The Perennial

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...

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...

Pinewood Needs to Give High Schoolers More Freedom

Trevor Koo, Opinion Writer • May 3, 2024

Imagine this: going out to lunch on a school day with your friends, whether it’s to a local Chipotle, Spot’s Pizza or even Boba Guys. I have always dreamed of such a day, having a fun outing...

Spring Senior Sports Signings: Sachi Urushima

Regan Shee, Sports Writer • May 3, 2024

As the end of the school year nears, senior student-athletes look to pursue athletic opportunities at their respective universities. This year, players from the Pinewood girls basketball team are...

Pinewood Pays Farewell to Multi-Sport Senior Athlete Caden Ng

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer • May 3, 2024

Senior Caden Ng has dealt with many ups and downs throughout his four-year Pinewood sports career. From exhilarating basketball playoff wins to heartbreaking football rivalry losses, his Pinewood...

Charlotte’s Legacy on Pinewood Women’s Soccer

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer • May 2, 2024

Pinewood soccer is a boisterous cacophony of emotions. Every practice and game, whether home or away, exudes passion and difficulty. As a club soccer player, I began every game with a vision of what...

Simon’s Says His Goodbye to Pinewood Robotics

Simon Braun, Opinion Writer • May 2, 2024

The rivet smashes into the aluminum rod, and my fingers clamp down quickly and tightly. The noise is deafening. Again. And again. People say robotics is not a sport, but I challenge you to rivet a robot...

Younger Siblings Bid Farewell to Seniors

Didem Becer, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

While senior graduation is usually a time of celebration, seeing the class of 2024 leave Upper Campus will be bittersweet for some. After graduating, several seniors will no longer have the opportunity...

Pinewood Fashion: Best-Dressed Seniors

Mailey Wang, Features Writer • May 2, 2024

Have you ever walked down the halls at Upper Campus and seen a senior who you thought looked so cool? Seniors Zefan Feng, Autumn Porter-Schulz and Makena Matula’s distinct sense of style specifically...

A Master in Classical Music: Raghav Ramgopal’s Journey with Opera

Marie Redondo and Riya Kolappa, Features Writer • May 2, 2024

The crowd cheers as you walk onto the stage, and your heart beats at a thousand miles an hour. This is what performing feels like as an opera singer for senior Raghav Ramgopal. As nerve-racking as...

Beneath the Oceans: Makena Matula’s Love for Marine Biology

Aretha Liu, Features Writer • May 2, 2024

Driven by a childhood love for the sea and a desire to protect our oceans, Pinewood senior Makena Matula is making waves in marine biology and plans on continuing their passion in college at the...

Behind the Armband: Charlotte Van Gent

Kayden Ge, Sports Writer • February 4, 2024

It’s a sunny day on the soccer field, and in the center of the action, one athlete stands out in particular—her impressive skill, wholehearted passion and sleek armband are just a few things that make...