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What's up with the Rebel Mascot?
Credits: Over the Mountain Journal 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 About a decade ago, Vestavia Hills City Schools made the decision to remove its rather controversial “Rebel Man” mascot and rebranded to its current “1Rebel” theme for its athletic branding. The new theme is a tribute to the now-retired legendary football coach B

Jaden Beverly
Oct 13, 20253 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


Man I Love (Funding) This Band
Photo Credits: Patty Green The media below contains the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to...

Ally Bryant
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


Passion in Action
Photo Credits: Red Cross Most clubs give students a chance to explore academics, hobbies, or leadership. But how many provide the...

Sophia Chen
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Powderpuff for a Purpose
Credits: VHHS Powderpuff On Thursday, October 3rd, many Vestavia students participated in powderpuff, an annual flag football game...

Hannah Kate Huner
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Unified In a Fight
Credits: UIAF website A notebook, a stuffed animal, and a butterfly charm—small gifts that might seem cute, but for a leukemia patient,...

Hannah Chen
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Vestavia Hills Students Break a Ten Year Long Faculty Winning Streak
On October 1, 2025, the competition gym at Vestavia Hills High School was packed with eager students, ready to watch the annual Vestavia...
Kelly Chen
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


Faculty Highlight: Dr. Inabinet
Credits: VHHS In this month’s Faculty Highlight, we had the opportunity to interview Dr. Inabinet, the principal of Vestavia Hills High...
Evangelos Christou
Oct 6, 20251 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


The Perfect Slice of DiPiazza
Photo Courtesy of VHHS Instagram Coach David DiPiazza, known for leading multiple high school soccer teams to state championships, is...

Emely He
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Excel At Your Future
Credit: Michigan State University Most electives teach you about history, art, or science. But how many teach you skills you’ll actually...

Emely He
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


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 22, 20252 min read
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