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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...

Jennifer Bates, new Dean of Students

From Classroom to Leadership

Arjun Kelkar, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

 As Pinewood approaches the end of the school year, students, teachers and administrators look forward to a three-month reprieve from the classroom. For history teacher Jennifer Bates, however, the...

Jolyn Ding & Prisha Mohapatra, New Editors-In-Chiefs

Perennial Reveals New Editorial Team for 2024-2025 School Year

Lucas Guan and Derrick Harris May 3, 2024

   The Perennial has finalized its new staff for the 2024-2025 school year. Juniors Prisha Mohapatra and Jolyn Ding will be the new editors-in-chief, with junior Abigail Kamenetsky as managing editor.    Mohapatra...

Scott Edwards, high school graduation speaker

Graduation Speakers

Ian Hsiao, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

Pinewood administrators have selected the eighth grade and high school speakers for this year’s graduation.     Pinewood alum, Founder and CEO of Drop Water Scott Edwards, will be speaking at...

2024 Senior Map

2024 Senior Map

May 3, 2024

WEST COAST Karina Aronson - UCLA Arjun Kelkar - UC Berkeley Alex Facelo - University of Redlands Elena Magliaro - Santa Clara University Makena Matula - University of Southern California Anika...

Panther Travels During Mid-Winter Recess

Panther Travels During Mid-Winter Recess

Derrick, Harris March 11, 2024

Over the Presidents Week break, Pinewood offered three different trips to Puerto Rico, Hong Kong and Brazil. Junior high students had the opportunity to explore Puerto Rico on a service-learning trip,...

As 2024 Election Unfolds, Panthers Vote for the First Time

As 2024 Election Unfolds, Panthers Vote for the First Time

Ian, Hsiao March 11, 2024

On March 5, Pinewood seniors will be able to vote for the first time: a very exciting but also nerve-racking experience. Many students dream of the moment they can have an influence on their country and...

Juniors in the Pinewood Scholars Program pose for a photo.

Speaker Sessions and Social Entrepreneurship

Arjun, Kelkar March 11, 2024

Pinewood offers a unique set of courses for juniors and seniors dedicated to positively impacting their community. The Pinewood Scholars Program, led by literature and history teacher Michelle Gannon,...

A New Role for Legos

A New Role for Legos

Lucas, Guan March 11, 2024

Though initially marketed as a children’s toy, Legos have transcended the confines of playrooms, finding a prominent place in today’s classrooms. Students can utilize the hands-on activity of building...

From Communist Bulgaria to Pinewood School

From Communist Bulgaria to Pinewood School

Annabelle Eaton, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall was a distant event for many — oceans away on TV screens and newspapers — but, for a high-school-aged Ellie Pojarska, it meant the possibility of an education in the United...

Pinewood Scholars Program Innovates

Pinewood Scholars Program Innovates

Arjun Kelkar, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

   Pinewood offers a unique set of courses for juniors and seniors dedicated to positively impacting their community. The Pinewood Scholars Program, led by English teacher Michelle Gannon, helps students...

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