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Retiring: Patty Parnow

By Hillary Betz, Reporter and Graphics Editor ♦ Jan 26, 2023

After nine years of working at Tamalpais High School as the assistant principal’s secretary, Patty Parnow is retiring to pursue her interests in travel and, more importantly, help out her family as they need.

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Tarp’s end of an era

By Lucas Rosevear ♦ Jun 24, 2019

After 27 years, English teacher David Tarpinian — who was involved in the founding of Academic Workshop, Peer Resource, and AIM — is retiring from Tam.

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Final budget reduction recommendation reduces impact on BACR

Feb 13, 2019

Superintendent Tara Taupier presented her final budget reduction recommendation to the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board of trustees on Tuesday, February 12. The recommendation, which...

District approves early retirement plan

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Feb 6, 2019

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board of trustees passed the Public Agency Retirement Services’ (PARS) supplementary retirement plan (SRP) in an effort to reduce district expenses on...

O’meara’s Return and Retirement

By Emlen Janetos ♦ Sep 20, 2017

Michael “Mick” O’Meara, a highly regarded teacher at Tamalpais High School, shocked many of his students when he announced his plans to retire at the end of school last year. After dedicating forty-two...

Jewel Barrow Retires

By Raqshan Khan ♦ Jun 10, 2016

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“Ms. Jewel” Retires

By James Finn & Hannah Chorley ♦ Jun 3, 2016

Hailed as the “mother” of the Marin City community at Tam, Jewel Barrow, known by many as “Ms. Jewel” has been a fixture at Tam for 52 years. Since she graduated from Tam in 1964, Ms. Jewel has...

Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library

By Holly Parkin ♦ Jun 11, 2014

Most students, no matter what grade, have probably met Tam librarian Mary Crowe at some point in their high school career. Whether helping a student with a project, suggesting a fun new book, or even...

Bidding Farewell to Susan Gertman

By Cassie Jeong ♦ Jun 11, 2014

You know her from her workshops on everything from financial aid to college essays, conducting class-wide surveys on Naviance, or sending out informational emails on upcoming events and scholarships. Her...

Students Say Farewell to Ms. Klein

By Jordan Blackburn ♦ Jun 11, 2014

Connor Brogan, Sophomore “She’s a really nice teacher. I was never art inclined, I just did it... She cheered me on and encouraged me even though it wasn’t my best skill and I hope she does well.” Bella...

¡Que Viva La Vida! The life of Señor Cruz

By Emma Talkoff ♦ May 10, 2012

Almost half a century ago, a young man and his family received a massive stroke of luck: despite limited English, they were granted visas into the United States. On the edge of one of the biggest transitions...

Wil retiring

Jun 11, 2011

After seven years as a Campus Supervisor at Tam, Wil Owens has decided to retire. He will be leaving after the 2012 graduation, for personal reasons, to spend his retirement in Italy, with his wife. “Even...