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Archie Williams showcases third annual BIPOC art exhibition

Stuart Pratt and Cole Taplin
April 7, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, Archie Williams held its third annual Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Art Exhibit in the Student Center. Archie Williams art teacher Nicole Mortham organized the event with the help of the Students Taking Action for Anti-Racism (STAAR) program, it lasted from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and featured vibrant student artwork and live music from...

Archie Williams Principal LaSandra White steps down, accepting new district position

Elsa Hunt, Cub News Editor
April 5, 2024

After three years at Archie Williams High School, Principal LaSandra White will depart, accepting the position of Senior Director of Human Resources for the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD). White leaves Archie Williams on a bittersweet note, expressing appreciation for her time at the school and aspirations for the...

An evolving test: the new digital adaptive SAT

Riley Liebman, Reporter
March 25, 2024

As of Saturday, March 9, students will take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) solely online. The administration of the test will continue to be in-person, but will no longer involve physically filling out a piece of paper; instead administered on a computer. The digital test introduced multiple new changes, including increased adaptivity, altered question formats, and...

The Peregrine Players perform “Best o’ th’ Bard”, a Shakespearean show

Emma McFerron, Cub Business Manager
March 24, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the Archie Williams drama students, known as the Peregrine Players, opened their play, “Best o’ th’ Bard.” On four consecutive days, the Peregrine Players performed in the Archie Williams Little Theater and drama classroom, honoring the best works of renowned playwright William Shakespeare.

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March Spirit Week kicks off the spring season

Cole Taplin and Lucas Gallagher
March 15, 2024

To kick off the month of March, ASB hosted what could be considered an Archie Williams Olympic Spirit Week. With Winter Formal’s rally pushed off by the district Stop and Learn, ASB organized a new spirit week, celebrating the school's namesake, during the month of March.

Kicking off with an Olympic-themed Monday, ASB...

TUHSD standardized testing participation declines due to students opting out

Camilla Craig and Betsy Engelhardt
March 13, 2024

This coming April, the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessments for 11th and 12th graders will move up earlier in the month, to increase participation. The state-required CAASPP tests assess student academic achievement for schools in California. Due to declining student participation rates in...

Rally celebrating Archie Williams’ namesake brings out school spirit

Dempsey Boone and Carolyn Morris
March 12, 2024

On Friday, March 8, Archie Williams’ ASB held a school-wide rally in the Carl “Red” Brown gymnasium inspired by the school’s namesake, Archie Williams. The rally began at 10 a.m. and lasted until about 10:40 a.m., during what would have been the beginning of fourth period. Unlike past rallies, no sports teams participated,...

Archie Williams celebrates Black History, Excellence, and Futures with lunch event

Ava Alsterlind, Cub Jr. Copy Editor
March 8, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 29, the last day of Black History Month, Archie Williams held a lunchtime event recognizing Black History, Excellence, and Futures. Lunch was extended by 12 minutes to accommodate the celebration, shortening each class period by three minutes. Hosted in the Main Gym, the event featured a food truck, performances by school bands, and a Kahoot game.

USA Gap Year Fairs boasts diverse learning experiences for Marin students

Elsa Hunt, Cub News Editor
March 6, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Archie Williams, USA Gap Year Fairs (USAGYF) hosted a two-part event where community members could learn more about gap years. The event provided opportunities for students, parents, and educators to learn from former gap year participants and gap year program representatives.

USAGYF is a program affiliated...

Measure A to provide potential infrastructure improvements to TUHSD

Stuart Pratt and Cole Taplin
March 4, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, Measure A will be placed on the ballot for Marin voters. Measure A, a $517 million infrastructure bond, aims to improve both sports facilities and vital systems such as heating and air conditioning within the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD).

The bond, if approved, will remove the portables along...

Archie Williams administration tests new moshing mandate at Winter Formal

Charlie Fee and Ben Luka Sheddrick
February 25, 2024

On Saturday, Feb.10, Archie Williams hosted its annual Winter Formal dance at Peacock Gap Golf Club in San Rafael. The dance took place from 7 pm to 10 pm, and despite the new “no moshing” rule, it was filled with music, dancing, and activities.

Ticket sales began in late January, costing $50 for Archie Williams students,...

Students spread love at ASB’s Valentine’s Day Candy Gram event

Stuart Pratt and Elsa Hunt
February 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 14, ASB hosted a Valentine's Day-themed Candy Gram event. Students purchased candy and roses and had them delivered to their friends or significant others. Initially, ASB planned to host several Candy Gram events leading up to Valentine’s Day, but due to scheduling difficulties, they reduced the dates to one.

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