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

College-Knowledge: Application process

SV Media Team
February 26, 2024
This series explains why college is important for students to attend and how they can achieve success. Photo by Adam Black via Canva Graphics.
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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.
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Librarian Amanda Trussell talks with senior David Pemberton about the importance of freedom of speech.
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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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Wrestling coach Tim Clarkson was named the 5A Region IV Coach of the Year by his peers. Music by MorningLightMusic on YT
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Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
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Seniors Olivia Diaz and Rowen Hamilton show off their trophies from the regional Student Congress competition. Photo via Shonnie Hamilton.
Seniors advance to state in Student Congress
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