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
Catherine Diel

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager

Hi! I’m Catherine and I’m one of the social media managers this year. I enjoy reading, writing, and shows. I’m so excited for this year! XX

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The Equality Act's next step: getting passed in the Senate.

The Equality Act passes in House of Representatives

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
March 2, 2021
Math teacher Troy Wyant instructs his second period students both online and face-to-face.

Moving forward

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
February 9, 2021
Looking for something to read? Here are 5 honorable mentions and 6 of some of the best thrillers on the market.

Six absolute must-read thrillers

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
January 23, 2021
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.

Madam Vice President

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
January 12, 2021
Only eight more days until Christmas break arrives, but not before finals (Dec. 16-18) are complete.

The rundown of finals’ week

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
December 11, 2020
For both remote and in-person learners, finals take place Dec. 16-19.

7 Tips for Finals (because 7 means perfection)

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
December 10, 2020

Catherine’s POV

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
November 18, 2020
Red Ribbon Week and Spirit Week are combined this year. Each day will have dress up theme, with the Homecoming football game taking place on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Cutting drugs to ribbons

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
October 22, 2020

[Video] Online student perspective pt. 1

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
October 19, 2020
A day in the life of pandemic students

A day in the life of pandemic students

Catherine Diel, Tatum Tomallo, and Grace Bush
October 19, 2020
Deadline for IDO changes Friday

Deadline for IDO changes Friday

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
October 7, 2020
Soaring with Sora

Soaring with Sora

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
September 18, 2020
A fish's view

A fish’s view

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
May 11, 2020
US should act as mediator in China-Taiwan Conflict

US should act as mediator in China-Taiwan Conflict

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
March 3, 2020
Schedules are to be turned in Friday, Feb. 28

Choosing your future

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
February 26, 2020
Linda Hawkins shares an experience from her time in France

French class hero

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
February 21, 2020
Six must-read thrillers

Six must-read thrillers

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
February 19, 2020
New Year, New Reads

New Year, New Reads

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
February 5, 2020
Florida citizens march for the Equal Rights Amendment

ERA brings hope to the U.S. too soon

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
January 23, 2020
Feminists rally for women's rights, fighting for change in the world.

Femnazism: a feminist story

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
January 15, 2020
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Surviving Dooms week

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
December 11, 2019
Dooms week: everything you need to know about finals

Dooms week: everything you need to know about finals

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
December 10, 2019
Gobbling for Good

Gobbling for Good

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
November 20, 2019
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

Social Media Competition

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
November 5, 2019

Positive review

Catherine Diel, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
When reporting controversial issues, student journalists are still denied their full first amendment rights.

The ‘New Voices’ crusade

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
October 24, 2019
As sophomore Courtney Medrano sits in first period French, she shows off her Disney-Day wear for Spirit Week.

[Photo] Photo of the Day for Oct. 9, 2019

October 9, 2019
For Meme Day, freshman China Mercado celebrates Spirit Week with friends in the dance room.

[Photo] Photo of the Day for Oct. 8, 2019

October 8, 2019
Individuals making a total contribution of $100 or more (TD pledges or flat donations) will earn an exclusive Touchdowns Against Cancer 2019 T-shirt! Qualifying individuals will be emailed an order form at the end of the program. Apparel will be distributed at the conclusion of Touchdowns Against Cancer. If you have any questions, contact support@pledgeit.org.

Touchdowns add up to fight cancer

Catherine Diel, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Of all the books in the sea, here are some choices that you will not forget.

Top 5 books you will never forget

Catherine Diel, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Demonstrating a cheer during the 2018 cheer clinic, senior Kamryn Moore leads a group of kindergartners through eigth graders. The 2019 clinic will take place Oct. 19 at the school.

Cheer clinic slated Oct. 19

Catherine Diel, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Marissa Meisner, library aide, hangs Book Club sign in the library in preparation for the first meeting 8 a.m. Thursday.

The revival of Book Club

Catherine Diel, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
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