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Taxis are a common and convenient method of transportation in Spain. Foreign Correspondent Reese Carsley (11) reflected on her experiences taking taxis in Zaragoza, and how they helped her find a connection in her new city.

‘Estoy aquí si necesitas algo, solo tienes que llamarme’

Reese Carsley, Foreign Correspondent April 25, 2025

I have taken a total of five taxis in my life until this year. I preferred the comfort of driving myself and indulging in short conversations with my parents. That number did not stand out much because...

Left to right: ASB Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leaders Bellina Tricarico (10) and Amelia Mazo (10) pose in front of an advertisement for the school's ongoing We Are TP Week. This week, students had the opportunity to take part in a school-wide Kahoot, scavenger hunt, conversation with district officers and participate in the Diversity Fair. Photo courtesy of Bellina Tricarico.

Q&A: ASB DEI Officers, ‘We Are TP Week’

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow April 18, 2025

This week is the school’s annual We Are TP Week, known in years past as Diversity Week. In collaboration with Associated Student Body and English 9 teacher Jennifer Ryan, Peer Assistance Leaders, administrative...

Katie O'Brien, Painting, Sculpture and Drawing and Design teacher paints with her water color kit. O'Brien also recently wrote a book on personal wellness. Photo courtesy of Katie O'Brien.

Clocking in after office hours

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

If there is one thing everyone wants more of, it is time. For teachers it is no different. Time is an invaluable commodity. For many teachers, the classroom is the start of their daily grind. From preparing...

Seniors from Sara Boozer's AP Literature and Composition class participate in discussions and do classwork. As May 1 approaches, more seniors have committed to colleges or post-high school plans.

Crossing the finish line together

Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

The reputation of senior year often precedes it: senioritis, college applications and decisions and the experience of closing out high school. With this transitory phase between adolescence and adulthood,...

Catalina Baraya (11) visits the Mikasa Shopping Plaza in Yokosuka, Japan. Baraya, who attended an American international school in Japan, moved back to the United States last August. Photo courtesy of Catalina Baraya.

Curriculum across cultures

April Kato, News Editor April 10, 2025

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...

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