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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...

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...

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...

Getting to Know the Cast of The Addams Family

Max Knight, Opinion's Editor February 1, 2024

The spring musical is just around the corner! After construction reduced the size of the musical for the single set, musical medley All Night Strut last year, VPM Drama is back in full force with multiple...

Get To Know The President Of Medlife!

Jana Alhuniti November 1, 2023

 Introduction and What is Medlife? Who are you and what is your connection to Medlife? My name is Arina. I am the president of Medlife. Medlife is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare...

MMSD Climate Action Letter: Sign Now!

MMSD Climate Action Letter: Sign Now!

Sophia Jiang October 26, 2023

https://bit.ly/mmsd-climate-action-now  Credit: West HS Green Club, Aharon Shelef

Check Out Some Clubs at Memorial!

September 1, 2023

VPM BSU (Black Student Union) Black Student Union (BSU) is a student affinity organization consisting of leading Black and Brown students, promoting change in their community and our school. Our organization...

Black History Month at Memorial

Black History Month at Memorial

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 6, 2023

It is important to Memorial and all MMSD schools to keep a positive and inclusive environment. That is why during the month of February, there will be many events and opportunities run by the Black Student...

The DDAF Macbeth Play was a Success!

The DDAF Macbeth Play was a Success!

Ben Arnoldussen November 15, 2022

After two amazing shows this past weekend, Memorial's Fall play was a success! With almost a full house each night, each performance was filled with laughter, thrills and tragedy. Many viewers said "You...

Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Sophia Jiang November 6, 2022

What is photovoice? Photovoice is a visual methodology that promotes reflection, critical dialogue, decision making, and can provide snapshots of the perspective of diverse groups of students. Our project...

Popular Clubs to Join at VPM

Popular Clubs to Join at VPM

Sanjay Palta-Hill August 25, 2022

Clubs are a great way to make friends, explore your passions, and do meaningful work to help others. Memorial has dozens and dozens of clubs. If you have a particular interest, there is likely a club for...

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