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Participants 2024's Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Piedmont Residents Walk to Honor Ruby Bridges
Forestry First-Timers Take Third
Forestry First-Timers Take Third
Penelope Hopper (9), Dahlia Strub (11), Henry Pfister (11), and Orion Sachs (10).
Welcoming New Highlanders
Former Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers with new Police Chief Frederick Shavies on July 7.
Piedmont Welcomes Two New Hires
New Advisor Joins Mock Trial Team
New Advisor Joins Mock Trial Team
Muriel Crawford-Jakubiak’s Eagle Scout project, an enrichment device for an injured sea lion.
Eagle Scouts Soar to New Heights
Amateur Radio Club president Petro Papahadjopolous explains radio basics to the club members.
Radio Waves Bridge Distances
Caught in the Caffeine Craze
Caught in the Caffeine Craze
Parents’ Club members come together before first meeting on Friday, Aug. 15
The Crew Behind the Curtain
Peer tutors senior Samantha Huynh and sophomore Rose Reining.
‘Peer’fecting the Art of Tutoring
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Finding Their Voices
Political Clubs
Political Clubs
Breaking the Silence
Breaking the Silence
110 responses collected from TPH Instagram poll
The Hidden Conversations
Play Your Cards Right
Play Your Cards Right
Sophomore quarterback Jimmy Lagios aims a pass downfield against Arroyo on Homecoming night on Sept. 26. Piedmont lost 26-40. Their current overall record is 3-4. They are currently 1-1 in the WACC Mission league, placing the Highlanders second place in league.
The All-Star Athlete: Jimmy Lagios – Varsity Boys Football
Captains seniors Elspeth Grippando, Malia Williams, Kalyani Spieckerman, and Dahlia Osman at their senior night game against Arroyo on Oct. 16. Piedmont lost 6-34. The team is currently 5-11 overall, and 4-5 in league, making them to be third place in league.
The Leaderboard – Fall Sports
Sophomore Austin White at Witter Field practicing his parkour, a sport that involves dodging obstacles in an urban enviorment by running, jumping, and climbing.
Club Sports Bring New Opportunities
Captain outside hitter senior Stella Wilk prepares to serve the ball at Piedmont's game against Lick Wilmerding on Sept. 11. Piedmont won 3-0.
The All-Star Athlete: Stella Wilk – Varsity Girls Volleyball
Senior Andrew Young rowing with Oakland Strokes Varsity Men(OSVM), a rowing team where athletes race narrow boats against different clubs.
Club Sports Bring New Opportunities
Brushstrokes for a Cause
Brushstrokes for a Cause
Tyler Joseph Ellis (right) performing nationally toured show Shucked.
Piedmont Graduate on National Tour
Student poster for the upcoming fall play
Acting Classes to Perform “Noises Off”
Artwork from Chloe Koh’s (12) AP Art Portfolio from this past school year. She focused on escapism.
AP Art Students Develop Portfolios
Bracelets made by Hayes and students at Kaiser.
Hadley Hayes Enables Art For All
Student Voice
Peer tutors helping out fellow students during office hours academy
Peer Tutoring Pays Off
Health is Wealth
Hundreds of students shared their responses through interviews with TPH reporters
Students share what adults need to know about Piedmont
Teachers Using A.I
Teachers Using A.I
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The Piedmont Highlander
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The Piedmont Highlander
Edita Elmquist

Edita Elmquist, Staff Writer

Edie Elmquist (10) is a staff writer in TPH. Edie plays flag football and softball for the school and enjoys taking her dog on walks.

All content by Edita Elmquist
Penelope Hopper (9), Dahlia Strub (11), Henry Pfister (11), and Orion Sachs (10).

Welcoming New Highlanders

Edita Elmquist, Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2025
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