The reality of elitist sportsMichael Yang • Elsie TreutingIn some sports, the competition starts far before the whistle blows. Training, equipment, and travel costs can create invisible barriers, preventing many from entering or even considering playing, while the more...
Naomi Lygas '26: volleyballMichael YangSeeing the ball fly through the air, Naomi Lygas ’26 runs up to the ball set to her, plants her feet, and jumps up to spike it. Whipping her arm forward, she hits the ball between the opposing player’s arms, watching as...
Shaan Zaveri '25: tennisMichael YangBouncing the ball against the court, Shaan Zaveri ’25 adjusts his feet as he prepares to serve. Taking a deep breath, he hits a fast flat serve out wide with his racket and rushes to the net as the opponent returns the...
James Schiavone ’25: baseball Joy Chen • Michael YangWith the baseball nestled in his glove, James Schiavone ’25 adjusts his stance on the pitcher’s mound for the final time, grounding his feet. Taking a steady breath, he pitches a fastball, watching as it cuts through...
Three PHS students named Regeneron ScholarsAvantika Palayekar • Michael YangOn January 8, 2025, Benjamin Gitai ’25, Amy Lin ’25, and Yurai Morales ’25 were named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars, each winning $2,000, with an additional $2,000 going to PHS. Morales was further selected...
