The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

Players run for the ball. Powder Puff is played at schools across North America.
NEWS: Juniors, seniors participate in annual Powder Puff game
May 23, 2023

On Thursday, May 18, the annual Powder Puff game took place at Monroe stadium. Led by senior Liberty...

TedxVandegrift leaders, volunteers and speakers pose for a group photo after their conference. The event took place at Riverbend Church on Saturday May 20.
NEWS: Student officers and speakers host TedxVandegrift’s first ever conference
May 22, 2023

TedxVandegrift held their very first event on Saturday, May 20, at Riverbend Church from 4-6 p.m. They...

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Youth of Austin Medical Council was founded nationally by Juniors Alex Song and Sapna Bhatt with the purpose of getting others involved in the healthcare industry.
Q&A: Two students organize the Youth of Austin Medical Council
May 26, 2023

Juniors Alex Song and Sapna Bhatt discuss the Youth of Austin Medical Council they founded in order to advocate with a community for a diverse...

The Legacies finish off their opening night on a good note.
FEATURE: A vibrant vanguard
May 19, 2023

The light spotlights the Legacies dancers and senior Naiya Rajashekar tears up as they have just finished their senior goodbye piece. The feeling of warmth...

Junior Sydney Givens gets ready to take her shot on the green. Givens placed second individually at the golf championship. (Submitted by Mimi Burton)
FEATURE: Birdie, eagle, Viper: Girls golf wins 6A championship
May 18, 2023

Freshly trimmed verdant grass flies in the air with every swing of the club. The muggy heat creeps through their skin as sweat runs down their faces from...

Taylor performed her 13th show on April 23rd, her last night in Houston. 13 is her lucky number.
REVIEW: Why the 'Eras Tour' isn't just a cult meeting
Yness Martinez, Editor • May 2, 2023
OPINION: Our must-have books for college
OPINION: Our must-have books for college
Abby Lincks and Isabel Young April 26, 2023
Based on the hit novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and the Six first premiered on Mar. 3 on Prime Video (Rotten Tomatoes)
REVIEW: Daisy Jones and the Six love triangle trying
Julia Bychowski, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2023
Goth, a music-based subculture that originated in the 1980s from punk subculture, has transformed into an outlet for creative expression flowing about through fashion, lifestyle, music, mood, artistry and more.
Oh My Goth! The gloomy subculture that's eternal
Abby Lincks, Editor • May 17, 2023

History The term “Goth” or “Gothic,” is embedded into thousands of years worth of countercultural...

Students Riya Yarlagadda, Neha Poreddy, and Bryan Dam create activity to inspire happiness and compassion on campus.
FEATURE: A smile a day keeps the doctor away: Operation Smile helps local, international communities
May 12, 2023

Global, inspiring and compassionate.  Those are the words that members of Operation Smile use to describe their organization.  Operation...

Senior Advice
Dear future seniors,
Seiya Mutreja, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2023

Senior Valor members including Travis Williamson and Jonah Sims recieve awards at the FIRST Championship.
Robotics teams compete in FIRST Championship
May 8, 2023

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team 6800 Valor and FIRST Technology Challenge (FTC) team 6299 QuadX, competed in the global FIRST Championship,...

Inf-egg-raphic: How Vandegrift students take their eggs
Inf-egg-raphic: How Vandegrift students take their eggs
May 5, 2023

In the United States, people celebrate National Egg Month in May. Eggs are a vital part of the American breakfast and can be eaten in many different...

NEWS: Senior class panoramic photo returns after COVID-19 gap
NEWS: Senior class panoramic photo returns after COVID-19 gap
April 30, 2023

The senior class will take a group panoramic photo on May 25 at 9 a.m. after the senior sunrise event at Monroe stadium. After not taking the...

Senior Kamryn Fogel commits to cheerleading at Baylor University.
GALLERY: Athlete Signing Day: May
Julia Bychowski, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2023

Logeman and Tin play doubles with each other. The duo ended their junior season at the state championship.
SPOTLIGHT: Game, set, match: Girls' tennis double goes to state
April 27, 2023

The crisp sound of balls hitting the ratchet echoes through the stadium. Countless hours of practicing till perfection in the blistering early...

NEWS: Boys varsity wins district track title, girls come in third
NEWS: Boys varsity wins district track title, girls come in third
April 11, 2023

The varsity boys won the district title in track while the girls team finished third in the 25-6A district meet hosted at Vandegrift Tuesday...

Senior Destiny Morgan walks onto field with family during senior night celebrations.
NEWS: Softball celebrates Senior Night
March 30, 2023

Viper softball celebrated senior night on Mar. 28 before their home game against Manor. Teammates, family and friends came together to honor...

STAFF PROFILES
Sarah McKelvy
Sarah McKelvy
Staff Reporter
Sarah McKelvy is a senior and this is her first year on staff for the Voice. She is a social officer on the Vision Dance Co. that performs alongside the Vandegrift Band as well as a secretary of the varsity
Aisha Rashid
Aisha Rashid
Staff Reporter
Aisha Rashid is a sophomore, elated for her first year on the Voice. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, volunteering, listening to music, and traveling. Aisha is
Julia Bychowski
Julia Bychowski
Staff Reporter
Julia Bychowski is a sophomore and is so excited to be starting her first year on the Voice. Aside from writing, Julia enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, hanging out with her friends, and reading

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