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Dr. Julie Synyard being introduced by Assistant Principals Kim Stiffler and Bryan Lynch. Photo by: Emma Boczek

TUHSD Board Announces New Tam Principal

By Wesley Emblidge March 28, 2013

Dr. Julie Synyard was introduced as the new principal of Tam for the 2013-2014 school year on March 27 at a Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board meeting held at Tam. Synyard’s hiring...

BURNOUT: A fire in a trash can (left) in the boys’ bathroom prompted evacuation of students (right) at the end of lunch on February 28. French teacher Brian Zailian was first to respond to junior Trevor Guyton’s report of the fire. 		   Photo by: Chris Yip

Flames Quickly Extinguished in Keyser Bathroom

March 8, 2013

Smoke from a trash can fire in the Upper Keyser boys’ bathroom prompted fire alarms and evacuation of some students as lunch ended on February 28. Junior Trevor Guyton was first to notice and...

To Protect and Serve: Suicide Prevention Through the Eyes of Sergeant Kevin Briggs

To Protect and Serve: Suicide Prevention Through the Eyes of Sergeant Kevin Briggs

By Sarah Asch February 14, 2013

  On a foggy night several years ago, Sergeant Kevin Briggs faced an unusual problem on the Golden Gate Bridge. As a California Highway Patrolman who works in the area, one of Briggs’s many duties...

WELCOME ABOARD: Dr. Robert Vieth will act as principal for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year.                Photo by: Jordan Blackburn

Principal Drescher Resigns Early; Dr. Robert Vieth Hired as Interim Principal

By News Staff February 11, 2013

Principal Thomas Drescher announced his immediate resignation on January 28, a sudden change from his previously planned resignation date of June 30. Drescher sent an email to staff during the day...

FINALLY LEGAL: The Mock Trial team closed the case on their 18th win at the County championship February 2. Photo by: Rex Chinchilla

Mock Trial Wins County For 18th Time

By Billie Mandelbaum February 11, 2013

Tam High’s Mock Trial team gathered in the parking lot of the Marin County Civic Center on the evening of February 2. The team surrounded coach David Vogelstein’s black Ford Mustang as Queen’s...

Team students on their Sierra trip last year. Photo by: Kira Collins.

UPDATED: Team Program Faces Possible Elimination From District

By Billie Mandelbaum & Wesley Emblidge and Billie Mandelbaum & Wesley Emblidge February 11, 2013

The Tamalpais Union High School District announced on January 25 that it is considering plans to discontinue the Team program for the 2013-14 school year. Longtime Team teacher Chuck Ford, who has...

LINEUP: Tam students including Kroeksak Onchan (on bike), Max Schank (to Onchans left), Mike Krakauer (third from right), and Orie Johnson-Young (second from right), travel with friends to the Nevada desert to ride.

Sons of Tam-Archy: Student Bikers Ride Off the Beaten Path

By Jackson Twilling January 3, 2013

Motorsports are not typically associated with high school. However, some Tam students are devoted fans of the sport of dirt biking, including sophomore Kroeksak Onchan, who has been riding for a year. “[I...

Bridging the Gap: Tam Students Explore the Road Less Traveled

Bridging the Gap: Tam Students Explore the Road Less Traveled

By Markita Schulman & Aidan Hersh and Markita Schulman & Aidan Hersh December 20, 2012

“The Global Hobo” is a blog kept by 2012 Tam graduate Ania Boryslawska detailing her year off from traditional education. “I’m eighteen years old and have an insatiable hunger for something. Something...

New campus supervisor Jonathan Page has taken over the job previously occupied by Wil Owens, who retired earlier in the year. Photo by: Maddie Elias

New Supervisor and Alumnus Fills Wil’s Vacancy

By Maddie Elias December 15, 2012

Jonathan Page arrived at Tam on November 29 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former campus supervisor Wil Owens earlier this year. Page is a Class of 1992 Tam graduate with 20 years...

NUMBER ONE: The boys varsity soccer team celebrated their 3-1 win over Maria Carillo in the NCS championship game on November 10. Photo courtesy of: Dustin Nygaard

Boys’ Soccer Secures NCS Championship

By William Cholous December 13, 2012

The boys’ varsity soccer team won the North Coast Section title on November 10, defeating Maria Carrillo 3-1 to cap off an exceptional season. “It’s especially nice this year because we made...

Honestly, Arman has a lot of problems, but from these life experiences he can give you thorough advice and understanding of your own problems, Nate Fisher (left) said.

Life According to Arman: Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

By Billie Mandlebaum December 4, 2012

Like most teenage boys, Arman Noorani enjoys playing video games. He counts “Battlefield 3” and “Borderlands 2” among his favorites. He even has his own YouTube channel, “armann539”, where...

Principal Drescher Expands on Resignation

Principal Drescher Expands on Resignation

By Chris Henn & Justin Schmidt November 23, 2012

Principal Tom Drescher announced on November 6 that he will be resigning to pursue a degree in Educational Leadership. Drescher’s resignation, effective June 30, will mark the end of his six years...

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