“Oh, you row? You must have really strong arms!” This is a statement every rower has heard at least five times in their rowing career.
Contrary to popular belief, rowing utilizes your...
As the microphone cables clicked, the high-hat pounded and the bass shook through the stage, the Pinewood community got their first look at this year’s junior high band. The band, complete with...
They crawl into your lockers, sneak into classrooms and assault you repeatedly during class. The ants and flies at Pinewood Upper Campus have now be- come a significant issue for the community,...
Math teacher Lauren Ortmann’s desk is crowded with student creations from years prior. Even the walls and ceilings surrounding the [dimensions of the desk] wooden workspace cannot escape a centroid...
Drinking hot cocoa as “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow” plays on the radio. Sitting by the fireplace on frosty winter days wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. Cutting open the turkey at the dinner...
On the basketball court this season, you will see two new faces sprinting down the court and cheering for their teammates at the top of their lungs.
Junior Katherine Garr and sophomore Caitlyn...
Over the summer, several Pinewood students worked in the Los Altos community, seeking to contribute in meaningful ways while making money.
Junior Shay Cornyn worked at Teaspoon,...
French teacher Stephanie Gervais, who joined the Pinewood community this year, can often be seen with a smile on her face while teaching her students the basics of conjugating French verbs.
Born...
My dad yells at me from the passenger seat to brake. I quickly move my foot over to the brake and push down hard. The car jolts back. I am overcome with nervous- ness.
Learning...
A new club has recently emerged at Pinewood, one with a distinct mission — to cultivate emotional awareness, build meaningful bonds between students and provide a safe space for the boys of Pinewood....
Five years ago, I nervously walked into my first French 2 class in Room 6, greeted by a flurry of Marie Antoinette posters, French maps, miniature Eiffel Tower models, and a smile from French teacher...
I’m not entirely sure if most people can shoot their hand up when asked if they have had a spiritual awakening before they even reach the age of 15, but if you were to direct this question to me, my...
