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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice

Alaina Galasso

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief

Alaina Galasso is a senior at Vandegrift and this is her third year on the newspaper staff. She competes in journalism for Academic UIL and was previously sixth in district for Feature Writing, fourth in district for News Writing, first in district and region for Editorial Writing and second in state for Editorial Writing. She also works as a professional theatre technician outside of school and is an active member of the school’s theatre department. She is currently the department’s head stage manager but has participated in lighting, run crew and sound since she was a freshman. For her work in theatre she is a 9 star International Thespian and current secretary of Thespian Troupe 7613. She has also been involved in Student Council, the HCEF Inventeam, National Honor Society, Vision Dance Company, AVID and Latin Club throughout high school. She hopes to attend a top university up north and plans on majoring in Theatre Design, Production, and Management with a minor in Creative Writing.

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A Fresh Start

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2016

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2016

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2016

Teacher Spotlight: Neal Gage

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2016

4 tips for a successful interview

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2016
Sophomore theatre student Madison Woodrom helps load the truck used to bring the donated items to Savers.

Theatre hosts a one-day donation drive

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2015
Seniors Ariana Engles and Emma Rose Floyd show off their mums

My strange traditions

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2015

Netflix Throwback: Friends

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2015
Cameron Clarke arguing his points during the Latin Debate

[Photo] Latin classes debate religion

Zoe Dowley, Feature Editor
September 22, 2015
The Technicolors open for Lydia, along with Turnover and Seahaven.

On The Run Wild Tour stops in Austin

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2015
Seniors apply for COOL week

Seniors apply for COOL week

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2015
Live like Lutz

Live like Lutz

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2015
The One Act Play

The One Act Play

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2015

Book Review: Uglies

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2015

Book Review: Wild

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2015
Volunteer with Austin Pets Alive

Volunteer with Austin Pets Alive

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2014
The women's chorale choir prepares for their performance.

Choir performs at fall concert

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2014

The life of a Stage Manager

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2014
Sophomore Cameron Clark prepares for the Friday night football performance of "The Joy of Life"

Upcoming Band Competitions

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2014

Band Spotlight: Coldplay

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2014

‘The Outsiders’

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2014
AVID Club Spotlight

AVID Club Spotlight

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2014
Choir Contest Results

Choir Contest Results

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2014

Shortening the February Break

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Bauer

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Bauer

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2014
Student ambassadors accepted the awards last Tuesday morning at the Long Center

South Pacific Nominations

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2014
Austin Music Fever: Young the Giant

Austin Music Fever: Young the Giant

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Chockla

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Chockla

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2014
Academic UIL Season is Underway

Academic UIL Season is Underway

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2014

Starting the New Year Right

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2014

Top Ten Holiday Movies

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2013
Club Spotlight: Drama Club

Club Spotlight: Drama Club

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2013

Cross Country is Ready for Regionals

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2013
Pierce Broe: All In

Pierce Broe: All In

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2013

Kicking for Cash

Alaina Galasso, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2013
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