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The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

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The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

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Senior Sydney Rakowitz plays her cello at YOSA last year. She will attend UIW in the fall with a major in music education. Photo via Sydney Rackowitz

Senior Spotlight: Cello-brating music

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
The cast and crew are having a public performance of their award-winning one-act play Iphigenia, on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. (Graphic courtesy of Smithson Valley Theatre Company)

Grecian turns

Jonathan Jones, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Senior Jake McAnelly poses in front of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative building after finding out he was selected for the Youth Tour. Photo courtesy of Jessica McAnelly.

Charging the future

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
Anonymous student makes $10 bucks after a Wednesday night shift.

Big shifts, small tips: High school students discuss problems with tipping

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
After cleaning senior dining during fifth period Willie Grubb poses for a picture.

Acts of courage

Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor
February 27, 2024
Senior Greyson Clark and Freshman Roman Parkas playing UNO with another club member

TableTop club gives students a safe place

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
The varsity cheer team poses for a photo in Fort Worth while at the state competition. Photo via @svrangercheer on Instagram.

They’ve got spirit: Varsity cheer places 7th at state

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2024
Athletic Secretary Donna Moore answers emails at her desk in preparation for Fridays state final football game against the Aledo Bearcats.

The woman behind the team

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2023
There are many home remedies that people use when they have the flu, including drinking hot tea. Photo by Kelly Sikkema via unsplash.

How to stay healthy during flu season

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Senior Austin Ison hands junior Aubree Pipkin her certificate for placing second in the Papa Johns Slice of Art contest.

‘Pizza like no other’

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Spanish four students created their own ofrendas in the library, juniors Talan Fuller, Alec Suarez, and Natalie Maille practice presenting the ofrenda before their major grade assessment.

Why representing Dia De Los Muertos is important

Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor
November 14, 2023
1st Lit. Megan OLeary addressed veterans and high school students during Thursdays annual Veterans Day ceremony in the auditorium.

Defining ‘veteran’

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
November 10, 2023
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