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The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
The online student newspaper of Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift Voice
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Riley Stinson is a senior at Vandegrift, and this is her second year on staff. She began journalism sophomore year and decided to take her journalism career further by exploring the newspaper field. Riley loves to play tennis, walk her dog and find interesting restaurants in her free time.

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Upperclassman Take on Powder Puff

Upperclassman Take on Powder Puff

Marah Santiago and Riley Stinson
May 24, 2021

PODCAST: Wrapping up senior year

Eilla Reid, Kyra Bachick, Marah Santiago, and Riley Stinson
May 20, 2021
Vandy Nerf, connecting Vandegrift through the game of our childhood.

Nerf or nothing

Riley Stinson, Social Media
April 12, 2021

PODCAST: Senior Struggles

Eilla Reid, Kyra Bachick, Marah Santiago, and Riley Stinson
March 12, 2021
Kicker Charlie Fournier smiles at Signing Day, which was held at Vandegrift High School.

Viper becomes a Pirate

Riley Stinson, Social Media
February 14, 2021
Vandegrift Vipers, Christian Okerholm and Brayden Buchanan, take baseball to the next level.

A home run to college

Riley Stinson, Social Media
February 11, 2021
In his studio, Levine practices a song with his acoustic guitar

Can you gig it

Riley Stinson, Social Media
November 16, 2020
The VHS Volleyball team practices while wearing masks to stay safe during the pandemic.

Volleyball takes on COVID

Riley Stinson and Abby Lincks
September 8, 2020

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April 17, 2020
Boys golf players stand with awards and medals after tournament.

Boys varsity golf places second in tournament

Riley Stinson, Social Media
February 26, 2020

PODCAST: Consperacies with Vandegrift Voice

Harshita Avirneni, Eilla Reid, and Riley Stinson
February 18, 2020

‘To All the Boys: P.S I Still Love You’

Riley Stinson, Social Media
February 13, 2020
Senior Greg Brown goes in for a dunk to help win 63 to 46 against Vista Ridge.

Becoming an All-American

Kyra Bachick and Riley Stinson
February 13, 2020

PODCAST: Conspiracies with Vandegrift Voice

Eilla Reid, Riley Stinson, and Natalie Brink
February 13, 2020
Student council hangs up candidacy posters promoting pet election and fundraiser

Student council raises money for Austin Pets Alive

Riley Stinson, Social Media
February 11, 2020
A team in Accelerator working on developing their business.

[Photo] INCubator students present MVP pitch

Claire Lawrence, Opinions Editor
January 17, 2020
Vote for the People's Choice holiday door winner

Vote for the People’s Choice holiday door winner

Eilla Reid, Camille Schweppe, Kyra Bachick, Riley Stinson, and Codi Farmer
December 17, 2019
"Frozen II" was released Nov. 22, 2019.

‘Let It Go’ already

Riley Stinson, Social Media
December 9, 2019

PODCAST: Conspiracies with Vandegrift Voice

Claire Lawrence, Eilla Reid, and Riley Stinson
November 20, 2019
Noah Levine standing with his band "Noah in the Open" at their TEDx Conference performance.

Junior’s songs stream worldwide

Eilla Reid and Riley Stinson
October 25, 2019
The varsity football team lines up for the national anthem against Mcneil.

Vipers prepare for homecoming game against Westwood

Riley Stinson, Social Media
October 17, 2019
After the 32-25 win against Round Rock, Vipers huddled up while the band plays the fight song. "Holding our helmets together after the game listening to our fight song, is awesome. We all just put in the work together to get the win," sophomore Landon Thomason said.

GALLERY: Vipers stay undefeated against Round Rock

Riley Stinson, Social Media
October 7, 2019
Before the team runs out of the inflatable viper, Legacies welcome them along the sidelines. "It is super fun to be lined up waiting for the football players to come out because we are all super excited for the game and the stadium atmosphere is always super exciting," senior Laura Parish said.

Vipers run out of the tunnel with the American flag before every game as a tradition. "It makes me feel very important to the team and is very exciting," senior Brandon Haley said.

Before the end of the second quarter, Bowen Lewis scores a touchdown. "Getting that touchdown was a really good motivator for our team going into halftime so we could finish strong," junior Bowen Lewis said.

The student section cheers on the team as Vipers get another touch down. "I enjoy being a student section leader because I have always loved leading people and being crazy at football games. I have to be honest, it is always the highlight of my week when I get to hype the student section up at the games," senior Brandon Stelling said.

After making the touchdown that put the Vipers back on top during the third quarter, Beau Dawson celebrated. "It was a great team win because [Round Rock] came into the game undefeated," sophomore Beau Dawson said.

As the Vipers were in the lead, teammates cheered the players on to keep up the hard work. "Being on the sideline with my teammates during the game is something I always dream of. All the hard work we put in during off season makes us never forget what we did to get to this point. You only live once and I never want to have any regrets, that is what keeps me from getting complacent," junior Taylor Dummar said.

After the win, the team huddles and the coaches give a debrief and celebration talk. "The win against Round Rock felt great. It was fun seeing our team come together and it was a great experience. Celebrating with the team is such a great part of every game because it shows the care and love that we have for one another," senior Pearson Segina said.

Carol Fergus shows off old sketches to students.

Former fabric designer donates material to class

Riley Stinson, Social Media
October 3, 2019
Captains Evan Watkins, Josh Pikoff, Maggie Mcelmurry and Caitie Harmon (left to right)

Cross country elects 4 new captains for new season

Riley Stinson, Social Media
September 19, 2019
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