This article was written by Finley Torrens Martins who is a sophomore in the U-32 Journalism class. It’s not easy being the subject of an interview while running a PE callback. Jeremy Avoli sat on a stool near the curtain that…
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“Una otra etapa”: Karla’s Journey
This article was written by Ella Bradley in spring of 2021 who is now senior U-32 High School. Special thanks to Ella’s Spanish teacher, Adam French Every day Karla Perez wakes up and begins her English classes. She logs into…
New Faces: Erika Moore
This article was written by Alyce Bradshaw, a high school student in the Journalism class One early morning, Erika Moore was driving to an early morning meditation in the Pacific Northwest. She approached a corner in the wooded neighborhood,…
“Making Little Moves”: U-32’s Shoe Masters
Max Fair, a U-32 High School graduate, first discovered his love for shoes his freshman year, when a sophomore at the time, Devante Lee, “Put him on the trend.” “I was into Jordans and stuff like that, but he…
U-32’s Sexual Assault Response : An Interview with Jody Emerson
“We do a lot of things well here, but we’re not perfect, and then we’re never going to be. But we can get better. On June 3, 2021, social media blew up with complaints about sexual assault in the…
50@U-32: Pat Fair, Librarian
This story is part of the 50@U32 collection celebrating 50 years of teaching and learning. Pat Fair is retiring after 40 years of teaching. This article is in honor of all her work and dedication to U32. It was…
Vermont’s Vultures: Threatened But Resilient
Please note: the account below is largely speculative It was just a normal day in Vermont for Poultney. She soared high above the Earth, her nearly 2 meters (6 feet) wide wingspan allowing her to ride the warm air…
Profiles in Resilience: Otis Loga
When Otis Loga was born at Gifford Medical Center he had a difficult time breathing. His parents, Amy Williamson and Joe Loga had no idea what was going on. This was frightening because throughout the pregnancy nothing had gone wrong.…
“Eliminate that Discussion”: Seeking Social Justice, State Reps, and the H.92 Flag Bill
Editor’s note: this story was also published on VTDigger, through the Underground Workshop. Growing up in Derby Vermont, Brian Smith said the Pledge of Allegiance every day in school, in the classroom, in assemblies, in the gym, and at…
50@U-32 Quiz : Celebrating its Origin
U-32 opened in 1971. After 50 years, the school (and its newspaper) are still thriving. There are a number of humorous memorable moments from the school’s past. Ever wonder where U-32 came from and what the student attitude used to…
Up For Debate: U-32’s student perspective on politics
The day after a mob of people stormed the US capitol on January 6th, U-32’s juniors and seniors went to in-person school. Meanwhile the ninth and tenth graders stayed home for a remote week. On this day and throughout the…
Fully remote learning before the end of the 2020/21 school year?
2020 has been a year that involved distinct challenges within workplaces and social communities due to the pandemic COVID-19. But also has increasingly been causing considerable disruptions within public school systems. One of the biggest disruptions has been the…
The Driver with the Leatherman
Editor’s Note: This story is describes true events and contains explicit (graphic) detail According to Burke Law VT, in 2016 there were over 2,500 DUI’s processed in the state of Vermont, making them a fairly common occurrence. For many…
H.92 Flag Ban
Statement In Support Of Inclusive Flags At Vermont Public Schools U-32 Seeking Social Justice and Green Team Alliance does not support the actions proposed in Bill H.92. As a school, we support our BIPOC and LGBTQ peers. We are…
“I felt like I was treading water”: Working Conditions in the Middle School
Georgia Roy is a 7th-grade seventh-grade math teacher in the middle school at U-32. Part of her responsibilities includes administering lunch for students. U-32’s middle school lunch period is broken into 3 different 20 minute periods. Students eat in…