The Point

A Cal-amity in Admissions

UC Berkeley freezes enrollment for prospective applicants

Vikesh Dheeriya, News Editor • March 7, 2022

On Feb. 14, University of California, Berkeley announced a recent court decision that would reduce the enrollment of the incoming freshmen class by one-third. The resident group, Save Berkeley Neighborhoods...

From Paper to Screens, the SAT is Changing

Ella Sherry, Online Editor • March 7, 2022

The SAT— a three-hour long college admissions test that focuses on concepts in math, reading, writing and language —is undergoing major changes that will be put into effect in 2024 for U.S. students. “The...

PVHS Golfer Commits to the University of Southern California

Alycen Kim, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2022

Whether it’s on the golf course or in the classroom, junior Frances Kim excels, juggling her rigorous classes and school work all while maintaining her status of the 12th nationally ranked golf player...

Benefits of Block Schedule

Kelly Donahue, Social Media Editor • February 10, 2022

One of the great aspects of Palos Verdes High School that convinces students to enroll every year is its block schedule. Following a block schedule provides students with countless benefits, such as more...

Beaucar Can Take “205” Far

New Teacher Takes the Helm of Beloved Video Production Program

Isabella Firmani, Reporter • February 10, 2022

Just a few weeks into the 2021-22 school year, “Live from 205”’s former teacher Rene Vela took a job offer at Bellflower High School as an associate principal to pursue a career he had been considering...

Teachers Talk

Long-Time Teachers Reflect on Why They Love PVHS

Kelly Donahue, Social Media Editor • February 10, 2022

The teachers and staff members here are a huge part of what makes the school so special. While there are so many amazing new teachers on campus this year, some have been important members of the Sea King...

Different Variant, Different Schools, Different Responses

Vikesh Dheeriya, News Editor • February 10, 2022

The combination of holiday traveling, free time to hang out after finals and a highly contagious variant all caused COVID-19 cases to surge in the Los Angeles County area causing different schools to respond...

PVHS Track Star Takes it to Next Level

Senior Anna Terrell Commits to UW

Kelly Donahue, Social Media Editor • December 17, 2021

Senior Anna Terrell announced the exciting news that she had committed to the University of Washington for track and field this past October. This amazing accomplishment was the result of Terrell’s...

Friend, Mentor, Custodian: Shawn Kim

Victoria Nolan, Reporter • December 17, 2021

It’s easy to forget how much it really takes to keep a school in shape. Between PV High’s well-kept campus and overall positive community, it’s important to keep in mind that these things don’t...

The Return of Ramirez

Aidan Sun, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2021

As the first semester comes to a close, a new face has stepped into the principal’s office here at Palos Verdes High School. Dr. Trista Ramirez began her term as interim principal on Nov. 29 taking over...

Seniors Stomp at 2021 Class Comp

Lucia Ruiz, Features Editor • December 14, 2021

Students excitedly file into the gym. Posters scatter the walls and members of ASB set up the games. After over a year without a class competition (comp), Sea Kings are restless for school spirit. “Class...

Extroverts, Please Leave Me Alone

Eva Mayrose, Reporter • November 10, 2021

“Wait, are you new? I’ve never seen you before.” “I didn’t know you could talk!” “What do you mean you’ve never been to a party?” Apologies, I didn’t mean to inconvenience...