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
Bethany Mann

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor

Bethany Mann (she/her) is a sophomore and serves as the News/Feature Editor this year. She has been dancing since she was three and is involved in her studio’s annual ballet productions. Bethany is a member of the school’s Cornhole Club and is heavily involved in her church. She loves Taylor Swift, Percy Jackson and over sharing with people who do not care. Some (Bethany herself) might call her an early 2000s teen drama enthusiast. Bethany is looking forward to a great year!

All content by Bethany Mann
There were five different cultures represented at the staffs cultural heritage day.

Journalism staff celebrates diverse cultures

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
Broadcast member Julissa Vargas plate after getting a little bit of everything.

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ASL teacher Claudia Barthuly and sub Tamra Carson merge ASL classes for practice in conversational signing on Aug. 31.

Deaf-ining ASL: American Sign Language 1 classes move online because of teacher shortage

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
After footballs 54-17 win against Seguin, then junior Davis Kuhn holds his helmet up for the playing of the schools alma mater.

It’s more than just a game

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
During a photo field trip last year on Sept. 9, then sophomore Matthew Felix snaps this image of Nadia Vargas using leading lines.

Potential bomb threat to campus determined not credible

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2023
AP Psychology was first offered in 1992 and has since become one of College Boards most popular AP classes.

Opinion: AP Psychology’s full curriculum should be offered in Florida

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2023
Stacia Snyder has worked in schools of varying sizes and levels over the past 23 years, but she has spent majority of her career at high schools.

School board names Stacia Snyder as head principal for the upcoming school year

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
May 22, 2023
National Library Week is April 24 - 28, and Right to Read Day is how Unite Against Book Bands is kicking the week off.

Opinion column: Right to Read Day illustrates necessity for book availability

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
April 24, 2023
According to Education Week (edweek.org), there have been 14 school shootings this year that resulted in injuries or deaths. Three of those were in Texas - Dallas, Arlington and Amarillo. There have been 158 such shootings nationwide since 2018.

Safety concerns rise across district after increase in social media rumors

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
April 14, 2023
Senior Garrett Blanchard (right) leads his team in a disaster simulation for the final part of the Community Emergency Response Team program. CERT was established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1993 to better prepare young people for high stress and dangerous situations.

Preparing for catastrophe

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
April 6, 2023

Celebrating women in history: Amanda Wolf-Schramm

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 29, 2023

Celebrating women in history: Katherine Johnson

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 22, 2023

Celebrating women in history: Mary Shelley

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 15, 2023

Celebrating women in history: Jane Addams

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 8, 2023
After receiving a plaque Wednesday from Stephan Rahm, clinical director for Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS, senior Jack Mudge gets congratulations from EMT/paramedic D. Moyer. Moyer was among the emergency medical personnel who responded to the call for a heart attack where Mudge performed CPR and saved a mans life.

Stayin’ alive

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 6, 2023

Celebrating women in history: Henrietta Lacks

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
March 1, 2023

[Video] College fair teaches students about post-secondary options

Bethany Mann and Lukas Haider
February 28, 2023
News/feature editor Bethany Manns (front) best friend is her sister, former editor-in-chief Rebekah Mann (back). Rebekah is a freshman in college, and Bethany continues to struggle being the only child in the house.

Never grow up

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
February 16, 2023
Fallen tree branches have cut down power lines across town, leaving many businesses, homes and schools without power.

Blast from the past: Recent storm reminds students of previous snow

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
February 2, 2023
Amazon was established in 1994 by a 30-year-old Jeff Bezos. In 2021, Bezos stepped down from the role of chief executive officer (CEO) and president of the company.

Opinion: Amazon, other large corporations should be investigated for dominance in the economy

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
January 27, 2023
The 281 expansion began in March of 2019 and will conclude in April of 2023.

281 construction to finish in April

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
January 23, 2023
Junior Charlie Hamilton works on a custom computer build for Chazy Designs.

From the ground up

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
January 5, 2023
The survey opened last week and is available on the Comal ISD website.

School district opens voting for next year’s academic calendar

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
December 6, 2022
Dual Credit English instructor Verna Mann stands with her ambassadors: Daniel Freeman, Charles Hamilton and Adyson Sublett.

Student ambassadors represent courses at Advanced Academics Night

Emma Siebold and Bethany Mann
November 18, 2022
Protection from censorship is vital for all student journalists and is needed in Texas.

Speak your mind

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
October 31, 2022
Fields of Faith is open to everyone in the community.

Fields of Faith to take place tonight

Lukas Haider and Bethany Mann
October 19, 2022
77 is more than just a number for senior Colton Thomasson. Its his identity. For four years, the star player has brandished 77 on his back, his chest, his helmet, and in his heart.

Touching lives

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
October 11, 2022
Long-term substitute Martha Coons teaches English IV in Amber Sladeks old classroom.

Help wanted

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
September 19, 2022
The University of North Texas was founded in 1890 as Texas Normal College.

Out-of-state students should stop challenging tuition rates

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
The Heartstopper show was released to the Netflix platform on April 22.

Heart = stopped

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Sam Sifuentes Shaffer plays varsity football and is captain of the wrestling team.

Senior spotlight: Sam Sifuentes Shaffer

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Mason Olivarez plans to pursue a career in medicine in his future.

Senior spotlight: Mason Olivarez

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
Donate to the Go Fund Me to help ease the Fuller familys expenses.

Hometown hero

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Do you know your Ranger trivia?

Senior decisions

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
One Of Us Is Lying was released to Peacock on Oct. 7.

Simon says

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Craft club members cut plastic bags during their morning meeting.

Weaving new way to help

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
There are 40 million natural gas stoves across the United States.

Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane gas

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
The deadline to complete senior FASFA applications is June 30, 2022.

9 tips to help complete the FAFSA application

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
Success is not about winning or losing. It is measured on an individual level.

Opinion: Happiness is a better measure of success

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots are available for everyone 12 years and older. Moderna booster shots are available for everyone 18 years and older.

Omicron variant spikes COVID-19 cases in public schools

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
January 11, 2022
Canadian Womens Association provides a discrete hand gesture to signal for help.

Signaled to safety

Bethany Mann and Tatum Tomallo
November 16, 2021
Interested players gather for the first Cornhole Club meeting Nov. 4.

Last bag standing

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
The ‘Dune’ movie was released on Oct. 22. It is available to watch in theaters and on HBO Max.

Building the House of Atreides

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
The ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie was released to theaters on Sept. 24.

Anybody have a map

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
Students were asked to wear green on Monday to recognize National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. (Graphic made via Canva)

Student headspace

Bethany Mann, Staff writer
October 12, 2021
Former student Katelyn Obregon gives blood during the 2020 blood drive.

Annual blood drive set tomorrow

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
Isabella Riveron visiting a small village while traveling in Austria.

Student returns to states after 5 years abroad

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
The Hes All That movie was released to Netflixs platform on August 27.

He’s (not) all that

Bethany Mann, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021
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