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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

Wrestlers head off to state

State send off for wrestling held Feb. 14
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
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Bethany Mann
The state bound wrestling team poses for a photo after their send off on Feb. 14.
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Principal Stacia Snyder and "Ranger" John Bell get their guns up high as the high school's representatives.
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During the 3rd period Constitution Day assembly, seniors received pocket constitutions as they walked into the auditorium.
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Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
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Senior Ella Pickron clears the 13 foot bar at the state track meet on May 3. Pickron was the only one in the girls 5A division to clear this height, securing her a first place win. (Photo by Davis Kuhn)
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Olivia Fuentes will play beach volleyball at Tarleton University in the fall after signing on April 17. Photo by Daniel Grant
Toe the sign
Walking the runway in style, juniors Alissa Kastle and Junior Miah Garcia are photographed
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Junior Kylah Moller is lifted up by her teammates during the varsity dance team's performance at Founder's Day.
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At the end of the mock funeral on March 8, seniors Karlie Jackson, Kannon Day, Ashlyn Mansfield, Victoria Williams and Ryder Bonser placed a banner and a baseball glove on the casket for senior Maverick Minister. The funeral aimed to teach students about life after a loved one dies from drunk driving.
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Senior Karlie Jackson cries over senior Maverick Minister's body during the Shattered Dreams presentation March 7. Students watched a video in their second period before heading to the rotunda parking lot.
Gallery: Shattered Dreams
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