News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

(Courtesy of Sydney Boyd)

Boyd’s Journey to UC Santa Cruz

By Jack McIntire Nov 2, 2021
“In the middle of class, I had finally gotten an email back from the head coach of Santa Cruz asking if I could talk on the phone."
(Naomi Lenchner)

Why We Need To Bring Back Home Economics Classes

By Fiona Matney Oct 26, 2021
"Home Economics classes make a significant change in how prepared students are for entering the world on their own."
(Courtesy of Ethan Swope)

Administration shortens lunch time

By Wesley Slavin and Athos Oliveira Oct 25, 2021
A change in Tam's schedule has seen an increase in tardies among students.
(Photos from Tam News archives)

100 years in retrospect

By Kara Kneafsey Dec 20, 2019
2019 was the 100th anniversary of The Tamalpais News. Since 1919, journalism students have been covering popular culture, historic events, and day-to-day life at Tam. The following are excerpts from archival issues of The Tam News, with quotes from alumni to help bring them to life.
Exclusive

Exclusive

By Milo Levine Jun 6, 2019
Public school is for everyone. Tam’s academic programs may not be.
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Outed Every Day

By Skye Schoenhoeft Sep 24, 2018

With additional reporting by Sam Schnee     Most of us don’t like putting our phones in the caddy every time we walk into class. It’s definitely annoying, but for most it’s nothing...

Aiming Towards the Future

Aiming Towards the Future

By Eddie Schultz May 22, 2018

Freshman Sam Smith had an immediate impact in her first season on varsity lacrosse, helping the girls’ team to a 5-3 MCAL start (as of May 7). “I was really nervous my first game, I remember I was...

Girls Basketball Loses to Redwood

Girls Basketball Loses to Redwood

By Milo Levine Jan 19, 2018

The girls varsity basketball team suffered their second MCAL defeat of the season on Tuesday, losing to Redwood on the road 37-29. The game was tightly contested throughout, as Tam came out firing, establishing...

Where is Friday Night Lights?

Where is Friday Night Lights?

By Camille Howard Dec 18, 2017

My old high school, Petaluma’s Casa Grande, is nowhere near as beautiful as Tam’s campus or as excellent as Tam’s academics. However, the one thing the Gauchos excel at is football. Gatorade even...

Threatening Graffiti Found On Campus

By Milo Levine Nov 7, 2017

Graffiti that threatened harm to Tam students and staff was found in the Upper Keyser girls' bathroom at about 1:00 p.m. on November 7. The administration was notified about the threat and promptly contacted...

Tam Holds Unity Rally in Response to Hate Crime

Tam Holds Unity Rally in Response to Hate Crime

By Kennedy Cook Aug 7, 2017

In response to the recent act of vandalism on Tam’s campus targeting Principal JC Farr, an estimated 60 members of the Tam community, including both staff and students, gathered in protest at the Tam...

Sailor Andy Strike Profile (Web Exclusive)

By Sam Toland and Sam Toland Jun 1, 2016

Senior Andy Strike wasn’t looking for a traditional athletic experience when he came to Tam his freshman year. “It was a unique opportunity that most people don’t get to do in high school, so I figured...

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