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Conquering the Skies: Trinity Student Obtains Private Pilot’s License

Conquering the Skies: Trinity Student Obtains Private Pilot’s License

Tobias Rauen, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

The life of a pilot, whether private or commercial, is a very unique career which offers a wide range of experiences and growth opportunities. With each flight, one has the opportunity to learn, grow,...

Behind the Scenes with Trinity DOTA Technicians

Behind the Scenes with Trinity DOTA Technicians

Ben Scobee, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

This past October, Trinity High School’s theater department had their performance of "Dracula" that ran from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2. One element of theatre that often gets overlooked is the technical crew....

Coach Norman’s Vision: Faith, Fellowship, and Teamwork

Coach Norman’s Vision: Faith, Fellowship, and Teamwork

Josh Kepnes, Staff Reporter December 9, 2024

Most students know Coach Geoff Norman from his boisterous personality and friendliness, but many may be unaware that he coached Trinity hockey from 2014 to 2020. Also, Norman has coached lacrosse here...

Mrs. Harrell: Trinity's Lifeline

Mrs. Harrell: Trinity’s Lifeline

Hayden Deitz, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024

Mrs. Jacqueline Harrell, Trinity's school nurse, has been in the world of Trinity for a long time. From being the daughter of one of Trinity’s former school guards to having a son attend Trinity, she...

Dr. Mullen Looks Back on 25 Years of Presidency

Dr. Mullen Looks Back on 25 Years of Presidency

Nolan Williams, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

After this school year, Dr. Rob Mullen, long-time president of Trinity, will be stepping down. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Mullen has led Trinity through a period of significant development while maintaining...

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Brandon Pfaadt’s Path from High School to Career Success

Barrett Buckley, Staff Reporter November 25, 2024

 Brandon Pfaadt graduated from Trinity in 2017; however, his legacy still carries on in the halls of Trinity to this day. Pfaadt’s journey from high school baseball player to pitching in the World Series...

What's the Deal with Diehl?

What’s the Deal with Diehl?

Liam Walsh and Thomas Meyer November 20, 2024

Mr. Paul Diehl is a well-known teacher around Trinity. Diehl has worked here for nearly 30 years, currently serving as the director of the Advanced Program. A UC Berkeley alumnus, Diehl has been teaching...

Behind the Scenes: How Melanie Hughes Supports Trinity's Diverse and Inclusive Community

Behind the Scenes: How Melanie Hughes Supports Trinity’s Diverse and Inclusive Community

Colin Blake, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

Mrs. Melanie Hughes is a major contributor in working with shadows and their parents. She attributes Trinity’s diversity to its reputation, learning support program, block scheduling, sports, and legacy....

Senior's Beekeeping Business Creates Buzz

Senior’s Beekeeping Business Creates Buzz

Ben Taylor, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024

Beekeeping is not a common job for most, but for entrepreneur Keith Griffith III, a senior at Trinity, it is more than just a job. When he is not in school, Griffith III is hard at work with his company,...

Building Connections: Chad Waggoner on Teaching, Travel, and Trinity Pride

Building Connections: Chad Waggoner on Teaching, Travel, and Trinity Pride

Kyle Patchin, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

Mr. Chad Waggoner is one of those teachers that students recognize for many reasons, but mainly because he is highly involved with Trinity programs and students. Waggoner is noticed in the halls due to...

From Camo to History Class: A Conversation with Mr. Nathanson

From Camo to History Class: A Conversation with Mr. Nathanson

Jonathan Heckman, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

Mr. Joshua Nathanson, one of Trinity’s history teachers, has followed an extraordinary path to the classroom. From serving in the U.S. Army (deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan), to pursuing a teaching...

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Trinity Department of Theatre Arts’s “Dracula” Highlight

Thomas Meyer, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Last Wednesday, The Trinity Highschool Department of Theatre Arts opened the fall drama "Dracula", with a star-studded opening night cast including Everan McCartan as Dracula, Liam Amick as Van Helsing,...