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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

Senior Hannah Pape gives blood during the last blood drive on February 1.
HOSA to host blood drive tomorrow
Grayson Cook, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

The Health Occupation Students of America organization will host its annual blood drive Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “FACS used to run...

from Bryan Goff: This is a composition I made during the eclipse (in August 2017). It shows the beginning of the eclipse all the way to totality in the center. Each photo was taken about 10 minutes apart. I took these photos at Crooked River Ranch in Oregon. I just happened to find this spot on Google maps. I am very pleased with the outcome. Photo by Bryan Goff on Unsplash
Solar flair
April 5, 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

Baseball and softball hit the playoff diamonds this week making a return after successful runs in 2023.  Softball defeated Leander Rouse...

Senior Jazmyn Singh runs down the track during the 400m dash at the region competition April 19.
Chasing victory
May 1, 2024
The golf team will compete at state Monday at the Legacy Hills Golf Club. Golfers including as Zach Seader, Aiden Page, Anniiston Mcllwain, Cole Cantu, and Ryan Griff will represent the boys team, while Sayers Allen will play.
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Connections: Week of April 29
Valley Ventana, Staff • April 29, 2024

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In Comal school district, 22.0% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program, making the federal nutrition program a necessity. Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash.
Texas should adopt federal nutrition program
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

This summer, 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program that will give families who qualify for free and reduced...

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
April 22, 2024

During fifth period Elizabeth Little fills out green slips for students
What lies behind the desk
Kayleigh Fisher, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Faint outlines of shoes have etched into the carpet, just a small indicator of the lengthy line of students that stand waiting for the front...

Evie Armour stars as Iphigenia in the one-act play that competes at region.
Shining Armour
Alissa Kastle, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

As the crowd goes quiet and the lights dissolve into darkness, a sly voice can be heard lurking in the shadows. The lights dart on and suddenly...

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 Sydney Rakowitz is the orchestra president, but she never wanted to join orchestra. “Before middle school, I wanted to be in theater,”...

The cast and crew are having a public performance of their award-winning one-act play Iphigenia, on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. (Graphic courtesy of Smithson Valley Theatre Company)
Grecian turns
Jonathan Jones, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024

The lights ricochet off the cyc as the stage is suddenly covered in darkness. The ominous ocean blue lighting comes up as the Old Man (James...

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