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Not Just Junk: Inside Birmingham’s Junkyards
On a flight home over winter break, I noticed a large swath of scrap near Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport. Or so I thought. After...

Thomas Patton
Feb 20, 20243 min read


What’s the Deal with Activate?
Photo credits: https://playactivate.com/birmingham Finding a hangout spot with friends that promises to keep you engaged and active can...
Sophie Estrada
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Vestavia Sadie Hawkins Dance
On January 27th, 2024, many students from Vestavia Hills High School drove up to the Civic Center for the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Similar to...

Kate Guven
Feb 5, 20242 min read


The University of Alabama Speech and Debate Tournament
The University of Alabama Hall of Fame debate tournament took place on January 19-20, 2024. The Vestavia speech and debate team won first...

Tina Gao
Feb 5, 20242 min read


¡Felicitations! Highlights from the Language Honor Society Induction
“You can never understand one language until you understand at least two”. Vestavia students definitely agree with this quote by Federico...

Kendall Feild
Feb 5, 20242 min read


How to Make Gift-Giving More Meaningful
Christmas is fast approaching, and with less than two weeks left before the big day, time is running out to get presents. This may seem...

Thomas Patton
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Vestavia Swim and Dive Team Makes Big Waves at the State Championships
On December 2nd, the Vestavia Swim and Dive team went down to Auburn, Alabama to compete in the AHSAA State Championship for swimming and...

Jasmine Zhang
Dec 11, 20232 min read


The 2023 VHHS Math Tournament
On December 2nd, 2023, over 900 students from 40 different schools across Alabama and Georgia gathered at Vestavia Hills High School to...
Daniel Cheng
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Eric Vincent's Concert and Final Tour
On November 8th, French students from VHHS rode a school bus down winding roads in the Highland Park neighborhood of Birmingham....

Thomas Patton
Dec 4, 20232 min read


A Semester of SGA: A Reflection
A week before school started in August, I walked into an unassuming classroom in the lower A-hall. Soon, I would be a part of a group of...

Edward Pang
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Things to do at Christmastime in Birmingham
With Christmas time just beginning, it’s good to have some ideas for fun family outings here in Birmingham. One of my favorite things to...

Alexis Fizer
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Thanksgiving Food Fit for a Rebel
By Katie Huang and Sophie Estrada Everyone knows the traditional Thanksgiving feast: the turkey, the stuffing, the gravy, the mashed...
Vestavia Pillar
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Christmas: When Does It Actually Start?
As of now, it is officially December! Which means… drumroll! Vestavia is gearing up for CHRISTMAS!! It is that time of year again; bells...

Tina Lou
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Faculty Highlight: Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson is the AP English Literature and Composition teacher here at Vestavia Hills High School. Before teaching AP Literature at...

Mary Natalie LeNoir
Dec 4, 20233 min read


It Just Means More: The Significance of Veterans Day
On Friday, November 10th, students across the country forewent the usual routine of an early wake up, carpool, and first period. Instead,...

Kendall Feild
Nov 27, 20233 min read


AP with WE Service: Deck the Heights
With the scent of crisp peppermint and the sounds of Christmas carols in the backdrop, Cahaba Heights hosted an exciting event on the...

Parker Liu
Nov 27, 20232 min read


The 2023 AMC Math Contests
The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), the most prestigious math contest in the nation, provided a platform for the acclaimed VHHS...
Vestavia Pillar
Nov 27, 20232 min read


The Vestavia Math Team Dominates at Rome, Georgia
On November 11, 2023, the Vestavia Hills Math Team along with two of the Math Team sponsors, Ms. Gifford and Mrs. Hyde, traveled over 3...

Carol Li
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Unconventional Christmas Movies to Watch
While there’s an endless selection of Christmas movies out there, sometimes it seems like there’s only a handful of good ones. Rewatching...

Kate Rhodes
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Giving Thanks
Source: Katrina Frederick / For the Times Between the countless tests, extracurricular activities, competitions, and tournaments, the...

Kate Guven
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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