Palo Alto High School recognized its centennial graduating class Thursday evening, but the commencement ceremony was more than just a celebration of academic achievement. The scene met the expectations of typical high school graduation ceremonies: proud parents snapping photos with their cellphones and cameras and students posing for selfies with their friends while showing off […]
Instead of typical graduation platitudes about hard work and the bright prospects of life after high school, the Gunn High School Class of 2019’s graduation speakers offered exercises in emotional vulnerability. One, a self-described outgoing, popular student, said he struggles with depression and social anxiety. The other admitted that behind the facade of her perfect […]
More people than ever are capturing images of the world around them that may have never come to light if not for advances in smartphone cameras and other technology, which now provide photographers more opportunities to create quality images right from their pockets. SEE THE PHOTOS The winning images, along with 20 honorable-mention images selected for […]
By pushing beyond what is to what could be, this year’s Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement honorees have created long-term changes in their communities that are stretching beyond their tenures and into the next generations. From launching a theater company with national reach, to advocating for legislation and programs for those facing end-of-life choices, to preserving […]