The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

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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
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Hudson Woods throws his arms out after a play before getting into position
Hudson Woods Climbs To New Heights After Standout Sophomore Season
Jonathan Jones, Sports Writer • May 18, 2024
Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Beyond basic
Margaret Edmonson, Adviser • May 17, 2024
Sydney Rakowitz will study education and training and music at the University of Incarnate Word.
Seniors sign to continue athletic, non-athletic careers
Valley Ventana, Staff • May 16, 2024
Boy Scouts of America announced on May 7 the organizations name will change to Scouting America on the organizations 115th birthday Feb. 8, 2025. Photo by JV via unsplash.com
Boy Scouts changing name after 115 years
Grayson Cook, Staff writer • May 15, 2024
The top 15 students in the senior class receive special recognition at graduation on May 22 due to their hard work throughout high school. Graphic by Alex Whelchel via Canva
Profile: Top 15 seniors
Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor • May 13, 2024

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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Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Beyond basic
Sydney Rakowitz will study education and training and music at the University of Incarnate Word.
Seniors sign to continue athletic, non-athletic careers
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
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
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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.
Gallery: Shattered Dreams funeral
Senior Karlie Jackson cries over senior Maverick Ministers 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
The state bound wrestling team poses for a photo after their send off on Feb. 14.
Wrestlers head off to state
Giving out the annual National Merit recognition awards on October 27th, principal Stacia Snyder shakes hands with junior Madilyn Trevino
National Merit Recognition
Senior Kaela Stevens fights for a chair during the game of musical chairs at the pink out pep rally.
All pinked out
Sophomore Cyanna Cavazos dances with friends at Saturdays Homecoming dance.
Once upon a homecoming
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The top 15 students in the senior class receive special recognition at graduation on May 22 due to their hard work throughout high school. Graphic by Alex Whelchel via Canva
Profile: Top 15 seniors
Posing for a picture as Area Champs, the softball team deafeated South San Antonio for the second time sweeping them in the series 2-0. The team will look to play Liberty Hill this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at home and on Friday at Liberty Hill at 5:00 p.m.
Ranger Roundup
Valley Ventana’s weekly Connections game: Week of May 6. Photo via Canva
Connections: Week of May 6
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
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