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
Alex Whelchel

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer

Alex Whelchel enjoys writing and music and plays soccer outside of school. She is also a member of Key Club.

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Comal County Crime Stoppers has released a new app, p3tips.

New reporting app aims to make campus safer

Alex Whelchel, Managing editor
September 18, 2023
Along with new policies, the theme for this school year is thrive.

New policies regarding safety, dress code, phones come to campus

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023

Bidding farewell: Paul Dionne

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
Two of the three bond propositions passed after a community vote on May 6.

Community approves 2 of 3 propositions in bond election

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
The FFA milk quality team, Alora Snowden, Claire Schaeferkoeter, Kennedy Surratt and Abby Permenter, won second at state on April 27.

FFA milk quality team finds success at state

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Snapchats new My AI feature leaves many upset over privacy fears.

New Snapchat feature My AI receives backlash over safety concerns

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
HOSA met on April 19 to vote on whether or not the funds they raised should be donated to Christ for the City.

HOSA approves donation after receiving fundraiser money

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
The Comal ISD clothes closet is open most Wednesdays and one Saturday of every month.

A community clothed in support

Alex Whelchel and Christian Lindberg
April 18, 2023
Book bans and censorships continue in school libraries across Texas with new Senate Bill.

Texas Senate zeroes in on school libraries

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Small Town in Style takes place at 6:30 p.m. April 6 at The Gardens of Cranesbury View.

Fashion show with a heart

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
The Willow Project will create new oil drilling sites on the northern slope of Alaska.

White House should deny Willow Project proposal

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Early voting for the three bond propositions will open on April 24.

District residents to vote on three bond propositions

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Chemistry and AP Enviornmental Science teacher, Kay Newsome, has a classroom covered in corgis.

Corgis, caverns & chemistry

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
The proposed TikTok ban would mainly affect higher education facilities.

Opinion: Gov. Abbott should withdraw plan banning TikTok

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
All schools and departments in Comal ISD will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 2.

School closures continue into Thursday

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Junior Avery Pipes selects her classes for the 2023-2024 school year via School Link.

Course selection due Friday

January 24, 2023
Junior Avery Pipes selects her classes for the 2023-2024 school year via School Link.

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Final exams take place at the end of each school year. Students can be exempt based on these guidelines.

Editorial: Final exemption requirements too strict

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Final exams will take place next week on Dec. 14-Dec. 16 with no exemptions avaliable.

Finals: Study tips and techniques

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrel, Spirited is the newest release from Apple TV.

“Spirited” puts a spin on a classic

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
As people begin putting up Christmas decorations early, controversy arises.

Opinion: Stop shaming people for premature Christmas spirit

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Sophmore Cameron Smith, junior Isabelle White, and junior Kaela Stevens win second at the Greenhand floral design skills team competition.

Flowering into new things

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Drumline performs in the student section at Friday nights game against Seguin.

Drummin’ up support: Drumline visits student section during home games

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
The display of Hayley Ferros new jewelry line, Down South, is available in the student store.

Down south

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
After Mia Perez won first place in girls district 5k.

Running up the ranks

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Roadwork on Texas 46 extends for two miles from Bentwood Drive to Farhills Drive.

Construction on Texas 46 begins

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Junior Jada Cano pictured with her power soccer teammates at her last game.

Cano touch this

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Comal County Fair Duchess Claire Schaeferkoeter celebrates with fair queen Peyton Wirebaugh and princess Jacy Welch.

Courtly af-fair

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Freshman Olivia Kronowit poses for Haute magazine at last weeks meeting.

Lights, camera, pose

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
New buttons have been added to the front office doors to be let in.

Texas school security increases following Uvalde shooting

Alex Whelchel, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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