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

Valley Ventana

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

Valley Ventana

Senior RB Brad Sowersby advances the ball down field during the game against Pieper Friday.
Battle at the Coliseum
Lukas Haider, Staff Writer • October 3, 2024

The Rangers lost against the Warriors in their first ever bout against each other. The game was a clash, coming down to the wire, with a final...

As the Warriors punt the ball to the Rangers, sophomore safety, Hunter Haug(38), blocks the kick, allowing junior line backer, Colton Hornsby(17), to scoop it up for a touchdown.
Ranger Roundup
October 2, 2024
Freshman Claire Bolton serves the ball towards Boerne on Sept. 10. The Volleyball team looks to play Veterans Memorial on the road this Friday at 7 p.m.
Ranger Roundup
September 25, 2024
Sophomore Cale Peagler runs down the field during last week's game against Madison. Peagler scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Rein 'em in
September 20, 2024
Recent Results
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Boerne Champion
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Oct 4 / Volleyball
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Pieper
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Sep 27 / Football
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Veterans Memorial
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Sep 27 / Volleyball
Smithson Valley
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Kerrville Tivy
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Sep 24 / Volleyball
Smithson Valley
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Canyon
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Sep 24 / Girls Water Polo
Librarian Amanda Trussell talks with senior David Pemberton about the importance of freedom of speech.
Freedom Walk teaches students importance of free speech
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2024

Government and U.S. History classes visited a Freedom Walk hosted by the library to raise awareness about freedom of speech during Banned...

Former editor Orlando Mendiola is a freelance writer who writes for WIRED magazine on occasion. Photo courtesy of Orlando Mendiola.
Former newspaper editor publishes first children's book
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • September 4, 2024

Former newspaper editor and 2015 graduate Orlando Mendiola published his first children’s book “The Last Tamale” Tuesday. Inspired by...

Running an errand during fifth period Lauren Boswell stops to pose for a picture
A new occupation
May 3, 2024
Today is First Amendment Day, and the importance of freedom of speech is ever more present. Graphic by Bethany Mann via Canva.
Texas should adopt New Voices Act to protect student journalists
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2024

The song of censorship is increasingly becoming all too familiar for student journalists. With the heightened political division in the U.S.,...

In Comal school district, 22.0% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program, making the federal nutrition program a necessity. Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash.
Texas should adopt federal nutrition program
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

This summer, 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program that will give families who qualify for free and reduced...

The Miss America Competition started in 1921 after women's roles began to change, giving them more power in society. It has since become a staple for trends and household discussion. Photo via Miss America website.
Miss America 2024 winner shows changing nature of competition
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2024

Although movies like “Miss Congeniality” and reality television shows like “Toddlers and Tiaras” make beauty pageants seem like a competition...

"Joker:  Folie à Deux" was released on Friday, Oct. 4, five years after the first "Joker" movie. Photo via Warner Bros.
"Joker: Folie à Deux" brings captivating story to "Joker" franchise
Tanzanite Angeles, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Ever since “Joker: Folie à Deux” was announced to be released on Oct. 4, fans of the last movie were thrilled to discover a more in depth...

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