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Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Varnika Arianathan, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

Are you interested in fantasy, mystery, romance, or thriller novels? Do you want to find a relaxed, friendly group of friends to discuss your latest read with? Whatever kind of fiction or fun you’re...

Spartan Youth Service: VPM's Biggest Club

Spartan Youth Service: VPM’s Biggest Club

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2025

Are you looking for a club to join? Friends to make? A way to get a bunch of volunteer hours while having fun? If so, Spartan Youth Service is the perfect place for you! Spartan Youth Service, or SYS,...

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

VPM Drama absolutely knocked it out of the park with their production of The Grown-Ups. It’s a very well-written play, and was further elevated by the amazing performances of the cast. Everyone did a...

VPM Drama's "The Grown Ups" On May 9,1 0 and 13

VPM Drama’s “The Grown Ups” On May 9,1 0 and 13

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 1, 2025

As the 2024-25 school year ends, VPM drama is going out with a bang! The Grown Ups is about a group of 5 summer camp counselors trying to make it through a very...well, "difficult" political climate....

STEM Club Spotlight

STEM Club Spotlight

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor March 1, 2025

Are you interested in science, technology, engineering, and math? Or just want an opportunity to try cool experiments and get free treats? STEM Club is the perfect place for you! STEM Club meets every...

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Join the VPM Forensics Team!

Amalia Weix December 1, 2024

Do you enjoy acting? Public speaking? Speech writing? Looking for an extracurricular with a great community? Join the VPM Forensics Team! Forensics—not the dead body kind—is competitive speech,...

Sewing and Craft Club Spotlight

Sewing and Craft Club Spotlight

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor December 1, 2024

Are you looking for a welcoming space to meet new people and do fun crafts? Or just a relaxing room to eat lunch with your friends on Wednesdays? Whether you’re an experienced crafter or not, Sewing...

The Cast of Lend Me A Tenor  (from left to right), Daniel Mueller, Nylah Kleiss, Lars McKillop, Zane Yeazel, Benjamin Thom, Marguerite Penning, Mable Miller, Varnika Arianathan.

Getting to Know the Cast of Lend Me A Tenor!

Max Knight November 1, 2024

The fall play, Lend Me a Tenor, will soon begin its two-night run in the VPM auditorium on Nov 8 and 9th. The play centers around an Opera company that encounters issues with their lead tenor Tito Merelli...

Results of Student Council Election

Results of Student Council Election

Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Sports and News Co-Editor November 1, 2024

Spartans, we are in the middle of an election year! With the presidential race heating up as November 5th looms closer, other political groups are taking place right in our very own school. VPM’s Student...

Join VPM's Student Literary Journal!

Join VPM’s Student Literary Journal!

Amalia Weix, Opinions Editor November 1, 2024

Do you enjoy writing, be it poetry, prose, or other? Do you enjoy creating visual art in any form? If so, consider checking out the Memorial Spotlight, VPM’s very own award-winning student literary journal!...

Spotlight On Bike Club

Spotlight On Bike Club

Amalia Weix and Madeleine Weix October 1, 2024

Interview conducted by Amalia Weix of Mrs. Riedle-Joranlien, Art Department Chair and supervisor of Bike Club.   What are the main goals of Bike Club? What is it about? Riedle-Joranlien:...

Club Spotlights

Club Spotlights

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor October 1, 2024

Hey Spartans! With the new school year in full swing, here are some clubs you should consider joining at VPM!   Spartan Youth Service The largest club at VPM, SYS is a volunteer service club...

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