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Seniors Shed Light on the Stories of PVHS Students

Kyle Ahn, Writer • December 3, 2018

Here at PVHS, everyone has a story. These stories can be hard to find or be unheard of to the whole school. This is where social media site, Humans of PVHS, comes into play. Seniors Max Stafford and Tim...

Photographer Travels Across the Globe

Lauren Jai, Features Editor • October 22, 2018

This summer, PVHS Senior Caroline Turnbull attended the National Geographic Student Expeditions Camp in Australia from the end of June to mid-July for 20 days. When she heard about this camp from her...

A Sea King’s Search for Strength

Gabby Rudy, Writer • October 22, 2018

As PVHS senior Tally Gonzales began tackling her college essays this past summer, something she was prompted to ponder time and time again was a facet of her identity that was unique to her. While...

Teachers Expand Student Education by Giving Them the Opportunity to Travel

Chloe Lendi, Writer • October 22, 2018

Teachers are approaching education in a different way by giving their students a worldly experience. Instead of teaching the traditional way, teachers want to explore the outside world with their students...

Students Rush to Join Clubs This Week

With so many different ways to get involved on campus, Sea Kings took time on lunch this week to sign up for new clubs. Here are just a few of them!

Emily Typrowicz and Sarah Liu • October 22, 2018

Ted-Ed Club The variety of clubs at Palos Verdes High School means endless opportunities for Sea Kings interested in exploring new passions. For sophomore and TED-Ed club president Taylor Stroud,...

How Much Does Social Media Play a Role in College Admissions?

Camilla Manis, Writer • October 22, 2018

Before one clicks the little post button, it is essential to keep in mind the appropriateness of the content because once something is out in the unrelenting media world, it never can be undone. As...

PVHS Drama Brings Shakespeare to Life

PVHS Drama performs Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performances run from October 26-28 and November 1-4.

Natasha Stein, Writer • October 22, 2018

Come down to the theater! The Palos Verdes High School Drama program presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by famous poet and playwright William Shakespeare. The loved and well-known comedy takes the...

Different Country, Same Sport

McKinley Pieper, Photo Editor • September 21, 2018

Junior, Igor Uskokovic moved 6,500 miles for new opportunities academically and athletically. The foreign exchange student came from Montenegro and joined the varsity water polo team at Palos Verdes...

New Faces in the Classroom

Heather Bryant and Sarah Liu • September 21, 2018

Every year brings in new changes, and this school year is no different with the addition of four new teachers to the staff. This year, Carmen Avila has joined the teaching staff as a Spanish 2 and...

Police Officers are Friends, not Foes

Student Chief Council and PVE Police unite together to bring safety to PVHS

Alexa Stevens, Online Editor • September 21, 2018

Student Chief Council (SCC) is a “student centered mentoring group between selected students and the Palos Verdes Estates Police Chief” (pvhigh.com). In this leadership program, ten student members...

A Step Toward Falling Brings Awareness to the Special Needs Community

Chloe Lendi, Writer • September 21, 2018

Ever since senior Gaby Gomez started working for the Friendship Foundation four years ago, she has felt like it is her second home. She has made new friendships with the staff, volunteers, and...

New Mindfulness Class Brings Self-Awareness to PVHS

Claire Hardesty, Writer • September 20, 2018

The students of the new mindfulness class start off their day with a mindful sit for an asserted amount of time on their yoga mats, surrounded by blue pillows and an overall calming environment in room...

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