Staff Profile
Emma Beckstrom –– Staff Writer
Emma is a junior staff writer at Paly, currently in her first year on The Viking. She plays goalie for the girls’ lacrosse team and has been on the team since her sophomore year.
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PDFPaly boys’ basketball beats Mountain View 51-48
Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writer
January 28, 2012
Filed under Basketball - Boys, Top Stories
The Palo Alto High School boys’ basketball team beat Mountain View 51-48, Fri. night at Paly. The Vikings (5-1), broke Mountain View’s perfect in-league record, now (9-1). After falling to the Spartans 43-62 on Jan. 6, Paly was determined to comeback with a victory and that is exactly what they... Read more »
Winter Athlete Sideline Swag
Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writers
December 16, 2011
Filed under Features
The Viking asked Paly Athletes how they keep cozy on the bench during those chilly winter games. The girls said: "It gets pretty chilly in the winter time, so I throw on a sweatshirt, some baggy-a** sweatpants, a parka, pull up those high soccer socks and an ear-warmer headband! Then I'm cozy" -Lily... Read more »
ultimate workout swag
Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Filed under Top Stories
The do's and don'ts of athletic apparel according to students across campus. “What do you like to see Paly athletes working out in?” The boys say girls should wear... “Anything that they are comfortable in: yoga pants, shorts, t-shirts, whatever allows them to actually... Read more »
Paly boy’s water polo thrashes Homestead 22-1
Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
Filed under Water Polo - Boys
Palo Alto High School varsity boys’ water polo team (5-1 in league) crushed Homestead High School (0-3) 22-1 on Oct. 4. The Vikings had a strong start, pulling their starters in the first quarter with a lead of 4-0. “[Our lead] allowed other players to get experience,” co-captain Peter Rockhold... Read more »
Boys’ Varsity Water Polo Fall Preview
Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writer
September 12, 2011
Filed under Water Polo - Boys
After finishing fourth in league last fall and losing four seniors, the Palo Alto Varsity Boys' water polo team hopes to be even more successful this season. "My own goal and the team's goal is to win leagues and to advance farther than we did last year in CCS (Central Coast Section)," Quinn Rockwell... Read more »