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Trunk or Treat at Vestavia Hills
Credits: Kathy Forte on Pinterest The Vestavia Hills High Schoolers got their spooky on early at the first annual Trunk or Treat that was hosted at Vestavia Hills High School, led by the VHHS Student Government Association (SGA). Many groups entered the Trunk or Treat, with their themes being diverse and creative, from a circus theme to an under-the-sea theme and even a hippie-themed car. Trunk or Treat was created to support the Lovelady Center, which is the charity that

Carrie Smith
Nov 10, 20252 min read


The effects of low literacy rates
Photo Credits: Getty Images What is literacy, and why is it important? According to Britannica, literacy goes beyond recognizing letters and words. It includes being able to read, write, and interpret different types of literature. A person who is literate should be able to understand, evaluate, and use written material to engage with society and achieve their goals (National Center for Education Statistics). When students suffer with reading and comprehending what they read
Analiz Castellanos
Nov 10, 20252 min read


What Are Students and Faculty Listening to During the Holiday Season?
Credits: David Bartus If you are anything like me, you probably associate certain songs, albums, and artists with certain seasons or periods of your life. Music is an important part of many people's daily lives, so over this week, I decided to find out what fellow Vestavia Hills High School students and faculty are listening to. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the answers I received from interviewing people from multiple grades and classes. Each answer I got was uniqu
Campbell Myrick
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Haunting History: Halloween’s Origins
Trick-or-treating, dressing up, and eating way too much candy are all traditional activities commonly associated with Halloween: the adored October holiday. No matter what activities you participate in on Halloween, everyone seems to celebrate this holiday in some form. It is a well-known favorite throughout America, but most people only know Halloween in its modern form. Just like other holidays, Halloween has developed significantly over time, and many fans of this holida

Ally Bryant
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Faculty Highlight: Madame Dupre
Credits: @vhhsfrenchduslay on Instagram Leah Dupre, affectionately known by her students as “Madame DuSlay,” is one of two French teachers at Vestavia Hills High School. She teaches French level 1 and 2 at the Freshman Campus, as well as level 2 classes at the main campus. Every high school French student at Vestavia will take her class at some point in their study. In French 1 and 2, her students learn the intricacies of the French language, how to read and write in French,

William Pitts
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Spooky on the Plains: Gearing up for this Robotics Season!
Written by Grace Ding, Hannah Chen, and Sophia Chen On Saturday, October 25th, the VHHS Robotics Team kicked off their season at the Spooky on the Plains Tournament, located at Loachapoka High School. Keep reading to learn a little bit more about this extracurricular, the results of this tournament, and what more of the season will look like! A bit about robotics This year, there are four VHHS teams: Awesome Sauce! (99040A), Blackout robotics (99040B), Botanical Bots (99040
Vestavia Pillar
Nov 3, 20253 min read


The Process Towards Repeatable Success
Credits: Emily Jin This past weekend, a select few from our track and field team visited the Alabama 4-H Center for a leadership retreat. This group consisted of every grade level found at the main campus (sophomore to senior), as well as every event group in both genders, except for distance due to their upcoming Sectionals meet. At 9 am Saturday, the team met up at the dorms to begin the quick one-day retreat. The coaches communicated their expectations, excitement, and

Emily Jin
Nov 3, 20252 min read


PSAT Testing at VHHS
Photo Credits: Stranahan High School On Tuesday, October 28th, Vestavia Hills High School’s sophomores and juniors took the PSAT, a standardized test meant to prepare students for the actual SAT, one common college admissions test, and allow eligible juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. For sophomores, the PSAT was a low-stakes exam. Unless their parents were treating their scores as life or death, the only thing on the line for them was a couple

Aiden Billano
Nov 3, 20252 min read


A Career of Service: Veteran Teachers in Their Own Words
Credits: MILTB Photography Committee There are over 30 teachers at Vestavia Hills High School who have taught here for more than twenty years. Whether or not you realize it, these veteran teachers, who have dedicated their careers to your education, safety, and well-being, have likely profoundly influenced you in some way. Even if you have not had them as a teacher, they are mentors and role models for pretty much every faculty member at VHHS. I had the privilege of getting

William Pitts
Oct 13, 20256 min read


The Brawl at the Mall: Victory for the VHHS Speech & Debate
Credits: Tina Lou; Pictured: Linda Lou, Caitlyn Webster-Roberts, Evelyn Kutny One of Alabama’s most unique speech and debate tournaments...

Tina Lou
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Oak Mountain vs. Vestavia
Credits: My Purpose Pictures The Rebels had an easy test to pass before fall break as they faced the Oak Mountain Eagles at home on...

Jaden Beverly
Oct 13, 20252 min read


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 13, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 13, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 6, 20253 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 6, 20252 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 22, 20252 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 22, 20253 min read
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