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Valley Ventana
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 Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

Emma Sipple, Co Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Emma Sipple and I am a 5th year. I am a Co Editor-in-Chief. My hobbies include swimming for the school, theater, screaming at my animals, writing and reading.

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Seniors Jordan Mabie, Miciaya Milani and Kori Navaro cheer on the athletes competing in the STAR track meet on April 27.

[Photo] April 28 Photo of the Day

April 27, 2018
Grant Turner passes the baton to Sean McNeal during the STAR track meet on April 27.

[Photo] April 27 Photo of the Day

April 27, 2018
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

On the wrong side of the laws of physics

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018
Prom tickets went on sale today online.

Prom tickets sales open online

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
April 2, 2018
The cast and crew of "Man From Nebraska" stands on the staircase by the auditorium last Friday. The show will have a public performance Wednesday for free at 6:30 p.m.

Bye-District

Emma Sipple and LJ Haider
March 27, 2018
A table in the library will be open during lunches for letter writing. Out in the front hall way before school, there will be a table to also write letters.

Letter writing campaign for Parkland students

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 26, 2018
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

Not endorsing endorsements

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
March 5, 2018
SPUD week will be March 5-9. The events will raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Meat and potatoes

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 22, 2018
Taylor Johnson, Kirsten Zeug, Grant Pattison, Anna Johnson and Phillip Colton pose for the camera. They will compete in Nationals Feb 8-10.

Marksmanship team preparing for nationals

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 9, 2018
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

Please reboot

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 8, 2018
CJ Kuehler, coach Jeff Shinn and Jacob Zuber pose at the signing table. Kuehler and Zuber signed to play football at the University of Mary Harding Baylor. "The school had a winning tradition, good coaching and a beautiful environment," Kuehler said.

Sign of the times

Emma Sipple and LJ Haider
February 7, 2018

Solo spinoff movie

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 5, 2018
The aquatics team poses on the medal stand after their total team victory was announced. Both the women's and men's team took first place last Saturday.

Making waves

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
February 1, 2018
Winter break began Dec. 21 and students returned to school Jan. 8.

District proposes calendar 2A to school board

Emma Sipple and LJ Haider
January 29, 2018
Junior Shaun Besch (Center), dives in for the 200 yard freestyle at the dual meet against Reagan Jan 6.

[Photo] Off the block

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
On his last turn of the 100 butterfly, sophomore Amechi Nwaeze pushes off the wall.

[Photo] Swimming washes away district competition

January 29, 2019
Junior Cale Farnsworth, junior Konnar Klinksiek, and senior Frankie Garibay lead the team in a cheer before the start of the meet Jan 6.

Senior Ronan Kelly swims breaststroke in the 200 individual medley at the dual meet against Reagan Jan 6.

Turning at the wall, junior Jasmine Ballard swims her 200 individual medley.

Senior Emily competes in the women's 100 freestyle at the Reagan meet.

Jamie Alvarez-Calderon took the position of principal at Churchill Middle School.

Former academic dean takes new position

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
January 5, 2018
A review of ice and fire

A review of ice and fire

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2017
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

Gift of Weird

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
December 15, 2017
Internet "open" for business

Internet “open” for business

Emma Sipple and Jack Padgett
December 15, 2017
A sticker for Emilee Chilldres is on top of a poster for Nicole Sandoval in A wing. Both are running for sophomore class president.

Off to the races

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
December 4, 2017
Cleaning Up Junior Hanna Anderson and freshman Summer Williams use the lists to fit brushes and mosquito repellent into the orange buckets. Supplies came from students around the school and had to be sorted and placed in the right bucket.

Flood of support

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
November 14, 2017
Comal Challenge promotes positive traits

Comal Challenge promotes positive traits

Emma Sipple, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
Students and parents are encouraged to fill out FAFSA forms as soon as possible.

Financial aid meeting commences

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2017
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

On the road again

Emma Sipple, Co-Editor in Chief
September 25, 2017
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[Photo] LJ Haider

September 30, 2016
Bobby Palomin is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column pieces.

[Photo] Bobby Palomin

March 8, 2016
The Ranger Sports Podcast covers all things sports. It is done by the Valley Ventana sports writing team.

[Photo] Ranger Sports Podcast Ep.1

March 7, 2018
Portraying victims of a drunk driving crash, senior Emily Harrison cries over victim Hannah Pittman during Shattered Dreams. Accidents also can occur form distracted driving.

Set down the phone

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
May 30, 2017
The 2017 bond passes after the election May 6. The bond will add two new high schools to the district.

$263 million bond passes

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
May 30, 2017
Ending administrative censorship allows for student publications to write about important topics that affect student life. The new bill protects student journalists’ First Amendment rights.

Reporting truth, learning with professionals

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
May 23, 2017
Senior Josh Adkins dips senior Ann Mark during the Prom King and Queen dance.

On the ballroom floor

Emma Sipple and John Garza
May 2, 2017
The 2017 bond passes after the election May 6. The bond will add two new high schools to the district.

Time to vote is now

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
April 25, 2017
Editors Bobby Palomin, Megan Myles and Emma Sipple went to the Bulverde-Spring Branch Chamber meeting in the Bulverde Spring Branch library to discuss the overcrowding in the school.

Bond election early voting begins Monday

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
April 21, 2017
Construction of five new portables has begun behind the bus ramp.

Additional classrooms clear the way

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
April 7, 2017
Seeing the green

Seeing the green

Emma Sipple and Laney Rendon
April 5, 2017
Former UIL coordinator Denise Nipper and current UIL coordinator L. Sellers hold up the first place academic team plaque while sophomore Niles Nelson watches in the background.

UIL brings home gold

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
March 29, 2017
The drainage project begins and will continue on Monday with the front gate being closed.

School’s front gate to be closed

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
March 9, 2017
The Throne of Glass series was written by Sara J. Maas.

Throne of trash

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
February 28, 2017
Sophomore Gage Clark gets his gun up after winning first place at the chess tournament.

Checkmate

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
February 27, 2017
Sophomore Konnar Klinksiek stretches his arms behind the blocks before his events.

Making splash at state

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
February 21, 2017
Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
February 14, 2017
Sophomore Konnar Klinksiek and junior Caitie Mansker receive their swimmer of the meet awards.

Aquatics team takes home district championships

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
January 30, 2017
The CyberPatriot team celebrates a successful season.

CyberPatriot team programs into district competition

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
January 27, 2017
Kindness is key

Kindness is key

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
January 10, 2017
Login for Digital Citizenship Week

Login for Digital Citizenship Week

Emma Sipple and LJ Haider
January 6, 2017
Cyberbullying debugged

Cyberbullying debugged

Emma Sipple, LJ Haider, and Jack Padgett
December 14, 2016
Tooth rotting tradition

Tooth rotting tradition

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
November 14, 2016
FACS collects toiletries in Mrs. Niles's classroom for the homeless drive.

[Photo] Service for hope

Morgan Robinson and Dillon Magee
November 4, 2016
Students walk down the main A-wing hallway on their way to first period. The increase in student population led to crowding in the hallways.

Too many students, not enough space

Emma Sipple, Editor
October 28, 2016
Seniors Morgan Clinton and Alexis Housson make their way down the hallway during Fall Fest.

Frightening Fest

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
October 24, 2016
Seniors Kenedi Tanks and Lakaira Mosley dress up for spirit week in 2015.

Homecoming dress up days announced

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
September 29, 2016
Senior Bradie Dean knits in her downtime at the UIL meet at Judson.

UIL informational meeting today

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
September 27, 2016
Cross Country competes at Dripping Springs Invitational on September 2nd.

Cross country makes a splash

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
September 21, 2016
Junior cheer manager Jacob Riggs addresses the crowd.

Opening pep rally of the year

Emma Sipple, Web Editor
September 16, 2016
Population grows to largest in district

Population grows to largest in district

Emma Sipple, Web editor
September 2, 2016
Cynthia Biggs created a cake for Wayne Dietert's retirement breakfast.

Long-time ag teacher goes back to his roots

Emma Sipple, Staff writer
June 2, 2016
Vandals damaged fencing materials around the new Humans of SV garden on Tuesday.

Humans of SV garden vandalized

Emma Sipple, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
Freshmen Konnar Klinksiek, and Shaun Besch pose with senior Clayton Taylor and junior Ian Ogrodnik after their first place win in the 200 medley relay at regionals.

Aquatics team received All-Star Awards

Emma Sipple, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
Senior Clayton Taylor and Dawson Martinez smile after signing their letters of intent to Incarnate Word.

Seniors sign for college

Emma Sipple, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
End of an Era: Bidding farewell, Dustin McCarley ends his career as a resource officer. Gary Noegel will replace him this month.

Takin’ a-rrest

Emma Sipple, Staff Writer
December 1, 2015
A swimmer prepares to dive into the water during the Jan. 30 district meet. Photo by: Alderete

Swim heads for state, preparing for finals

Emma Sipple, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
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