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Natalie Brink

Natalie Brink, News Editor

Natalie Brink is a senior, and this is her third year on the Vandegrift Voice staff. In the spring, she competes in UIL journalism. When she has free time she reads as much as she can and walks her dog. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

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Natalie Brink

April 17, 2020
The attendance rate dropped today because of the district's announcement.

District excuses absences, cancels student group trips to help reduce coronavirus risk

March 13, 2020
ACC is currently deciding if they should switch to all online courses.

ACC extends spring break amid coronavirus fears, potentially switches to all online courses

March 13, 2020
The next federal election will be held Nov. 3 of this year.

We must change the way we vote

March 10, 2020
Grace Park's

Sophomore advances to state in VASE

March 4, 2020
16 Vandegrift DECA members will travel to Nashville, Tenn. to compete against students from all around the globe.

16 DECA members advance to international competition

February 25, 2020

PODCAST: Conspiracies with Vandegrift Voice

February 13, 2020

Book Review: ‘Genuine Fraud’ confuses with backward plot

February 10, 2020
Junior Adam Tamimi participating in this year's blood drive during third period.

Red Cross club hosts annual blood drive

January 30, 2020
Kennedy Byrne at the 3M finish line. She ran the race in less than 2 hours.

Students, teachers run 3M half marathon

January 27, 2020
Band performs

Band wins Sudler Shield award

January 23, 2020

A Look at the Book

December 12, 2019
The Band and Vision Company performing during the Grand National semifinals.

First time’s a charm

November 21, 2019

Movie review: ‘Harriet’ strikes audiences with emotional portrayal of Harriet Tubman’s life

November 19, 2019
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[PHOTO] Calligraphy Club

January 8, 2020
CLUBdebate

[PHOTO] Debate Club

January 8, 2020
Band preforms during halftime at the varsity Round Rock football game.

Band to compete at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis

November 13, 2019
The football team surprised Bruce with the award during PIT on Monday.

Biology teacher receives football team’s Change our School Award

October 30, 2019

Book Review: ‘The 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle’

October 18, 2019
Anna Schulte and Madeline Rawlings work together to create a mum in the floral design lab.

Making mums and memories

October 17, 2019
The band traveled to Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin to compete.

Band places 1st at Bands of America Austin

October 3, 2019
The FCCLA national competition took place in Anahiem, Calif..

FCCLA competitors win 1st, 2nd at nationals

September 12, 2019

‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ exceeds all expectations

August 27, 2019

Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ tantalizes viewers with portrayal of royal life

May 24, 2019

Tips for discovering your passion

May 22, 2019
Freshmen Christian Dyke and Cole Chartier fished at the FAN tournament at Lake LBJ in April and will compete at state May 31.

6 students to compete at state fishing tournament

May 14, 2019
The Special Olympics invited students from elementary school to high school to represent their school districts in track and field events.

[PHOTO] Clubs come together for Special Olympics track meet

May 8, 2019
John Hughes has delighted audiences since the '80s with his classic teen movies.

John Hughes movies make perfect movie night

April 8, 2019
The HOSA competition team will send five more students to state later in March.

Additional HOSA members make state

March 13, 2019
Podcast graphic

Podcast: Mrs. Spradling spills end of year tips for seniors

March 13, 2019
The cast and crew of

UIL theatre attends clinic in preparation for competition

March 2, 2019
Senior Bo Deng spent COOL week at Acxiom.

Bo Deng

March 1, 2019
Students Nicholas Scoggins and Jackson Broadhead are part of the Texas G Company , which represents the 36th infantry unit

Living history

February 14, 2019

‘Helter Skelter’ shocks and intrigues

February 6, 2019
The drive will be accepting donations through Feb. 15.

Family and Consumer Science starts donation drive benefitting Austin Humane Society

February 6, 2019
'Crazy Rich Asians' follows the story line of Rachel Chu and her boyfriend Nick.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ exceeds expectations

January 31, 2019

A look at the book

December 6, 2018
The film is based on the book

‘Boy Erased’ features strong acting in film but falls short in book

December 6, 2018

Movie review: ‘The Princess Switch’ is the perfect Christmas movie

November 24, 2018
The Pomerantz family stands outside P.F. Chang's on Thanksgiving day while volunteering at Operation Turkey.

Pomerantz family volunteers at Operation Turkey for tenth year in a row

November 22, 2018

Book review: ‘The Astonishing Color of After’ is so much more than a book

November 15, 2018
(From left to right) Lauren Stevens, Camille Barkhuizen, adviser Magan Escamilla, Madeline Rawlings and Zach Roush, the team who placed eighth at nationals.

FFA veterinary science team places eighth at nationals

October 31, 2018
The last haunted house will be put on from 6 to 9 p.m. Halloween night.

Theatre hosts Fatal Fear haunted house fundraiser

October 30, 2018
The veterinary science team practices from 7 a.m. until the bell rings.

FFA veterinary science team to compete at nationals

October 22, 2018
The float featured a basketball hoop, a basketball and a viper fighting a maverick.

Girls basketball wins best homecoming float

October 12, 2018

Juniors start Rake the Lake club

September 24, 2018
The varsity women's choir is headed to Kansas City to preform at National ACDA this winter.

Varsity women’s choir prepares for National ACDA performance

September 20, 2018
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