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

Valley Ventana

A sign of things to come

Three football players ink Division I commitments
January 22, 2024
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Senior Jack Ruston thanks the crowd as he leaves the stage after performing at the talent show.
Show stopping number
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What is the hype around the Marvel Rivals ?
Student support specialist Hope Zettler wraps a tamale while making them with the culinary classes on Tuesday.
Culinary students, teachers make homemade tamales
Principal Stacia Snyder and "Ranger" John Bell get their guns up high as the high school's representatives.
Rally in the Valley
Librarian Amanda Trussell talks with senior David Pemberton about the importance of freedom of speech.
Freedom Walk teaches students importance of free speech
During the 3rd period Constitution Day assembly, seniors received pocket constitutions as they walked into the auditorium.
Gallery: Constitution Day
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As spring break is coming up, here are some safety tips and reminders.
Happy times and bright sunshine
The Valley Ventana is more than just a publication – it’s your gateway to everything happening around campus and beyond.
The legacy of the Valley Ventana
Freshman Elise Hornburg (middle right) with her relay teammates on the podium and the regional meet.
Swimming to new heights
This NCAA graphic showcases the teams selected from this past year's college football playoffs. (NCAA
College football disaster
Senior Julian Colugna runs down field with the ball to score a touchdown after intercepting the ball.
Football ends season with state championship
FACS members donate their food donations to the school cafeteria workers. Photo courtesy of FACS program.
FACS hosts annual Gobbling for Good food drive
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Wrestling coach Tim Clarkson was named the 5A Region IV Coach of the Year by his peers. Music by MorningLightMusic on YT
Wrestling coach named tops for Region IV 5A
FACS presented the second day of Shattered Dreams with a memorial service to recognize mock accident victim Maverick Minister.
Honoring those lost
Senior Kannon Day talks about the experience of being part of the Shattered Dreams program.
Shattered Dreams delivers sobering message
Students in Aubrie Herring's FACS classes work on videos and activities fro the school-wide Shattered Dreams program Thursday and Friday at the school.
Shattered Dreams slated this week
German students have collected a case full of UIL trophies over the past years. Participants currently prepare their entries for this year's competition.
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During the Ranger Rumble on Jan. 13, senior Aidan celebrates wrestling win. A week later, Keck and the boys team were runner-up at the Texas High School Wrestling Coaches of America state duels in Wichita Falls.
Bringing home the hardware