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Pictured are many of the teachers, guest  artists and students  that  worked  to  create  a  successful one  act.
Photo by: Sammy Herdman

Special Education and Drama Create One Act

By Sammy Herdman June 5, 2015

The most recent set of Conservatory Theatre Ensemble’s (CTE) one acts, on May 28, brought a performance that stood out from the rest. Special education teacher Michael Lovejoy’s class performed a one...

Marins Hidden Brunch Spots

Marin’s Hidden Brunch Spots

By Sammy Herdman March 24, 2015

On weekend mornings the prospect of brunch can make the difference between waking up at 10 a.m. or staying in bed until the late afternoon, so picking a place to eat quickly is critical. However, many...

What are Your Plans for Valentines Day?

What are Your Plans for Valentine’s Day?

By Sammy Herdman February 14, 2015

Giancarlo Lobo (Junior) -  The past two years I’ve had some success on Valentine’s day...this year I’ll find a lucky bird that I can bring to my nest. Olivia Phillips (Sophomore): I’m...

Leadership Plans Winter Formal

Leadership Plans Winter Formal

By Sammy Herdman December 23, 2014

Leadership plans on hosting a winter formal dance on February 7 at the Mill Valley Community Center. The dance will replace the unsuccessful spring dance that Leadership has attempted to organize in past...

Month in Review: December

Month in Review: December

By TBN December 19, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zERvgo8h7k&feature=youtu.be Welcome to TBN's December edition of Month in Review, the show where we keep you up to date with the latest news at Tam. With Zach Thomas,...

Girls Waterpolo Beats Redwood

Girls’ Waterpolo Beats Redwood

By Sammy Herdman October 24, 2014

The girls’ varsity water polo team defeated Redwood 8-2 on October 9 at Tam. The team (3-2) played very consistently, scoring two goals each quarter. The goals were all scored by different players....

Seriously Slacking Sustainability

Seriously Slacking Sustainability

By Sammy Herdman October 2, 2014

Marin’s well-preserved county parks, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 15,420 litres each year, and initiatives to support electric vehicles suggest that Marin has high standards for ecological...

Melissa Bowman Brings People and Information Together

Melissa Bowman Brings People and Information Together

By Sammy Herdman September 11, 2014

Melissa Bowman is Tam High’s new librarian after Mary Crowe retired last year. Bowman worked at Martin Luther King Jr. middle school in San Francisco for a year before transferring to Tam. Before that,...

Students Create Holocaust Museum

Students Create Holocaust Museum

By Sammy Herdman May 22, 2014

The Holocaust Museum, a project by history teacher Tim Morgan and English teacher Kate Lorch’s sophomore core classes, was displayed in the staff lounge room May 6 to May 8. Exhibits, which were...

Battle of the Music Players

Battle of the Music Players

By Sammy Herdman February 13, 2014

Fifty years ago, records and live performances were the only way to listen to popular music. Today, with so many applications available to download and stream music, it can be hard to know which to use. The...

Ocean Conservation Club Combats Seal Hunt

Ocean Conservation Club Combats Seal Hunt

By Sammy Herdman February 13, 2014

The Ocean Conservation Club is currently focussing on ending the Canadian seal hunt. Junior Taylor Bratton, club president and organizer, hosts meetings in April Tucker’s marine science classroom 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 October 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...

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