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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
Yness Martinez

Yness Martinez, Editor

Yness Martinez is Editor in Chief and it is her third year on the Voice. She loves hiking and reading in her free time. It is her fourth year rowing for Texas Rowing Center’s Varsity Women’s team. She has two small dogs and one sibling. In her senior year she hopes to create powerful and thought-provoking stories for the Voice.

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Taylor performed her 13th show on April 23rd, her last night in Houston. 13 is her lucky number.

Why the ‘Eras Tour’ isn’t just a cult meeting

Yness Martinez, Editor
May 2, 2023
The Austin Public Library branch in down town Austin features thousands of books and small spaces for community learning opportunities.

Branches of books: Austin Public Library plan includes library in Four Points

Yness Martinez, Editor
April 17, 2023
Barber shows off her older work, a strawberry mug. It sits towards the back of the shelf. "I keep them or give them away to people." Barber said. "I go up to a lot of my family and am like 'here, take the pots'."

Spinning symmetry: SCAD bound senior showcases pottery

Yness Martinez, Editor
March 28, 2023
Senior Elise Barber works on her newest project, yet another pot with an undetermined purpose.

Barber has an entire shelf of pots at home, she says the process of spinning them and adding detail calms her. "I like the fact that it's like symmetrical because when I used to like make stuff with my hands, trying to make it symmetrical was frustrating."

Barber is committed to study game design at Savannah College of Art and Design, but plans to continue pottery as well.

Here's my own rendition of the shaggy mullet inspired haircut, via side profile.

[Photo] Powerhouse of possibility: Return of the shaggy mullet

Abby Lincks, Editor
March 10, 2023
An exploratory rig on the Alaskan North Slope provides ample data for the potential project.

The ConocoPhillips’ Willow projects environmental toll

Yness Martinez, Editor
March 9, 2023
Noah Levine joined Noah Kahan after catching his eye during the recording of his 'Stick Season' album when he interned for producer Gabe Simon.

Alum on tour with indie artist Noah Kahan

Yness Martinez, Editor
February 24, 2023
Kennedy Horn celebrates commitment with soccer teammates and friends.

Student-athletes commit on Signing Day

Yness Martinez, Editor
February 9, 2023
Feb. 8 2023 Spring signing day took place in the main gym during PIT; signees committed to Angelo State, SMU, Arkansas State, UMHB, and Drury University.

Mrs. Powell chats with senior Sarah McKelvy about her class assignments and class anecdotes.

Powell’s passion: a counselor spotlight

Yness Martinez, Editor
February 7, 2023
Fast 5 with junior yearbook editor Kylie Pucong

Fast 5 with junior yearbook editor Kylie Pucong

Yness Martinez, Editor
January 13, 2023
As 2023 begins, we give thanks to some of our favorite reads of 2022.

Books that shaped our year

Abby Lincks, Yness Martinez, and Isabel Young
January 11, 2023
James Cameron's "Avatar 2: The Way of Water" hit theaters Dec. 16

Avatar 2: The Way of Water

Yness Martinez, Editor
January 3, 2023
A batch of tamales waits in the assembly line to be cooked.

Holiday Traditions: Tamale making

Yness Martinez, Editor
December 15, 2022
as a junior, Kylie Pucong has taken on an editor role with the yearbook staff alongside two seniors.

Fast 5 with Yearbook editor junior Kylie Pucong

Yness Martinez, Editor
January 16, 2022
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photo Gallery

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Photo Gallery

Yness Martinez, Editor
November 24, 2022
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Band and Vision Co. March in the Macy's Parade on Thanksgiving morning.

Voting comes to a close for this year's midterm election on Nov. 8.

What should students know about the midterms?

Yness Martinez, Editor
November 16, 2022
Clubs and community sorts showcase their floats and boats for this year's Homecoming Parade. (Yness Martinez)

Homecoming Parade Photo Gallery

Yness Martinez, Editor
October 26, 2022
Band's drumline performs at the end of the pep rally with the Legacies and cheer team.

Pep Rally Gallery

Yness Martinez, Editor
October 14, 2022
Band's drumline performs at the end of the pep rally with the Legacies and cheer team.

Student Section leader Jonah Sims and senior Mazie Heidger hype up the crowd with the band's drumline.

Football captains take the mic to inspire the pep rally crowd.

Junior Taylor Ellis performing with the Legacies at Thursday's pep rally.

Seniors cheerleaders Cady Wong and Kathryn Frazier wave to students surrounding the courtyard.

Legacies cheer from the sidelines as students file in for pep rally

Harry Styles during his 'Harry's House' occupation, night three. Pictured singing 'Adore You'.

Harry’s House

Yness Martinez, Editor
October 3, 2022
New assistant Principal, Collin Fletcher shows his school spirit by participating in country western theme day.

[Photo] New AP offers 17 years of teaching and administrative experience

Rylie Lockerman, Editor
September 16, 2022
Dr. Brent Bellinger on Lady Bird Lake collects samples for genetic sequencing. Algae is a neurotoxin not present in the waters' composition.

Who’s toxic?

Yness Martinez, Editor
September 2, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 14: The End!

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, and Claire Janson
May 19, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 13: Prom Details

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, and Claire Janson
May 16, 2022
Nick Birk graduates Harvard School of Public Health in 2020

STEM-ing Abroad

Yness Martinez, Editor
May 16, 2022
Crescent City House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City House of Sky and Breath.

Crescent City Series

Yness Martinez, Editor
May 9, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 12: Port A-dventures

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez
May 1, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep: 11 Texas Anti-Transgender Bill

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, and Arabella Villarroel
April 18, 2022
Houchins on Discoverer Enterprise 240 feet up.

Rigs to Roots

Yness Martinez, Editor
April 18, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep: 10: Prom Trends

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez, Claire Janson
April 1, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 9: senior athletes spill about the end of sports’ season

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, and Claire Janson
March 9, 2022
Abigail Naden at UIL State at UT Lee and Joe Jamail swim center

Swim places at UIL regional and state meets

Yness Martinez, Editor
March 7, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 8: Bad First Dates

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, and Claire Janson
February 18, 2022
Upperclassmen are finding it more difficult to secure a parking spot at the levels of illegal parking increases.

Parking madness: the real villain of our lots

Yness Martinez, Editor
February 14, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Episode 7: Sierra Allen on Photography Passion

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Yness Martinez, and Claire Janson
February 2, 2022
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Episode 6: new releases for 2022

Yness Martinez, Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, and Claire Janson
January 10, 2022
Vandy PDA posts pictures of campus couples; the Instagram handle is @vandy_p_d_a

Anonymous Instagram accounts: the new sheriff in town

Yness Martinez, Editor
January 8, 2022
Pin the Scarf on Jake

Pin the Scarf on Jake

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, and Arabella Villarroel
December 22, 2021
The idea of a school shooting hangs over many students' heads after the Michigan shooting.

“Scared out of my mind”: School violence threats on the rise after Michigan shooting

Isabel Young and Yness Martinez
December 17, 2021
The Hating Game was published in 2016 by Sally Thorne. The major motion picture is set to release on December 10.

“The Hating Game” book review

Yness Martinez, Editor
December 3, 2021
Coffee & Convos. produced by Vandegrift Student Media

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 5: Anonymous Stories

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez, Claire Janson
December 3, 2021
Mimi Burton will be playing D1 golf at Notre Dame, Class of 27'

Student Commits to Notre Dame Golf

Yness Martinez, Editor
November 16, 2021
Coffee&Convos. logo, created by Yness Martinez, 2021

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 4: What is Seasonal Depression?

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez
November 11, 2021
VIDEO: Halloween Special - Sweden

VIDEO: Halloween Special – Sweden

Isabel Young, Abby Lincks, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez
October 29, 2021
"Cruel Prince" book review

“Cruel Prince” book review

Yness Martinez, Editor
October 28, 2021
Coffee&Convos. logo, created by Yness Martinez, 2021

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 3: Homecoming Excitement

Yness Martinez, Claire Janson, Claire Janson, and Yness Martinez
October 22, 2021
Coffee&Convos. logo, created by Yness Martinez, 2021

Coffee & Convos. Ep. 2: Celebrity Met Gala Looks

Yness Martinez and Claire Janson
October 8, 2021
Students and adults all around the Austin area gather to protest against the new Texas abortion law on Oct. 2

October 2nd Women’s March

Yness Martinez, Editor
October 4, 2021
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was written in 2017 by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Yness Martinez, Editor
September 27, 2021
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Coffee & Convos. Ep. 1

Yness Martinez and Claire Janson
September 20, 2021
The new abortion law has sparked protests around the country.

New Texas abortion law puts pregnant teens at risk

Isabel Young and Yness Martinez
September 10, 2021
Applebee's Restaurant

Clocked in

Yness Martinez, Editor
August 30, 2021
The Priory of the Orange Tree written by Samantha Shannon

“The Priory of the Orange Tree” book review

Yness Martinez, Editor
August 29, 2021
The library will be the location of the majority of future book club meetings.

Book club kicks off

Abby Lincks and Yness Martinez
August 20, 2021
'Aurora Rising' was published in 2019

“Aurora Rising” book review

Yness Martinez, Editor
May 24, 2021
'Shadow & Bone' is now available on Netflix

‘Shadow & Bone’ Netflix review

Yness Martinez, Editor
May 7, 2021
Noah Levine commits to Berklee College of Music

“Noah in the Open” commits to Berklee College of Music

Yness Martinez, Editor
April 26, 2021
Noah Levine commits to Berklee College of Music

Alum Hannah Von Oldenburg graduated from MIT in 2017

Steminist

Yness Martinez, Editor
April 8, 2021
"Shadow and Bone" by Leigh Bardugo published in 2013

“Shadow and Bone” book review

Yness Martinez, Editor
March 30, 2021
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