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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

William Bartrug Joins Tam Staff

William Bartrug Joins Tam Staff

By Jackson Gathard Oct 29, 2013

William Bartrug began teaching both Integrated Science 3/4 and Chemistry courses at Tam on October 7. After six weeks of searching, the administration has hired a replacement for Chemistry teacher Dr....

CTE to Perform Student Written Flare

CTE to Perform Student Written “Flare”

By Hannah Yerrington Oct 28, 2013

Senior Michael Van Zandt, Junior Tessa King and alumnus Glyn Peterson (class of 2013), who now attends The University of Edinburgh in Scotland wrote "Flare," their own 2-act play in Bob Earnst's play-writing...

Photo by Lacy Atkins for the SF Chronicle.

Students Organize Benefit Concert for Steven Rodriguez

By Ethan Lawrence Oct 23, 2013

A benefit concert for Tam alumnus Steven Rodriguez (class of 2011) will take place at the Sweetwater Music Hall in downtown Mill Valley on November 26 at 7 p.m. The concert is organized by friends of...

Hawk Talk: Government Shutdown

Hawk Talk: Government Shutdown

By Bridget Lowry Oct 23, 2013

The federal government shut down September 30 at midnight due to Congress’s failure to come to a consensus on a national budget. Many Republicans insisted that any budget passed include provisions to...

HALL MONITOR: A new district policy proposes that unexcused absences can no longer lower students grades. Photo by: Sophia Ellingson

Dress Code and New Absence Policy Enforced

By Sammy Herdman & Emily Long Oct 23, 2013

The administration has instituted new policies this school year, including a new unexcused absence policy and stricter enforcement of the dress code. The unexcused absence policy states that after one...

BB Gun Shooting Injures Student

BB Gun Shooting Injures Student

By Holly Parkin Oct 22, 2013

A drive-by BB gun shooting occurred during a seventh period freshmen physical education class on the track on October 2. The shooting resulted in a leg injury to a student, who required stitches. Sel...

Photo courtesy of San Francisco Heroes in the Classroom

Michael Krause Wins “Heroes in the Classroom” Award

By Cody Duane-McGlashan Oct 20, 2013

English teacher Michael Krause received the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom award on October 9, becoming the third teacher at Tam to receive this honor. Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is run by Symetra...

Class Sizes Increase

Class Sizes Increase

By Cam Vernali Oct 3, 2013

The steady annual increase in student enrollment in Mill Valley schools has become more obvious at Tam this year. This increase can be attributed to trends of people moving to Mill Valley and growing family...

Blood Drive: Follow Up

Blood Drive: Follow Up

By Marina Furbush Oct 3, 2013

More than 60 Tam students donated blood at the bi-annual Tam Blood Drive in the Student Center on Monday, September 23. 80 students tried to donate blood at the drive, but many of them were turned away....

Club Fair on October 11

Club Fair on October 11

By Sophie Boczek Oct 3, 2013

The club fair will invite students to explore their passions, interests and potential in a different way on October 11. This year, new student-created clubs explore a variety of topics, including spirituality,...

$8,000 Statue Donated by the Tam Alumni Association

$8,000 Statue Donated by the Tam Alumni Association

By Sammy Herdman Oct 3, 2013

A few weeks ago, the Tam Alumni Association donated an $8000 bronze statue of an Indian disguised as a hawk to the school. This carefully crafted two by two foot bronze piece is considered by some faculty...

School Board Elections November 5

School Board Elections November 5

By Sonja Hutson Oct 3, 2013

Five candidates will be running for three seats on the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Board of Trustees this November. Chuck Ford taught at Tamiscal’s Team program for 21 years before...

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