Posts by: Tina Vlamis
Dear Incoming Freshman 2.0
Written by Tina Vlamis, August 29, 2017
My sophomore year, I wrote a piece entitled “Dear Incoming Freshman”. It’s only been two years since I wrote my first advice article, but I feel as though I have lived a million lifetimes since. Seeing as I am now a sage, wise elderly person (I celebrated my 17th birthday last month) I figured I
HHL NEWS ROUNDTABLE: 13 Reasons About Media and Mental Health
Written by Tina Vlamis, May 12, 2017
PHOTOS: Guys and Dolls
Written by Tina Vlamis, May 11, 2017
Roommate Revision
Written by Tina Vlamis, May 2, 2017
“I’m looking for someone who can stay in and watch Netflix but also go out and go to parties with me!” “My favorite shows are Shameless, One Tree Hill, and The Office.” “I’m into rap but honestly listen to anything! I have a super diverse music taste.” “Message me if you’re interested!” “Looking for somebody
Lurking
Written by Tina Vlamis, March 11, 2017
“Lurking” traditionally summons an image of a masked man in a trenchcoat, spying on his prey in the shadows. Frightening. However, the new definition is far less threatening- picture a teenage girl, armed with the lovely irrationality and over-analyzation that comes with being a teenager, holding a device that contains a full profile of information
Senior Spotlight:: Deborah Berrey Achieves Artistic Excellence
Written by Tina Vlamis, February 20, 2017
Students have different ways of proving that they have accomplished something in their four years of high school. Some are able to point to a varsity letter, others can point to a pristine GPA. Woodland senior Deborah Berry can provide a sketchbook as evidence she has accomplished a great deal in four years of high
Woodland Dance Team Hosts Competition
Written by Tina Vlamis, January 17, 2017
The Best Memes of 2016
Written by Tina Vlamis, January 3, 2017
In the song Seasons of Love, a famous question is asked, “How do you measure a year in the life?” The song suggests measuring a year in daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. Well, that sounds beautiful, but I measure years my own way. In memes. To be more specific, I measure
‘Taking the L’
Written by Tina Vlamis, December 9, 2016
If you are a high schooler, or often in the vicinity of high schoolers, odds are you’ve heard the phrase, “I’m gonna take the L” within the past few months. But what does it really mean to “take the L?” Simply put, taking the L means taking the loss. “Taking the L means to take
Pep Rally 2016:: Photos
Written by Tina Vlamis, November 25, 2016
Photo Credit: Tina Vlamis and Carly Erickson
AP Lang Students Use Their Voice to ‘Write for Rights’
Written by Tina Vlamis, November 3, 2016
It is rare that students have the opportunity to complete a homework assignment and change the world at the same time. Students in Gail Pells’ Advanced Placement Language and Composition classes were given the opportunity to do so by partaking in Write for Rights. Write for Rights is Amnesty International’s global letter writing campaign. The