The Point

Behind the New Class Comp Rules

ASB Implements New Rules That Give all Grades a Chance to Win

Sophie Stoddart, Sports Editor • December 12, 2023

For years it has been a tradition that seniors win every Class Comp. This historical winning streak leaves freshmen, sophomores, and juniors disappointed or indifferent due to the predictable outcome of...

Lights Up: New Contract Sheds Light on Night Game

Olivia Kao, Features Editor • November 1, 2023

A spirited energy roared through the packed student section at last year’s homecoming football game - the first night home game since PVHS reopened. A contract recently signed with the city of Palos...

Who is Dr. Serrano?

PVPUSD Introduces New Superintendent

Ethan Sung, Web Editor • November 1, 2023

Dr. Devin Serrano has been introduced to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District as head superintendent. Serrano majored in Political Science at California State University Chico with the...

California Dreamin: Homecoming Highlights

Zoe Barton, Reporter • November 1, 2023

Traditionally, ASB choses the homecoming theme in early September, however this year’s theme was selected several months ago. The California Dreamin’ theme was all based on an In-N-Out truck. “I...

Sea King Freshman Phenomenon

James Lew, Reporter • November 1, 2023

Star freshman quarterback Ryan Rakowski, who currently holds offers from Ole Miss and SMU, has transformed the PVHS Football team in the short time that he has been at the school. Although Rakowski is...

Introducing PVHS’s Newest Sport

Claire Auer, Reporter • November 1, 2023

Flag football has been introduced to many Southern California schools. At PV, it has become very popular within the sports community. This is the first year there has been an opportunity for...

Statesmen to Social Media Stars: A Change in Presidential Perception

Aidan Shen, Opinion Editor • November 1, 2023

The political playingfield of the United States is experiencing a massive culture shift and we the people need to shift with it. Comparing the last two presidential debates to all that came before,...

A Minute with Maemoto:

Learning about the 2023 LA County Teacher of the Year

Quinn Kearns, Design Editor • November 1, 2023

Whether you have had her in class or seen her around campus, Julie Maemoto is a known entity within the Sea King family. From teaching to leading, the many contributions she has made as a teacher have...

The $250,000 Bathroom Makeover: PVHS facilities will start getting an upgrade

Holly Alexander, Social Media/Reporter • October 30, 2023

In 2022 the PVPUSD school district granted Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School $250,000 each to upgrade campus bathrooms, splitting $500,000. California State Assembly...

New Upgrades on Campus

Sierra Hickey and Jason Lee • October 30, 2023

Our Sea King Center: The new and improved gym In recent months there have been many new upgrades to the gym, including a new name: the Sea King Center. Other more material upgrades include two new...

Come Meet “The Addams Family”

PVHS Drama Department Premieres Fall Play Starting October 27

Kelly Bojorquez, Reporter • October 30, 2023

The Palos Verdes High School Drama Department is celebrating the month of October with a spooky Halloween-themed musical: “The Addams Family.” This unique play incorporates several dance sequences,...

More Than a Coach

Remembering the Life of Coach Brian Edelman

Aaron Propst, Reporter • October 30, 2023

Former Palos Verdes Varsity basketball coach, Brian Edelman, passed away after a long, grueling four-year battle with cancer. Edelman was very well respected and a beacon of light in the Sea King community....