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7 VPM Seniors Named 2025 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

September 13, 2024

Of the more than 16,000 high school students in the US who qualified to be a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist this year by scoring in the top 1% of the state (at least 214), we're proud to announce...

2024 Homecoming Schedule + Spirit Week Themes!

2024 Homecoming Schedule + Spirit Week Themes!

Max Knight, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2024

Though it feels like we've only just started the school year, Homecoming is already just around the corner, landing on Saturday, September 28th this year. As usual, the Homecoming dance will be taking...

Construction is Finally Over!

Construction is Finally Over!

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor September 1, 2024

For many students here at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, including me, our school has been under construction ever since we began here as freshmen. But after years of unfinished ceilings and sharing...

How to Start High School Off Right: Advice from a senior to freshmen

How to Start High School Off Right: Advice from a senior to freshmen

Max Knight, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2024

Starting any year of high school can be overwhelming, but the start of freshman year especially can often feel like too much to handle. On top of reentering school after a 3 month break from learning,...

Memorial's 2024 Club Fair

Memorial’s 2024 Club Fair

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor September 1, 2024

Every year, clubs and activities at Memorial set up a table with posters, candy, and decorations to promote their club to freshmen on their first day of school. This year, the club fair was held in the...

The sign photo is from Aine D, and the ballot box was created by FutUndBeidl.

Election Year Voting Info

PJ Mulkey, Asst Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Spartans, the election is upon us! As such, many seniors will be eligible to vote this year! However, the details of where and how to do so can sometimes be confusing and unclear. Hopefully, this article...

New Editors & Adviser for 2024 – 25!!

May 30, 2024

ANNOUNCING NEW SWORD & SHIELD EDITORS FOR 2024-2025 Editors-in-Chief - Max Knight Asst Editor-in-Chief - PJ Mulkey Arts & Entertainment - Ben Thom Student Life - Nina Zhu News - Henry Riley Opinions...

The Senior Issue is in Print!

May 30, 2024

Stop by the photolab (room 1716) to pick up your copy of the June issue. We will hand out extra copies at graduation.

Ending The School Year On a Good Note

Ending The School Year On a Good Note

PJ Mulkey May 1, 2024

The school year is almost over Spartans! That means a long summer break and fun days for most until the fall comes around again. Most people end the school year relieved and with a sense of accomplishment...

Make This Summer Count!

Make This Summer Count!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor May 1, 2024

Get excited because Summer is almost here! That means more time to see your friends, family, and enjoy no school! It is important to spend this time destress and do things you enjoy. It is also a great...

AP Testing

AP Testing

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor May 1, 2024

It is AP Test time!! But don’t let that stress you out! You have been working hard all year and have hopefully started studying…(if you haven't started this is your friendly reminder to start:)) AP...

Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!

Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!

Nina Zhu May 1, 2024

Earth Day may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean we should stop celebrating the planet we live on! The spirit of Earth Day is something we can carry with us throughout the year in our daily actions...

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