Christina Costello: A new special education teacher!
September 23, 2019
“I’ve wanted to work at Tam for a really long time, so when I saw that there was a job opening I jumped on it. I hope to be here for a really long time.”
Barbara Owens: We owe it to Owens
March 14, 2019
Most students like to brag about the fact that Tupac Shakur went to school here, but we don’t gloat about the accomplishments our staff has achieved over the years. Many don’t know that Tam was the first school in California to distribute condoms to students, or that teachers from Tam helped to cre...
A Master at Her Craft
February 7, 2019
You may know her as the woman who sold you your yearbook and your third pair of P.E. shorts, or as the woman who wears a small tiara when selling homecoming tickets. Others may know her as a campus supervisor, classroom aide, office manager, or budget secretary. However, those who really know her proba...
Trevor Perelson: Living his Dreams
May 4, 2016
After Trevor Perelson finished high school, he wanted to live and experience his dreams. He began by travelling across the United States on his bicycle for his grandmother’s 103rd birthday. “I just took the long way,” Perelson said. “It was between four and five months, but I was hanging out, ...
Cub to Eagle: Grant’s Scouting Evolution
By Illaria Lobo
October 19, 2015
Since the age of five, senior Elliot Grant has been on the journey towards becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. Over the years, Grant has learned about survival skills and earned over twenty merit badges. He is now dedicated to his service project at Nicasio Autistic Ranch....
Ignon’s Silent Struggle
By Kennedy Cook
September 21, 2015
The doctor told freshman Lily Ignon the lump was probably just swollen lymph nodes, nothing really, but her mother had to be sure. Soon after her exam, Ignon was given an X-ray at UCSF. She awaited her results anxiously. During Ignon’s initial exam, the Doctor was not pushing the idea of getting...
Our Graduating Class of 2015(16?)
April 23, 2015
What grade are you in? A seemingly simple question with four simple possible answers: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Yet, for Avi Cahn — originally a member of the class of 2016 — this question takes a lot longer to explain. Is she a junior? Well, if she was a part of the class of 2016, that would...
Subversive Gang Gains Local Recognition
By James Finn
April 23, 2015
Rap has long played a significant role in the musical culture of the Bay Area. Artists ranging from the beloved Tam alum 2Pac to the more recent phenoms like Lil’ B and HBK Gang have not only emerged as influential figures in the realm of Bay Area rap, but across the country and around the world. Southern...
Artist of the Issue: Audrey Romjue
March 24, 2015
Junior Audrey Romjue found her love for photography at an early age. “I got a small Sony Cybershot camera for Christmas one year, and I began taking photos and videos of my friends at home, at school, and at parties. The photos I took then were mainly just for fun; the only place they went was Face...
A Sign From Above
By Sarah Asch
March 24, 2015
Five years ago, a sign appeared on the sidewalk in front of the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, located between Mill Valley Middle School and Tam. Unbeknownst to the majority of the Mill Valley citizens who drove past the sign every day, its installation was the direct work of Pastor Kim Smith,...
Reis Dorit and Alex Finci Lead Boys Tennis
March 24, 2015
As one of Tam’s few Division One sports, boy’s varsity tennis has been competing at a high level for the past four years. Under coach Bill Washauer, Tam tennis has developed into one of the premier programs in the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL). Winning the MCAL title two out of the last four...
Kimo Karp: Nine Years of Touchdowns
October 24, 2014
Kimo Karp may be a star receiver, but he’s not too cool to admit that he’s best friends with his pet. “My best friend in this world is my dog. It’s a golden retriever poodle mix. It’s my favorite thing in the world,” Karp said. “Her name’s Ginger, but my mom accidentally switched...
