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
Emma Siebold

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief

Emma Siebold (she/her) has been on staff for her entire high school career. She has won numerous UIL, ILPC and Best of SNO honors and hopes to pursue journalism in college. Outside of journalism, Emma plays for the girls varsity soccer team, is NHS President and serves on the Student Council Executive Board. She is also Loki's biggest fan.

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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

November 18, 2022
The AP Government classes mock elections predicted an overwhelming victory for Republicans, namely incumbent governor Greg Abbott.

Texas midterms result in overwhelming Republican victory

November 9, 2022
Tuesday, Nov. 8 marks Election Day as midterms across the United States.

Midterm elections take place across the nation

November 8, 2022
Senior Jacquelyn Rolle will commit to the University of Delaware for track Nov. 9.

Rolle in

November 3, 2022
Early Voting is available locally at the Mammen Family Public Library in Spring Branch.

Early voting under way across Texas

November 2, 2022
Voting is an important civic privilege that all citizens should act upon.

See you at the polls

October 21, 2022
The Silver Spurs perform their hip-hop routine.

Gallery: Homecoming pep rally

October 7, 2022
Dozens of students crowd the Spring Branch Whataburger on Friday nights.

Whata-rush: Local chain feeds masses Friday nights

October 7, 2022
Serenity Lippe performing with the color guard at the Alamodome

[Photo] Color Guard debuts “Saving Neverland” show at KSAT Pigskin Classic

September 9, 2022

Beyond the Bubble: School safety procedures

September 7, 2022
Seniors show their support for the football team against Reagan at the KSAT Pigskin Classic.

[Photo] Which of this year’s football student sections are you most excited for?

September 1, 2022
Junior Freddie Dubose attempts to shake off multiple Reagan defenders.

Rangers to take on Harker Heights with Rattler victory under their belts

August 31, 2022
Ranger cheer perform at the Comal ISD Convocation.

Back to school: advice from the Ventana

August 22, 2022
SPUD Week takes on the theme of the show Friends.

FACS to host SPUD Week to help local families in need

April 25, 2022
Published in 2013, Vicious proves to be a captivating fantasy novel.

In a land of gods and monsters

April 18, 2022
Nine athletes signed their letter of intent today.

Sign up

April 13, 2022
Dildy played on the SAFC professional team as part of the USL Academy Agreement.

It’s a mental-ildy

April 12, 2022

For permanent standard time

April 8, 2022
Junior Zada Zimmerman jumps over a hurdle at the Ranger Relays. Zimmerman set her personal record for the 100-meter hurdles at the Texas Relays last weekend.

Track competes in Texas Relays

March 27, 2022

Beyond the Bubble: Gas Prices Skyrocket

March 23, 2022
Sophomore Jordan Todd dribbles down the field in a scrimmage against Alamo Heights.

Repeat defenders

March 22, 2022
The Batman movie premiered on March 4 and stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz.

This is (not) the skin of a killer

March 7, 2022
Sophomore Ellie Kennedy plays the violin solo with a piano accompaniment.

Superstar (Ellie’s Version)

February 23, 2022
Danny McKeague battles with an attacker at the Ranger Classic tournament.

New kicks on the block

January 31, 2022
Senior Sidney Coffin represents Team USA as she competes in bunker trap shooting.

Oh, shoot

January 27, 2022
Captain Melyna Martinez prepares for a save in a preseason scrimmage against Alamo Heights.

Goal oriented

January 24, 2022

Beyond the Bubble: Mental Health and COVID-19

January 13, 2022

Beyond the Bubble: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 8, 2021

Beyond the Bubble: Texas book censorship

December 1, 2021

Beyond the Bubble: National Diabetes Month

November 17, 2021
Junior T.J. Hunt receives the ball for a touchdown in the Rangers bi-district game against Madison.

Just your Maver-age victory

November 13, 2021

[Video] Beyond the Bubble: Veterans Day

November 9, 2021
Students are asked to wear specific colors each day during the week of Nov.8 in support of marginalized groups on campus.

S.U.R.E Club to host Ally Week in support of minority groups

November 3, 2021
During game play in the spring, sophomore Holland Snell dribbles the ball up the field in Ranger Stadium. Boys and girls soccer practice and play at Ranger Stadium, but their locker rooms are in the main building.

Proposition C: Spring sports have fieldhouse dreams

October 23, 2021
Juniors Valerie Mendez and Jordan Jones slump over their Spanish textbooks. (Photo illustration)

Stop telling juniors that junior year sucks

September 27, 2021
Junior Colin Doyle crams in studying in the locker room after swim practice.

The double life

September 30, 2021
The Stanford womens basketball team won the 2021 NCAA tournament. The 2022 womens tournament will be branded as March Madness.

NCAA to begin branding women’s basketball as ‘March Madness’

September 30, 2021
Senior Colton Adkins signed to attend Trinity University to continue his soccer career.

Sign of the times

May 19, 2021
Crouching behind home plate, Ethan Gonzales peers towards the dugout. Gonzales, a sophomore, is committed to play at Texas Tech.

Pitch it or ticket

May 18, 2021
Sophomore Rachel Moore chases down Tatum Umsheid in a practice scrimmage against the freshmen.

Powderpuff collects donations for childhood cancer

May 11, 2021
Tevijon Williams races against Clemens at the district track meet. Williams, who is competing with the 4x400 relay this weekend, holds the school record for the 100m (10.55).

Staying on track

May 7, 2021
Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes) and Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson) hold Captain Americas vibranium shield. Steve Rogers passed the shield to Wilson in the last Avengers film.

Introducing a new era of Marvel

April 9, 2021
Sophomores Mason Mock and Ainsley Miliken decorate stickers to put outside of classrooms. On the stickers, students wrote phrases such as This is a safe space or Your mental health matters.

A united front

March 29, 2021
Senior Helene Farris takes a free kick in the district championship against Steele. Farris committed to play soccer at UTSA last month, and this year is her first at Smithson Valley.

One game at a time

March 26, 2021
Standing in the dugout, baseball locks in before a game on March 6, 2020. One week later, these players – and others across the state – would lose their respective seasons to COVID-19.

Coronaversary

March 13, 2021
Trinity Garrett looks to pass the ball under pressure from Wagner. Garrett averaged 10 points per game this season, and she signed to play basketball at the University of South Alabama in the fall.

Young at heart

March 1, 2021
David Beck signs to Schreiner University in Kerrville.

New recruits

February 3, 2021
Sophomore Matthew Capetillo chips the ball out of the Rangers middle third against McCollum. The boys beat the Cowboys 3-0, taking their fifth and final win of the preseason.

Redemption season

January 25, 2021
Senior Thomas Conner was born without a radius in his forearm, but that has not limited his achievements.

Don’t doubt Thomas

January 11, 2021
Junior Mason McClellan and sophomore Ryder Cunningham showoff the days catch.

It’s a reel sport

December 8, 2020
Sara Scott takes the lead at the Cedar Park Invite, Amalie Mills close behind.

Amazing race

November 11, 2020
Senior Amalie Mills, ecstatic after running a personal best, qualifies for the regional meet with a first place finish at district.

Air Force run

November 5, 2020
Junior running back Travis McCracken evades Wagners defense on Oct. 9. McCracken scored his first varsity touchdown in last nights game against Clemens.

A windy win

October 24, 2020
Quarterback Jalen Nutt releases the ball at home against Wagner, in which the Rangers lost in overtime, 27-24.

A tall challenge

October 23, 2020
Junior varsity players stand holding their medals after a successful finish.

Crossing boundaries

October 7, 2020
Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump faced off in a contentious debate Tuesday night.

Discussing the debate

October 1, 2020
The Ranger Rugby Team won all of their total 11 games. The team is led by coach Josh Bottjer along with captain Jack Barry and vice-captain James Dearduff.

No need for ruck

March 27, 2020
Civilians in Ecuador get tested for COVID-19. The number of cases in South America is growing as they near 1,000 infected.

Corona in Comal

March 18, 2020
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Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 2: Girls’ Playoff Three-Peat

March 3, 2020
Sophomore Tatianna Herrera takes the ball up the line in a preseason game against Uvalde, in which the Rangers won 10-1.

Keeping their shape

February 28, 2020
For Dual Credit Spanish IV, juniors Colton Amaya and James Mendez set up an ofrenda in the library. The ofrenda served as a school celebration of Dia de los Muertos,

From hopes and dreams to Harvard

February 22, 2020

Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 1: A Star is Thorn

February 11, 2020
Canyon has been pushed to 5A, and San Marcos moved to district 26 with Austin schools. District 27-6A will also welcome two new schools, Wagner and South San Antonio.

Out with the old and in with the new

February 4, 2020
In Kevin Palmers Patient Care Technician class, senior Natalie Bueno practices intravenous injections and blood drawing. Her training helped save a choking child in the restaurant where Bueno works as a waitress.

[Photo] How to save a life

January 30, 2020
Kobe Bryant played for the Los Angeles lakers for his entire 20-year career. He is survived by his wife Vanessa and three daughters.

‘Mamba, out’

January 27, 2020
Senior Tyler Vanfossen heads the ball out of the defensive third. Vanfossen is one of the captains for the 2019-20 season.

Season’s greetings

December 12, 2019
Greg Eggleston totes the rock against New Braunfels. Eggleston will play a major role in the Rangers upset bid.

Sports staff makes playoff predictions

November 15, 2019
Sara Scott paces herself at the state meet in Round Rock. In her 5K race, she ran a personal best.

A fight to the finish

November 13, 2019
Trey Moore fights the Knights as he tries to break through Steeles offensive line. The Knights are also advancing to district playoffs.

Playoffs in sight after Unicorns’ destruction

November 10, 2019
The Rangers burst onto the field as they play East Central, who are also fighting for a playoff spot.

Rangers fight for chance at playoffs

November 8, 2019
Senior Greg Eggleston receives the ball in last weeks game against Steele. The Rangers lost their game against the Knights 35-10.

Win over Rattlers fuels Ranger revival

November 2, 2019
Jalen Nutt charges onto the field before a loss against Steele. Nutt and the Rangers hope to bounce back this week at San Marcos.

Down to the defense

November 1, 2019
Sophomore Aiden Green (center) stands with his teammates during a timeout. Green and JV Blue are 8-0.

Thursday night lights

October 30, 2019
As juniors Caroline Haeze and Sarah Thorpe attend Fields of Faith, they share a laugh.

A night of worship and crickets

October 18, 2019
The FIT time takes place between fifth and sixth period.

The what, why and how of FIT scheduling

October 18, 2019
From the sidelines, sophomore Selena Sifuentes-Shaffer watches her junior varsity teammates during a recent game on the road.

One girl changing football history

October 3, 2019
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