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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

Gallery: State track meet

Pole vaulter claims 5A gold; girls take third place team
Staff
May 6, 2024
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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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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.
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.
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Sydney Rakowitz will study education and training and music at the University of Incarnate Word.
Seniors sign to continue athletic, non-athletic careers
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 team's performance at Founder's Day.
Gallery: Founder's Day celebration
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
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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FACS members donate their food donations to the school cafeteria workers. Photo courtesy of FACS program.
FACS hosts annual Gobbling for Good food drive
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Top 10 Thanksgiving foods
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