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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

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Science Teacher Lara Corkrey Resigns

Science Teacher Lara Corkrey Resigns

By Sarah Asch and Emily Pavis Oct 12, 2014

Science teacher Lara Corkrey sent an email to the parents of her current students on October 2 announcing her resignation. “Despite my best efforts, the strain that has been placed on me is unmanageable,”...

Redwood Locks Down Due to Potential Gun Threat

Redwood Locks Down Due to Potential Gun Threat

By Nate Vogel Oct 8, 2014

Redwood high school was put under lockdown for approximately 60 minutes on Wednesday, October 8, due to a report of a possible gun threat on campus. After no gun was found, the lockdown was ended, and...

Vacancy in College Counselor Position

Vacancy in College Counselor Position

By Sarah Asch Oct 5, 2014

Principal Julie Synyard sent an email to parents on Friday August 29 announcing that there was a vacancy in the college counselor position. “Please be assured that we have begun to pursue a suitable...

Graphic Design Class Added to Art Curriculum

Graphic Design Class Added to Art Curriculum

By Leo DiPerro Oct 2, 2014

A new class was added to the art department’s roster for registration in 2014. Graphic Design, taught by Zachary Gilmore, is a new class focused on design, logos and digital art as well as aspects of...

Lavezzo Joins AIM Program

Lavezzo Joins AIM Program

By Jordan Blackburn Oct 2, 2014

English teacher Michael Lavezzo has replaced David Tarpinian as English teacher for the Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM). Lavezzo will teach the AP Literature and Composition class...

Krause Leaves Mock Trial

Krause Leaves Mock Trial

By Jackson Gathard Oct 2, 2014

As the mock trial team enters its season seeking a 20th consecutive county championship, the team will have new coaches for the first time in nine years. English teacher Michael Krause will not resume...

Leadership Institutes Changes in Advisors

By Claire Donohue and Kevin Lee Oct 2, 2014

This year’s Leadership program will be led by English teacher Jessica Variz and Social Studies teacher Tim Morgan. Leadership is a zero period class in change of school events, student elections, rallies...

Homecoming Rally 2014 Photos

Homecoming Rally 2014 Photos

By Isabella Schloss and Isabella Schloss Sep 21, 2014

Here are some of the highlights from this year's Homecoming Rally.  Check back on our website to see an exclusive video of the ceremony in the coming week.

Month in Review: September

Month in Review: September

By TBN, TBN, and TBN Sep 20, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXU4weq-bx4 Welcome to Month in Review, the show where we keep you up to date with the latest news at Tam.  With Zach Thomas, Riley Kuffner, and sports with Asher Wenig.

New APs Join Tams Administration

New APs Join Tam’s Administration

By James Finn Sep 12, 2014

The Tamalpais Union High School District hired two new assistant principals (APs), Leah Herrera and Wendy Stratton, at Tamalpais High School prior to the start of the 2014 -2015 school year. Assistant...

New Staff Profiles

New Staff Profiles

Sep 12, 2014

Tam hired 11 new teachers for the 2014-15 school year. Click on the links below to read individual profiles of each new staff member. Drama From Guest Artist to Teacher: Heather Basarab Fine Arts Double...

Jose Anchordoqui Shares His Passion for Language

Jose Anchordoqui Shares His Passion for Language

By Holly Parkin Sep 12, 2014

This year, Tam welcomes new Spanish teacher Jose Anchordoqui. Working at Tam will be Anchordoqui’s second job as a paid teacher, following his job as a student teacher at Drake and a full time teaching...

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