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VESTAVIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
For Students, By Students
Poetry in Performance
Photo Credits: Anjali Anantharam Poetry is literature in performance. It allows the reader, performer, and listener to dive into human connection and explore past experiences. By writing poetry, we are able to connect with our inner selves and express that to others. Poetry has always been present in human identity. The Poetry Out Loud Competition allows students a chance to explore past poets and themselves, sharing their discoveries with others. Our school sponsors Ms. Rob
The Man Who Walked Around the World
Photo Credits: BBC Imagine you actually set out on a goal that was so out there, so distant, so expansive. Well, Karl Bushby did. The goal? To walk around the world. The Manifest It's not so often that we hear a common child’s dream genuinely pursued. That's what makes this story so important to be heard. It all started when Bushby was a school student with severe dyslexia. He claims “I used to dream about great big journeys on foot. I started drawing lines on maps, and the
Album Reviews Pt. 2: ISOxo, Tinashe, Lucy Bedroque
Photo Credits: c - Album Cover by Lucy Bedroque The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High School and Vestavia Hills City Schools. ISOxo’s sophomore album Hardcore Diva was released just a day before the annual Niteharts Festival in California. Hardcore Diva primarily serves as a hybrid trap EDM album with rage elements most similar to ISOxo’s first album kidsgonemad! Personall
What is your teacher superpower?
Photo Credits: Pixel What superpower would you want? It's a question that's been asked during millions of icebreakers. Answers vary, from flying to reading minds to time travel. But have you ever wondered what your teachers thought about having superpowers? Especially about superpowers that could help them teach? Faculty at VHHS were asked the question, "If you could have any superpower to help your teaching, what would it be?" Here are their answers: With the end of the fi
Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game: Ballers or Airballing?
Photo Credits: Kelly Chen As homecoming season at Vestavia Hills High School comes to a close, the SGA has been working hard to fundraise for this year’s fall charity, the Prescott House. One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, this year’s Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game certainly did not disappoint, uniting students of multiple grades as they let their Rebel spirit shine through against their common enemy, the faculty basketball team. The faculty team s
A Much Needed Break
Photo Credits: Irinia Fedorova on iStock At the end of every grading period, life gets very stressful for students. Freshman and juniors are tired from their first quarter of high school, sophomores have the pre-ACT coming up, and seniors are overwhelmed from college applications. Most students will agree that a break at this point in the year is not just wanted, but a necessity. Having a chance to enjoy themselves without the pressure of schoolwork, students did all sort
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Poetry in Performance
Photo Credits: Anjali Anantharam Poetry is literature in performance. It allows the reader, performer, and listener to dive into human connection and explore past experiences. By writing poetry, we are able to connect with our inner selves and express that to others. Poetry has always been present in human identity. The Poetry Out Loud Competition allows students a chance to explore past poets and themselves, sharing their discoveries with others. Our school sponsors Ms. Rob
Anjali Anantharam
34 minutes ago2 min read
Success At Smokies!
By Sophia Chen and Astha Mehta Photo Credit: 1rebelrobotics (VHHS Robotics Team's Instagram) Between bags of SkinnyPop and Chipotle runs, Vestavia's robotics team 99040B Blackout had plenty of ways to keep themselves fueled throughout the Smoky Mountain Forge Signature Event. On October 9th-10th, the team travelled to Tennessee to compete against teams across North America. Blackout placed first in preliminary matches, advanced to the finals of the tournament, and also earne
Vestavia Pillar
34 minutes ago3 min read
A Harmonious Evening: This Year’s Annual VHHS Fall Choir Concert
Photo Credit: Ally Bryant The annual Fall Choir Concert is always a spectacle of the autumn season. On this distinct night in October, all seven choirs join together to produce a medley of harmonious music. This year’s concert was just as incredible as the last, for it contained several standout pieces and unforgettable moments. Here is an overview of the concert from start to finish, detailing each choir’s performance and everything special in between. The concert began w
Ally Bryant
34 minutes ago4 min read
A Fun Switch
Photo Credits: Aim Academy Online Last year, the class of 2028’s APUSH students had an abrupt change of teachers (who typically teach a two-year-long course). Although the students miss their sophomore teacher, the teacher switch-up has also encouraged students to get closer to their new teacher, who has definitely done a fantastic job with the move-in. Mrs. Lewis has already made great connections with students in the first quarter, as Audrey Kim explains that, “It’s super
Astha Mehta
34 minutes ago2 min read
Elective Highlight: AP Photography
Photo Credit: Wikipedia AP Photography is an advanced art elective taught by Dr. Fisk. This class is usually offered to juniors and seniors who have completed other photography courses throughout their time at the main campus. This elective allows students to express themselves through photography. Throughout this course, students learn different camera techniques, lighting, photo composition, and Adobe Photoshop, as well as other photo-editing skills. For students who enjoy
Marley Flannagan
34 minutes ago2 min read
VHHS Wins Big at the Spain Park Robotics Tournament!
Photo Credits: Jason Ding On Saturday, October 24th, the VHHS Robotics Team competed at their first local tournament at Spain Park! From 7:30 AM open doors to the awards past 5 PM, our five teams had a long, full day of competition to show off the hard work they’ve put in so far. Photo Credits: Jason Ding Though the tournament was local, many competitive teams arrived on scene, creating great matches to both compete in and spectate. Moreover, this tournament being early on
Grace Ding
34 minutes ago2 min read
Think Like A CEO!
Photo Credit: Mr. Davenport What do a business idea, a team of students and a panel of judges have in common? They're all part of the entrepreneurship experience at Vestavia Hills High School! The class gives students the opportunity to explore the process of starting and developing a business. Through hands-on projects, collaboration and real-world business concepts, students experience what it takes to develop an idea and bring it to market. Taught by Mr. Davenport, the c
Sophia Chen
34 minutes ago3 min read
The Man Who Walked Around the World
Photo Credits: BBC Imagine you actually set out on a goal that was so out there, so distant, so expansive. Well, Karl Bushby did. The goal? To walk around the world. The Manifest It's not so often that we hear a common child’s dream genuinely pursued. That's what makes this story so important to be heard. It all started when Bushby was a school student with severe dyslexia. He claims “I used to dream about great big journeys on foot. I started drawing lines on maps, and the
Tyler Simpson
34 minutes ago3 min read
Album Reviews Pt. 2: ISOxo, Tinashe, Lucy Bedroque
Photo Credits: c - Album Cover by Lucy Bedroque The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High School and Vestavia Hills City Schools. ISOxo’s sophomore album Hardcore Diva was released just a day before the annual Niteharts Festival in California. Hardcore Diva primarily serves as a hybrid trap EDM album with rage elements most similar to ISOxo’s first album kidsgonemad! Personall
Adam Zhao
Oct 192 min read
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Chem Club Discussion
Photo Credits: @nobelprize on Instagram CHEM Club, sponsored by A.P. Chemistry teacher Mrs. Sutherland, recently discussed the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the last club meeting. The prize was awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis." Simply speaking, these laureates discovered a way to spontaneously produce homochiral molecules with a specific “handedness.” Molecules called isome
Adam Zhao
Oct 191 min read
What is your teacher superpower?
Photo Credits: Pixel What superpower would you want? It's a question that's been asked during millions of icebreakers. Answers vary, from flying to reading minds to time travel. But have you ever wondered what your teachers thought about having superpowers? Especially about superpowers that could help them teach? Faculty at VHHS were asked the question, "If you could have any superpower to help your teaching, what would it be?" Here are their answers: With the end of the fi
Anjali Anantharam
Oct 192 min read
Book Analysis - The Psychology of Money
Photo Credits: Yeshani Joseph on Medium The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High School and Vestavia Hills City Schools. Introduction: Hey Everyone! Today I will be doing an analysis of The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Something that makes this book excellent for reading is that it has 20 points contained in 20 chapters. I will be giving a brief summary of some chapte
Tyler Simpson
Oct 196 min read
Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game: Ballers or Airballing?
Photo Credits: Kelly Chen As homecoming season at Vestavia Hills High School comes to a close, the SGA has been working hard to fundraise for this year’s fall charity, the Prescott House. One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, this year’s Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game certainly did not disappoint, uniting students of multiple grades as they let their Rebel spirit shine through against their common enemy, the faculty basketball team. The faculty team s
Kelly Chen
Oct 192 min read
Toga Day!
Photo Credits: Grace Ding Happy Toga Day! On October 8th, right before Fall Break, the senior class had their annual tradition of wearing togas for the pep rally against Hoover. Usually, the dress-up day, pep rally, and football game would all take place on a Friday, but because of the altered schedule for Fall Break, there were some changes: the dress-up and pep rally day took place on Thursday, while the football game occurred on Friday. Unfortunately, the schedule change
Abigail Wang
Oct 192 min read
Club Highlight: Health Literacy
Photo Credit: Vestavia Hills Health Literacy Club Instagram Last year, the Health Literacy Club was founded by Dev Patel and Divya Ramani, quickly gaining traction and attracting over 20 members in its first year. The club was founded with the objectives of teaching members about health equity and helping the Greater Birmingham area, where several communities are designated as “Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs)” due to limited healthcare resources. That is the gap the club
Dev Patel
Oct 192 min read
Math Team Fall Trip: Colorado!
All photos provided by Hannah Chen At the end of this September, the VHHS math team took a trip to Colorado for a tournament at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Apart from the actual competition, math teamers were able to explore both Colorado’s rocky, mountainous landscape as well as the town Manitou Springs. On the first day, the team traveled to the Royal Gorge, where they rode the Royal Gorge Aerial Gondola. The aerial gondola featured a clear, glass
Audrey Kim
Oct 192 min read
A Much Needed Break
Photo Credits: Irinia Fedorova on iStock At the end of every grading period, life gets very stressful for students. Freshman and juniors are tired from their first quarter of high school, sophomores have the pre-ACT coming up, and seniors are overwhelmed from college applications. Most students will agree that a break at this point in the year is not just wanted, but a necessity. Having a chance to enjoy themselves without the pressure of schoolwork, students did all sort
Ollie Wilson
Oct 192 min read
Chipotle Heaven
Photo Credit: Chipotle The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High School and Vestavia Hills City Schools. Some people cope with caffeine. Others with retail therapy, late-night journaling, or aggressively sobbing into a weighted blanket. Me? I cope with Chipotle. It sounds stupid. I know what you're thinking: is that a cry for help? And the answer is yes: I may need a little hel
Dev Patel
Oct 54 min read
Powderpuff 2026 and its History
Photo Credits: Pinterest This Wednesday, September 30th, girls came down to the football field wearing their grade colors: freshmen were yellow, sophomores were purple, juniors were teal, and seniors were hot pink. All the girls came together and cheered and took many pictures as their classmates participated in a traditional Powderpuff game against other grade levels. Powderpuff has been a tradition at Vestavia Hills High School for a very long time, but it has actually
Zara Ziauddin
Oct 52 min read
It's Britney, Rebels!
Photo Credits: Band Photography Committee “Drum majors, is your band ready?” Silence. If you’ve ever performed or witnessed a performance—orchestral concert, play, dance recital, you name it—you know the intensity in that moment before art is set in motion. The moment the curtain is drawn, and the room holds its breath in anticipation. On Saturday, nearly 200 members of our Rebel Marching Band took the field in competition at the Trussville Marching Invitational, the first
Ruth Graham
Oct 52 min read
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