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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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
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
Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Beyond basic
Sydney Rakowitz will study education and training and music at the University of Incarnate Word.
Seniors sign to continue athletic, non-athletic careers
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During Week 6, Vanderbilt faced off against Alabama. Vanderbilt was unranked, while Alabama was ranked number one. Vanderbilt pulled off the upset, defeating Alabama 40-35.
Top 5 college football upsets
Photo by Demi DeHerrera. Free use via unsplash.
Top five places to get coffee in the Spring Branch area
Engquist makes a stylish entrance in her Bronco at the Comal County Fair Parade on Sept. 27
The queen takes her throne
Members of the state-bound cross country team get their run through the banner during the first Rally in the Valley Wednesday at Ranger Stadium.
Girls cross country wins state championship
Junior Antonio Agraz acting as the lead "Seymour" in SV Theater's Little Shop of Horror
The show that deserves a round of 'Agraz'
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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
Students will look for places to study next week as semester exams begin on Wednesday.
It's about to get real