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The 11 lb dashchund Otis Zamora.
Otis the Daschund Faces Health Scare
Students lineup for the shaved ice truck at the Spring Fling.
Frosh Mosh at Spring Fling
MHS Celebrates 25 Years
Phone Ban Plan
Phone Ban Plan
Living the Language
Senior Haylee Cheang and freshman Cristobal McKay win the audience’s vote for best act at Phantasmagoria on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. The two perform an original dance routine they created to the rhythm of popular rap songs.
Phantasmagoria Returns with Music, Comedy, and Crowd Favorites
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Turning Rejection Into Connection
Turning Rejection Into Connection
The Juggle Is Real
The Juggle Is Real
One of Sachs and Miller’s meals: chicken katsu curry with a seaweed salad on a bed of sushi rice, featuring a side of miso soup.
From Campus to Company
ZYNS Spark Buzz Among Students
ZYNS Spark Buzz Among Students
Smoke Behind Closed Doors
Smoke Behind Closed Doors
Close It
Close It
Click It
Click It
Refresh It
Refresh It
Putting Neurodiversity in the Spotlight
Putting Neurodiversity in the Spotlight
From Insensitive Jokes to Cruelty
Educating Diverse Minds
Close It
Close It
Click It
Click It
Refresh It
Refresh It
Check It
Check It
ZYNS Spark Buzz Among Students
ZYNS Spark Buzz Among Students
Smoke Behind Closed Doors
Smoke Behind Closed Doors
Spring Captains Corner
Head coach for boys volleyball Ryan Nicanor on the sidelines as Piedmont played Castro Valley on April 15.
New Coaches Spring Into Action
Head Coach Brian Gardere speaks to the varsity girls before the team won at home against San Joaquin Memorial 62-60 on Mar. 6. The victory carried the team to their sixth straight win in a row. Their season ended with a loss against St. Mary's High School on Mar. 8 with a 25-6 winning record, a (7-1) league record placing them second in WACC, and 32nd in California.
Girls’ Basketball Legacy Continues
More than a Leader
More than a Leader
Freshmen on the Field
Freshmen on the Field
One of Caitlin Boothby’s (12) works in her portfolio, made with gel pen and watercolor depicting a moment from China Town in Oakland. Boothby is now committed to Cal Poly SLO for architecture.
Piedmont Creatives Advancing to College
Prop. 28 Brings Additional Funding to the Arts
Elementary Arts Prepare for Potential Changes
Elementary Arts Prepare for Potential Changes
Sibal on her opening night of SIX
Kay Sibal makes her way to Broadway
Boothby (12) and Wakefield (11) in Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon a Nomination
How Viewpoint Diversity Will Save Free Speech
It's Time for College Athletes to Be Students Too
It’s Time for College Athletes to Be Students Too
AI Is Not to Be Trusted
For the Board of Education, Feedback Is Part of the Assignment
Activating Student Voice
For the Board of Education, Feedback Is Part of the Assignment
Activating Student Voice
On Community
Phone Ban
A negative fentanyl test strip.
Editorial: Fentanyl Awareness

The Piedmont Highlander

The Piedmont Highlander
Mark Hsia

Mark Hsia, News Editor

Mark Hsia (12) is the news editor at the Piedmont Highlander. He joined Journalism in the 2021-2022 school year and is continuing with it this year because he has always enjoyed reading the news and enjoys getting involved. He enjoys spending time outside, whether that’s mountain biking and playing tennis or just relaxing with his family or friends.

All content by Mark Hsia
Grant Schafer streams Overwatch on Twitch

Grant Schaefer Levels Up in his Esports Game

Mark Hsia, News Editor
Jan 25, 2024
PHS currently only offers Honors Chemistry, taught by John Savage as an accelerated chemistry course option

New Courses Coming to PHS

Mark Hsia, News Editor
Nov 27, 2023
PUSD board meeting

New Courses coming to PHS

Mark Hsia, News Editor
Sep 28, 2023
Nightlife at PHS

Nightlife at PHS

Mark Hsia, News Editor
May 30, 2023
Students Embark On Annual Mexico Trip

Students Embark On Annual Mexico Trip

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
Apr 1, 2023
Beach volleyball players with Coach Smet

Beach Volleyball Blossoms This Spring Under Coach Smet

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
Mar 26, 2023

The Social Impact

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
Feb 17, 2023
Inflation Forces Piedmont Community Pool Redesign and Creates Funding Shortfall

Inflation Forces Piedmont Community Pool Redesign and Creates Funding Shortfall

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
Sep 13, 2022
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