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Buses Break en Route to Auburn
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Claire Placzek
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Letter From The Editor 9/23
Hey everyone! We’re back!! The beginning of the school year is always super busy, but Vestavia Pillar is in full swing! With everything...

Jasmine Zhang
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Artificial Intelligence or Apple Intelligence?
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Eric Wang
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Tips for Managing Stress During First Semester
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Campbell Myrick
Sep 23, 20243 min read


A Closer Look at Track Athletes
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Evie White
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Thompson Pep Rally
Photo courtesy of Aaron Nguyen and EK Simpson The pep rallies at VHHS are always fun and engaging events that bring the whole school...

Caitlyn Webster-Roberts
Sep 23, 20242 min read


The Great Debate: Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?
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Tina Gao
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Faculty Highlight: Todd Taylor
Mr. Taylor is one of the math teachers at Vestavia, and he is very passionate about what he does. He teaches Honors Precalculus,...

Jaymin Bae
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Swim and Dive: General Information
Many students at Vestavia Hills High School are not aware of the athletics team, swim and dive. When questioned about the Swim and Dive...

Emily Jin
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Summer Snack Showdown
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Aditya Sheelavant
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Vestavia vs. Thompson Football Game
Source: AL.com Friday night. Senior Night. A nice September evening. It’s 6:00 pm, and the student section is already buzzing with...

Kate Guven
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Letter From The Editor 4/29
Hey everyone! Welcome to the last drop of Vestavia Pillar for the 2023-24 school year! I'm so thankful for our team this year. Every time...

Anusha Singh
Apr 29, 20242 min read


On College: Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be
As the final chapter begins for this school year, seniors are eyeing the future as they prepare for college, work, or learning a trade....

Thomas Patton
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Faculty Highlight - Madame Harlan
Mrs. Harlan, or, as I call her, Madame, teaches French levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and AP. She wanted to become a teacher because she wanted to...

Mary Natalie LeNoir
Apr 28, 20244 min read


It’s That Time of Year: Senior College Decisions
Graduation is fast approaching! A major topic among the senior class is college. Where we’re all going, and why we chose that school. Who...

Alexis Fizer
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Summer Job Ideas
With summer just around the corner, many VHHS students may be looking for a way to make money and stay busy over the summer. Summer jobs...

Kate Rhodes
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Wildfire World: Inside the Rise of Wildfires in Alabama
As the buds come out to blossom and pollen floods the air, spring is undeniably here. Summer is almost here, and for high school seniors...

Thomas Patton
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Vestavia's Speech and Debate Team Wins Again!
Over the weekend of April 12-13, Vestavia’s Speech and Debate Team competed in one of their last competitions of the year: Alabama State....

Carol Li
Apr 17, 20242 min read


VHHS Language Students Read To Elementary Students
By Katie Huang and Pablo Velez Garcia VHHS Spanish students Holland Backus and Madeline Rubery after reading to a class at Cahaba Heights...
Vestavia Pillar
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Are Standardized Tests Good for Anyone?
If you’re a junior or senior, chances are you have taken the ACT or SAT at least once. If you are an American student in general, you...

Kendall Feild
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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