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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
All content by Abigail Lincks
As 2023 begins, we give thanks to some of our favorite reads of 2022.

Editor Reflection: Books that shaped our year

January 11, 2023
Austin Animal Center is located at 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702. They are a municipal shelter for Austin and unincorporated Travis County.

Despite efforts at Austin Animal Center, high shelter demand requires community engagement

December 23, 2022
The photography club founded by senior Sierra Allen is sponsored by art teacher Kaitlyn Van Wagner

Fast 5 with Photography Club founder senior Sierra Allen

December 15, 2022
On Sept. 16, 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died in a hospital in Tehran, Iran. The Guidance Patrol, the religious morality police of Iran’s government, arrested Amini for not wearing the hijab in accordance with government standards. Though police claimed she died of heart failure, many Iranian people were convinced she was killed in police custody.

Students break down Islamic misconceptions after violent protests in Iran

December 6, 2022
Im Glad My Mom Died was published on Aug. 9, 2022 by Jennette McCurdy. McCurdy is a writer, director, podcaster, singer and former actress.

What happens when you’re the best at something you hate?

November 30, 2022

Homecoming Dance Photo Gallery

November 2, 2022
I shook hands with gubernatorial candidate, Beto ORourke. He proceeded to sign my copy of We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible.

Beto O’Rourke is taller than I had expected

October 14, 2022
The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival took place through Sept. 22-24 across the upper end of downtown Austin. Panels I attended included Beto ORourke, Hillary Clinton and After Roe took place in the Paramount theater.

My trip to the Texas Tribune Festival

October 14, 2022
Expertly designed by Jessica Stamp, I am considering swapping out the traditional Starbucks logo for this Viper twist. I feel management wouldnt notice.

SATIRE: A personal, pumpkin spice nightmare

September 28, 2022
Ample signage is posted on exterior doors around campus, urging students and staff to avoid propping doors open and letting students in through side doors. Students and parents are only permitted to enter through the front entrance of building one.

New mandates implemented on campus amidst Uvalde tragedy, past bomb threat

September 8, 2022
Fin (Max Hunter) [left] and Shella (Riley Arispe) share a kiss in rom-com inspired portion of the film .

Original film, Tagträume, features 4 alternate realities

May 21, 2022
Izzy Talu [left] and Ethan Castelo [right] pose together in their cowboy-like attire amidst a western inspired film genre.

Senior creates original film featuring 4 alternate realities

May 20, 2022
Released on April 22, Heartstopper brings Alice Osemans graphic novel series to life.

Review: Heartstopper

May 6, 2022
Chandy stands in her Hall of Memories made of polaroid pictures hung by wire from the ceiling.

Senior showcases her artwork surrounding ‘familial memory’ in IB art exhibition

April 22, 2022
Matsumoto poses next to her watercolor tiger piece, inspired by The Angels Share by Heidi Taillefer.

Senior showcases her artwork surrounding ‘connection to animals’ in IB art exhibition

April 22, 2022
The IB art exhibition room included low lighting, tall walls and tapestries to hang the artists pieces.

Seniors showcase their artwork in annual IB art exhibition

April 22, 2022
Already ready to go in her NYU merch, Talu will begin her freshman year in September of 2022.

From Austin native to New York novice: Student commits to New York University

April 8, 2022
Samuel Tao, Rachel Jensen, Manu Perinchery, Ryan Ha, McKenna Kerns and Caitlin Garrett huddle together at the area one competition.

Chosen HOSA area one competitors advance to state

March 25, 2022
Available solely on The New York Times website, Wordle gives players a daily chance to take the win.

Six chances, five letters, one word: Wordle rises, and so does its fan base

March 4, 2022
Students ranging from grades 9-12 entered pieces into this years VASE competition. Few have advanced to state.

Gold seal or no seal: Chosen VASE competitors advance to the state level

February 18, 2022
Relay for Life will take place Apr. 8 in the VHS football stadium.

Third time’s a charm: Relay for Life returns after two years to national award

February 11, 2022
Published in January of 2021, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, is a historical fiction romance novel in 1954 America.

“Last Night at the Telegraph Club” book review

February 10, 2022
Published in 2018, “Normal People,” follows Marianne and Connell’s unique relationship. However, this is not the first time the characters were introduced to the public. In 2016, Rooney wrote short story, “At the Clinic,” following the two at twenty-three.

“Normal People” book review

February 7, 2022
As absence of staff and students increase, more are opting to wear a mask full-time during the school day.

COVID-19 Update: Spike in cases, remote teaching, custodian shortage, TEA

January 28, 2022
Go to your local library and pick up a book, read it and maybe consider making some annotations.

HOW TO: Make time for reading despite allure of quick click content

January 21, 2022
Originally from Chicago, VHS alumni Katie McClellan enjoys experiencing the four seasons again up north in Syracuse.

News media prepares alumna for future career in industry

January 14, 2022
Fudge is a perfect treat for holidays, get togethers or just taking a spoon and digging right in.

Recipe: Peanut butter fudge

January 10, 2022
Taleah Richardson sits in the manga and graphic novel room in the student library, enjoying the popular Blue Exorcist manga series.

Demand for manga grows in school library

December 17, 2021
Released on November 10, 1975, Patti Smiths album: Horses, redefined the mix of punk, poetry and rock.

An analysis and review of one of punk’s most remarkable albums: Patti Smith’s “Horses”

December 9, 2021
UNICEF club members latest November meeting includes working to advocate for children and pass around club merchandise.

UNICEF club is “for every child”

December 3, 2021
A classic apple crumble pie using Claire Saffitz recipe from Dessert Person. Absolutely delicious!

GALLERY: Thanksgiving meal

November 29, 2021
During this December meeting, NEHS members gather together to listen to vice-president Karis Hu.

National English Honor Society

November 19, 2021
In unison, choir students channel all their practice and efforts into an excellent performance.

Choir groups sing at Texas Capitol

November 9, 2021
VIDEO: Halloween Special - Sweden

VIDEO: Halloween Special – Sweden

October 29, 2021
VHSs book club dove into the horror/thriller genre, including The Maidens

“The Maidens” book review

October 29, 2021
Members gather together in casualty and fun discussing new book releases, fictional characters, and writing mechanics.

Putting pen to paper

October 22, 2021
Homemade pumpkin bars made from my grandmas recipe to fit the October season

Recipe: Pumpkin bars

October 4, 2021
Held on September 16th, featured students prepare for Pop Unplugged event

Students perform in pop unplugged event

September 29, 2021
Andrew Cloran[left], Shaunak Pandey[middle], and Andrew Escott[right] pose next to their robot

Three dimensional printing in robotics

September 27, 2021
A 3D printed pangolin printed by Victoria Chen (president of the 3D printing club)

Three dimensional printing in classrooms

September 3, 2021
The library will be the location of the majority of future book club meetings.

Book club kicks off

August 20, 2021

Bibliovert podcast review

May 17, 2021
Senior Director One Act shows for 2021 are announced on March 21, 2021

Seniors direct one act plays

April 28, 2021
Book In the Dream House by author Carmen Maria Machado

Author of ‘In the Dream House’ speaks out about district censorship

April 27, 2021
Some books available for students to read in VHSs library

Sifted-out stories

April 9, 2021
The Road to Hana landscape alongside a one lane bridge that everyone must cross to continue up the cliff.

My trip to Maui, Hawaii over spring break

March 30, 2021

Crime junkie podcast review

March 8, 2021
Jessica Sullivan teaches Art one class about artist Horace Pippin over zoom

Teachers celebrate black history month

February 12, 2021
John Philip Sousa Foundation awards Vandegrift the Sudler Flag of Honor

Sudler flag of honor award given to band

February 5, 2021
Izzy Sommers and fellow students in theatre class over zoom this year

A passion for theatre and the future still shines through

January 26, 2021
Gabriella Gaida having fun and posing on a chilly day in New York City.

From one passion to another

January 7, 2021
Junior Eric Parmelee playing his favored instrument, the alto- saxophone

A new artist on the rise

December 4, 2020
Founder, Maiya Raghu (left), and Director of Outreach Jeyashri Rameshbabu (right).

Students create organization to provide a platform for discussing cultural diversity

November 16, 2020

Did you know?

September 25, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg left her mark after passing on Friday, Sept. 18.

RBG: her life and legacy

September 25, 2020
The VHS Volleyball team practices while wearing masks to stay safe during the pandemic.

Volleyball takes on COVID

September 8, 2020
Debate Club

Debate Club

January 8, 2020
Martyn Elorz and Franciszek Jablonski finalize the diversitree decorations at the front of the school.

Diversity is what keeps us together

December 16, 2019
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