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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

National Merit Recognition

Family gathering to celebrate their students earning the national merit
Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor
November 8, 2023
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Solily San Miguel
Giving out the annual National Merit recognition awards on October 27th, principal Stacia Snyder shakes hands with junior Madilyn Trevino

 

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