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Letter From The Editor 10/31
Fall is a time full of beloved traditions, cool weather, and time well-spent with friends and family. Calendar-wise, Fall runs from...

Sarah Dewees
Oct 31, 20222 min read


The West Carnival: a Pillar of Elementary School Life
Fall carnivals have been a longtime staple of Vestavia Hills elementary schools. Games, friends, and of course, candy—what’s not to love?...

Emma Chen
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Vestavia Choir to Perform Concert on November 1st
On Tuesday, October 25, the Vestavia Choirs were set to perform in the VHHS auditorium. This included AcaFellas, Voces Aurea, Show Choir,...

Carol Li
Oct 31, 20222 min read


VHHS Musical Arts Given Formal Invitation to Rome's 2023 New Year's Festival
On Thursday, October 20, the VHHS Musical Arts Departments (choir and band) received an unforgettable invitation. As rumors were...

Ryan Yancey
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Vestavia Readies For a Win Over Tuscaloosa County with Lively Pep Rally
Vestavia Readies For a Win Over Tuscaloosa County with Lively Pep Rally by Katie Huang Photo courtesy of VHHS Yearbook On the night of...
Katie Huang
Oct 31, 20222 min read


AP with WE Service Kickoff
The VHHS AP US History juniors are ready to kick off 2022-2023’s AP with WE Service projects! After the overwhelming success of last...

Anusha Singh
Oct 31, 20223 min read


The Greek Festival
The Greek Festival is a highly anticipated annual celebration of Greek culture within Birmingham. This year was the 49th year of the...

Mallory Dean
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Halloween Crossword
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Jamie Casey
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Halloween Survey
**All media below is the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High...
Rebecca Adams
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Study Tips and Tricks!
High school can be hard. The last four years of high school matter most, it determines your GPA and potential academic rewards. As a...
Scarlett Padgett
Oct 31, 20224 min read


Rebels Cross Country Finishes off a Strong Season
JV boys place first with seven boys in the top twenty-five (top). Varsity girls place runner-up at sectionals (bottom) Vestavia Hills...

Jasmine Zhang
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Hoots And Howls
Every year, the Birmingham Zoo hosts a Halloween event. This year, every weekend in October the zoo has had “Hoots and Howls.” This...
Pablo Velez Garcia
Oct 31, 20222 min read


A Halloween Experience For Everyone To Enjoy
For many children, Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year. It represents fall weather, spooky decorations, dress-up, and...
Sophie Estrada
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Is The ACT Overrated?
**All media below is the opinion of an individual student and therefore does not represent or speak to the values of Vestavia Hills High...

Jaxon Dunlevy
Oct 31, 20223 min read


Faculty Highlight: Ben Davis
An unexpected path led Mr. Davis to his chosen career. After taking a Sign Exact English (SEE) class in high school, Mr. Davis was...

Campbell Collins
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Rebel Marching Band Season 2022
2022-2023 seniors pictured with band directors Jerell Horton and Heather Palmer The Rebel Marching Band is often known for their one of a...
Catey Rose Callahan
Oct 31, 20222 min read


How to Get a Pumpkin from Madame Harlan (Compete in Poetry Out Loud)
By Ava Moore and Mena Monroe It’s almost eight o’clock on a Tuesday night, and Madame Harlan is shuffling through a small crowd to pass...
Vestavia Pillar
Oct 31, 20223 min read


Student Leader Highlight: Lynley Threadcraft
By Savannah Gann and Laura Kate Lawrence When students see Lynley Threadcraft walking towards them holding a microphone marked with the...
Vestavia Pillar
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Student Group Highlight: The Vestavia Hills Yearbook Staff
What do you know about the Vestavia Hills Yearbook? Do you know its name? What about the effort put into making it? There are many...
Savannah Lemoine
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Letter From The Editor 10/17
Author and photographer Doe Zantamata once said, “taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.” As the first...

Sarah Dewees
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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