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Paly Centennial Fund

Dear Paly Alumni,

We are excited!! Our Paly campus turned 100 years old this year and we are planning centennial activities for students, alumni and the Palo Alto community. Please help to make this celebration a success by contributing to the Paly Centennial Fund! All donations will be acknowledged and are tax deductible as allowed by law.

To donate, mail checks to:

PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL

CENTENNIAL FUND

50 EMBARCADERO RD

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Your generosity will help us to:

Create Campus decorations highlighting 100 years at Paly.
Founder's Tribute: A permanent tribute to Anna Zschokke, the founder of the Palo Alto schools and Palo Alto H.S.
Centennial Kickoff BBQ for alumni, students, faculty and community
Underwrite dinner tickets so all families can afford to attend the Centennial BBQ
Centennial Operating costs
Create a “Centennial Scholarship”
Paly Retired Staff - Reunion Event

For further information, please contact Staff Coordinator Mary Ellen Bena at mbena@pausd.org. Suggestions welcome.

Thanks for your help and participation. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Click on https://paly.net/centennial for lots more information

Scroll down for dates and event particulars

Board approves Adam Paulson as Paly's new principal

Annie Chen, Miranda Li and Neil Kapoor May 22, 2018 News, Showcase

Following weeks of deliberation by the Principal Review Committee, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Board of Education approved former assistant principal and current acting principal Adam Paulson to be the new Paly principal on May 22.

According to an email announcement sent to the PAUSD community by Interim Superintendent Karen Hendricks, Paulson will assume his role as principal on July 1, following Principal Kim Diorio’s official resignation after her 13 years of service to the District, including five years as principal.

According to the District release, Paulson is well-qualified for the position; he has 16 years of experience working in education and an extensive background in teaching and managing a myriad of responsibilities at Paly. Since 2014 Paulson has been working as an administrator at Paly as the Dean of Students, overseeing both managerial and student-related aspects.

Paulson’s previous role as Assistant Principal involved overseeing student activities, attendance, academic integrity, blended learning, technology and other facets of administration. As Paulson has formed bonds with students and staff as an administrator these past few years, former principal Kim Diorio believes he will have a smooth transition into his principalship.

Paly graduation celebrates diversity, being present

Student speakers call on peers to speak out, 'hope for a better world'

480 Graduates of Palo Alto High School throw their caps in the air following commencement on May 31, 2018.

Two of the 28 first-generation graduates, Ricardo Lombera and Alondra Mendoza

give their speech during commencement at Palo Alto High School on May 31, 2018.

Photos by Veronica Weber

COMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - 12:00-4:00 pm - ALL CLASS PICNIC - sponsored by the Class of '88

Location: On the grass between the Tower Building, the backside of the Haymarket Theater and the cafeteria.

Volleyball net set up for class on class games
Corn-hole
Asking that you add any games to the mix
Bring your lunch, lawn chairs, or a blanket, your families and friends and food

No pets, alcohol, or glass bottles permitted

Please let any and all class members know about the event and remember the Cheese House is across the street at Town & Country if you wish to pick up a sandwich.

With Paly Pride and Love, The 1988 Reunion Committee

PALY CAMPUS CENTENNIAL!!!

Paly Then and Now

~ 100 Years of Graduates ~

Join the 2018 Centennial celebrations for Paly’s “new" campus.

SAVE THESE DATES

August 23 - Centennial Kick-off BBQ - 5:00 - 8:00pm

Alumni, students, families and community welcome. This will show off Paly Today - the campus, the students and staff
Dinner tickets available soon

October 7, 2018 - Historical Re-enactment

Re-enactment of the original march organized by the Palo Alto Historical Association starting from the old site near Channing House to the "new" campus. The march originally took place in 1918. All attending in 2018 are encouraged to help create the same level of enthusiasm.
Tribute to Anna Zschokke, Paly's founder.

March 23, 2019 - Celebrations

100^thBIRTHDAY OF THE CAMPANILE CELEBRATION in the afternoon
CENTENNIAL GALA in the eveing at Lucie Stern celebrating the first class that graduated in February, 1919. Tickets will be available closer to the date.

Other Events: