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Etta Jenkins (12) and Annika Hattan-Kutter (12) look for new members for their Art History Club
Club Craze, Club Chaos, Club Mania
Paraeducators: The ‘Para’fect Support
Paraeducators: The ‘Para’fect Support
Sophomores study abroad
Sophomores study abroad
The Next Chapter: Changes in the Library
The Next Chapter: Changes in the Library
HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHT
HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHT
Board Of Education Proposes Parcel Tax Increase
Board Of Education Proposes Parcel Tax Increase
Board of Education Introduces New PHS Principal and Director of Special Education
Board of Education Introduces New PHS Principal and Director of Special Education
PHS Sends Three Teams To Local Bioengineering Competition For The First Time
PHS Sends Three Teams To Local Bioengineering Competition For The First Time
Reece Beck (12) and Ayaan Jajodia (11) at the Orange Country Regional, the qualifying competition for Worlds
Robotics Places Second in Division at Worlds, Robotics Reaches Higher at 2024 World Championship, Robotics Worlds Results
Students Continue Flow Club
Students Continue Flow Club
NEW: Policy on Club and Team Promotions
NEW: Policy on Club and Team Promotions
A Closer Look at student life under COVID-19
A Closer Look at student life under COVID-19
Teachers tackle virtual learning
Teachers tackle virtual learning
Teachers leaving amid COVID-19 pandemic
Teachers leaving amid COVID-19 pandemic
High schoolers mentor young students during stay-at-home
High schoolers mentor young students during stay-at-home
Toxic Relationships Resources
Toxic Relationships Resources
Tunnel Vision: A Closer Look Into Post-High School Pressures
Shattering Health Culture
Navigating Driving Culture
Advice For All Grade Levels
Advice For All Grade Levels
The Social Impact
The Physical Impact
The Mental Impact
The Academic Impact
Kate Jumper Jumps Into Art
Kate Jumper Jumps Into Art
Advanced Acting Investigates "A Curious Incident"
Advanced Acting Investigates “A Curious Incident”
Accomplished Artists Show-off Their Projects at the Art Show
Last Dance Show at PHS
Cheers For Cherubs
Cheers For Cherubs
Swift in a promotional shoot for the album
Midnights: Taylor’s Renaissance
The Best Feminist Action Movie We Have Seen Yet
The Best Feminist Action Movie We Have Seen Yet
The Most Authentic Voice in Literature
The Most Authentic Voice in Literature
Review: Book of Boba Fett
Review: Book of Boba Fett
Review: Ted Lasso
Mistreatment of PHS Campus
Flaws in Democracy and Direct Action
PEF Presents $4 Million Check
Don’t Lose Diversity Priorities
Letter To The Editor
Editorial on Phone Ban
A negative fentanyl test strip.
Editorial: Fentanyl Awareness
You Are Not Your Application
You Are Not Your Application
Editorial: Making the most of hybrid learning
Editorial: Making the most of hybrid learning
It’s not final(s) yet: there’s still time to salvage this semester
It’s not final(s) yet: there’s still time to salvage this semester
SENIOR VOICE: it’s been a long time coming
SENIOR VOICE: it’s been a long time coming
Senior voice: Crocs and socks
Senior voice: Crocs and socks
Senior voice: the struggles of time management and netflixing
Senior voice: the struggles of time management and netflixing
Mexico makes memories
Sophomore voice: Putting anxiety into perspective, "10's rule"
Sophomore voice: Putting anxiety into perspective, “10’s rule”
A New Tradition In Piedmont Athletics
A New Tradition In Piedmont Athletics
Spirit Ambassadors Kick Off The Year
Spirit Ambassadors Kick Off The Year
Senior Rallies Home Crowd For Sports Games
Senior Rallies Home Crowd For Sports Games
Personality Profile: Sebastien Swain
Personality Profile: Sebastien Swain
Paris 2024 Welcomes Breaking, Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport Climbing: New Sports Bring Fresh Talent and Youth Appeal to the Olympics
Paris 2024 Welcomes Breaking, Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport Climbing: New Sports Bring Fresh Talent and Youth Appeal to the Olympics
TPH Scotty Dog Scavenger Hunt
TPH Scotty Dog Scavenger Hunt
TPH Scottie Dog Scavenger Hunt
TPH Scottie Dog Scavenger Hunt
Bathroom Vandalism Continues
Weekly Update Week 3 - Football Kicks off
Weekly Update Week 3 – Football Kicks off

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
January 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
November 27, 2023
PUSD board meeting

New Courses coming to PHS

Mark Hsia, News Editor
September 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
April 1, 2023
Beach volleyball players with Coach Smet

Beach Volleyball Blossoms This Spring Under Coach Smet

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
March 26, 2023

The Social Impact

Mark Hsia, Assistant Editor
February 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
September 13, 2022
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