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Overheard in the hallway: The Hoco Pep Rally
Credits: VHHS Instagram The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the...

Sophia Chen
Oct 132 min read


No more phones: The FOCUS Act
Photo Credits: Google Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety Act, or FOCUS Act for short, is the Alabama bill that our...

Ruth Graham
Oct 133 min read


Elective Highlight: Foundations of Health Science
Credits: Designed by Freepik The Foundations of Health Science course, taught by Dr. Farnham and Mr. Hudson, gives students an insider's look at the medical world while helping them find future career directions within the healthcare field. Students are college- and life-ready through a blend of classroom learning, hands-on training, and guest speakers in all areas of medicine. Throughout the semester, students have learned various subjects like human anatomy, safe medical

Astha Mehta
Oct 132 min read


When Teachers Meet Tech: A Love-Hate Relationship
Picture taken from : https://www.edweek.org/technology/teachers-told-us-theyve-used-ai-in-the-classroom-heres-why/2024/01 Artificial...

Astha Mehta
Oct 62 min read


Vestavia Homecoming
Credits: VHHS Instagram, Homecoming King & Queen! VHHS’s 2025 Homecoming was a night full of excitement, tradition, and community pride....

Brianna Tortorici
Oct 62 min read


Investigating Theatrics: The Play That Goes Wrong at VHHS
Credits: VHHS Theatre There’s an extra special feeling a person gets when sitting in a dimly lit theater, awaiting a masterpiece about...

Ally Bryant
Oct 63 min read


Homecoming Pep Rally
Credits: VHHS Instagram Credits: VHHS Instagram On October 3rd, Vestavia Hills High School finished up another homecoming week filled...
Abigail Wang
Oct 62 min read


Sprinting Into the Season
Photo credits: Lindsay Handey On Tuesday, the 16th of September, the Rebel swimmers began their season off to a strong start! With over...

Emily Jin
Sep 222 min read


Record Number of National Merit Semifinalists at VHHS
Credits: Vestavia Hills High School On September 10th, the National Merit Semifinalists were announced, including 24 VHHS students: Mina...

Tina Gao
Sep 223 min read


Another Great Start to Speech and Debate Season
Credits: Mrs. Conoly On Saturday, September 20, the annual Vestavia Novice tournament was set. Students from across the state of Alabama...

Caitlyn Webster-Roberts
Sep 222 min read


Math Team Nationals 2025: Orlando!
By: Grace Ding and Alan Sheng Taken by the Vestavia Hills Math Team. A picture of everyone from Vestavia Hills High School who attended...
Vestavia Pillar
Sep 226 min read


Adidas XC Challenge
Credits: VHHS XC The Vestavia Hills Cross Country team began its journey to Cary, NC, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for the Adidas XC...

Angela Zhang
Sep 224 min read


More than the Title
State champions again, the VHHS’s tennis teams line up for a picture, all photos courtesy of Grace Ding Sunshine and sweat, cheers and...

Grace Ding
May 23 min read


Is Coding Even Useful in 2025?
Image taken from https://codingweek.org Artificial Intelligence - A technology that allows computers to perform tasks that typically...
Eric Li
Apr 212 min read


A Deeper Dive into In-State Colleges
Photo courtesy of Gulf Shores News As our school year draws to a close, many of us are set to enjoy our summers, but others will be...

Jaymin Bae
Apr 142 min read


What is Competitive Programming?
Image courtesy of cpeditor.com That’s the question. It’s hard to find an accurate definition—some sources reference specific...

Eric Wang
Apr 142 min read


Vestavia Sweeps Statewide Economics and Personal Finance Competitions
The top two teams in both Econ Challenge divisions pose with their winnings in the Liberty Park Fed. On Wednesday, April 2, and...

Ethan Melenevsky
Apr 142 min read


Prom
This past weekend, Vestavia Hills High School students participated in one of the most special events of high school: prom. Junior and...

Kate Guven
Apr 142 min read


The Truth About the Toilets: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Inabinet
On Monday, April 7th, I had the privilege to interview Dr. Inabinet and get the truth of VHHS’s 15 minutes of fame. (Responses have been...

Tina Gao
Apr 142 min read


Tennis Senior Night - A Championship Team On and Off the Court
The seniors all pose for a picture on Senior Night! The seniors on the Vestavia Hills Tennis Team know a thing or three about winning....

Kendall Feild
Mar 312 min read
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