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Elliot Smith

Elliot Smith, Co-Photography Editor

Elliot is a senior, in his third year of journalism. He loves eating chicken pot pie and playing soccer. You can often find him watching Spongebob. He joined journalism because he enjoys photography and working with people.

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Vape detectors were installed in bathrooms school-wide in Aug. 2022.

[Photo] One year later: How vape detectors at Archie Williams have affected bathroom vapers

October 1, 2023
The Fairfax Theater, in Fairfax advertising A Haunting in Venice, a 2023 horror film.

[Photo] Five fall horror movies for a cozy day in

September 28, 2023
The FSACC’s student body is extremely diverse, as many children who have recently immigrated to Marin County begin their education there.

[Photo] Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center faces eviction

September 22, 2023
Archie Williams sophomore Alyse Rosen jumps to serve a ball to the Hawks.

[Photo] Tamalpais Hawks soar to victory in first league game in the “battle of the birds” against Archie Williams

September 17, 2023
Senior Elinori Guidinger putters his way to his seventh period class during Tuesdays Happy Gilmore Day.

[Photo] Spirit Day Two: Happy Gilmore

April 27, 2023
The Archie Williams tardy policy changed on March 16, to begin calling home for students who are late to or absent in class.

[Photo] Archie Williams combats student tardiness with new robocall system

March 25, 2023
During STAARs Black Futures event, attending students crowd around the friendship bracelet making table.

[Photo] STAAR hosts vibrant lunchtime event celebrating Black futures month

March 15, 2023
Wellness outreach specialist, Danya Axelrad-Hausman, stands in the main room of the Wellness Center in room 113.

[Photo] Stanford study: stress due to COVID-19 lockdown physically aged teens’ brains

March 2, 2023
While Tiffany Howell never anticipated becoming a high school teacher, she has become an integral part of the Archie Williams teaching staff.

[Photo] A feature on a teacher: Tes Howell

February 7, 2023
Freshman Georgia Silva is refreshed by the relaxed dress code at AWHS compared to her previous school, White Hill.

[Photo] Archie Williams does have a dress code, and it’s stricter than you think

February 1, 2023
Alan Nealley is the Dean of Student Success at AWHS.

[Photo] Why can’t students wake up in the morning?

February 1, 2023
Falcons defenders react as a Branson sends a pass upfield.

[Photo] Girls Varsity soccer looks to secure playoff berth after draw with Branson

January 26, 2023
A herd of Walter Whites overtakes the runway as their audience treads lightly.

Halloween costume contest gives students a howling good time

Elliot Smith, Co-Photography Editor
November 4, 2022
Senior Class President Micah Sher rocks out in the student center on Monday.

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Sophomore Alex Rossi, or Buddy the Elf, expresses his joy as the holiday season approaches.

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Junior Kai Daniels avenges his village with mighty moves during Mondays costume contest.

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Gunnar Koenig strains to lift the burden of having a fantastic costume.

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Freshman Hanna Janson strikes a pose as Carrie, a Stephen King character.

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Senior Avery Chapman dressed as Lady Liberty raises her torch.

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Junior Brody Rhodes steals the moon as Vector on Monday at lunch.

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An onlooker peers at the once lively Creek Park dining area.

[Photo] Creek Park Plaza closure evokes protests from San Anselmo residents

October 22, 2022
Freshman Julian Hernández and Ariel Maldonado study in their 2nd period English class.

[Photo] Right out of a Disney movie? Freshmen share their first impressions of high school

October 19, 2022
According to Robert King, Highway 101, along with the I-5 and Highway 99, is a common route for the transportation of illicit substances.

[Photo] Cornering the California drug trade

October 15, 2022
Students of all grade levels crowd the dance floor during Fridays Homecoming dance.

[Photo] Homecoming Dance sets high expectations for future school events

October 11, 2022
Junior John Minutoli uses a coat hanger to carry his school supplies for Wednesdays Anything but a Backpack Day.

[Photo] Students toss aside their backpacks during Anything but a Backpack Day

October 7, 2022
Junior Julian Nichol shoots over Senior Kaleb Simmons during Thursdays upperclassmen basketball game.

[Photo] Jersey Day: day four of spirit week

September 2, 2022
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[Photo] Pathways: a unique learning experience for seniors

June 11, 2022
Mary Buchanan assists student with their Chemistry work.

[Photo] Farewell to three beloved teachers, traveling into the next chapter of their lives

June 11, 2022
Its always been my dream to be a homicide detective, so I watch and listen to [True Crime] as a way of kind of like studying for what I want to do in the future. Said Alexis Ayala.

[Photo] True fascinations: what’s up with the true crime obsession?

May 17, 2022
Ive worked in a couple of school districts and [TUHSD] in particular has been the most supportive school district and community by far. Said Katrina Southard, Wellness Coordinator.

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Theres been a lot of fallout as a result of Covid-19 and students being at home for a year. Said Amy Zlatoper, school psychologist.

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I love it when a student comes to me and theyre like Hey I just want to let you know that Im having a tough time at home so if I seem different, heres why. Then, as a teacher Im already aware of the student so I can be more sensitive with attention. said Rod Milstead, Applied Tech Teacher.

[Photo] Student mental health resources are abundant; what about teachers?

May 17, 2022
Three students, (from left to right) seniors Eric Overaa, Max Vavrek, and Hugo Leinbach, two unmasked and one masked, collaborate on a science assignment in Barton Clark’s class.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases spike in classroom

April 29, 2022
AWHS juniors and SEA-DISC members, Hailey Colwell (left) and Stella Theobald (right), present their Energy Solutions and Endangered Species Website project.

[Photo] SEA-DISC holds event in celebration of Earth Day

April 28, 2022
AWHS sophomore Sevi Solari talks with a fellow student during her P.E. class.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases increase after lifting of mask in-school mandate

April 19, 2022
Manuel Castro, AWHS Spanish teacher, chaperoning at the Spring Fling.

[Photo] Spring Fling

March 31, 2022
A math teacher helps a student on work, both without masks.

[Photo] Mask mandate removal met with enthusiasm among Archie Williams community

March 22, 2022
Sign language interpreter Danelle Edwards signs to junior Gia de Palma in Mr. Rawlins class

[Photo] The unheard impact of distance learning on students with impaired hearing

March 14, 2022
AWHS sophomore Charlie Butler spikes the ball over the net, earning the Falcons a point.

Falcons’ Varsity boys volleyball continues winning streak, looking ahead to state

Elliot Smith, Co-Photography Editor
March 13, 2022
Ms. Stapleton demonstrates a tendu to her Monday ballet class.

[Photo] Virginia Stapleton leaps out of Artistic Director position at Stapleton Ballet

March 12, 2022
ASB students Aubri Ana Koren (left) and Ava Gaughan (right) cut the ribbon, opening AWHSs new gender neutral bathroom.

[Photo] Ribbon-cutting celebrates first designated all-gender bathroom

March 8, 2022
At the event for Black History month, students participate in a line dance.

[Photo] STAAR puts on Black History Month lunchtime event

February 20, 2022
Sophomore Simone Pringle, #17, fights for the ball against San Marin’s player.

[Photo] Girls JV soccer crushes San Marin in first home game of season

December 7, 2021
Information taken from informal study done by Redwood students in 2016.

Accessibility to alcohol plagues Marin County teens

Isabella Welter Vazquez and Elliot Smith
December 2, 2021
Junior varsity running back takes the ball upfield during Saturday’s game in San Anselmo.

JV Falcon football gives Redwood a tough battle despite player injuries

Elliot Smith, Co-Photography Editor
October 13, 2021
AWHS task force works to raise awareness about sexual harassment across campus.

AWHS sexual harassment and assault task force outlines plans for the coming year

Elliot Smith, Co-Photography Editor
October 2, 2021
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