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The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Junior Ben Knauer Shows Passion for Sports, Battles Cerebral Palsy

Junior Ben Knauer Shows Passion for Sports, Battles Cerebral Palsy

By Weston Lazarus Jun 1, 2013

Junior Ben Knauer grew up playing baseball and discussing the Giants line-up on the blacktop during recess. He knew every player’s stats, from home runs to on-base percentages, and as a high schooler...

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From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

By Nic Mosher May 23, 2013

Junior Trevor Rowedder has been surfing almost since he could walk, has professional surfers on speed dial and has traveled more in the last year than many Tam students have in their lives. “My first...

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Senior Begins Rap Career as MC Kramis

Senior Begins Rap Career as MC Kramis

By Maddie Elias Mar 21, 2013

Despite his family’s involvement in its Scottish heritage, you won’t find senior Kel Mandigo-Stoba engaging in many traditional activities. More likely, you’ll find him with a microphone in hand,...

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BORN TO LEAD: After a year and a half of training of preparatory training, Katrina will go to the Guide Dogs for the Blind headquarters for another two month training session before she will be partnered with their blind partners. Photo by Chris Yip.

More Than Just “Roll Over”

By Chris Yip, Chris Yip, and Chris Yip Feb 14, 2013

Meet Katrina, a one year old puppy who will grow up to have a bright, altruistic future. Junior Lauren Killingsworth knows this firsthand; she has spent 13 months training Katrina to qualify her to...

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Students Reach Playwright’s Festival Finals

By Meg Weissleberg & Sander Lutz and Meg Weissleberg & Sander Lutz Feb 13, 2013

The eight finalists of the Marin Young Playwright’s Festival were announced online on January 14. Among them were Tam sophomores Tessa King and Abby Bordin. The festival, produced annually by the Marin...

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Photo Courtesy of: Zoab Kapoor

Zoab Kapoor: Science by Day, Comedy by Night

By Sander Lutz Jan 6, 2013

Born and raised on the independent Southeast Asian island of Singapore, senior Zoab Kapoor has pursued a range of very diverse interests since his youth. “My ideal career goal is ‘physicist...

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Senior Aspires to Work in the Culinary Arts

Senior Aspires to Work in the Culinary Arts

By Emma Sandrolini Jan 3, 2013

Senior Oriana Anguiano is easily recognizable by her long, dark hair and unique style, which, according to Anguiano, is influenced by the music she listens to. “I got into dressing differently...

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Performance and Self-Expression: Devon Lawrence’s Experience as a Musician

Performance and Self-Expression: Devon Lawrence’s Experience as a Musician

By Aaron Newman Dec 11, 2012

Junior Devon Lawrence slips easily into a smile like a familiar, perfectly fitting jacket. Unlike many of her peers, Lawrence exudes a lighthearted air during a stressful semester. “I do like life,”...

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Early Cobb: The Story Behind a Friendly Habit

Early Cobb: The Story Behind a Friendly Habit

By Chris Yip, Chris Yip, and Chris Yip Nov 27, 2012

No one says hello like Early Cobb III, a senior famous for greeting friends and acquaintances every time one passes him by. “It started in 8th grade,” Cobb said, who remembers hearing at a parent...

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Tam Begins a New Chapter with New Assistant Principal

Tam Begins a New Chapter with New Assistant Principal

By Holly Parkin & Jonah Amargi-Levy Nov 9, 2012

Brian Lynch has taken over the job of Assistant Principal at Tam High, after the departure of Chad Stuart. Lynch began his career in education as a Tam counselor seven years ago. “It was during...

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WINGSPAN: Ordway braces for a shot from Terra Linda offense.  Photo by: Kristie Lee

Ballet Brings Star Goalie to Tam

By Joe Laland Oct 3, 2012

Ballet isn’t a typical cross training sport for water polo players. However, senior Elliot Ordway has transitioned from ballet dancer to one of the toughest water polo goalies in MCAL. “3 years...

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Photo by: Trevor Perelson

Johnnie Daniel LaBarre: Beyond the attendance office

By Julia Kligman Jun 17, 2012

“Johnnie is my full [first] name. I was actually drafted in 1967 because they thought I was a boy. My father sent in a letter with a birth certificate attached to prove that I was a girl, but I still...

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