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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
Natalie Brink

Natalie Brink, News Editor

Natalie Brink is a junior at Vandegrift and this is her second year on the newspaper staff. In her free time, she reads as much as she can and crusades against oxford commas. This year she hopes to learn more about the Vandegrift community.

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Natalie Brink

Natalie Brink, News Editor
April 17, 2020
The attendance rate dropped today because of the district's announcement.

District excuses absences, cancels student group trips to help reduce coronavirus risk

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 13, 2020
ACC is currently deciding if they should switch to all online courses.

ACC extends spring break amid coronavirus fears, potentially switches to all online courses

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 13, 2020
The next federal election will be held Nov. 3 of this year.

We must change the way we vote

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 10, 2020
Grace Park's "The Lie," done in watercolor, was one of two of her artworks that made it to VASE state.

Sophomore advances to state in VASE

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 4, 2020
16 Vandegrift DECA members will travel to Nashville, Tenn. to compete against students from all around the globe.

16 DECA members advance to international competition

Natalie Brink, News Editor
February 25, 2020

PODCAST: Conspiracies with Vandegrift Voice

Eilla Reid, Riley Stinson, and Natalie Brink
February 13, 2020
Junior Adam Tamimi participating in this year's blood drive during third period.

Red Cross club hosts annual blood drive

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
January 30, 2020
Kennedy Byrne at the 3M finish line. She ran the race in less than 2 hours.

Students, teachers run 3M half marathon

Natalie Brink, News Editor
January 27, 2020
Band performs "Aria Queen of the Night" during competition.

Band wins Sudler Shield award

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
January 23, 2020

A Look at the Book

Natalie Brink, News Editor
December 12, 2019
The Band and Vision Company performing during the Grand National semifinals.

First time’s a charm

Natalie Brink, News Editor
November 21, 2019
"Harriet" hit theaters Nov. 1. It tells the story of Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.

‘Harriet’ strikes audiences with emotional portrayal of Harriet Tubman’s life

Natalie Brink, News Editor
November 19, 2019
CLUBcalligraphy

[Photo] Calligraphy Club

Meghana Nayak, Contributing writer
January 8, 2020
CLUBdebate

[Photo] Debate Club

Abby Lincks, Editor
January 8, 2020
Band preforms during halftime at the varsity Round Rock football game.

Band to compete at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis

Natalie Brink, News Editor
November 13, 2019
The football team surprised Bruce with the award during PIT on Monday.

Biology teacher receives football team’s Change our School Award

Natalie Brink and Katie McClellan
October 30, 2019
"The 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" was published in 2018 and won that year's Best First Novel Prize in the Costa Book Awards.

‘The 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 18, 2019
Anna Schulte and Madeline Rawlings work together to create a mum in the floral design lab.

Making mums and memories

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 17, 2019
The band traveled to Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin to compete.

Band places 1st at Bands of America Austin

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 3, 2019
The FCCLA national competition took place in Anahiem, Calif..

FCCLA competitors win 1st, 2nd at nationals

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
September 12, 2019
"The Peanut Butter Falcon" premiered at South by Southwest March, 9 of this year.

‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ exceeds all expectations

Natalie Brink, News Editor
August 27, 2019

Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ tantalizes viewers with portrayal of royal life

Natalie Brink, News Editor
May 24, 2019

Tips for discovering your passion

Natalie Brink, News Editor
May 22, 2019
Freshmen Christian Dyke and Cole Chartier fished at the FAN tournament at Lake LBJ in April and will compete at state May 31.

6 students to compete at state fishing tournament

Natalie Brink, News Editor
May 14, 2019
The Special Olympics invited students from elementary school to high school to represent their school districts in track and field events.

[Photo] Clubs come together for Special Olympics track meet

Harshita Avirneni and Natalie Brink
May 8, 2019
John Hughes has delighted audiences since the '80s with his classic teen movies.

John Hughes movies make perfect movie night

Natalie Brink, News Editor
April 8, 2019
The HOSA competition team will send five more students to state later in March.

Additional HOSA members make state

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 13, 2019
Podcast graphic

Podcast: Mrs. Spradling spills end of year tips for seniors

Jennifer Walker and Natalie Brink
March 13, 2019
The cast and crew of "Johnny Belinda" smiles as they come back from the clinic.

UIL theatre attends clinic in preparation for competition

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
March 2, 2019
Senior Bo Deng spent COOL week at Acxiom.

Bo Deng

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 1, 2019
Student Nicholas Scoggins participating in one of G-Company’s WW2 events.

Living history

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
February 14, 2019
"Helter Skelter" tells the story of the Manson Murders which began in 1969.

‘Helter Skelter’ shocks and intrigues

Natalie Brink, News Editor
February 6, 2019
The drive will be accepting donations through Feb. 15.

Family and Consumer Science starts donation drive benefitting Austin Humane Society

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
February 6, 2019
'Crazy Rich Asians' follows the story line of Rachel Chu and her boyfriend Nick.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ exceeds expectations

Natalie Brink, News Editor
January 31, 2019

A look at the book

Natalie Brink, News Editor
December 6, 2018
The film is based on the book "Boy Erased" by Garrard Conley that came out in 2016.

‘Boy Erased’ features strong acting in film but falls short in book

Natalie Brink and Kayleigh Meneses
December 6, 2018

‘The Princess Switch’ is the perfect Christmas movie

Natalie Brink, News Editor
November 24, 2018
The Pomerantz family stands outside P.F. Chang's on Thanksgiving day while volunteering at Operation Turkey.

Pomerantz family volunteers at Operation Turkey for tenth year in a row

Harshita Avirneni and Natalie Brink
November 22, 2018
"The Astonishing Color of After" follows Leigh Chen Sanders as she travels to Taiwan after her mother's sudden suicide.

‘The Astonishing Color of After’ is so much more than a book

Natalie Brink, News Editor
November 15, 2018
(From left to right) Lauren Stevens, Camille Barkhuizen, adviser Magan Escamilla, Madeline Rawlings and Zach Roush, the team who placed eighth at nationals.

FFA veterinary science team places eighth at nationals

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 31, 2018
The last haunted house will be put on from 6 to 9 p.m. Halloween night.

Theatre hosts Fatal Fear haunted house fundraiser

Harshita Avirneni and Natalie Brink
October 30, 2018
The veterinary science team practices from 7 a.m. until the bell rings.

FFA veterinary science team to compete at nationals

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 22, 2018
The float featured a basketball hoop, a basketball and a viper fighting a maverick.

Girls basketball wins best homecoming float

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
October 12, 2018

Juniors start Rake the Lake club

Natalie Brink, News Editor
September 24, 2018
The varsity women's choir is headed to Kansas City to preform at National ACDA this winter.

Varsity women’s choir prepares for National ACDA performance

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
September 20, 2018

How to deal with creative burnout

Natalie Brink, News Editor
September 20, 2018
Priya Gregerson photos

VHS welcomes new APs

Natalie Brink and Priya Gregerson
September 4, 2018

‘Three Dark Crowns’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
May 11, 2018
Junior composes artwork to show at exhibit

Junior composes artwork to show at exhibit

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
May 3, 2018
Photos from student Instagrams.

Students relay for cancer cure

Natalie Brink and Jennifer Walker
April 27, 2018
PTSA sponsors health fair to encourage healthy lifestyle choices

PTSA sponsors health fair to encourage healthy lifestyle choices

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
April 27, 2018
Student musicians perform at Relay for Life

Student musicians perform at Relay for Life

Harshita Avirneni and Natalie Brink
April 20, 2018

“The Confession Tapes” Review

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 28, 2018

‘The Devil in the White City’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 8, 2018

Online news versus traditional news

Natalie Brink, News Editor
March 7, 2018
Jennifer Walker photo

A letter to my fellow English speakers

Natalie Brink, News Editor
February 22, 2018
VHS FCCLA Facebook group photo

FFA teams rank high at Cibolo Creek Invitational meet

Natalie Brink, News Editor
February 8, 2018
Senior Hannah Barnard works on a poster during a Women's Rights Club Meeting. The club started this school year. Natalie Brink photo

Women’s Rights Club attends Women’s March

Claire Lawrence and Natalie Brink
January 25, 2018
Natalie Brink photo

Spanish IV classes participate in health fair

Natalie Brink, News Editor
January 11, 2018

‘Wonder’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
December 13, 2017

‘Catch-22’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
December 7, 2017
Jennifer Walker photo

Choir students sing at annual winter concert

Natalie Brink, News Editor
December 1, 2017
Red Cross Club sponsors goods drive for Hurricane Harvey relief

Red Cross Club sponsors goods drive for Hurricane Harvey relief

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
November 17, 2017
Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead

Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead

Natalie Brink and Harshita Avirneni
November 8, 2017
Students celebrate red ribbon week with doughnut party

Students celebrate red ribbon week with doughnut party

Chloe Strader and Natalie Brink
October 27, 2017
No horsing around

No horsing around

Natalie Brink and Claire Lawrence
October 20, 2017
New changes affect students driving to annex

New changes affect students driving to annex

Natalie Brink, News Editor
October 11, 2017

‘Six of Crows’

Natalie Brink, News Editor
September 27, 2017
Band to compete at regional Bands of America competition

Band to compete at regional Bands of America competition

Jennifer Walker and Natalie Brink
September 21, 2017

Varsity volleyball loses district opener to Lake Travis

Harshita Avirneni and Natalie Brink
September 11, 2017
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