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
After the defense stops the ball against Victoria East on Nov. 7, defensive lineman Justin Roberts trots back to the sideline.

On the grind

Quentin Sampson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2024
Former editor Orlando Mendiola is a freelance writer who writes for WIRED magazine on occasion. Photo courtesy of Orlando Mendiola.

Former newspaper editor publishes first children’s book

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 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
During fifth period Elizabeth Little fills out green slips for students

What lies behind the desk

Kayleigh Fisher, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Evie Armour stars as Iphigenia in the one-act play that competes at region.

Shining Armour

Alissa Kastle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Senior Sydney Rakowitz plays her cello at YOSA last year. She will attend UIW in the fall with a major in music education. Photo via Sydney Rackowitz

Senior Spotlight: Cello-brating music

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
Senior Jake McAnelly poses in front of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative building after finding out he was selected for the Youth Tour. Photo courtesy of Jessica McAnelly.

Charging the future

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
Athletic Secretary Donna Moore answers emails at her desk in preparation for Friday's state final football game against the Aledo Bearcats.

The woman behind the team

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2023
1st Lit. Megan O'Leary addressed veterans and high school students during Thursday's annual Veterans Day ceremony in the auditorium.

Defining ‘veteran’

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
November 10, 2023
Senior Rowen Hamilton becomes the first student in the district to ever get selected for Boys Nation. Photo via Rowen Hamilton

Row-en to D.C.: Senior selected for Boys Nation

Alex Whelchel, Managing editor
October 4, 2023
Chesney Gaines literally shoots for the stars after attending the Texas high school aerospace scholars this summer.

Launching into the future: Senior participates in NASA high school experience

Olivia Ingram, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Brand trades places with junior Ciara Gonzales after batting against Glenn. In a set of three, the Rangers beat the Grizzlies in the third match.

It’s all in the Brand

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
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