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English 11 teacher and Yearbook adviser Brandon Keller visits the iconic blue and white buildings of Santorini, Greece. Many of his travel destinations were inspired by past students. Photo Courtesy of Brandon Keller.

Lesson plans from life

April Kato, News Editor March 20, 2025

The towering skyscrapers of Shanghai, China rise behind Kimi Lu (10) as he smiles in front of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The photo was taken the summer before he moved to the United States. Photo courtesy of Kimi Lu.

A whole near world, oceans away

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Below blinking skyscrapers, the streets of Beijing are crowded by businessmen pacing on phone calls, food stalls steaming with sesame aromas and children in the back seats of motorcycles on their way home...

Ellie Kuehnert (12) enjoys the summer at her grandparents' lakehouse in Alabama. Kuehnert was elected to be Associated Student Body Class President last year. Photo courtesy of Ellie Kuehnert.

Day in the Life: Associated Student Body Class President

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

It is 7:20 a.m., and an alarm vibrates throughout the room, signaling the start of a day of creativity and empowerment. Ellie Kuehnert (12), Associated Student Body Class President, kicks off her morning...

The group poses for a Galentine's mirror picture. In the background, 'So Many Times' by Gadjo was playing. Left to right, top row: Anita Abrishami (9), Talia Benhaim (9), Jada Nilsen (9), Sienna StClair (9), Mia White (9), (middle row) Ursula Lanutti (9), Bria Bendarz (9), Dylan Kupiec (9), Tess Franklin (9), Lola Berman (9), (bottom row) Valeria Palma (9), Addie Matthies (9), Valentina Giunti (9), Avery Kapsch (9), Kenna Wilkinson (9), Piper Doh (9) and Samantha Saba (9). Photo courtesy of Eamon Hinton.

Photo Gallery: Galentine’s Day

Isabel Ji and Claire Zhou February 26, 2025
The group poses for a Galentine's mirror picture. In the background, 'So Many Times' by Gadjo was playing.
While students go through the standard four year cycle in high school, others choose to step into the next part of their lives early. Summer Brandt (11) and Samantha Herman (12) were among those who chose to graduate early.

A flock ahead

April Kato, News Editor February 24, 2025

The typical high school life consists of four years. Carrying that uneasiness freshman year, feeling overwhelmed by the first AP classes sophomore year, gearing up for college junior year and being released...

The bookshelf in Viviana Alvarado's classroom is filled with books in Spanish for students to read and check out. Alvarado's collection included popular novels translated from English as well as a new set of books provided by the TPHS Foundation.

Classroom chronicles tucked away

Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

So much of a teacher’s personal time and energy is put into setting students up for success, even beyond the classroom and coursework, whether it be checking in with students’ well-being, crafting...

Evelyn Tran (12) wears a jade bracelet on her left wrist. Tran's mother brought her the bracelet from Vietnam. Photo Courtesy of Evelyn Tran.

Meaningful jewelry wears its purpose

Cass Love, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Her jade bracelet is heavy as it slides down her wrist. Her aunts, grandmother and mother each have one; Evelyn Tran (12) has one too. Even though there is considerable distance between Tran and her family...

Emma Schreuder-Welte (12) recieves a scholarship to attend the United States Naval Academy. After interactions with the veterans in her family sparked her interest in the military, Schreuder-Welte joined a youth military program. Photo courtesy of Emma Schreuder-Welte.

Military students prepare for flight

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow February 14, 2025

As college application season comes to a close, a niche branch of universities is already sending back admissions decisions to prospective students: military and service academies. With only one student...

Mila Keres (11) performs in the 2023 winter concert. Keres started playing the violin in second grade. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.

1 in 3000: Mila Keres

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

Since second grade, Mila Keres (11) was captivated by the sound of the violin and orchestra. As a child, attending performances with her mother sparked a curiosity that eventually led her to great success...

A vegetarian charcuterie board basks in the sun. Students and teachers followed various diets for reasons including health benefits and personal beliefs.

Dietary decisions

Elsa Goodman, Director of Social Media January 21, 2025

There are countless diets around the world, many of which students at the school follow for many different reasons. To name a few, there is vegetarianism, veganism, pescetarianism, gluten-free and dairy-free...

Wearing student attire for staff dress up day, ASB Accounting Assistant Heather Dugdale works in the student store. Dugdale arrived at the store before 8 a.m. to set up and assist students.

Day in the Life: Heather Dugdale

Cass Love, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Heather Dugdale opens up the student store each morning at 7:30 a.m. If you look closely at her hand as it turns the key, you will probably see a fun design on her nails.  “It is definitely a creative...

Left to right: Riley Tone (12) and Thomas Maher ('24). Student manager Tone holds up the 2024 CIF Open Division trophy with Maher. Tone became a manager for the boys varsity basketball and boys varsity baseball team after suffering an ACL tear  his freshman year. Photo courtesy of Riley Tone.

Managing morale

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2025

Amid the chaos of the sidelines, players and coaches pace back and forth while their student managers work behind the scenes to ensure everything from film sessions to game days runs smoothly. While their...

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