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Mailey Wang

Mailey Wang, Features Writer

Mailey Wang (10) is a writer for The Perennial, and this is her second year on staff. Mailey is looking forward to learning more about people in the Pinewood community. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, playing with her younger siblings, and hanging out with friends.

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One of Them is Lying: The Fish Tank Explosion Was Not an Accident

One of Them is Lying: The Fish Tank Explosion Was Not an Accident

Mailey Wang, Features Writer March 27, 2024

   One hundred fifty gallons of water on the floor. Two fish dead. Teachers and students scrambling. Although this incident seemed like an unexpected disaster, it turns out it may not have been an accident...

Scence from the dance floor at the 2023 Pinewood-Oakwood mixer.

Pinewood-Oakwood Mixers: Connecting Two Communities

Mailey Wang, Features Writer March 11, 2024

   At the beginning of last school year, most students hadn’t even heard of the school Oakwood. Now Pinewood has had two mixers with Oakwood and plans to continue to host more.    Pinewood hosted...

Students cheer at a green and gold assembly

“Let’s Go, Pinewood:” Restoring School Spirit

Mailey Wang, Features Writer February 4, 2024

   “LET’S GO PINEWOOD, LET’S GO” is the chant the Panther Pit yells at every home game. The cheering, stomping and yelling echoes throughout the gym. Every pair of eyes looks from the scoreboard,...

Two New Faces on the Basketball Court

Two New Faces on the Basketball Court

Mailey Wang, Features Writer November 15, 2023

   On the basketball court this season, you will see two new faces sprinting down the court and cheering for their teammates at the top of their lungs.    Junior Katherine Garr and sophomore Caitlyn...

Learning to Drive: Pinewood Teens (Nervously) Take the Wheel

Learning to Drive: Pinewood Teens (Nervously) Take the Wheel

Mailey Wang, Features Writer October 17, 2023

   My dad yells at me from the passenger seat to brake. I quickly move my foot over to the brake and push down hard. The car jolts back. I am overcome with nervous- ness.    Learning...

Featuring Devan Reynard and Ashton Riches

How PSP Has Impacted Seniors

Mailey Wang, Features Writer May 3, 2023

Address an issue. Grow a passion. Take action. Students in PSP have done exactly that. The Pinewood Scholars Program, led by teacher Michelle Gannon, is a course offered for Pinewood students in their...

Hamilton: Hamilton in Hamilton

Hamilton: Hamilton in Hamilton

Mailey Wang, Features Writer March 29, 2023

 “Alexander Hamilton. My name is Alexander Hamilton. And there’s a million things I haven’t done.” While there are a million things math teacher Stuart Hamilton hasn’t done, one thing he...

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Mailey Wang, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Imagine leaving your family and what you call home at 16, coming to the U.S. alone, and going to a brand-new school. Junior Betti Hamori has done exactly that.  Hamori, a 6 ‘1’’ basketball player...

Josephine Kim (Yong Kim)

The Baby Briefing: Pinewood Welcomes New Infants

Mailey Wang, Features Writer February 2, 2023

Sleep deprivation. Changing dirty diapers. Balancing school and home life. For the past few months, this is how two teachers here at Pinewood School — high school physics teacher Yong Kim and...

Sabrina Strand: Master of the Arts

Sabrina Strand: Master of the Arts

Mailey Wang, Features Writer November 9, 2022

Have you ever wondered about your teachers’ lives outside of the classroom? While you might know Sabrina Strand as your writing or literature teacher, you probably didn’t know she is also a singer...

The Jamboree – A Celebration of School Spirit

Mailey Wang, Features Writer October 5, 2022

For over 30 years, Pinewood School has held the annual Jamboree for students, families, faculty, and staff of the Pinewood community. The event will be held on Oct. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.  Kyle Riches,...

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