Ella (Class of 2025) joined Verde her sophomore year as a staff writer and is currently Launch Editor.
![HUGGING THE MEMORIES — Palo Alto High School’s Japanese teacher Teruko Kamikihara hugs one of her many “Doraemon” plushies. “[Paly] students are friendly and respect each other,” Kamikihara said. “Especially my students. They are really good students.” Photo: Rahul Shetty](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-17-at-2.21.42-PM-894x900.png)
![KNOT TO BE UNDONE — After picking out a Stranger Things-inspired friendship bracelet, Palo Alto High School sophomore Katelyn Pegg ties it around her friends wrist. I definitely want to try and keep it [her business] going as long as possible, Pegg said. Im thinking of maybe going into some form of business after high school, but I dont have it all figured out yet. Photo: Madelyn Castro](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tying2-900x600.png)
