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Left to right: Sophie Keller ('24), Lisa Tellers and Nataila Mochernak ('24) pose for a photo at graduation. This year, Tellers was named Teacher of the Year. Photo courtesy of Lisa Tellers.

Lisa Tellers named Teacher of the Year

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form May 8, 2025

The school named Lisa Tellers, AP Art History and College Prep World History teacher, as the Teacher of the Year for the 2024-25 year. Tellers, who has taught at the school since 2006, is known for...

April Rising Star of the Month Saardhat Nagaram (12) smiles for a photo at the award ceremony. Nagaram was recognized for his leadership, integrity and general excellence. Photo courtesy of Saardhat Nagaram.

April Rising Star of the Month: Saardhat Nagaram

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce awarded April’s Rising Star Award to Saardhat Nagaram (12) for demonstrating leadership, integrity and general excellence in school. The Rising Star Award recognizes...

Club booths and PALs members welcome students to Fun Friday. The first Fun Friday took place last week, during lunchtime on April 26.

PALs launches ‘Fun Fridays’

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The school’s first Fun Friday, organized by the school's Peer Assistant Leaders was held last week in collaboration with the TPHS Foundation. “It was super successful and it was great to see that...

Students walk around the quad at lunch during the Club Fair. This year, the school celebrated ‘We Are TP’ Week from April 14 to 18.

Annual ‘We are TP’ Week

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow April 28, 2025

The school’s annual “We Are TP” Week took place from April 14 to 18, featuring one activity per day organized by the Associated Student Body’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers Bellina Tricarico...

Left to right: The Science Olympiad team officers, Yuta Hakozaki (12), Jack Fulkerson (12), Lucy Huang (11) and Anthony Kim (11) attend the awards ceremony at the San Diego Regionals. Fulkerson and Kim received fourth (Microbe Mission) and first place (Experimental Design), respectively. Photo courtesy of Anthony Kim.

Science Olympiad places No. 4 at San Diego Regionals, No. 16 at State

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

The school’s Science Olympiad team placed No. 4 at the San Diego Regionals held at the University of California, San Diego on March 15 and No. 16 at the Science Olympiad State Tournament held at Caltech...

Teacher aide and Classified Employee of the Year Jim Munger smiles in front of a wall of puzzles. The puzzles were completed by students in the Special Education program over the past decades.

Jim Munger named Classified Employee of the Year

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

You have probably seen Jim Munger in the B-building hallways, working the stadium lights at Friday night football games or assisting the custodial staff — always in colorful, knee-high socks and a wide...

The 2025-26 Associated Student Body executive officers pose for a photo. The executive board includes the ASB President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Member of the SDUHSD School Board and Spirit Commissioner. Left to right: Ella Kaplan (11), Henri Tanghe (11), Zander Ovies (11), Dean Smith (11), Jakob Tu (11) and Greta Rucks (11).

Q&A: 2025-26 ASB Executive Officers

Lana Weber, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Every year, students are elected to the Associated Student Body by their peers. Candidates participate in a friendly but competitive race, using engaging posters and speeches to appeal to the student body....

Left to right: Conner Tsai (12), Sydney Tsai (12) and Baylin Tsai (10) watch the sunset on a stunning beach in Kapalua with their family. They also enjoyed activities such as sightseeing on the Road to Hana, ziplining and watching Lūʻau. Photo courtesy of Baylin Tsai.

Photo Gallery: Spring Break destinations

Joanne Liu and Jessie Chen April 9, 2025
Left to right: Conner Tsai (12), Sydney Tsai (12) and Baylin Tsai (10) watch the sunset on a stunning beach in Kapalua with their family. They also enjoyed activities such as sightseeing on the Road to Hana, ziplining and watching Lūʻau. Photo courtesy of Baylin Tsai.
Holding up a finger to celebrate first place, the dance team smiles in unison at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs. The competition was held from March 14-16, with the team bringing home multiple first place trophies. Photo courtesy of Francis Florendo.

Dance team brings home multiple wins from West Coast Elite Nationals

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

The school’s JV and varsity dance teams competed at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs from March 14-16, bringing home multiple wins. Teams competing included medium JV hip hop; small,...

TP Chamber Strings gathers in front of the Norman R. Loats Performing Arts Center. They received the unanimous superior performance rating at the festival, qualifying for regionals. Photo courtesy of Thomas Ducom.

Torrey Pines Chamber Strings receives unanimous superior rating

Lana Weber, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Bringing home a unanimous superior performance rating from four judges on March 13, the Torrey Pines Chamber Strings (Advanced Orchestra) class attended the Southern California School Band and Orchestra...

The school's Distributive Education Clubs of America club gather for a group photo at the at the annual State Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California. The team had two medalists place in the top 10. Photo courtesy of Isabel Ji.

Distributive Education Clubs of America compete at annual State Career Development Conference

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

The school's Distributive Education Clubs of America club competed at the annual State Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California from Feb. 27 to March 3. The club finished with high scores overall...

San Diego State University is currently ranked No. 109 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. SDSU recently achieved Research 1 status after meeting the necessary criteria. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons from Stuart Seeger.

San Diego State University reaches Research 1 status

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

San Diego State University reached the status of a Research 1 institution, and was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation on Feb. 13 as one of the top 5% universities in research in the United States.  To...

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