The Tam News
Tarp’s end of an era
By Lucas Rosevear
June 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.
Final budget reduction recommendation reduces impact on BACR
February 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 contains a proposed $2.8 million in annual districtwide cuts, is a revision of the draft recommendation whi...
District approves early retirement plan
By Logan Little
February 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 Tuesday, January 29. The retirement plan, offered to both certificated and classified staff, will allot those who choo...
O’meara’s Return and Retirement
By Emlen Janetos
September 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 years to his profession, the thought of him no longer teaching saddened many students. O’Mea...
“Ms. Jewel” Retires
By James Finn & Hannah Chorley
June 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 worked a number of jobs at Tam, ranging from “community liaison” to “staff assistant,” b...
Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library
By Holly Parkin
June 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 telling kids not eat their lunch in the library during a last minute study session, Crowe has alwa...
Bidding Farewell to Susan Gertman
By Cassie Jeong
June 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 lookout perches on the busiest part of campus — the intersection of the two Keyser buildings —...
Students Say Farewell to Ms. Klein
By Jordan Blackburn
June 11, 2014
Alex Cabana, Junior “I was really looking forward to having Ms Klien as a teacher [again next year] so I’m a little disappointed that she won’t be here ... I really enjoyed having [her].” Connor Brogan, Sophomore “She’s a really nice teacher. I was never art inclined, I just ...
¡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 in his life, the Bogotá, Colombia native sought financial stability, a chance at a higher education, and, he said, “like ev...
Wil retiring
June 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 though I will still be around, I’ll always miss the students,” said Owens, who has devoted...
