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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
Claire Lawrence

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor

Claire Lawrence is a senior and this is her third year on the newspaper staff. She wants to study journalism in college and eventually become the editor of a successful publication. She also enjoys theater and writing music.

All content by Claire Lawrence
A Happy World features both Jones and Richardson as authors and illustrators.

Juniors publish childrens book amidst on-going pandemic

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
May 16, 2020

Claire Lawrence

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
April 20, 2020
A student and her friend sit side-by-side on an airplane wearing surgical masks.

Traveling in the middle of a pandemic

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2020
IB students interact with the audience during their art exhibition.

IB holds first art exhibition

Camille Schweppe and Claire Lawrence
March 13, 2020
Sloan deemed victor during wrestling match at UIL State Wrestling Championships Feb. 22.

Senior becomes UIL wrestling state champion

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2020
Nguyen, Orris, Lelinski and Roberto pose for the camera before their relay.

Swim places at finals for 200 Yard Medley Relay

Claire Lawrence and Camille Schweppe
February 24, 2020
The cast rehearses a beginning scene where Iseult gets put into the ocean.

[Photo] Sailing to a new land

Harshita Avirneni, Spotlight Editor
February 18, 2020
Halseys latest album Manic was released to the public Jan. 17, 2020.

Halsey takes on new songwriting technique with conceptual album

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2020
Summers design showing a dragon breathing fire decorated with several flags worldwide.

Letting imagination run wild

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2020
Junior Adam Tamimi participating in this years blood drive during third period.

Red Cross club hosts annual blood drive

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
January 30, 2020
Band performs Aria Queen of the Night during competition.

Band wins Sudler Shield award

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
January 23, 2020
A team in Accelerator working on developing their business.

INCubator students present MVP pitch

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
January 17, 2020
Go through a track-by-track review for some of the most popular albums released this school year.

Track-by-track album reviews

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
January 9, 2020
Fine Line was released Dec. 13, 2019.

Walking a ‘Fine Line’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2019
Avery Lewis, Sydney Bell, Faith Anton and Audrey Brink (left to right) pose in their uniforms on the day of the parade.

Freshmen perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
December 13, 2019

A Look at the Movie

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
December 11, 2019
Participants hold up encouraging stickers to promote Glow On Fun Run.

Juniors organize fun run for scholarships

Claire Lawrence and Harshita Avirneni
December 9, 2019

PODCAST: Conspiracies with Vandegrift Voice

Claire Lawrence, Eilla Reid, and Riley Stinson
November 20, 2019
Lawrence [middle] performing a musical number during opening night of Mamma Mia! alongside her cast mates.

A fading spotlight

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 25, 2019
Students review testing material in groups during IB Chemistry.

First class to graduate IB program

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2019
Josh poses for a picture during a game on September 27.

Junior gymnast becomes first male cheerleader at VHS

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 11, 2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was written based off of the famous horror series by Alvin Schwartz.

“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
August 19, 2019
Seniors Sam Smoot, Zander Harrison and Mick Smith (left to right) perform Thank You for the Music during the rehearsal run through of Act 1.

Musical director finds replacements for missing roles

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
October 4, 2019
Life and Death is written by the famous author, Stephenie Meyers. Meyers is known for her Twlight series.

[Photo] ‘Life and Death’ isn’t black and white

Camille Schweppe, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
IT Chapter Two was released to theaters September 6.

‘IT Chapter Two’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
September 13, 2019
The cover of Taylor Swifts 7th album. Lover was released August 23, 2019.

A ‘Lover’ like no other

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
August 29, 2019
Senior Peyton Klam shows his tattoo of the number 23 on his bicep.

The tattoo trend

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
May 24, 2019

‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
May 8, 2019
Almost, Maine opens this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Theatre to debut ‘Almost Maine’

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
May 8, 2019
The boys golf team stand with their regional trophy

Boys golf heads to state

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2019

Film rendition of popular fanfiction fails to meet expectations

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
April 16, 2019
Podcast graphic

PODCAST: SOAPs start rehearsal

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
April 2, 2019
Poster for Visionary, Vision Dance Companys first ever show.

Vision puts on first spring concert

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2019

‘Five Feet Apart’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2019
Maggie McDonald, played by alternate Anna Zavelson (9), protects Belinda McDonald, played by alternate Sixtine Ronchi (12), as her father, Black McDonald, played by Francis Kim (12), goes after her in a moment of rage. Dr. Jack, played by Carlos Alvarez-Roth (12) attempts to keep him off.

GALLERY: Theater puts on dress rehearsal for UIL OAP show

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2019
Senior Landon Palmer (far right) standing in front of Sparkcognition’s logo with other students participating in LISD’s COOL week.

Landon Palmer

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2019
Dawson released Episode 1 of the series Jan. 30 and Episode 2 Feb. 11

YouTuber Shane Dawson’s conspiracy series strikes conversation

Claire Lawrence and Harshita Avirneni
February 12, 2019
The drive will be accepting donations through Feb. 15.

Family and Consumer Science starts donation drive benefitting Austin Humane Society

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
February 6, 2019
Senior Devin Fink stands with his instrument, the baritone trombone, in a performance with Vandegrift High School Band and Vision Dance Company.

A king is crowned

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2019

‘Bird Box’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
January 25, 2019
Claire Lawrence running through a tech rehearsal with Vandegrift Theatre Company

The other side of the curtain

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
January 14, 2019
Musical theatre students hosted their first showcase Friday night.

Musical theatre class hosts first ever showcase

Megan Messer and Claire Lawrence
December 17, 2018

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
December 14, 2018
Actors Alex Fletcher and Lily Whitehurst rehearse an emotional scene

A miracle on stage

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
November 28, 2018
Students posing for a picture upon arrival at the Gaylord.

[Photo] Theater students attend National Thespian Convention

Codi Farmer, Staff Reporter
November 24, 2018

‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
November 9, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody, staring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, came out Nov. 2

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2018
Student Council officers were announced October 22

Student body elects new executive officers

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 31, 2018
Trunk-or-Treat flyer advertises the upcoming event

Clubs participate in Trunk-or-Treat

Claire Lawrence, Codi Farmer, and Cady Grace Wynn
October 25, 2018

‘A Star is Born’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2018
The varsity womens choir is headed to Kansas City to preform at National ACDA this winter.

Varsity women’s choir prepares for National ACDA performance

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
September 20, 2018

District launches new Student Voice project

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2018
District works on improving after school traffic

District works on improving after school traffic

Claire Lawrence and Megan Messer
September 10, 2018
A behind the scene glimpse at a dance rehearsal

Theatre begins fall musical rehearsal

Claire Lawrence and Harshita Avirneni
August 24, 2018

To Kill A Mockingbird Book Review

Claire Lawrence and Harshita Avirneni
May 9, 2018
Junior composes artwork to show at exhibit

Junior composes artwork to show at exhibit

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
May 3, 2018
PTSA sponsors health fair to encourage healthy lifestyle choices

PTSA sponsors health fair to encourage healthy lifestyle choices

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
April 27, 2018

Lady Bird movie review

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2018

Overcoming stage fright and following dreams

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2018

Interior Design 2 designs new classroom for Incubator EDU

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
April 12, 2018

Annihilation Movie Review

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 28, 2018
Directors Celeste Schneider (middle), John Alonso (left) and John Conner (right) pose with the advancing play trophy.

OAP advances to bi-district in UIL competition

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2018

ACC class enrollment starts for students

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
February 27, 2018
FFA attends Greater Leander Project Show Auction

FFA attends Greater Leander Project Show Auction

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
February 6, 2018
Senior Hannah Barnard works on a poster during a Womens Rights Club Meeting. The club started this school year. Natalie Brink photo

Women’s Rights Club attends Women’s March

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
January 25, 2018
Harvey Players start production of UIL show

Harvey Players start production of UIL show

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
January 19, 2018

‘Dunkirk’

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2017
Student wins debate competition

Student wins debate competition

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
December 1, 2017
Student competes in Special Olympic bowling

Student competes in Special Olympic bowling

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
November 14, 2017

Dealing with conflicting schedules

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
November 6, 2017
Students visit popular Austin Halloween attraction

Students visit popular Austin Halloween attraction

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2017
No horsing around

No horsing around

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
October 20, 2017
Student Council Sponsors Theme Days

Student Council Sponsors Theme Days

Harshita Avirneni and Claire Lawrence
October 6, 2017
Interior design students present to this years client

Interior design students present to this year’s client

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
September 27, 2017
Theatre takes the stage with their first play of the year

Theatre takes the stage with their first play of the year

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
September 15, 2017
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