#Sam Ismailer Archives - The Tam News

The last hoorah: Tamalpais class of 2025’s parting gift events

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Apr 24, 2025

Tamalpais High School’s second semester is in full swing.. There are 10 weeks left until summer, so it is time for senior festivities to begin. After four years of hard work, these are Tam’s class...

LA Fires: Julia Victors close encounter with the blaze

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Mar 17, 2025

Southern California has been ravaged by massive wildfires since Jan. 7, burning nearly 50,000 acres and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. While containment efforts continue, many survivors are struggling with housing, insurance issues, and rebuilding their lives.

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Tamalpais Girls’ varsity soccer wins MCALs; 7 players named All-League

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Mar 7, 2025

The Tamalpais High School Girls’ Varsity soccer team clinched their first MCAL title since 2020 in a nail-biting showdown against Redwood, decided by a dramatic penalty shootout. Capping off an incredible season, seven Hawks earned All-League honors, highlighting the team’s depth and talent.

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Behind the Bargains: A Look Into the Relationship Between Teachers and District Officials

By Jude Paine, Jack McIntire, Sam Ismailer, and Satya Schiller ♦ Aug 29, 2024

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) and the district’s teacher union, the Tamalpais Federation of Teachers (TFT), are in the second century of their deeply ceded and multifaceted relationship....