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Pinewood Seniors Take Next Step in Athletic Journeys

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

   Three seniors have signed contracts to continue their athletic careers starting in the fall of 2025. Two more seniors are still deciding where to commit.     Senior Vallory Kuelker will play...

Pinewood Board Members

Zac Choi, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

   From tackling school policy to sustaining Pinewood’s long term goals, Pinewood’s Board of Directors works behind the scenes to keep the school running. Board members usually keep a low profile,...

​​Photo courtesy of THE INSIDE TRACK. Steve Hams (middle) during his ABL days.

Pinewood Parent Leaves Legacy in Womens Basketball

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

   Pinewood parent Steve Hams was a founder of the American Basketball League (ABL), one of the United States’ first professional women’s basketball leagues. Although he died on Sep. 22, his contributions...

Students Gain Experience by  Working on Election Campaigns

Students Gain Experience by Working on Election Campaigns

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

    It’s not every day that Pinewood students get the opportunity to get up close and personal with congressional candidates. This year, two juniors had the opportunity to do just that.     Jack...

The New York Times Honors Pinewood Student Podcasts

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

     Eighth grader Diana Natsev and senior Michael Shtrom were recognized in The New York Times’ 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest. Every year since 2018, The New York Times has hosted...

2024 Presidential Candidates’ Policies

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

    The 2024 Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and will be the 60th quadrennial election in United States history.    Former President Donald Trump is running on behalf...

Explosion of New Pinewood Clubs

Ruhan Chhaparwal, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

   This year brings 15 new clubs to the growing list available to join. Here are just a few. Co-ed Volleyball    Led by sophomore Sean Sirhan, junior Jerry Yan, and junior Mailey Wang,...

Downtown Los Altos: A Vibrant Hub for Teens with Food, Fun, and Community Spirit

Zachary Choi, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

   With its lively streets and various food outlets, downtown Los Altos is considered a go-to hangout spot for teens. Its outdoor seating arrangements allow for on-demand comfort while live music...

College Counseling Adds New Programs in 2024

Kaavya Mehrotra, Breaking News Writer October 14, 2024

   With college deadlines quickly approaching, Pinewood seniors are navigating their applications with the help of newly introduced tools and support systems. Programs like Snacks and Apps, College...

Gun Violence Crisis Persists With Latest Shooting

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

 On Sept. 4, 14-year-old Apalachee High School student Colt Gray opened fire in the school hallways after leaving his morning Algebra class. After a 10-minute period of shooting, police detained Gray,...

Pinewood Welcomes New Head of Upper Campus Eve Kulbieda

Pinewood Welcomes New Head of Upper Campus Eve Kulbieda

Annabelle Eaton, Copy Editor May 3, 2024

With the start of the 2024-25 school year, Pinewood will welcome new Head of School Eve Kulbieda, who comes from nearby Castilleja School. Kulbieda will replace current Head of Upper Campus Gabriel Lemmon. At...

Hemm spends lunch with members of the Class of 2024.

Assistant Head Haley Hemm Departs After 4 Years

Kaitlyn Maier, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

After serving Upper Campus for four years, Assistant Head of Upper Campus Haley Hemm will leave Pinewood at the end of this school year. Hemm plans to join the nonprofit Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship...

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