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Reaching Out: Jane Hall Retires and Leaves Behind a Legacy of Service

Reaching Out: Jane Hall Retires and Leaves Behind a Legacy of Service

By Emma Boczek and Emma Talkoff Jun 11, 2014

Jane Hall’s time at Tam has been anything but conventional. Over her 16-year career here as a special education teacher, Hall has built homes with her students through Habitat for Humanity and driven...

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED: College and Career specialist Susan Gertman will retire this month after assisting students in the College and Career Center since 2005. Photo by: Claire Donohue

Bidding Farewell to Susan Gertman

By Cassie Jeong Jun 11, 2014

You know her from her workshops on everything from financial aid to college essays, conducting class-wide surveys on Naviance, or sending out informational emails on upcoming events and scholarships. Her...

TWO-WOMAN BAND: Juniors Nicole Cochary and Daisy Meisler are both vocalists, while also playing guitar and bass, respectively.

The Jetsonettes: Merging Feminism and Music

By Holly Parkin May 18, 2014

Juniors Nichole Cochary and Daisy Meisler have found a way to bring two of their passions together, combining feminism and music through their band, the Jetsonettes. Founded in mid-2013, the Jetsonettes...

2 Minutes - 10 Questions, with Sam Novic

2 Minutes – 10 Questions, with Sam Novic

By Kate Luebkeman May 13, 2014

Sam Novic risks it all as he attempts to answer 10 questions in 2 minutes or he will get pied in the face. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6alnzOddOyM

SUPERHERO TALENT: Metal and a detailed paint job bring Barella’s Captain America shield to life.         

Photo courtesy of: Nick Barella

Nick Barella: From Paper to Props

By Haydn Wall Apr 22, 2014

Last year, senior Nick Barella and his friend decided to try to build a laser rifle from the popular game Fallout 3. What started as a way to pass the time with a friend quickly became a potentially profitable...

Ashley Baker: Behind the Scenes

Ashley Baker: Behind the Scenes

By Elizabeth Archer Nov 13, 2013

Juggling classes at Tamiscal High School, directing and acting in Tam’s drama program, and classes at ACT (American Conservatory Theatre), junior Ashley Baker has found a sense of independence both on...

Photo courtesy of: Jacob Siderman

Jacob Siderman: Playing the Battlefield

By Emma Boczek Oct 30, 2013

“One team has taken a member of the other team hostage, and they’re holding them in a building,” freshman Jacob Siderman said. “The other team needs to go in and get their hostages back without...

Starr Ingram

Artist Highlight: Starr Ingram

By Mae Puckett Oct 27, 2013

Junior Starr Ingram displayed her drawings and paintings at the Mill Valley art and garden store Illumnigarden as part of the Mill Valley Tuesday Art Walk on October 1. Many family friends and high...

Emmanuella Zachariou: Music Video Success

Emmanuella Zachariou: Music Video Success

By Anna Vandergriff Oct 22, 2013

After less than a year of directing, filming, and conceptualizing music videos, senior Emmanuella Zachariou has already achieved a level of success that many people can only hope to attain in a lifetime. Her...

Custodian Gabriel Gebremichael Tells His Story

Custodian “Gabriel” Gebremichael Tells His Story

By Aidan Hersh Jun 12, 2013

Ghebretinsa “Gabriel” Gebremichael is a custodian at Tam and can be seen driving around campus in his easily noticeable mini-truck. However, there is more to his life than working at Tam. Gabriel moved...

Aaron Lester, the Swordsman

Aaron Lester, the Swordsman

By Emma Shields Jun 10, 2013

En Garde, fleche, lunge, and parry. Some may have heard these terms in movies, others may have no idea what they are, and a select few know that they are fencing terms. Sophomore Aaron Lester can collaborate...

Freshman Karina Hoge Shows Passion for Cirque du Soleil Acrobatics

Freshman Karina Hoge Shows Passion for Cirque du Soleil Acrobatics

By Maile Resta Jun 10, 2013

"Some people like soccer, volleyball, or swimming but I found a unique passion, I know it is odd but I love it,” freshman Karina Hoge said. Her passion is gymnastics. In addition to being a gymnast,...

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