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As AI Speeds Up, PHS Students Learn to Slow Down and Think
As AI Speeds Up, PHS Students Learn to Slow Down and Think
The Digital Cat-and-Mouse Game
ASB Elections
ASB Elections
Dr. Sari Sanghvi, Kimmy Demkovich, Emily Goodwin, Maddy Sage, Dr. Alisa Crovetti set up with snacks and therapy dog during finals week.
Finals Fuel
Officer Hugo Diaz presenting in the classroom.
Hugo Diaz Returns to Patrol
Some of the suggestions from idea drop box
Pepper Packets Show Student Voice in Action
Teachers Leaving Piedmont
Prompt. Draft. Repeat.
Prompt. Draft. Repeat.
Wellness center staff hands out snacks with their therapy dog during 1st semester finals
Finals Fuel
Face Value
Face Value
A Closer Look at What's in and What's Out at PHS
A Closer Look at What’s in and What’s Out at PHS
Stashing Diamonds
Stashing Diamonds
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club
In The Hole
In The Hole
Heart of the Problem
Heart of the Problem
Co-captain shortstop senior Diego Delventhal hit a pitch against Skyline on Feb. 27. Piedmont won 10-1.
The All-Star Athlete: Diego Delventhal—Varsity Baseball
Southwest regionals rowing champions pose with their medals after winning first place.
Highlanders Bring Home Gold
Athletics Score Major Upgrades
Athletics Score Major Upgrades
Freshman Olivia Nealon and Makenna Small with the team GPA award.
From the Field to the Podium
Captains junior Ava Saephan, senior Mandy Tang, junior Johnny Phmah, and senior Walden Pan at practice.
The Leaderboard — Spring Sports
New art piece in bottom level 30s building.
New Art Piece In 30s Building
Orchestra performing at the Winter Concert. They will play at graduation.
Band Plays at Graduation
Mock up for final mural.
Mural in the Making
Fatherland being performed in the black box theater.
Fatherland Brings Color to Blackbox
Ceramic pieces by a variety of artists.
Art Students Display Their Work
Teach Tech, Don’t Ban It
Political Pressure Silences Students
Political Pressure Silences Students
A notice posted in the bathroom.
Hand Dryers Don’t Cut It
Empowering Teachers to Control Tech
Empowering Teachers to Control Tech
You’re Sleeping On Data
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The Piedmont Highlander
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The Piedmont Highlander
Samantha Cheunkarndee

Samantha Cheunkarndee, Staff Writer

Samantha Cheunkarndee (10) is a staff writer for TPH. She spends most of her time playing violin and soccer, and also enjoys reading and spending time with friends.

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