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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...

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...

The schools jazz musicians take the stage under the Performing Arts Centers' vibrant lighting. On April 11, the school hosted the SDUHSD Jazz Festival featuring performances from all over the district. Photo courtesy of Riley Willcox.

TPHS hosts SDUHSD Jazz Festival

Cass Love, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

She taps her toe to the beat of the music. Tap, tap, tap. Even way back of the Performing Arts Center, you can see it.  It is a subtle but unmistakable sign of her passion for music, both teaching...

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....

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,...

With controversy surrounding public figures and their brands, consumers must separate a product from its creator.  Did purchasing a product translate to support of its source?

Morality meets the marketplace

Viki Kiss and Kai Strzelecki April 12, 2025

It is a strange feeling, owning a product in your possession that is undeniably well-made — solid in all the right ways, constructed from materials that speak of endurance and craftsmanship — while...

With the introduction of generative AI, the nature and creativity of artistic endeavors may be threatened. Could human-created art and AI generated art coexist?

Hand in hand: Art alongside algorithms

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor April 8, 2025

In the 1970s, a curious new artist emerged. It drew with lines that were shaky and organic, yet purposeful, almost methodical. The artist's name was AARON. But AARON wasn't human. It was a software program...

In Ed Burke Stadium, athletes compete in an intense race. The 31st annual Falcon Relays took place last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Ann Bartsch.

School hosts 31st annual Falcon Relays

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor March 28, 2025

On Saturday, the school hosted the 31st annual Falcon Relays, bringing together 20 Division I and Division II schools from across San Diego to compete. The school emerged as the Division I team champion...

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,...

In the wake of National Park Service layoffs, our sacred and protected lands are at further risk of disorder and dishevelment. What did this mean for the future of our environment?

Staff Ed: Threats to our natural world

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

“Drill, baby, drill,” a common phrase that President Donald Trump repeated throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. Referring to drilling for oil and fossil fuels, this slogan easily illustrates...

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...

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