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
Grayson Cook

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer

Grayson Cook is a senior, and he loves to write stories and listen to his favorite music. He has been part of theatre for many years, and currently goes hanging out at the tabletop club. Additionally, he is an Eagle Scout.

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Boy Scouts of America announced on May 7 the organization's name will change to Scouting America on the organization's 115th birthday Feb. 8, 2025. Photo by JV via unsplash.com

Boy Scouts changing name after 115 years

Grayson Cook, Staff writer
May 15, 2024
Senior Hannah Pape gives blood during the last blood drive on February 1.

HOSA to host blood drive tomorrow

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Junior Sayers Allen poses for a photo at the golf region competition on April 17. Photo via SVHS Golf.

Swinging it into high gear

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Anonymous student makes $10 bucks after a Wednesday night shift.

Big shifts, small tips: High school students discuss problems with tipping

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Senior Greyson Clark and Freshman Roman Parkas playing UNO with another club member

TableTop club gives students a safe place

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Harbin Hotel released on Prime Video on January 18th, 2024

Stayed Tuned Everyone: “Hazbin Hotel” released after four years.

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
The football team will be traveling to Arlington this Friday to compete for the state championship.

Football’s headed to state: here’s what’s happening

Alex Whelchel and Grayson Cook
December 12, 2023
There are many home remedies that people use when they have the flu, including drinking hot tea. Photo by Kelly Sikkema via unsplash.

How to stay healthy during flu season

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Sophomore James Berry rehearses for his role of Hamlet on Oct. 24.

Theater to perform ‘Hamlet’ this weekend

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
The National Merit Scholarship was established in 1964 in response to the Civil Rights Movement. Photo via National Merit website.

Students to be recognized for National Merit, College Board awards

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Fentanyl is an opioid prescribed for chronic pain, severe cancer pain, nerve damage, back injury, major trauma and surgery. Photo: Hal Gatewood via Unsplash

New state law tackles rising fentanyl abuse

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Teachers of Texas educated students are making efforts to ban books

The tale of banished literature

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Staff Writer Grayson Cook discusses new outlook on his life and his previous years of struggle after life-changing trip.

Endless change

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
The Last of Us premiered on January 15th, 2023

An infectious survival story

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Senior Trieste Perciavalle has played varsity tennis for four years.

Senior Spotlight: Trieste Perciavalle

Grayson Cook, Staff writer
February 21, 2023
Avatar: The Way of the Water was released to theaters on Dec. 16.

The way of the box office

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Klaus Weinelt outside his Social Studies Classroom

Klaus Weinelt: As fit as a fiddle

Grayson Cook, staff writer
December 14, 2022
Varsity cheerleaders lead students in cheers at the gold out pep rally on Sept. 22.

Pep rally to include wrestling, soccer

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022

For traditional food

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
The deadline for PTSA reflections entries is next Monday, Oct. 31.

Show your voice

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
"Werewolf by Night" was released to the Disney Plus platform on Oct. 7.

Horror for Halloween

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
'Our Town' performances begin on Oct.27 and end on Oct. 29.

Back into the spotlight

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
"Legally Blonde Jr." performances will be in December, but dates have not been set yet.

Fine arts goes blonde

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
The Rangers and Rogues club is not only for Dungeons and Dragons anymore.

Evolution of the TableTop Club

Grayson Cook, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
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