judged, embarrassed or underrepresented. This wo anyone who falls short. We believe the burden of improving Paly’s environment falls lege, the culture will never improve. This is the reason we decid We hope this decision sparks discussion about the values and the best for every graduating Paly student in pursuing their futu

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(Paly’s college culture) is extremely toxic. It’s detrimental to a person’s health, mental health, and it hurts not only themselves, but others around them. Because there are kids who can’t pay for colleges like that. And there’s kids that just don’t know how to get better grades; they have some kind of learning disability. And they’re looking at their peers getting into all the top colleges that their parents talk to them about all the time and they can’t do it. There’s a wall. There’s a barrier.

Ingrid Paixao | Class of 2019

Bryan Kagiri | Class of 2019

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“I know a lot of teachers have been really supportive of me and they’ve helped me out. They’ve been like, ‘Oh, yeah, there are plenty of options.’ So some teachers ... (don’t have) that expectation that you have to get into a four-year or else you are not worthy or smart enough. ... I’m going to a community college — I’m going to CSM. I think that’s a really great option because community college is basically free.”

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College is always on our minds. ... There’s always tension in the air. There’s always some kind of looming fear that you’re going to mess up. People can seem kind of fake sometimes and it’s hard to be able to do what you want because you think there is some right thing that you have to do.”

Andrew Shih Class of 2019

Ryan Ehrlich Class of 2019

“After Paly, I’m going to enroll in the University of Waterloo up in Canada. It’s got a co-op program so it’s five years where I’ll spend half my time working. I’ll probably work in a software company, and I really like the program and how it works. It’s a five year program and I end up getting two degrees after that. ... There’s a very different culture in Canada about college admissions; there’s no college admissions counselors or standardized testing. ... But (going international) was a clear choice.”

“People really put (community college) down. Like, ‘Oh, community college, that means you couldn’t get into a four-year, that means you’re poor or you’re broke.’ That didn’t offend me because that’s your opinion, but it’s just not true. Community college is tough. Foothill is really hard the first two years because they’re trying to improve your academic skills and all that. I do feel like there is this veil of shame on community college that there shouldn’t be.”

Hanna Corny | Class of 201

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LY PLANS

Campanile’s most highly anticipated pieces. Though its intended y senior, the reality is the map contributes to the toxic, comparison-

des one’s sense of value and can lead to students with less traditional orldview sets the bar for achievement extremely high and punishes

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(The scandal) is not a byproduct, it is a direct product of believing you have to do whatever you can to get your kid into this school ...We hate those (U.S. News and World Report) rankings here, we absolutely abhor those rankings. You will always hear from us TAs: college is a match, it is not a reward. There’s a lot more to college than just the academics. You also have people who didn’t even apply to college, but they wish they could have. Or they wish they could go to a four-year college right away after Paly. ... Those are the people we need to bolster around here. ... A goal without a plan is just a wish. So if you still have a goal to go to college, just take a different path, and that’s fine.”

on the students. If we don’t shift how we talk and think about colded not to publish the map this year. priorities of students, families and community members. We wish ure goals. Thanks for reading, Ethan, Leyton, Kaylie, Ujwal and Waverly 2018-2019 Editors-in-Chief

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Sandra Cernobori

College & Career Center Counselor “I’m looking to celebrate everyone, and post-high school options of all kinds. Right now we’re talking about only college. What about folks who decide to go to the military? There are other options out there — granted, not as many students at Paly pursue them, but it would be interesting to highlight them all, or even to promote them all.”

Phoebe Crabb | Class of 2019 “The moment I said I was going to England everyone assumed I was going to Oxford or Cambridge. Within less than a second they would ask me if I was going there, and then when I would tell them no it kind of just made it feel like my college wasn’t really as prestigious. ... I’ve always been against this culture, it’s been a pretty toxic environment. The fact that people are so ashamed about where they’re going — do not feel ashamed about that, because not only have you tried your hardest and you made it through Paly alive, but also you’re getting a higher education. And that’s all you need to make it in this country, is to get a higher education. So I honestly think people are stressing over really nothing.”

(Fixing the culture) takes a full community effort to emphasize studying at places that are going to be best for the student that aren’t necessarily revered as the best in the country. It starts with parents but it definitely percolates down to students and is kind of fostered by everybody in the Paly community. I think the first step is recognizing that it’s an unhealthy and really warped viewpoint. The school that you attend is ultimately not going to be the determiner of the success in your life, it’s going to be the types of work you do at the school, the people you meet and the experiences you gain.

Dominic Thibault | Class of 2019

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“At Paly, there’s kind of a norm of going to the ‘best,’ most selective college you can get into. Sometimes other factors that can be important like proximity to home and money fall to the wayside, but I realized a lot of those factors were important to me and my family. … There were definitely some instances where people, even if they didn’t say it straight to my face, implied that if you’re a good student, why aren’t you going to a ‘better’ college, a ‘better’ school. I had a few different options I was looking at and I had some more prestigious options so a lot of people were very shocked when I told them that I had decided. … One person even asked me, ‘Oh, do you not care at all?’

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CLASS OF 2019

Where they'll be: Theeds19

By Khadija Abid Senior Staff Writer

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s soon-to-graduate seniors, the past four years have brought massive amounts of excitement, enjoyment and appreciation for the wonderful experiences we have cultivated at Palo Alto High School. While 2020 will bring an entirely new set of challenges and triumphs, the memories we have made will always be close to our hearts. Whether it was destroying our league in almost every sport, bashing the juniors during Spirit Week or being one of the most diversely-talented graduating classes Paly will see for a long time, we have each made a unique impact on this school, and we will always call Paly home. — Ethan, Kaylie, Leyton, Ujwal, Waverly

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Being an Editor-in-Chief (Theed) of The Campanile is no small task. From dealing with lawsuit threats from soccer moms to lazy staff writers sneaking off to the Quad, Theeds19 have had their fair share of challenges. Infamous for their generosity with point deductions, let’s see where this philanthropic bunch ended up after finally emerging from the conference room. To start us off, let’s take a look at meme-wall favorite, Ujwal Srinivasan. After graduating from Stanford with a perfect GPA, Ujwal turned to the music world as his alternate personality: lil Uji Vert. After dropping the hit records “Campy Clout” and “I was Right,” Uji decided to open up his own music production company where he took on the role of star talent, CEO and assistant to the CEO, realizing that if he wants something done correctly, he’s gotta do it himself. “After a lot of self reflection, I came to the simple conclusion that I’m the best at everything,” Uji said. “Concurrently, I realized that in order to dominate the music world, I need to have total control over the entire process. Imagine having someone like Navid or Bernie trying to give me music advice, I’d be ruined.” In another turn of events, we found a retired Leyton Ho lounging around on a beach in Santa Barbara, alternating between playing pickup soccer and picking up babes. After creating the sensational app “Dodge Woj,” in which users attempt to sneak around the MAC past 10 p.m. while avoiding Woj, Leyton surpassed Kylie Jenner to become the world’s youngest billionaire, landing a coveted spot on Fortune’s 30 under 30 list. “Between getting Theed, getting into Berkeley as a regents scholar and becoming a billionaire, I’d accomplished everything on my to do list by the time I was 20,” Leyton said. “After realizing there’s no way I could get anymore impressive, I just decided to go chillax by the beach and catch some waves.” Across the country, we found Ethan Nissim still in New York, capitalizing on his love for pointing out errors as a famous New Yorker critique. “There’s just so much wrong with the world,” Ethan said while shaking his head and pinching the bridge of his nose. “People wear ugly clothes and tone-deaf people think they can sing. Someone has to be willing to tell everyone how much they suck, and it looks like I’m the only one up for that task.” Currently on his way to setting the record for the most negative stories ever written, Ethan’s only positive review was on the band “Willy and the Four Boys,” in which he said “the music was impressive for a bunch of teachers, but the overall experience was mediocre due to the presence of annoying acquaintances I would have preferred not to see.” A few blocks away, we discovered Waverly Long in a sketchy tattoo shop, waiting for her turn to add a new design to her evergrowing sleeve. In a desperate attempt to snatch back her “cool Theed” title, Waverly got a tattoo late senior year, and has been adding to the collection ever since. After graduating from Medill, Waverly landed her dream job at The New York Times. After spending years climbing up the ranks, Waverly abruptly quit her job to pursue her blog, “Long & Short Stories.” “Quite frankly, I was disappointed with the poor quality of journalism at The New York Times,” Waverly said. “I was wasting my talents there.” Last but not least, the silentbut-deadly Theed Kaylie abandoned her dreams of becoming a doctor after realizing that scrubs are just “so not my aesthetic.” Instead, Kaylie went on to pursue fashion design, recently releasing a line of fashionable hospital wear for doctors and patients alike. “Who wants to look ugly while dying?” Kaylie said. It’s clear that this ragtag group have put their Theedership skills to good use. Go make us proud.

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Science course earns community college credit Fermentation gains Human Anatomy & Physiology recently declared new dual enrollment course interest in community By Yusra Rafeeqi

By Kaitlyn Lee

Senior Staff Writer

o prepare for a test, Paly Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher Randy Scilingo goes about his classroom setting up 3-D models. On various features of the ulna, layers of the abdominal muscles and neural foramen of the spinal vertebrae, Scilingo intricately places colored stickers, which will serve as questions. Students will need to recall many different types of muscles and bones all throughout the body while also citing their functions and properties — a difficult task for most. Although the Human Anatomy and Physiology course has only been around for one year, it is already popular, with Scilingo teaching two classes, each with a blend of honors and regular lane students. Scilingo, who began teaching at Paly last year, was shocked to learn that such a college-driven school did not yet have a curriculum for the course, and introduced it to administrators. “When I got here, I was like, ‘There’s no Anatomy here?’” Scilingo said. “So I had to start it. It’s really weird with so many kids in this school going into medicine and STEM that you wouldn’t have Anatomy, so that’s a slam dunk. There was obviously a need — and that’s my spiritual side: God put me here in this place for some reason with this timing. My life has been that way.” Scilingo’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class fills the University of California general education requirements as a collegepreparatory elective. The class is organized into nine units, each with course manuals consisting of handouts and homework. Throughout the anatomy sections of the course, Scilingo said he introduces college-level practical exams, which involve questions regarding various photographs, microscope slides, diagrams and 3D models, influenced by Scilingo’s own Human Anatomy course taken at the California Polytechnic University. The only differences in the honors versus the non-honors credit lies in the amount of information given to the students during an exam. In April 2019, Scilingo succeeded in having the class fulfill

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Randy Scilingo points out his human skeleton model, which he uses frequently throughout classes. college requirements, as certified by Foothill College. “Ms. Chute told me, ‘Hey, would you be interested in getting dual credit for the class?’ And I was like, ‘You can do that?’” Scilingo said. “She knew it was a challenging and rigorous class, (since) I went through and got it approved at the district level and at the Paly site level, and I was like, ‘This is basically college-level Anatomy.’” According to math teacher Deanna Chute, Scilingo’s class readily met the Foothill course requirements. “For a course to be a dual enrollment course on this campus, it has to be aligned with a Foothill course, which is determined by Foothill,” Chute said. The teacher has to also meet the minimum qualifications from the community college to teach that course. Approval of a course is departmentalized at Foothill; every department goes through their own process. According to Chute, Scilingo’s course is completely synchronized with courses at Foothill. However, this is not always the case; with other courses, there’s more negotiation required. To start the process of dual enrollment, Scilingo had to work with the Foothill College anatomy department and demonstrate the intensive rigor in the curriculum that would prove it to be college level. “They believed it would align with their courses and what they

taught, so at that point I had to start the application process,” Scilingo said. “Like resumes, cover letters, as if I’m getting hired by them. Then, they came here actually, and saw the lab.” Scilingo’s class setup made a positive impression, according to Chute. After receiving good word about his curriculum, Scilingo had to proceed to the next step.

“So I had to start it. It’s really weird with so many kids in this school going into medicine and STEM that you wouldn’t have Anatomy, so that’s a slam dunk.” Randy Scilingo The next step consisted of filling out an application for becoming a Foothill instructor, according to Scilingo. Once he completed the application and delivered it to the Anatomy department, he received his hypothetical place as an instructor on behalf of Foothill College teaching at Paly, and Human Anatomy and Physiology now would account for two college classes, one class being the entry level and the second being more advanced than the first. “I don’t want to get into the payment, but Scilingo is a

PAUSD employee,” Chute said. “He is not paid by Foothill, but he is employed by Foothill in a sense that he goes through approval.” For many students, dual enrollment poses a new opportunity for exploration. “I think it’s great that there’s one less class I’d have to take for college,” junior Sky Croce said. “I think it is helpful in allowing us to advance and learn at a college level, and also allowing us to explore different classes in college early on.” Chute, who is a leader in this process at Paly, said dual enrollment is a newer, advancing aspect of Paly curriculum. “(Early Childhood Development teacher) Hillary McDaniel was at the forefront of this a few years ago,” Chute said. “She did a lot of reaching out to Foothill before we even had systems in place here in the District Office. I started to get involved and I reached out to Scilingo and other teachers.” Chute wishes to continue developing this addition to Paly classes, hoping it will become more common in the years to come. “For me, this is a very exciting frontier,” Chute said. “The idea is to expose kids to college level curriculum in high school. The other ones I’ve been working on have been largely Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. To take some of these practical, careeroriented classes and make those college level is really great for a lot of students.”

s Paly parent Tam Phung opens up a bottle of her homemade kombucha, the aroma of fresh ginger, honey, oranges and apples that she had infused into the tea days prior filled the air. After two weeks of fermentation and carbonation, her finished product is finally ready for enjoyment. Kombucha, a fermented tea, has become increasingly popular not only in the food industry, but at Paly as well. While some purchase kombucha at conventional grocery stores, others in the Palo Alto community, such as Phung, have begun making their own kombucha at home. “I started when a work colleague introduced me to the process and provided me with a starter kit — in other words, the starter symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY),” Phang said. According to Cultures for Health, SCOBY is a mother culture combined with tea and fermented during the kombuchamaking process. Since the preparation of the beverage involves bacteria colonies, many are wary of carrying out this practice at home, including Chemistry and Environmental Science teacher Alicia Szebert. “I’ve always been concerned with the sterility of it because you’re growing bacteria,” Szebert said. “I haven’t grown my own kombucha, but I’ve always had intentions of (it) because I spend so much money on it.” Paly parent Josh Lehrer also distills his own kombucha. “We had too many plums all at once from a tree and noticed the white yeast bloom on the skins,” Lehrer said. “(I) thought it would be fun to let it ferment and (I) looked up how to make country wine. Then, I tried making mead from honey, and then fermenting pickles, Sauerkraut and kombucha. It was pretty easy, though, (I) just take some old kombucha and add cooled tea and some sugar or fruit juice. Then I put it into a clean beer bottle, applied a fastener to close the bottle and then (wait) a couple weeks.” Phung’s process is slightly different as it includes the use of a SCOBY.

“The process takes about two weeks,” Phung said. “The first week is the fermentation process with SCOBY, tea and sugar. The second week is infusion –– remove the SCOBY and mix tea with spices, fruit and more for about one week.” During fermentation, the bacteria on the SCOBY reproduce with exposure to oxygen. When the tea is fermented for longer, it tastes more like vinegar and is less sweet. During the carbonation process, the bottles are closed so carbon dioxide produced from yeast does not escape. These carbon dioxide bubbles cause the tea to be fizzy. The process can be time consuming, especially as some recipes call for fermentation to happen over 30 days. Because of this, Phung stopped brewing kombucha at home.

“I did home-brewed kombucha because it is cheaper than buying at the stores, and I also liked (experimenting) with my own flavors.” Tam Phung “I was making kombucha for about six months but stopped because it was time consuming (when) going to the store to buy tea,” Phung said. “I wasn’t drinking enough of it, and also my travels would interfere (when) fermentation time would be longer than ideal and then (the) tea would be overly fermented.” However, Phung said she still sees several advantages to homebrewed kombucha. “The reason I did homebrewed kombucha is because it is cheaper than buying at the store, and I also liked (experimenting) with my own flavors (and) infusions,” Phung said. Lehrer also find the process of making kombucha to be beneficial, especially since he was captivated by the fermentation process. “It was fun to make something at home from scratch, be able to tinker with the ingredients and also be able to wait until there was the carbonation level that I wanted,” Lehrer said. “It was fun because it was like doing science experiments you could eat or drink, and bottling was also pretty cool.”

Students discover unique routines for practicing healthy skincare Within the Paly community, many have experimented with different types of skin treatment, forming personal regimens By Antonia Mou

Staff Writer

he harsh sound of an alarm every day at exactly 7:30 a.m has become regular background noise to sophomore Sydney Pang. As the sun rises, Pang rolls out of bed to begin her daily skin care routine. Step one: Acne face wash. Step two: Witch hazel toner. Step three: An antibiotic face wipe. Step four: A dermatologist-prescribed pimple cream. Step five: Moisturizer. Finally, 100 milligrams of Doxycycline, an oral antibiotic commonly used to treat acne. Then, at night, Pang repeats the same routine all over again.

“(Korean beauty) is more natural, and I feel like with Korean beauty there’s a lot of products that are popular and a lot of people get the staple products.” Naomi Boneh Complex skin care routines are common for Paly students, especially because adolescence can cause fluctuating hormones that affect the skin. Skin care routines contain a lot of variability, making the skin care industry diverse and profitable. Lucintel, a market research report company, estimates that the skin care product industry will reach $135 billion in sales by 2021. The excessive volume of skin care products designed to eliminate or lessen acne drives consumers to purchase and experiment with different ingredients and brands. In addition, some students turn to prescribed medication to treat acne, such as anti-

biotics like Doxycycline, or more serious prescription drugs like isotretinoin (Accutane). However, Pang said she chose to take a less severe drug than Accutane because of the potential negative side effects, both physical and mental, of that drug. The more serious side effects of Accutane include liver damage, seizures, depression or mood changes, while the less extreme side effects include dry skin and nausea. “My doctor gave me two options: to take antibiotics or to take Accutane,” Pang said. “But my parents and I decided that Accutane was just not the good route to take because I don’t want to risk my mental health. I’m not saying that antibiotics don’t have risks. I feel like it’s just safer, even though it may take more time to get to the result I want. I probably have to take antibiotics until my hormones stop, so maybe until my 20s.” According to dermatologist and former Stanford University instructor Marie Jhin, antibiotics are used to target acne-causing bacteria, and more serious prescription medications like Accutane target the oil glands. While Pang chose to commit to a less severe medication and lengthy skin care journey, sophomore Joey Edmonds has tried everything from creams to pills to birth control to try and cure her acne, and eventually ended up using Accutane. “Accutane worked out really well for me personally,” Edmonds said. “But it has different effects on different people, so I’d recommend talking to a dermatologist. I did have occasional anxiety and depression, and that’s normal with birth control and Accutane, so I was expecting it. I definitely think it was worth it because it helped me a lot. It cleared up some of my scarring, and I’ve had basically no extra acne since then.” Although Edmonds started using skin care products as part

of a daily routine since the age of 10, she says that her tedious fiveyear journey to clear skin has been worth it. Junior Olivia Luz agrees, saying despite the daily side effects she had to endure while on Accutane, the results were worth it. Throughout the five month period of taking Accutane, Luz also had to receive monthly blood tests to check for liver damage. “I went to a dermatologist and said, ‘Look, I’ve tried everything and nothing is working,’” Luz said. “So the doctor said ‘okay,’ and put me on Accutane... I still get some pimples, but it’s nothing compared to my skin before Accutane. It was so worth it because my skin is so clear now, and I’m so glad I did it.” Although skin care is seen as more of a task and necessity to Luz, sophomore Naomi Boneh said she has transformed the daily routine of taking care of her skin into somewhat of a hobby. “Sometimes when I’m really tired, I’ll still wash my face and do my routine, and it’ll be like a chore, but most of the time it’s kind of fun,” Boneh said. “My favorite part is seeing results and seeing better skin, and also it is just kind of calming.” While Boneh’s skin care routine involves a combination of American brands, including prescribed topical ointments, as well as Korean brands, she said she prefers to use Korean skin care products. “(Korean beauty) is more natural, and I feel like with Korean beauty there’s a lot of products that are popular and a lot of people get the staple products, so it’s easy to know what to buy,” Boneh said. “Whereas in American beauty there’s just a ton of stuff.” Over the past few years, the popularity of Korean skin care has been steadily increasing and the South Korean beauty market is projected to reach $7.2 billion in retail sales by 2020, according to research by Mintel, a market

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Sophomore Tiffany Li tests several different products, including Korean skin care, for clearer skin. intelligence agency. Facial skin care accounts for more than half (51%) of the total market share, with a large amount of publicity surrounding the famous 10-step Korean skin care routine. Sophomore Tiffany Li said Korean products are better suited for her skin in comparison to many American products.

“The most important thing to tell teenagers about having healthy skin is that it takes effort.” Marie Jhin “I got really bad acne last year, so I kind of got obsessed with fixing it,” Li said. “Then I got facials and stuff, but nothing worked, so I just took it into my own hands and was like, ‘I’m going to try new stuff.’ So I started getting into Asian skin care, because I don’t trust drugstores or American skin care anymore... American skin care is really drying, and it’s really

strong, and I think things that are more gentle will be better for your skin.” Although Li says she thinks American skin care is more aggressive than Asian skin care, Jhin disagrees. Jhin says both the Asian and American skin care markets have a wide and diverse range of products, which could either be very natural or very harsh. “The Korean 10-step process is not necessarily more gentle,” Jhin said. “What it does is it makes people become a lot more compliant and take care of their skin better … Say someone who barely washes their face and someone who’s going to do a 10-step system: the person who’s doing the 10-step system is going to have better skin because they’re being more diligent, compliant and they are using more products.” Pang, Edmonds, Boneh and Li all say regardless of which method a person uses, one of the downsides of using quality skin care products is the cost. Boneh said she cannot purchase as many products as she wants because of the high cost of luxury brands, and Pang said she estimates the

cost of her medication and products to be around $150 per month. “Nowadays, there’s a lot of issues with prescription pricing and costs, and it’s made some of the medication really unaffordable,” Jhin said. “Some of the medications that I would want to give my patients, the best, sometimes I can’t give it to them because their insurance doesn’t cover it. It really is a big issue, and it’s something that as a physician, as well as patients, you really have to advocate for prescription pricing to come down.” Through the many pros and cons of skin care, Jhin said skin care should be a crucial part of everyone’s daily life. “The most important thing to tell teenagers about having good healthy skin is that it takes effort,” Jhin said. “There is no quick solution, but their acne is very very curable. The skin is out there. It’s the first thing that will be exposed to weather or to pollution or sun or smoke, and then it’s the largest organ. So if you’re not eating well and you’re not healthy and you’re stressed, it all shows up in your skin.”

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SCIENCE & TECH

The real science behind hypnosis Why many are choosing this unorthodox treatment of rehabilitation

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s the lights went dim, she could do not accurately depict hypnosis. being hypnotized. only see the slight shadow of her History and social science teacher “It is not sleep; it just looks like sleep,” therapist’s face; she could feel Tyo said.“The hypnotized person is hear- Chris Farina said hypnosis is the process her body becoming slightly numb as she ing everything being said to him or her of suggesting to a susceptible person that subconsciously reand is accepting or they think and/or act in a particular way. peated the words rejecting the sugges- However, a person is not actively aware the lady in front of tions being offered that they are undergoing hypnosis. her was speaking. “One important thing to keep in mind for whatever issue Sophomore Kenis being addressed. is that hypnosis can’t convince a person to dall Toland felt Because the brain do something they would be unwilling to slightly doubtful state of hypnosis is do while not under hypnosis,” Farina said. that hypnosis, of Toland said she didn’t know she was basically the same all things, was as the brain state of being hypnotized until she came out of going to help dreaming, one is re- her trance. Rather, it had seemed like she with pain responding or reacting had just spaced out and drifted. lief. When she “I didn’t really notice anything at first, to suggestions while opened her in a hypnotic trance , but when I was done, it was like I had Paul Jackson eyes, she felt much in the way she gone back to my normal state,” Toland like she had or he would respond said. “It was interesting to see how I felt blanked out in a dream: emo- while I was being hypnotized, although at and could tionally and physi- the same time I didn’t feel much.” not rememAlumni Jess Alper was hypnotized cally.” ber what had happened just five Tyo said hypnosis might be best un- at last year’s senior graduation party. Alminutes ago. derstood by a quote from over 2,000 years though Alper’s mom is a hypnotist and “I never really expected hyp- ago from Aristotle: “A vivid imagination had told her what it was going to feel like, nosis to be used this way, and at compels the body to obey it, for it is a Alper said hypnosis did not work on her. first I didn’t really know what natural principle of movement.” “I was kind of laughing during the exwas happening,” Toland said. “In other words, our thoughts produce perience because we had to do silly stuff, Most commonly used in an emotional/physibut I was defitherapy, hypnosis is an arti- ological response,” nitely not hypnoficially induced state of con- Tyo said. “When the tized,” Alper said. sciousness where the subject brain accepts an idea A n o t h e r loses the ability for volun- as reality, the body Alumni Paul Jacktary action. Contrary to will respond accordson, was also hypcommon misconceptions, ingly,” Tyo said. notized during the it is not a mysterious form graduation party. When hypnotizof bewitchment or mind ing someone, Tyo Following the excontrol. In fact, there are said she will ask the perience, Jackson a multitude of differ- client what they said he felt relaxed ent theories about what want to change or but also had a lot hypnosis is and what it work on. After inof energy. Dorothy Tyo actually does. Despite terviewing the cli“It was really the many definitions ent, she will ask relaxing, and it to explain the hyp- them to sit back and was almost like I notic state, Director close their eyes, and when the person is was meditating,” Jackson said. “The thing Dorothy Tyo of the very relaxed, she will “give suggestions is, you have to be open to the experience Palo Alto School of and imagery to empower (their) inten- if you want to feel the effects or you’re just Hypnotherapy says tion for change, with a new perception going to be sitting there.” dictionary descrip- of themself, living their life as though Tyo said at the end result of a hypnot i o n s these changes have taken place,” Tyo sis session she is always looking for the said. “This is the point where the end result the client wanted. “For example, if that client has come brain and the subconscious mind have accepted these new sugges- to stop smoking, then I anticipate that tions as reality/truth. After all of after I have brought that person back that occurs, I give posthypnotic sug- to full alertness, he is a nonsmoker and gestions about maintaining his new and perceives cigarettes as disgusting, just as desired outcome and then suggest that I he told me he wanted to have happen,” will count from one to ten and bring him Tyo said. “An additional benefit for the back to full consciousness and alertness.” client is that he has now learned how to Tyo said she will usually use some sort go into a deep state of relaxation and can of sound in the background to deepened utilize that ability in his everyday life; a the hypnotic state. She does this while difficult task for many people, especially still suggesting and talking to the person in the Silicon Valley.”

“The thing is, you have to be open to the experience if you want to feel the effects.”

“When the brain accepts an idea as reality, the body will respond accordingly.”

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racing to the top A Look behind-the-scenes of Professional Racecar driving

s he hits the gas, Ed ginner class and then adLauber, professional vanced in 2000,” Buchanan sports car driver, said. glides into the race track. Because racing is an inLauber has been driving dividual sport, no schools in sprint cars since 1998, and Palo Alto have an organized he now races a 1969 Titan racing team. However, this Mk5 Formula Ford. does not mean it is without Many may be surprised competition, to hear that there are over 15 acording to race tracks in the Bay Area, Buchanan. spanning from San Fran- “Racing is cisco to Campbell, with the very comfirst tracks appearing in the petitive just U.S. in the 1940s. This came as a race in with the creation of the Na- field and tional Association for Stock track would Car Auto Racing (NAS- be, so the CAR). Since then, many rush of doracing events have been held ing your best in the Americas for profes- and finishing sional race car drivers to the best you DAVE improve their skills and race can, I would against top competition. say, is no difMenlo Park resident and ferent than running a foot professional sports car driver race,” Buchanan said. Dave Buchanan has been The competition of drivdriving race ing is one of cars since he Buchanan’s was 16. As a favorite child, he was parts of racalways fasing, and cinated with he has accars, and afquired many ter attending new skills a race car from racing event with against some his dad, his of his top interest grew competidramatically. tors. He has He started driven in the drag racing, esteemed a type of racPa n a m e r i ing where cana race two cars go four times, head to head driving a to be the first Sarthak pant 1954 Chrysto cross the ler; however, finish line. To improve his that car is not his favorite. skills, he started taking rac“My favorite is a 1956 ing classes later in life. Alfa Romeo spider that I “When I was 34, I took race locally," Buchanan said. an official racing school be- "I’m very fortunate to live

near three well known sports car racing tracks: Laguna Seca, Sonoma and Thunderhill,” Buchanan said. While the Alfa Romano is one of Buchanan’s favorite things about racing, others derive love of the sport through the mental component of the game. L a u b e r loves driving because of the level of focus and concentration he is able to dedicate to the BUCHANAN sport. “For me there are very few things I do in life that require 100% of my attention,” said Lauber. “To be good and safe at racing you must be 100% in the moment.” Self-proclaimed race car fanatic and senior Sarthak Pant said he has been interested in race cars ever since he went to a car show with his dad. “I always loved playing with toy cars ever since I was a little kid and watching anything related to cars,” Pant said. “I guess that passion just carried on.” According to Pant, racing regu-

“I wear a fireproof racing suit, certified helmet, fire proof gloves.”

“I ALWAYS LOVED PLAYING WITH TOY CARS EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE KID AND WATCHING ANYTHING RELATED TO CARS.”

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o t h e r, we are more respectful on the track,' Lauber said. Buchanan also has safety concerns while racing, so he wears sufficient protective gear to insure safety. “Safety is always a concern to me and other drivers,” Buchanan said. “I wear a fireproof racing suit, certified helmet, fire proof gloves and special racing shoes. In addition, my car has a five point safety harness otherwise known as seatbelts.”

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SPORTS SPREAD

Sexism and feminism in sports

Insight into the deepseated bias and prejudice many female athletes face when compared to their male counterparts, both on and off the field.

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lations encourage safer driving and enforce that cars can withstand harsher and higher impact crashes. “I do watch Formula One races, and the safety of the drivers is something that is always on my mind,” Pant said. “However, as F1 racing has progressed, the regulations set by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) are strongly in favour of increasing driver safety.” Sports car racing has perpetuated a different, ‘cut-throat’ environment that allows for a close social dynamic, according to Ed Lauber. “All the drivers are pretty social and by knowi n g each

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Stepping up to the plate

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Senior Nights

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Recognizing graduates

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Paly alumnus pave the way towards world championships. PAGE C8

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SPORTS Girls lacrosse finishes second place Boys volleyball season comes to an early end REPORT By Leila Khan

BOYS LACROSSE RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Los Gatos 5/2, W, 6-5 Palo Alto vs. Leland 5/6, W, 14-2 Palo Alto vs. M-A 5/8, W, 4-3 Palo Alto vs. Los Gatos 5/11, W, 12-6

GIRLS LACROSSE RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Mountain View 5/1, W, 14-12 Palo Alto vs. Los Altos 5/3, L, 16-12 Palo Alto vs. Los Altos 5/9, W, 8-6 Palo Alto vs. Los Gatos 5/11, L, 14-12

BASEBALL RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. San Benito 5/4, L, 5-4 Palo Alto vs. Mountain View 5/7, W, 11-1 Palo Alto vs. Los Gatos 5/8, W, 1-0 Palo Alto vs. Wilcox 5/10, W, 8-2 UPCOMING GAMES

Palo Alto @ Valley Christian 5/18, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Lincoln 4/29, W, 10-0 Palo Alto vs. Lincoln 4/29, W, 10-0 Palo Alto vs. Lynbrook 5/1, W, 13-2 Palo Alto vs. Fremont 5/6, W,4-1 Palo Alto vs. Saratoga 5/8, L, 10-0

BOYS GOLF RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Gunn 3/7, W, 211-196 Palo Alto vs. Cupertino 3/13, L, 209-196 Palo Alto vs. Saratoga 3/13, L, 198-193 Palo Alto vs. Milpitas 3/26, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Eastside Prep 4/24, W 3-1 Palo Alto vs. Sacred Heart Prep 4/26, L, 3-0 Palo Alto vs.Santa Clara 4/29, W, 3-0 Palo Alto vs. King’s Academy 5/1, W, 3-0 Palo Alto vs. Wilcox 5/3, L, 3-2

BOYS TENNIS RECENT SCORES

Palo Alto vs. Wilcox 3/28, W, 4-3 Palo Alto vs. Los Altos 4/11, W, 4-3 Palo Alto vs. Gunn 4/16, L, 6-1 Palo Alto vs. Santa Clara 4/23, W, 6-1 Palo Alto vs. San Mateo 5/3, W, 6-1.

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Senior Abby Ramsey prepares to shoot the ball at the SCVAL championship game against Los Gatos.

By Emma Todd Staff Writer

he girls lacrosse team played some tough defense to end the season with an 8-3 record, losing to Los Gatos twice and Los Altos once.

“I think the biggest thing that we improved is our defense.” Abby Ramsey

“I think the biggest thing that we improved is our defense,” senior captain Abby Ramsey said. “Talking is really important on defense, so that was something we emphasized and also just the basic of how to slide on defense.” Ramsey only had positive things to say regarding the team’s performance. “Everyone worked so hard to improve and from the first to the last game it’s crazy how much improvement and bond-

ing this team has done,” Ramsey said. Junior Sanaz Ebrahimi, a low defense player, said she liked the overall way the team went this season. “I think this season went way better than expected,” Ebrahimi said. “We lost a good amount of the team last year which is never good, but fortunately our seniors this year really stepped it up.” Some of the things Ebrahimi said she worked on this year included talking back less to the referees and watching her fouls during the game. “It’s certainly hard playing girls lacrosse and not getting fouls because of the non-contact rules, but I try my best to keep my game clean,” Ebrahimi said. Ebrahimi said what she will miss the most about the season is the feeling of playing as a team. “I’ve learned a lot about leadership from our captains Abby Ramsey and Emily Wood, and it’s definitely going to be a major adjustment without them next year,” Ebrahimi said.

“Lastly, I’m going to miss training with our fantastic coach, Jamie Nesbitt. She is truly one of the best coaches I’ve ever had, and I wouldn’t be where I am at without her.” Sophomore Lulu Gaither said she has improved on taking the ball during games and gaining her confidence on shooting throughout the season.

has been able to come together to put all their effort into their games, Bannon is proud of how far the team has come. “I am very proud of the effort that the team put in this year despite the results,” Bannon said. Junior Laura Kim can agree with Bannon that despite the results of the tough season, the team was able to keep their spirits high and put full effort into each and every individual match played. “This year was rough for the team, but I think the team still worked very hard,” Kim said. “You could definitely see the effort each individual put into each match.” The team’s effort this year has taught them invaluable lessons that can transfer into next season to improve upon their skills. “We can use the knowledge of these strengths and weaknesses to play better as a team,” Bannon said. “The team has gotten

to know each other much better, notably all of our strengths and weaknesses.” Bannon hopes that next year, the team will be able to pull upon the difficult lessons they learned this season to become better and stronger than ever next year.

“I know we will have a strong team next year and am already excited for it.” Lulu Gaither

As for next year, she looks forward to meeting the new players and creating a cohesive new team. “For the upcoming season, I’m looking forward to the new players that are coming in as freshmen next year,” Gaither said. “I know we will have a strong team next year and am already excited for it.”

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he boys varsity volleyball team did not make it to playoffs, however, they ended up moving their way up the division and landing a first place title by the end of the season. “We never ended up making playoffs, but we had a great season with an amazing record, and an 11-game win streak at one point,” said junior Lachlan Stayte. The team had its final match against Wilcox High School on May 3 and that determined its standing in the league. “Our last game was against Wilcox who were second in the league when we played them,” Stayte said. “It was our senior night, and at the time we were first in the league, but then we lost to them in a game that went to five sets.” After this game, the team was in a three-way tie for first place against Wilcox High School and Sacred Heart High School. Several teammates agree that this was an accomplishment and a memorable moment for the team. Junior Teddy Butler said one of the best moments of the season, comparable to finishing first, was defeating Gunn High School and then Cupertino High School.

“We can improve by having more focused practices and actually trying to (get better as a team).” Dejo Al-Najjar

“When we beat Gunn, that felt really good just because it always feels good to take down the rival,” Butler said. “But I think

the most memorable game was when we beat Cupertino just because they were in a better league so it gave us a confidence that we could compete with anybody we played against.” Throughout the spring, the team won 11 games and lost three games. They are beginning to acclimate to the new team without seniors, and will miss Captain Raymon Chen in particular, according to Stayte. “For next year, we are mostly going to try and compensate for losing our star player Raymon Chen since he scores most of our points,” said junior Dejo Al-Najjar. “We can improve by having more focused practices and actually try to (get better as a team).”

“We expect a new state championship banner in the gym coming soon.” Teddy Butler

For the coming season, the team is aiming towards winning league and landing a spot in the playoff rounds, according to AlNajjar. “We didn’t make playoffs just because there (weren’t) a lot of spots, so even though we were an amazing team, we still didn’t get through,” Butler said. “That was a disappointing way to end the season, but we have eight rising seniors, and our whole team is focused on next year.” The boys are working with the athletic directors to try to make their first mark on the Paly campus. According to Stayte, the team is technically first in the division, so a winning banner would be appropriate. Butler said, “We expect a new state championship banner in the gym coming soon.”

Varsity baseball wins Rough ending to badminton season SCVAL, looks to CCS By Paige Knoblock

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s the year comes to an end, the badminton team has a few games left to close out the season. This season has been an adjustment for the team as the addition of new players and coaches has created a different environment.

“We can use the knowledge of these strengths and weaknesses to play better as a team.” Aiden Bannon

Despite their 2-8 record, the team has proven that their scores don’t mean everything, according to Junior player Aidan Bannon. Since the team

“You could definitely see the effort each individual put into each match” Laura Kim

In particular. he believes that starting earlier in the season to allot more time to pre season practice will be beneficial. “I hope that next year we get more time at the beginning of the season next year to refine our skills before the games actually begin (as this year our search for coaches led to us starting late).”

Track and field makes league championships By Adora Zheng Lifestyle Editor

ith top athletes returning to the track after recovering from injuries, the track and field team is looking to finish the season strong. As the regular season comes to an end, several athletes have qualified to compete in the league and CCS championships.

“From an individual perspective, (the season) was really good. I (got a personal record) in the 800, mile and 3200 (meter races).” Miranda Jimenez

The boys frosh/soph team took first place in the league, while the girls junior varsity team placed third. In the 3200 meter race, senior Henry Saul holds second place in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League with a time of 9:10.53 seconds, while senior Donald Taggart is fourth with 9:39.78 seconds.

For triple jump, senior Aaron Gao is fourth in the league with 42’2 inches. “(The season) has been good in some respects — we’ve had some strong performances from some of our younger JV kids,” head coach Michael Davidson said. “We’ve had a lot of injuries going on at the varsity level, especially (with) the boys, so that’s been difficult to deal with.” Following the team’s final dual meet against Gunn High School on April 16, the SCVAL De Anza League (DAL) trials took place on April 23 at Los Altos High School. Sophomore Ariel Le placed first in both the girls JV 100 meter race and the 100 meter hurdles, while sophomore Jeremy Huang placed first in the boys frosh/soph 300 meter hurdles and second in the 65 meter hurdles. “From an individual perspective, (the season) was really good,” said junior girls captain Miranda Jimenez. “I (got a personal record) in the 800, mile and 3200 (meter races), and I hadn’t (gotten a personal record) since freshman year — so it was really great to see all my hard work pay off.” At the SCVAL DAL finals

on April 25, the varsity boys and girls placed fifth and sixth, respectively. The boys frosh/soph placed first among six other schools, and JV girls placed third. The SCVAL championship meet took place on May 3, and the boys varsity placed third while the girls varsity placed seventh among 13 other schools. Saul placed first in the 3200 meter race, and Jimenez placed second in the same event with a personal record of 11:05.56.

“We’ve had a lot of injuries going on at the varsity level, especially (with) the boys, so that’s been difficult to deal with.” Michael Davidson

The top six athletes in each event at the championship advanced to CCS trials, which took place on May 11. Nine athletes as well as the girls 4x100 relay team advanced to the semifinals, and the relay team placed 25th in the race.

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aseball beat Wilcox High School 8-2 on May 10, earning the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) championship. Paly dominated the SCVAL competition, winning their three league playoff games by an average margin of just under six runs. The team beat rival Los Gatos High School 1-0 in the league semi-final. The team finished third in the SCVAL with a 20-9 overall record. However, it ended its regular season with a fourgame win streak while Los Gatos and Los Altos High School took first and second place. Sophomore Ryan Harvey pitched against Wilcox, which delivered momentum to the team, according to sophomore outfielder Stephen Lee. “It looks like they can’t score off of him,” Lee said. Varsity baseball is entering the CCS playoffs as the bottom seed in the open division. “I’m really looking forward to CCS playoffs and our first game against Valley Christian,” Lee said.“We’re being seen as the underdog because we are in the CCS open division as the bottom seed, and we’re facing off against the

top seed first round, but I believe that we can beat Valley, especially with our ace John Kasevich on the mound and considering how we’re playing right now.”

“We have momentum and a great, resilient team dynamic on our side, so I’m looking forward to what we can do in CCS.” Stephen Lee

Sophomore first baseman Matthew Caren emphasized the importance of their positive team dynamic. “We have momentum and a great, resilient team dynamic on our side, so I’m looking forward to what we can do in CCS,” Caren said. Lee said there were no specific strategic shifts that led to the team’s sudden dominance, however he said hitting coach, Jamal Harrison helped batters adjust to different pitchers with different tendencies. Regarding the team’s future in CCS, Lee said increased efforts will lead to success. Lee said, “We just have to go in there and play our hearts out, just leave everything out on the field and keep on doing what we’ve been doing.”

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Boys lacrosse wins SCVAL final Boys tennis exceeds expectations, Competitive season ramps up, team celebrates Senior Night By Olivia Ericsson

Staff Writer

lthough its season got off to a rough start, the boys varsity lacrosse team has fought to improve its record according to Coach DJ Shelton.

“The intensity has definitely ramped up for these final games of the season. We know that every game matters and that’s shown in our preparation.” Will DeAndre

Shelton said despite tough competition, that the team is growing and becoming better every day. “In leagues we’re 11-4 (9-2), and we played Los Gatos last

week in our last regular season game, and Senior Night,” Shelton said. With the mentality of fighting through the last weeks of the season, junior Will DeAndre said his team is ready to play hard. “The intensity has definitely ramped up for these final games of the season,” DeAndre said. “We know that every game matters and that’s shown in our preparation.” According to Shelton, the team dynamic has brought the team to improve vastly over the season and this especially was seen in the big game against Los Gatos. “Our biggest game this season was by far beating M-A last week 10-8,” Shelton said. “It was an intense game, and with that win, we were able to balance out our heartbreak loss to them earlier in the season. The win galvanized our team toward being no.1 again and hopefully claiming the league title for the third straight year. In the end, it’s up to them to take our

coaching and execute come game time.” To end the season, senior Wes Walters said it is important the team keeps a positive mindset during the last couple of weeks of the season.

loses in round two of playoffs

“(Menlo-Atherton) was an intense game, and with that win, we were able to balance out our heartbreak loss to them.” DJ Shelton

“Playoffs are were last week, so we just want to keep playing hard and stay ready for the playoffs this week,” Walters said. After winning SCVALs against Los Gatos, the Paly Varsity Lacrosse team ends the season on a high note.

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Varsity player Adam Love warms up for an important match in preparation for the playoffs.

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Boys golf team improves from A preseason, looks to win in CCS By Shiva Mohsenian

Staff Writer

s the season comes to a close, the Paly golf team continues to surpass expectations despite the struggles the team originally encountered. According to junior captain Bob Zhu, the consistency of the players and their ability to improve could be the determining factor in whether or not the team advances through the next round of the Central Coast Section (CCS) Championships.

“I did not see our advancement to CCS coming, and I am excited we can play at least one more week.” Anthony Ha

“Our season has been quite a roller coaster,” Zhu said. “I hope that we can become more consistent as a team since many of

our players, myself included, do not play well consistently. If we we’re able to be more consistent next year, we would definitely win leagues again.” The team initially struggled with adjusting to the loss of two of Paly golf team alumni Sergi Matta and Ahmed Ali, who now play Division I golf at University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, San Diego, respectively. “We were not originally confident with our new team, but with the addition of junior Punn Khamikanist and freshman Jeremy Yun, we made it to the CCS Championships again,” Zhu said. According to sophomore Anthony Ha, the team has proved its ability to maintain last year’s winning reputation after integrating the new players into the environment, causing supporters to anticipate more victories in the impending CCS Championships. “To be honest, I did not see our advancement to CCS coming, and I am excited we can play at least one more week,” Ha said. “I hope the players will improve

so that we have a chance to go to states, but I think our new players have gotten more used to the matches, and feel less pressure.”

“I hope we can become more consistent as a team since many of our players, myself included, do not play well consistently.” Bob Zhu

Moving forward, the team will focus on improving each player individually, and determining whether or not they will be able to perform at the next round of CCS. “It has been a great season with a lot of great players,” Coach Doyle Knight said. “We have improved immensely since the start, and I am really proud of how far we have come. It has been a great season, and I am looking forward to seeing how we place at CCS.”

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fter defeating San Mateo 6-1 in the first round of Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, the Paly boys tennis team lost 5-2 to Saratoga in the second round of the CCS playoffs. During the first round of CCS, Paly competed in four single matches and three doubles matches. Juniors Samuel Xing and Brion Ye played doubles and won with scores of 6-3 and 7-5. Going into the second round of CCS, Xing said he knew his team was the underdog, as Saratoga was ranked higher than Paly. However, he was unfazed. “We played our hardest, but you can’t win every match,” Xing said. Although this loss from the second round of CCS led to the end of the season, senior Adam Love said he and his doubles partner senior Nathan Ellisen are still proud of winning the Santa Clara Athletic Valley League (SCVAL) Doubles Championships at Mountain View High School, which brought them to CCS. According to boys tennis coach Andy Harader, Love and Ellisen faced Cupertino in the semifinals. The pair made a tremendous comeback after losing the first set. In the third set, they were losing by four at tie break. The team won 10-8.

“We didn’t expect anything going into SCVALs besides giving our best effort,” Love said. “Our focus and determination over the course of the two days led us to victory.”

“It was an amazing feeling being able to play and win alongside a longtime friend. The most exciting part of it all was the camraderie between all of the players.” Adam Love Love and Ellisen faced Los Altos in the finals and won in the third set, 10-4. “It was an amazing feeling being able to play and win alongside

a long time friend,” Love said. “The most exciting part of it all was the camaraderie between all of the players.” Throughout this season, the team faced the challenge of losing players to injury. According to sophomore Matthew Ho, another challenge the team will face is the loss of the team’s single players, all of whom are seniors. However, Xing said every player was able to improve their skills as the season passed and Paly Boy’s tennis has made a big achievement qualifying for CCS, which they were not able to do for the past four years. “I think we’ve gotten better at closing out matches, which has helped us a lot in winning overall,” Xing said. The loss from the second CCS match wrapped up the team’s season, and the Boys tennis team finished the season with a record of 13-6-0.

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three-point shot, tossed with an effortless sweep of the arm, ending with a satisfying swish of the net. A clever fake, resulting in a dramatic break-away as a player sprints down the court. A dramatic lay-up that ends the game in a narrow win. At a typical boys varsity basketball game, these events would result in a rambunctious crowd reaction, bleachers full of fans leaping to their feet, rivals groaning in dismay. However, at the girls games, these climactic moments are greeted with only a polite smattering of applause and the squeaks of shoes as the game continues, with the crowd comprised primarily of family and close friends. Senior Kiran Majeti said that the popularity of the boys’ games and their more convenient timing play a role in why he tends to attend the boys’ games and not the girls’. “It’s actually pretty interest-

Gender distribution of media coverage in sports

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ing,” Majeti said. “At Paly, they schedule the boys basketball games during prime time while the girls basketball games will be earlier in the afternoon, so

game. It’s a cultural issue that scheduling and other small factors just add to.” Varsity diver Jack Callaghan reiterated Majeti’s point, elabo-

“A lot of people make excuses by saying (female sports) are not as entertaining, but that’s pretty much just sexism...it’s just people viewing them as less legitimate.”

if you’re looking to go out on a Friday night, you’re automatically going to lean towards going to the later

rating on the discriminatory beliefs behind sports. “Even at Paly, nobody goes to the women’s games,” Callaghan said. “A lot of people

make excuses by saying they’re not as entertaining, but that’s pretty much just sexism. When you look at the root of it, it’s just people viewing them as less legitimate.” Junior Tyler Varner, the goalie on the girls varsity soccer team, has played competitive soccer since she was five years old. Varner has spoken to over 10 college coaches and has visited a variety of schools, including Division II Chico State and Division III Seattle University. “I love everything about soccer: the team camaraderie, the adrenaline rush, the physical aspect of it,” Varner said. “I’ve played for a really long time and am definitely looking to keep playing in college.” Despite her great dedication and skill level, Varner has experienced various instances of gender discrimination within athletics. Growing up, Varner said friends, acquaintances and strangers alike often regard her brother as the athletic one in the family, despite their similar levels of competition and accomplishments. “It just sort of sucks when you are doing the same exact things and people automatically think less of what (you) do,” Varner said. “You never know for sure whether it’s gender, but

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it’s pretty obvious that that’s at least part of it when they make comments about how guys are so much better at sports or whatever.” Many female athletes report having experienced similar discrimination. This past March, all 28 players on the United States national women’s soccer team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer federation in response to their wage gap. The lawsuit alleges, in addition to receiving significantly less pay –– despite playing more games and winning a higher percentage of them than the men –– the women’s training, travel, medical care and schedule are all comparatively worse than the mens. According to NBC, the women’s team received $2 million after winning the world cup in 2015, while the men’s team received $8 million, four times as much, after losing in the 16th round. As one of the most drastic and obvious cases of gender discrimination, this lawsuit is being carefully observed by the athletic world. Abby Wambach, a former national women’s soccer player and one of the most outspoken athletes regarding gender discrimination, recently visited Paly to discuss her new book,

“WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game.” When discussing the influence for her book, Wambach cited the Ex-

ball player Peyton Manning. After winning the prestigious award alongside renowned male athletes, Wambach reflected

“It was that night I decided I was going to dedicate the rest of my life to make sure this would never happen to Alex Morgan or any other female athlete.”

cellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, where she received the Icon Award alongside retired basketball player Kobe Bryant and former foot-

on her position as a prominent female athlete and the differences between her and the male counterparts besides her. “I just remember being in my

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According to Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport hotel room that night and wondering why I couldn’t feel happy, because as a national team player you represent your country and win gold medals,” Wambach said. “So I thought of myself as this elite player, yet this night I couldn’t help but feel like every single woman everywhere. My story is every woman’s story, so it was that night I decided I was going to dedicate the rest of my life to make sure this would never happen to Alex Morgan or any other female athlete. This book is my small attempt to solve the inequalities that are happening in our world.” Ultimately however, both Varner and Wambach said that having a supportive coach, team and family was crucial in influencing their decision to continue pursuing sports at a high level despite facing obstacles.

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Winter athletes recognized for outstanding performances

Santa Clara Valley Athletic League names several top players to All-League teams for their respective sports By Ben van Zyll

Senior Staff Writer

own by one goal, senior co-captain Kenzo Morabia feels the weight of the boys varsity soccer team on his shoulders as he stares down the Los Gatos High School goalkeeper before taking a penalty kick. With utmost composure, Morabia slots the shot into the bottom left corner of the goal, kickstarting a comeback that ends in a 3-1 victory. This year, Morabia earned a spot on the boys soccer AllLeague team for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL). Each sport has its own All-League team, a fantasy roster comprised of the best players at each position during the season. All-League athletes are voted on by the coaches of each team in the SCVAL at the end of the season. Despite playing his best season at Paly soccer, recording eight goals and seven assists, Morabia said the camaraderie within the team played a major role in his personal success.

“I definitely had some personal low points a throughout the season, especially my recurring injury and my teammates were all there to reassure me that I would come back stronger.” Kenzo Morabia

“My teammates were great, and because of them, I looked forward to going to practice ev-

ery single day,” Morabia said. “I relied on them, and they relied on me. We were all so tightly knit. I definitely had some personal low points throughout the season, especially my recurring injury, and my teammates were all there to reassure me that I would come back stronger. The banter and the vibe that floated around the team made the season much more exciting and memorable.”

“(Peters) has really helped me improve my game on and off the court, whether it’s being a better teammate or leader, or certain moves to help me get past defenders.” Annika Shah

According to Morabia, coaches Don Briggs and Mark Gardener helped put the team in a position for success. “The two coaches who dedicated their time to myself and the team were great motivators and continued to help us get back up on our feet after a loss or if we played poorly in a half,” Morabia said. “They were the ultimate leaders of the team, and without them, I don’t think we could have been as successful as we were. After having them for three years, I feel like there was a special connection between us (which) helped my performance.” The boys varsity soccer team was one of the most competitive in SCVAL, qualifying for the Open Division of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoff tournament before losing to Bellarmine College Prepa-

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Senior co-captain Kenzo Morabia moves down the pitch, swiftly dribbling between two Los Gatos defenders looking to steal the ball.

ratory. Along with Morabia, sophomore varsity girls basketball player Annika Shah was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) after she averaged 25 points per game, four rebounds per game, five assists per game and 2.5 steals per game, shooting a 48% field goal average and 35% from three-point range. According to Shah, despite receiving the highest honor in high school athletics, there is always room for improvement. “I was very honored to get MVP of the league especially only being a sophomore,” Shah said. “But I think I can be bet-

ter and that I haven’t reached my full potential yet…I don’t feel satisfied with my game yet.” Shah also said guidance from head coach Scott Peters helped her performance throughout the season. “He has really helped me develop mentally during this season as I was going through a lot of ups and downs,” Shah said. “He has really helped me improve my game on and off the court, whether it’s being a better teammate or leader or certain moves to help me get past defenders.” In addition to her coach

and teammates, Shah said she owes much of her success to her trainer, David Moore, who has worked with her for years to improve her game. “From going from freshman to sophomore year, I have improved so much,” Shah said. “Freshman year, I was still trying to find my character (in) the game. Throughout this summer and offseason as I had been working with my trainer, he helped me not only improve my game but also find my role as a player. I credit all my skills and awards to him. He is the reason I am considered above average in this game, and I am grateful to have someone so committed to

my dreams like him.” With two more years of high school basketball to play, Shah said she hopes to improve not only as a player but also as a team, striving for a longer postseason run. “Going into my last two years at Paly, I hope to sustain a lot of the accomplishments we have had in past years, such as league champions, but I also have higher hopes such as CCS and going farther in NorCal,” Shah said. “Throughout the rest of my years at Paly, I want to sustain the great name the Paly girls basketball team holds, but I also want to accomplish more.”

Unrecruited Paly players choose to walk-on to college teams Lesser-known alternative to recruitment enables students to compete at university level in their respective games make walking-on a difficult process. “I think it’s going to be hard, since I haven’t trained super competitively in a while, but I’m looking forward to getting back in shape,” Chen said.

“I feel like I need to move on to the next part of my life. I think the time commitment that college basketball requires is something I would have trouble fulfilling.” Marvin Zou

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Senior Marvin Zou dribbles the ball down the court, dodging two Homestead defenders and attempting to gain an advantage on them.

By Bernie Koen & Navid Najmabadi Senior Staff Writers

s senior Claire Chen awaits her freshman year at Claremont McKenna College (CMC), she spends countless hours on the field and in the workout room in hopes of walking-on to the CMC soccer team. For most college athletes, the process of recruitment usually occurs during high school. As senior year comes to an end, recruitment becomes scarce and the window to play in college slowly closes. However, a

handful of high school student athletes are left with an option to walk-on — become part of a college team without prior recruitment or scholarship awards. While walking-on lacks the traditional aspects of joining a college athletic program, it is a popular way to participate in sports at a collegiate level. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, 46% of Division I athletes and 39% of Division II athletes are walkons. “Kids probably choose to walk-on because they miss their sport or because the recruiting process didn’t work out the first

time,” Chen said. “Walking-on is like a second chance.” Walking-on does not guarantee a spot on a team, however, since a walk-on athlete is generally competing with recruited athletes, and there are few available spots on the team left. Since these students are not recruited athletes, they attend the college or university without an athletic scholarship. However, some walk-ons are later granted a scholarship— usually a partial scholarship— for their involvement on the team. Senior and varsity basketball player Marvin Zou, who debated

about walking-on to a collegiate level basketball team but ultimately decided not to, said the reason walking-on has become increasingly popular among athletes is due to the passion for the sport and competitive level of play in college. “I think a lot of kids decide to walk-on because they love playing and being involved with a game that they’ve been playing most of their life and throughout their high school years,” Zou said. “You can still play club or intramural in college but (the) competition level doesn’t seem the same.” Chen said this competition level was part of what will

However, Chen remains optimistic about being able to walk-on. “I believe there is a decent opportunity to walk-on because some recruited players quit once they get to college,” Chen said. Additionally, Zou said the decision of whether to walkon was a tough one. According to Zou, the decision is not binding, and an athlete can make a final decision once they get more exposure to the program. “I was obviously considering playing basketball in college just because of how much I enjoy playing basketball,” Zou said. “And taking it to the next level would be great, but I decided not to play basketball in college because I feel like I need to move onto the next part of my life. I think the time commitment that college basketball requires is something I would have trouble fulfilling.” According to Zou, the time

commitment seems to be more difficult for students who walkon, as they generally receive less playing time. “It’s definitely difficult to have to commit so much time to the team and not be rewarded with playing time,” Zou said. “But I think that the players who do walk-on find the experience of being on the team to be the most rewarding part.” While walking-on often appears to have an unattainable aura of difficulty surrounding it, many well-known, professional athletes were once college walk-ons. Amongst these superstars are Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, Houston Texans Defensive end J.J. Watt, former Chicago Bulls small forward and six-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Scottie Pippen.

“It’s definitely difficult to have to commit so much time to the team and not be rewarded with playing time. But I think that the players who do walk-on find the experience of being on the team to be the most rewarding part.” Marvin Zou

According to Chen, while walking-on may be difficult, it will allow her to continue playing the sport she loves. “I’ve played soccer since I was eight, and it’s always been a very important part of my life,” Chen said. “I love being on a team and really miss it.”

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SPORTS

Athletes train with summer workouts Lacrosse teams plan to Students condition during offseason to prepare for upcoming year

join CCS tournament

By Bruno Klass Board Correspondent

s the summer heat shines down upon the asphalt court, beads of sweat drip down sophomore Annika Shah’s forehead. Instead of practicing with her teammates, Shah is training alone, constantly trying to improve her performance. She is one of the many student athletes who participate in private summer training sessions, working with another trainer to better her skills. “The best memory of summer training is just coming in every day, getting better and working on the mind, body and skills that Annika and other athletes need to improve on,” private trainer David Moore said. As the weather warms up and summer approaches, many athletes utilize postseason training as a method to prepare for the upcoming season. According to girls basketball coach Scott Peters, there are many reasons for implementing off season training. It can be beneficial in maintaining athletes’ skills throughout the summer and aid in the improvement of their performance in the upcoming year.

“Not only is it beneficial to stay in shape, but from what I’ve seen, training over the summer makes you a much better player.” Lulu Gaither “We usually say players are made in the spring and summer, teams are made in the winter,” Peters said. Sophomore Lulu Gaither has partaken in summer training sessions for both lacrosse and water polo. According to Gaither, training during the offseason has contributed to significant improvements in her skills for both sports.

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Point guard Annika Shah practices dribbling during the summer, maintaining her skill and stamina. “Not only is it beneficial to stay in shape, but from what I’ve seen, training over the summer makes you a much better player,” Gaither said. “For example, (it helps with) being able to work well with others and connect more on the field. I’ve also seen improvements in stick skills and conditioning because of summer training.” Despite facing challenges balancing training and other extracurriculars, Gaither said she is still able set aside personal time during the summer. Junior and varsity tennis player Despina Magouliou said she practices two to three times a week during the summer, a crucial component in being successful. “You can always improve your skills and also practice the stuff that did not work during the game,” Magouliou said. This summer, sophomore Hana Erickson plans to coach for the University Club Sharks swim team, as she has been a part of the team since she was 4 or 5. “About 10 of us from the Paly swim team have been swimming together since we were 5,” Erickson said. “We all learned how to

swim together, did club swimming, then junior-coached together, and did Paly swimming together. It’s where I have made my closest friends, and it is always the highlight of my summer.” Erickson will also participate in two water polo clubs, NorCal and Mayfield, to prepare for the fall season. Although there are several positives to summer training, Erickson said athletes often have to sacrifice enjoyable aspects of the break to improve.

“You can always improve your skills and also practice the stuff that did not work during the game.” Despina Magouliou Taking an alternative approach to summer training with the varsity girls basketball team, Annika Shah works privately with trainer Moore. Having a private trainer, which can come with a hefty price

tag, is a privilege that many do not posses. “My parents have always been in full support of getting me a personal trainer especially with the full cost,” Shah said.“I am very lucky to have parents that support my dreams even if my goals seem almost impossible.” While Shah is grateful for the full support that she receives from her parents, it can often take away from her summer experience. “Many times, we cannot go on as many trips as other families because I have club basketball or tournaments that I can’t miss,” Shad said. “When we do go on trips, I am still able to enjoy them, but I just have to get my workout sessions in.” Another challenge that Shah has faced during her private summer training is staying focused on her goals. Moore said, “The hardest part of summer training is making sure that Annika is maintaining a well conditioned and healthy body. When having more time off from school, it is easy to slack off and forget strength you have built in your body.”

Senior Nights recognize graduating athletes

Teams appreciate senior players with gifts at annual ceremony By Alyssa Leong

Senior Staff Writer

s senior Fabi Teofan walks up to the home plate, softball bat in hand, her friends and family cheer her on from the stands wrapped in green and white streamers. While the team members’ siblings enjoy similarly colored cupcakes, Teofan’s parents excitedly wave posters and hide their congratulatory bouquets. This is not an average softball game — it is Senior Night. Senior Night is a high school tradition shared by all sports. It is a time for teams to celebrate their graduating senior players with posters, flowers, gifts and speeches. Throughout her high school athletic career, Teofan said she eagerly anticipated her turn for Senior Night. “I felt excited because I had seen this same day play out for three years now,” Teofan said. “Except those times I was the one giving the flowers, making the posters and writing the speeches; now, I was on the receiving end.” Hours of preparation from both teammates and families went into planning softball Senior Night, according to coach Brooke Binkley.

“Each of us could do anything we wanted with our posters, so it was really fun to see each person’s creativity. I think all of the seniors really like their posters and they were all different. ” Zoe Silver “We started talking about it a few weeks ago,” Binkley said. “The parents, luckily, helped out and got all the extra stuff like snacks and flowers.” Each of the non-senior softball players are assigned to a senior to honor with posters, a heartfelt speech and gifts.

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Attacker Emily Filter accepts gift at the 2019 girls lacrosse Senior Night after Paly beat Lincoln High School. “During fifth period, we hang up the posters and green and white streamers around the field and bleachers,” junior softball player Ella Jones said. “And then we have our pregame senior night ceremony where our coach gives speeches and flowers to the seniors, then we play and win the game, and the post-game meeting is filled with tears and pictures and love and snacks.” The non-seniors enjoyed how they could creatively honor their seniors. “Each of us could do anything we wanted with our posters so it was really fun to see each person’s creativity,” junior softball player Zoe Silver said. “I put hashtags that I felt represented my senior. I think all of the seniors really like their posters and how they were all different.” On Teofan’s senior night, the girls softball team played Lynbrook High School. After winning 13-2, the five Paly senior players lined up as Binkley gave speeches about each player. Binkley had coached some of them since they first joined the team in 2015. “It’s emotional,” Binkley said. “I’ve watched them grow up. It’s bittersweet for me to see them graduate.” Among different sports, senior night traditions are not dissimilar. The boys soccer team, for instance, also get posters made for

them and a flower lei after the game. Additionally, the senior players give flowers to their parents to thank them for supporting them. “We didn’t really have a party or anything,” senior soccer player Juan Aguila said. “(But) our parents all came together to make our posters, and we each got flowers to take pictures of them.” Senior night also allows athletes to look back on how far they’ve come. “Playing as a senior is special because you know it’s your last chance to perform, so you want to do your best,” senior soccer player Nathan Seto said. “It’s also special to be able to represent your school with classmates that you don’t ever play with again.” The swimming team also has similar Senior Night traditions, which take place on their last meet. “We (the seniors) were recognized during the break when we were given white roses while we stood on top of blocks and announced our names and where we were going,” senior swimmer Megan Lee said. “We also recognized the other team and their seniors.” Each senior was featured in a slideshow and the seniors announced their post-Paly plans to the crowd. Additionally, the coach gave speeches about each senior athlete. Senior Night is a reminder to

the team that the seniors are moving on, and it is often emotional for them, other team members and coaches.

“I think Senior Night made me step back from the go-go-go of the season and showed me that I really only have another week with these girls.” Fabi Teofan “It is definitely the best event of our season,” Jones said. “Yet, it is so bittersweet to say goodbye to your most beloved teammates, and it gets harder every year.” While it may be difficult to leave teammates and coaches, many graduating seniors see Senior Night as a touching experience. “I think Senior Night made me step back from the go-go-go of the season and showed me that I really only have another week with these girls,” Teofan said. “Then I am done with softball, a sport which I have been playing since I was 6. Senior Night, and all the appreciation that my teammates showed, meant the world to me.”

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Junior Tyler Furrier leaps to block a shot from a Los Gatos player.

By Alex Liu

Staff Writer

fter five consecutive years of Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) playoff runs, Paly lacrosse has dominated the scene, proving itself to be one of the best in its league, according to boys varsity coach Daniel (DJ) Shelton. However, despite their impressive records, the boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams have not been able to compete at the sectional level in the Central Coast Sections (CCS) because lacrosse did not have a CCS playoff structure. “CCS does not have any lacrosse championship for boys or girls as of now,” Shelton said. “Next season of 2020 will be the first year there’s any CCS playoff structure for either boys or girls.” However, following numerous board meetings and conferences, a CCS playoff structure for lacrosse, both boys and girls, was sketched out and approved by the CCS Board of Managers and League Commissioners. This new CCS tournament structure involves the top two teams from each of the three leagues going as automatic bids, while six other teams, voted on by league representatives, will go as at large bids. In total, 12 teams will compete for a top spot at the CCS lacrosse championships.

“Lacrosse is a CCS sponsored sport, it just hasn’t had a CCS playoff until this point. The majority of the schools in the section don’t have lacrosse, which is reflected across the state.” Therren Wilburn The incorporation of lacrosse into CCS means players at the sectional tournament will now have the opportunity to compete within a much wider and more competitive pool of teams, according to Shelton. Next year, for example, Paly will have the chance to compete against Bellarmine, Sacred Heart and St. Ignatius High Schools’ top lacrosse teams. Shelton said he hopes this change will serve as a motivator for the team to improve and reach the next level. “It’s hard to say (that) we need to get X amount better when you’re already winning the (SCVAL) Championships more times than not in your high school experience,” Shelton said. “I think the golden rule of sports is that there’s always someone out there better than you. Hopefully, the desire to improve and to build a stronger foundation will come when people know they’re playing for something more.” Girls varsity coach Jamie Nesbitt agrees. “(Lacrosse at CCS) provides another goal for the team to work towards both in-season and offseason as players prepare,” Nesbitt said. “It also puts more emphasis on our non-league games, which traditionally have not meant anything for our league-only playoffs.” Nesbitt explains both the pros

and cons of lacrosse joining the CCS structure. “I imagine it will impact how non-league teams schedule each other, both positively and negatively,” Nesbitt said. “I do know it is a step in the right direction for the sport in general to grow in the Bay Area.” Additionally, according to Paly Athletic Director Therren Wilburn, the reason why lacrosse took so long to become incorporated was because lacrosse is not yet widespread among schools.

“CCS does not have any lacrosse championship for boys or girls as of now. Next season of 2020 will be the first year there’s any CCS playoff structure for either boys or girls.” DJ Shelton “Lacrosse is a CCS sponsored sport, it just hasn’t had a CCS playoff until this point,” Wilburn said. “Lacrosse is still a growing sport in California. The majority of the schools in the section don’t have lacrosse, which is reflected across the state. As it gains more popularity, it makes more sense to incorporate lacrosse.” Nesbitt elaborates on the requirements of joining CCS. “In order to join the CCS, a sport needs a minimum number of teams and leagues,” Nesbitt said. “As girls lacrosse has been a growing sport, we didn’t meet the requirement set forth by the CCS until recent years.” Additionally, according to Shelton, only after mounting pressure from the public was a CCS for lacrosse created. “We just finally pressured them long enough and hard enough that it kind of became clear that they needed to create a CCS for it because it’s the fastest growing sport in America,” Shelton said. “Most of the schools have it, new schools are adding it every single year. So its not decreasing, it’s only increasing. And for some of the schools now, it’s their most important sport.” Looking forward, Shelton said he has high expectations for his team and their ability to improve under the new playoff system next year.

“I do know it is a step in the right direction for the sport in general to grow in the Bay Area.” Jamie Nesbitt “I’m hoping it will raise the quality (of our team) because I want to see kids really push themselves,” Shelton said. “I’m a really competitive, driven person… And I would love to see them push themselves, because motivation doesn’t come from the outside, it comes from the inside. I think that I can model that drive. But they need to have it from within, and I’m hoping this kind of switch to a higher level, or at least the opening to a higher level will really motivate them to to push themselves so they can compete at that level.”

Friday, May 17, 2019

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SP RTS

THE

ULTIMATE JOURNEY

ONE PALY ALUM’S JOURNEY FROM RECREATIONAL ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICKUP GAMES ON THE QUAD TO A SPOT ON THE U-24 NATIONAL TEAM

ompared to traditional, globally recognized sports such as soccer and tennis ultimate frisbee was far behind on the

INTRODUCTION world timeline of sports. The sport, still gaining popularity today, was not proposed until the late 70s. It hit the ground running several years later, making its way into the world of collegiate sports, according to the USA Ultimate official website. The game of ultimate frisbee, for Paly alum and wor ld -

class ultimate player Jasper Tom, is about more than gaining money or fame. After dabbling with the game on the Paly quad when he was a junior and competing playfully with classmates during Tutorial periods, Tom, now attending Carnegie Mellon University, recently qualified to represent the United States in the U-24 Frisbee World Championships. Tom retraces his path to the national team, which all began with the formation of a campus frisbee team.

TOM’S STORY

hen Tom began playing ultimate frisbee, it was merely a recreational activity that he enjoyed with friends and family. He had no intention of pursuing the sport professionally. His love of the game arose when some of his friends got together and formed a campus team, coached by Paly history and psychology teacher Christopher Farina. “My brother coerced me into going to a Paly ultimate frisbee practice my sophomore year,” Tom said. “Then, my junior year, more of my friends outside of ultimate started playing and we would often play during Tutorial. Our casual running around in circles evolved into a cobbled together team.” After graduating from Paly, Tom continued playing ultimate frisbee at a national level, joining a semi-professional team in Pitts-

burg called Temper Frisbee, where he currently plays year round. According to Tom, college ultimate frisbee is beneficial as everyone on the national team plays on their respective college teams to constantly train. Although Ultimate is not considered a varsity sport for any college in the U.S. yet, Tom notes that many of his teammates put in the same amount of work as varsity players do. This includes working out to become stronger and more conditioned athletes. “I haven’t played a different sport in college, but my friends who have played varsity tennis or club baseball at CMU definitely put in training hours outside of practice in the gym,” Tom said. “To be frank, many people who play ultimate frisbee are not massively built individuals. Condi-

IN 1968, JOE SILVER’S PROPOSAL FOR ULTIMATE FRISBEE SWAYED HIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL IN THE TOWN OF MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY. IT ALL STARTED FROM THERE. — World Flying Disc Federation

tioning is important, with high intensity interval training (HIIT) being prioritized over pure cardio.” Farina originally introduced the game to Tom, and helped the moldable player familiarize himself with the basic skills and rules. Though Farina has seen lots of high-school level players, he has a much higher regard for Tom’s talent. “There are always a lot of players who have the potential to excel,” Farina said. “It’s a question of who has the interest in continuing to play throughout college and beyond, coupled with who has the motivation to continue to work to improve their game. Jasper has clearly done well on both counts.” Tom’s unique skill set, in combination with his strong work ethic, has allowed him to constantly improve and reach for greater goals. “He has a remarkably balanced performance, quite rare for a college player,” Farina said. “In terms of talent, there were a lot of players on that team who had a lot of potential talent. Jasper, in particular, was very coachable, and over the time I coached him I watched him learn to see the field in a much more sophisticated manner.” More important than Tom’s skill set, however, is his positive attitude. His sportsmanship and

willingness to help others on and off the field are what set him apart from others, according to Farina. “Most importantly, however, is that he is a spirited player,” Farina said. “He doesn’t take advantage of the rules, he doesn’t play unnecessarily physically, he doesn’t disrespect his opponents and he is an inspiration to his teammates. This is especially important in ultimate frisbee as it’s a self-officiated sport governed by what’s called the ‘spirit of the game.’” Farina remembers the Paly team like it was yesterday, noting everyone’s commitment to playing on weekends. “The ultimate frisbee team was a small but very committed group,” Farina said. “We had multiple practices each week and the team was committed to going to tournaments throughout the Bay all spring long, culminating in a 3rd place finish at the CA State Championships.” Sid Grover, who was on the 2013 team that Tom and Farina were a part of, reflects on the origins of the team and the rewarding experience. “It was a lot of fun,” Grover said. “I was friends with most of the people already, and it started off as just a way to hang out after school and play on the soccer field, but it gradually morphed into something more formal.” Grover played in his junior and senior years of high school,

but postgraduation, he did not continue on a collegiate level like Tom. “I don’t think anyone (at the time) did it for any reason other than to have fun (or stay in shape),” Grover said. “Many of the better players went on to play in college, but the more casual players like me didn’t.” Although Tom’s high school team might not have had as much quantitative success as some of the other teams he has played for, his love for the game of ultimate frisbee was founded on the Paly campus, and that is something that he will not forget. “We weren’t the most (victorious) team I’ve been a part of, but playing at Paly got me hooked on ultimate,” Tom said. Farina admires not only Tom’s playing style, but his remarkable air of professionalism. He notes that Tom manages to present himself well despite being immersed in such a competitive environment. Farina said, “To be a great player and to do so while embodying the values we want to see in an athlete and in a role model is, without a doubt, the most exciting thing about Jasper. It’ll be a lot of fun to watch him and the rest of Team USA compete in Germany, and a good reminder of what we want our sport to look like.”

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