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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...

The girls varsity lacrosse team (6-11) team smiles for a picture on Senior Night. The Falcons dominated, defeating Poway High School (6-17) 20-5 on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity girls lacrosse wins big on Senior Night

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

In an effortless finish on Tuesday night, the girls varsity lacrosse team (6-11) achieved a 20-5 victory against the Poway High School Titans (6-17).  Before the whistle, the Falcons celebrated Senior...

Theater teacher Marinee Payne sits on the set of "Lend Me a Tenor," the final TP Players production she will direct before retiring. Throughout her 32 and a half years at the school, Payne not only taught a wide range of theater classes but also developed curriculum, directed productions and created a supportive community for generations of students.

End of an era: Marinee Payne retires after 32 years

Lana Weber and Sophia Gorba May 2, 2025

“Regrets I’ve had a few, but then too few to mention.”  These are the lines of Frank Sinatra’s song, “My Way,” that Marinee Payne believes best embodies her time as a teacher.  “32...

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...

Wes Anderson, Luca Guadagnino, Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton are directors with distinct film and storytelling styles. Students like Summer Brandt (11) and Nolan Greer (12) discussed their opinions on different directors' works.

Shot in style: Films through lenses of different directors

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

When starting a film, having an expectation of what is to come — twisted with an unknown element — is, for me, the first page of the story. It is the initial uncertainty that I itch to become familiar...

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...

Cassandra Love (12) stands in the Royal Arcade in Melbourne, Australia. Her name was passed down from the women in her family before her. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Love.

Personal Perspective: Cassandra Love

Cass Love, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Names are important. Powerful, even.  There’s a reason English monarchs chose to pass down the same names through the generations. As these monarchs rose and fell from power, their names grew more...

Freshman boys basketball head coach, varsity and JV assistant coach, Griffin Jimenez (‘13) walks into the huddle on Feb. 21 against Mission Bay High School (21-10). The varsity boys basketball team (24-7) played their last game on March 6 after losing to Mira Costa (31-5) 44-39 in the second round of the Division II CIF State Championship. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

A look back: Winter season recap

Mari Kradjian and Joanne Liu April 21, 2025

The 2024-25 winter sports season brought historic achievements and new records for the school’s varsity teams. The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) won the CIF Division II State Championship, the varsity...

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...

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