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
Laney Rendon

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief

Yo, I’m Laney and I’m a senior this year. When I’m not putting in hours at Chick-fil-A, or at UIL for journalism, I can probably be found in the media team classroom, eating, writing or even both at the same time. This year, I’m Editor-in-Chief alongside my best friend. I hope you can enjoy the stories and photos we post on the website. (:

All content by Laney Rendon
Junior Tim Upton drys off after a swim in the ranger pool on Tuesday, May 21. Students were given free time to play in the water once everyone was done testing their boat.

Testing the waters

Laney Rendon and Taralynn Gates
May 24, 2019
Senior Kayleigh Petray in her fifth period English class, writing in her preferred handwriting style.

[Photo] The write way

Taralynn Gates and Emilee Johnson
May 23, 2019

A bittersweet ending revealed too soon

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
During a summer journalism workshop, senior Laney Rendon enjoys her last summer before graduation.

Graduation meltdown

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2019
Dee Dee (Patricia Arquette) and Gypsy (Joey King) reenacting famous TV interview.

An act worth watching

Taralynn Gates and Laney Rendon
May 1, 2019
'Shazam' was released to theaters on April 5.

‘Shazam’ lacks sparkle

Laney Rendon and Taralynn Gates
April 23, 2019
Senior Maddy Horberg and Tina Olcott plan how to take the rest of the food from the 30 hour famine breakfast back to Olcott's room last year, on April 18.

A new world vision to end world hunger

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
A week of events are set in place to raise money

SPUD week returns

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
Competitors wait for next event in New Braunfels High School cafeteria Saturday, Feb. 23.

Braingers’ old record under stampede

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2019
Senior Luke Estes assists math and science competitors as they wait for their next event in the Bandera High School cafeteria on Dec. 1. Senior Ross Stoutamyer and junior Audrey Pauletti are both on the right.

Sibling success

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Before school, juniors Josephine Ford, Max Oliver, Liahm Nowak, Abigail Lewis and Carsyn Chambers add their artistic touches to the giant coloring page in the library Thursday, Jan. 24.

Coloring is the new wave

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hit theaters Dec. 7.

New superhero movie swings in with a twist

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2019
Supporting the art department, senior David Yanez sells coloring books during lunch in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Photo of the Day for Dec. 7, 2018

December 14, 2018
Senior Luke Estes assists math and science competitors as they wait for their next event in the Bandera High School cafeteria on Dec. 1. Senior Ross Stoutamyer and junior Audrey Pauletti are both on the right.

Braingerstorm

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2018
Decisions, decisions, decisions

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Jack Mobley and Laney Rendon
November 7, 2018
Texas's minimum wage has been at the federal minimum wage level of $7.25 since 2008.

Texas’s low pay unfair to public

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
A pumpkin patch is just one of many places to go this month.

Spooky season is here

Laney Rendon and Jack Mobley
October 15, 2018
During C lunch, seniors Kiersten Tomerlin, Abigail Johnson and Olivia Anaya share a laugh with Alexys Vallejo in the senior dining hall.

[Photo] Photo of the Day for Oct. 12, 2018

October 12, 2018
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and donate during the Oct. 4 blood drive on campus. Sign up before Sept. 28 and get those permission slips signed.

Every drop counts

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
H-E-B is selling these flavored chips, Skillet Queso and Pot Roast, for a limited time only.

From pot roast to skillet queso

Laney Rendon, News Editor
May 11, 2018
Tootsie was a Chow-Lab mix.

News editor remembers dog

Laney Rendon, News Editor
May 10, 2018
Ready Player One is based off a novel by Ernest Cline. The movie made it to theaters March 29.

‘Ready Player One’ a must-see movie

Laney Rendon, News Editor
April 6, 2018
Junior Trent Pannkuk, sophomore Brandon Ling, and sophomore Maddie Aguilar hold the plaques won this weekend.

UIL ‘steele’ing dubs

Laney Rendon and Rebecca Covington
March 27, 2018
The Strangers: Prey at Night is rated R. It was released March 9.

‘The Strangers’ prey into theaters

Laney Rendon, News Editor
March 20, 2018
Juniors Payton Gomien and Luey Garcia (left to right) stand in front of their German classroom in A wing. Garcia placed fifth in Spelling.

German students qualify for state competition

Laney Rendon, News Editor
March 6, 2018
Taylor Johnson, Kirsten Zeug, Grant Pattison, Anna Johnson and Phillip Colton pose for the camera. They will compete in Nationals Feb 8-10.

[Photo] Marksmanship team preparing for nationals

February 9, 2018
If you don't have anyone to spend Valentine's Day with, there's always candy to comfort you.

8 ways to spend Valentine’s Day if you are single

Rebecca Covington and Laney Rendon
February 14, 2018
The Rush2Recycle project encourages fans to limit waste at the stadium and at home.

Zero waste on big stages

Laney Rendon, News Editor
February 6, 2018
Tide makes sure to warn its customers of the dangers of eating its pods on the packaging.

Tide pod challenges common sense

Laney Rendon, News Editor
January 31, 2018
Fast food industries often follow the saying, "the customer is always right."

The customer isn’t always right

Laney Rendon, News Editor
January 30, 2018
Taylor Johnson, Kirsten Zeug, Grant Pattison, Anna Johnson and Phillip Colton pose for the camera. They will compete in Nationals Feb 8-10.

[Photo] Marksmanship team preparing for nationals

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 9, 2018
Months of practice following region auditions will finally be put to the test.

Braingers sweep Canyon invitational

Laney Rendon, News Editor
January 22, 2018

Reflections on ‘Black Mirror’

Laney Rendon and Rebecca Covington
January 10, 2018
Librarian Amanda Trussell, American Sign Language teacher Claudia Barthuly, and librarian Thelma Garcia pose in with Christmas pride in the library Thursday, Dec. 6.

[Photo] Better with sweater weather

December 7, 2017
Madame Hinsch and freshman Aubri Bain pose for the camera in A wing.

Juniors Adam Day and Ashley Adaszczyk light up B wing outside of Kirsten Watkins' room during third period.

Junior Liam Weeks gives ugly Christmas sweater Thursday a thumbs up in A wing.

Problems of sexual harassment come to light

Problems of sexual harassment come to light

Laney Rendon, News Editor
December 5, 2017

Marvel releases Avengers: Infinity War trailer

Laney Rendon, News Editor
November 29, 2017
National Merit Commended Scholars and National Hispanic Recognized students stand in front of the main entrance of SV. Before the football game on Oct. 20, the students had a dinner where they were recognized.

High grades pay off

Laney Rendon, News Editor
November 14, 2017
ROLLING UP SLEEVES Medical personel gathers donated blood from senior Hallie Reeves in the first blood drive bus parked at the main entrance. Student volunteers were excused from class to donate.

Out for blood

Laney Rendon, News Editor
November 14, 2017
Hunter Pittman as Romeo and Kaylee Underwood as Juliet see each other for the first time during the feast hosted by the Capulets.

[Photo] Star crossed success

November 9, 2017
Josiah Webb as Sampson, LJ Haider as Lord Capulet, Alan Solis as Petruchio and Victoria Walton as Lady Capulet weep over the dead Tybalt played by Elf Synodinos.

Caleb Mosley as Balthasar, D'marco Okpych as a fighter, Johnathan Rodriguezas a fighter stand off with Josiah Webb as Sampson and Austin Valdez as a fighter.

Olivia Pertruso as Lady Montague holds back Hunter Hyland as Lord Montague, while Kayla Cassidy and Katelyn Burgh as town persons watch a fight between the Montages and Capulets break out.

Hunter Pittman as Romeo and Kaylee Underwood as Juliet see each other for the first time during the feast hosted by the Capulets in last year's Apocalyptic Romeo and Juliet.

LJ Haider as Lord Capulet argues with Elf Synodinos as Tybalt and Alan Solis as Petruchio because they see Romeo, a Montague, at the feast.

Katy Mitchell as Mercutio makes fun of Romeo in hopes to stop him from hiding.

Hunter Pittman as Romeo fears of life with out Juilet while Giselle Kowalski as Friar Lawrence and Trinity Brown as the Nurse try to console him.

Kali Uchis sings on the right stage of Mala Luna on Saturday. Fans raised their phones to record her.

Music festival experience

Laney Rendon and Rebecca Covington
November 2, 2017

Mala Luna returns with Future, Migos

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 28, 2017
Sophomores Lyndsey Reyes and Jaymie Nickles smile with mums galore in C wing.

Homecoming court announced

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 28, 2017

Stephen King’s IT floats to theaters

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 18, 2017
Drum Major Ann Mark conducts the band performance during the pep rally last year.

Pep rally schedule announced

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 6, 2017
Sophomores Cry Lester, Sydney Rostedt, Chase Carson, and Mckenna Bonney lean back and forward on stage under the spotlight.

[Photo] Spring in their step

Jack Padgett, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017

Student shoots for scholarship

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017
Kaitlyn Ecoff and family accept Pruedential Spirit Award with Ronald Swanson, Jose Perez, Micheal Wahl, and Christine Rostedt.

Rising humanitarian recognized

Laney Rendon and Jack Mobley
May 3, 2017
Seeing the green

Seeing the green

Emma Sipple and Laney Rendon
April 5, 2017

Color-coded superheroes hit the big screen

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017

Shattered Dreams program gives second chance

LJ Haider, Alex Alvarado, and Laney Rendon
March 10, 2017
Senior Andie O'Brien placed first in Cupcake Battle.

FCCLA stars shine at competition

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
At the 2016 Dinner and a Song, senior Madelyn Deviney and freshmen Amanda Charlton and Bethany Kleck dance to the music.

Choir to perform Dinner and Song

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Clarinets and bass clarinets perform with the band during Friday's halftime show.

Marching band returns to first division glory

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
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Laney Rendon