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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

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Running an errand during fifth period Lauren Boswell stops to pose for a picture
A new occupation
Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor • May 3, 2024
Izzy Sutherland runs down the track during the 400m at region on April 19.
On track: Freshman to compete at state in 4x400
Julissa Vargas, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
In her approach to third base, sophomore Kamryn Prater prepares to slide to beat the throw out.
Softball, baseball step up to playoffs
Lukas Haider, Sports Writer • May 1, 2024
Senior Jazmyn Singh runs down the track during the 400m dash at the region competition April 19.
Chasing victory
Austen Young, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
Senior Ella Pickron pole vaults at a track meet earlier this season.
Springing into the future: Senior Ella Pickron continues pole vaulting career
Allison Howe, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

Wrestling coach named tops for Region IV 5A

April 22, 2024
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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
Own the stage
Junior Kylah Moller is lifted up by her teammates during the varsity dance teams performance at Founders Day.
Gallery: Founder's Day celebration
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
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.
Gallery: Shattered Dreams funeral
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Izzy Sutherland runs down the track during the 400m at region on April 19.
On track: Freshman to compete at state in 4x400
In her approach to third base, sophomore Kamryn Prater prepares to slide to beat the throw out.
Softball, baseball step up to playoffs
Senior Jazmyn Singh runs down the track during the 400m dash at the region competition April 19.
Chasing victory
Senior Ella Pickron pole vaults at a track meet earlier this season.
Springing into the future: Senior Ella Pickron continues pole vaulting career
During fifth period Elizabeth Little fills out green slips for students
What lies behind the desk
Valley Ventana’s weekly Connections game: Week of April 29. Photo via Canva
Connections: Week of April 29
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Students in Aubrie Herrings 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 years competition.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
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
In the fieldhouse meeting room, Coach Larry Hill congratulates Will Mack, Freddie Dubose and Clayton Amaya for signing their letters of intent to play Division I collegiate football.
A sign of things to come
Students will look for places to study next week as semester exams begin on Wednesday.
It's about to get real
Families, friends and teammates gathered to celebrate as nine senior athletes inked their letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level.
Seniors celebrate signing day
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