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
Chloe Presley

Chloe Presley, Online Publication Editor

“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Supermarkets and other stores faced supply shortages throughout snowvid.

[Photo] Slideshow: Snowcation Struggles

Daniel Lackey, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
The Little Things was released on Jan. 29 in the United States, and grossed over 4.8 million its first weekend.

The Little Things leaves bigger questions

Chloe Presley, Online Publication Editor
February 4, 2021
The advanced placement program is a widely recognized program across nearly all colleges.

Important changes to AP testing

Chloe Presley, Online Publication Editor
January 27, 2021
Here are some book options to encourage less screen time and more page time.

Web editor’s 2021 must reads

Chloe Presley, Online Publication Editor
January 25, 2021
Gina Ortiz Jones is running for congress in District 23 of Texas.

Elections that matter

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
November 2, 2020
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[Photo] The appointments of the 2020-2021 student government

October 13, 2020
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[Photo] Soaring with Sora

Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
September 18, 2020
Freshman Iris Bradbury photographs the front of the school for a Journalism I assignment on April 5.

Adapting to reality

Daniel Lackey, Chloe Presley, and Rebekah Mann
April 18, 2020
"Whereas I would spend a total of 10 hours, including commute, previously to go to school, I only end up working for four hours a day. Online school lets me work at my own pace and take advantage of when I know my focus and energy levels are going to be the highest." - Junior Lanie Stanley

Per Gov. Greg Abbott, the school will remain closed the rest of this academic school year.

Governor closes school for remainder of academic year

Daniel Lackey, Chloe Presley, and Rebekah Mann
April 17, 2020
"Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" is currently the most streamed show on all of Netflix.

The thrill, temptation and hearsay of ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’

Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Managing Editor
April 15, 2020
Seniors Garrett Snowden, prom queen Maggie Luhrman and Josh Martinez move their hands and legs to the music (from Prom 2018)

COVID-19 school closure cancels 2020 prom

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
March 21, 2020
Sophomore Jordan Turman (ESFP) takes the keys2cognition test to figure out her type

Who are you really?

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
March 5, 2020
Students will be taking the SAT tomorrow, March 3

The downsides of the SAT

Daniel Lackey and Chloe Presley
March 3, 2020
Issues most important to students include socialism, capitalism, and wealth distribution.

Students and teacher share opinions prior to upcoming election

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
February 22, 2020
During rehearsal for 'Clybourne Park,' junior Brenna Collins plays Bev in the first part and Lindsey in the second part.

[Photo] Theatre department tackles 50-year play

Aidenne Despres, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Picture of Centennial Park before the bombing

Teacher shares experience at Centennial Park bombing

Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020

‘Just Mercy’ displays injustice

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
January 31, 2020
As time goes by after school, junior Jaxson Derr continues to work on his art projects.

Long nights, determination, and art

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
January 9, 2020
Months of practice following region auditions will finally be put to the test.

First time’s a charm

Chloe Presley and Daniel Lackey
December 9, 2019
Ag. teacher Canaan Dreibrodt is the center of accumulative funds to help pay for treatment to prevent his cancer from coming back.

Community starts fundraiser for staff member with cancer

Rebekah Mann, Chloe Presley-Gundaker, and Daniel Lackey
November 22, 2019
Chandler Cole will attend Colorado School of Mines for baseball.

Athletes sign to play

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019
Robert Presley retired from the army as a major, after 20 years of service.

To my dad, a veteran…

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
November 11, 2019
Speaking out and listening in seem to have fallen out of fashion in a divided country.

When discussion is shut down

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
November 5, 2019
Pumpkins sit idly on hay stacks

Countdown to Fall Fest

Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Managing Editor
October 29, 2019
The first blood drive of the school year was held on Oct. 1

[Photo] One pint at a time

Chloe Presley, Managing Editor
October 10, 2019
"The Lion King," directed by John Favaru is set to come out on July 19.

Films to look out for over break

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Teacher LeighAnn Hinsch's French classroom in A104.

Au revoir

Taralynn Gates and Chloe Presley
May 14, 2019
Depiction of Gotham's three main villains

Gotham’s curtain closes

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Two students hold hands in the C wing hallway. Those who identify as LGBT have been more open about holding hands in school.

LGBT community met with various reactions

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Students often walk the hallways hand in hand as a public display of affection. More intense displays such as kissing face criticism. “Hugging is okay, but making out is just weird,” sophomore Aubri Bain said.

PDA embraces controversy

Daniel Lackey, Emilee Johnson, Chloe Presley, and Skylar Butts
January 24, 2019
After perfecting their baking skills, chefs in Margaret Marucci's culinary class enter their holiday cookies for contest based on taste, appearance and texture. Junior Leah Cozzie's chocolate cookies with crushed peppermints took first place.

Christmas sweets

Daniel Lackey, Leslie Juarez, and Chloe Presley-Gundaker
December 19, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody hit the big screen Nov. 2.

Havin’ a good time

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Jalen Nutt runs on the field, in hopes of winning a game.

For the love of the game

Chloe Presley-Gundaker and Emilee Johnson
November 29, 2018
Nov. 15 is the day where smokers can take the first step to quitting, the Great American Smokeout is a time of support for all of those addicted to nicotine.

Teacher puffs away old habit

Taralynn Gates, Daniel Lackey, Skylar Butts, Chloe Presley, and Emilee Johnson
November 15, 2018
Toys include dolls, blocks and bikes for children. The drive runs until the end of November.

ROTC lends a helping hand

Chloe Presley and Emilee Johnson
November 2, 2018
Chloe Grace Moretz, Sasha Blane, and Forrest Goodluck star in new indie film, directed by Desiree Akhavan.

Controversial topics confronted in indie movie

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Junior Andrea Montalvo dresses up for Decades War during Spirit Week.

[Photo] Photo of the Day

September 13, 2018
Freshman Daniel Lackey pretends to cheat on a vocab quiz.

The not-so-secret secret

Devan Corbyn, Sarah Mattingly, Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Madelyn Rocha, Adia Sandoval, and Alyssa Tarabay
January 18, 2018
Mr. Pick outside of his classroom.

Bringing science to life

Chloe Presley, Author
October 6, 2017
Mr. Donna poses in front of the trophies in the front offices.

Getting stats on new teacher

Chloe Presley, Author
September 20, 2017
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