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Senior and co-president of Health Science Club, Jakob Kleiman donates blood.

Pinewood’s Health Science Club Hosts Blood Drive Amid National Shortage

Karina Aronson and Sophia Cheng September 14, 2023

The Pinewood Upper Campus community donated approximately 51 lifesaving units of blood from 14 donors Sept. 13 at a blood drive hosted by the Health Science Club. The donations were collected by local...

French Teacher Madame Anna Daniel Retires After 26 Years At Pinewood

French Teacher Madame Anna Daniel Retires After 26 Years At Pinewood

Samantha Hsiung, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2023

Five years ago, I nervously walked into my first French 2 class in Room 6, greeted by a flurry of Marie Antoinette posters, French maps, miniature Eiffel Tower models, and a smile from French teacher...

Alumni-in-Residence

Alumni-in-Residence

Christina Tanase, News Writer May 3, 2023

The “What We Can Do Series for Alumni-In-Residence” is a two-part series hosted by Pinewood’s Alumni Office providing the knowledge and resources graduating seniors need to move seamlessly into the...

Responding to Tragedy: Parents, Community Commemorate the Life of Former Pinewood Student Jonathan Zhao

Responding to Tragedy: Parents, Community Commemorate the Life of Former Pinewood Student Jonathan Zhao

Oscar Barnes, Managing Editor May 3, 2023

“He persevere[d] through everything, and [it was] not [always] apparent to others,” Suzanna said. “You can see it through the way he react[ed] to his treatments, and when he came to America in 2014...

The Class of 2023 poses for their goofy class photo at the beginning of the year. Soon they will be celebrating their graduation from Pinewood with a banquet and Disneyland trip.

Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation with Banquet and Disney Fun

Arjun Kelkar, News Writer May 3, 2023

As the school year draws to a close, graduating seniors have two exciting events to look forward to: the Senior Class Banquet on May 16, their graduation ceremony on May 24, and the Disney Grad Nite from...

Stories From the End of the Line: Seniors Reflect Upon Their Time at Pinewood

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer May 2, 2023

A last lunchtime in the Cue Quad. A last soccer game and a last chance to be a student at Pinewood. For Senior Class President Rathi Kolappa, graduation signifies the end of an era.  When she got to...

PSP Seniors Conclude Their Full-Year Social Impact Projects, Reflect Upon Their Experiences

Vishesh Ranganathan, News Writer May 2, 2023

From writing grants for nonprofits to integrating diverse cultures and identities into the school curriculum, the Pinewood Scholars Program (PSP) Class of 2023 is coming to a close. Literature and history...

A fallen tree crushes a Middle Campus fence, finding its way into a neighboring homes yard. The only damage was done to the fence.

Power Outages and Fallen Trees: High Speed Winds Impact Pinewood Campuses

Samantha Hsiung and Karina Aronson March 16, 2023

Bleachers flopping over on football fields. Trash cans flying into nearby buildings. Neighborhood fences knocking each other down like dominoes.  Pinewood’s Upper Campus is closed for a second day...

A Review of Black History Month Activities: Oriki Arts’ Pinewood Performance

A Review of Black History Month Activities: Oriki Arts’ Pinewood Performance

Christina Tanase, News Writer March 1, 2023

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is the annual celebration of Black history in the United States and recent celebrations in the Pinewood community have reflected this....

Tabula Rasa Becomes First Place Winner In American Scholastic Press Association Competition For Fourth Year In A Row

Tabula Rasa Becomes First Place Winner In American Scholastic Press Association Competition For Fourth Year In A Row

Arjun Kelkar, News Writer March 1, 2023

From Robotics to Model UN, Pinewood offers lots of extracurriculars for students to partake in. One club in particular continues to exemplify success year after year: Tabula Rasa. With a plethora of local...

Overheard at Pinewood

Overheard at Pinewood

Vishesh Ranganathan, News Writer March 1, 2023

Thousands of things are said every day at Pinewood, and the “Overheard at Pinewood” segment is here to capture a handful of them. From satirical to inspirational, each quote finds a way to bring a...

Safety measures like these help the Pinewood community effectively respond to emergency situations

Is Pinewood Prepared?

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer March 1, 2023

What started out with fireworks, festivities, and celebrations for the Lunar New Year instead ended with shots fired and 11 dead. This was the scene of the Monterey Park shooting — only one of three...

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