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Espada y Escudo

Espada y Escudo

The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

"SMILE.....IT'S MONDAY." by Neal. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

3 Days Weekends

Cecile-Marie E Garland June 1, 2026

3-day weekends. Worth the extra school days? Worth the no early release Mondays? YES!!   When early release Mondays were eradicated this year, there were a lot of gripes and groans, none of...

The poster for Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind Shines

Olga Sifakis, Student Life Editor June 1, 2026

Folks, VPM drama has done it once again. This show was definitely not what I–or anyone else –could’ve expected, and based on the name of the show, I was even less prepared for it. As an additional...

Spartan Youth Service Election Re-vote

Spartan Youth Service Election Re-vote

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2026

High school club elections are usually held without controversy. The results aren’t meant to be too serious, and the end goal is not only to determine who will lead a club in the future but also to simulate...

VPM State Forensics Team, 2026

VPM Forensics Team Claims Second At State

Amalia Weix May 1, 2026

VPM Forensics has wrapped up another great season, earning second place in Division One at the State Tournament earlier this April in Neenah. During the tournament, the twenty-five person team earned a...

VPM’s Spring Play Announcement!

Emmaline Van Wyk May 1, 2026

Memorial's Spring play this year has been announced! The VPM drama department is doing the play: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen. This production will include the performance of...

Senior Advice

Senior Advice

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2026

Second semester senior year has left me reflecting on many of my high school experiences, from classes I’ve taken to clubs I’ve joined. As a freshman, I really valued the advice that seniors gave me,...

Senior Year Bucket List Ideas

Senior Year Bucket List Ideas

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2026

As a second-semester senior, the rest of this year is all about all the “lasts” of high school before graduating. Last first day, last prom, last high school tennis match…    But outside...

VPM Announces Plans for New School Colors

VPM Announces Plans for New School Colors

Varnika Arianathan, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Since 1966, Vel Phillips Memorial has been a central establishment in Madison. A beloved high school with impressive athletics...

Polocycle equipment

Introducing Polocycle

Logan Kidarsa April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Attention, sporty Spartans! This spring, VPM is excited to introduce a brand-new sport to our school: polocycle. The idea...

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