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
The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana
Tatum Tomallo

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer

Some people don’t know this about her, but she is Tatum Tomallo (she/her). She is a junior staff writer on the Valley Ventana and is also in production theatre this year.

All content by Tatum Tomallo
Statistics on this year's and last year's mass and school shootings.

Senior Spotlight: Ella Majors

Senior Spotlight: Ella Majors

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Insensitive jokes and acts of violence overshadow a night of progress.

The slap heard ’round the world

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
An MRI imaging showing the condition of my shunt at eight years old.

It was all in my head

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
KENS5 reporter and anchor Vanessa Croix interviews senior Tytus Gonzalez about his All-Star Student award.

All-Star Student

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022

Review: ‘Sing 2’ for everyone

Tatum Tomallo and Grace Bush
January 11, 2022
Canadian Women's Association provides a discrete hand gesture to signal for help.

Signaled to safety

Bethany Mann and Tatum Tomallo
November 16, 2021
Principal Michael Wahl gives a National Merit Scholar certificate to Jaci Mesa during the breakfast ceremony Oct. 29 in the cafeteria.

Honoring academic achievement

Grace Bush and Tatum Tomallo
November 5, 2021
During the Oct. 22 pep rally, the Silver Spurs perform a dance routine in the main gym. Their current practice space is not large enough for the girls to move side to side.

Proposition C: Room to move

Tatum Tomallo and Grace Bush
October 23, 2021
Pieper High School's doors will open to strictly freshmen and sophomores for the 2021-22 academic school year.

Pieper HS/SVHS grandfathering application deadline approaches

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
February 4, 2021
Both school nurses, Natalie Kuhn and Cheryl Sims (pictured), tackle COVID-19-related concerns.

Nursing COVID

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
January 22, 2021
The survey available for the community to take closed Jan. 15

Committee to select 2021-2022 academic calendar

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
January 21, 2021
Silver Spurs dance team celebrates their victories at a former Crowd Pleasers competition.

To the pointe

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
Halfway through their second period U.S. government class, seniors Zach Santana and Hadley Thomas research for their projects.

Conversations in the classroom

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
November 3, 2020
Play on words

Play on words

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
October 20, 2020

[Video] In person student perspective

Tatum Tomallo, 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
The appointments of the 2020-2021 student government

The appointments of the 2020-2021 student government

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
October 13, 2020
The Travis Scott burger meal, named after the popular rapper, failed to meet some diners' expectations.

The underwhelming Travis Scott burger

Tatum Tomallo, Social Media Manager
October 6, 2020
A glitch in mass produced COVID-19 testing kits has limited the supply of available tests. https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/05/texas-coronavirus-response-what-state-officials-can-do/

School cancellation extended

Rebekah Mann, Daniel Lackey, and Tatum Tomallo
March 17, 2020
As they stand on the stage, the Clybourne Park cast and crew accept their first place plaque at their most recent contest.

Theatre knocks it out of the (Clybourne) park

Aidenne Despres and Tatum Tomallo
March 7, 2020
The anticipated sequel was released on Feb. 12, 2020.

Love wins (but also fails)

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020
Silver Spurs Bailey Zettler and AJ Gonzales perform at Crowd Pleasers Regional competition at Canyon High School.

Crowd pleasers

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
The freshman cheer squad celebrates winning first place at the National Cheer Association competition in Dallas.

Comeback queens

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Sydney Drott signing to play at Schriener University

Christmas Hallmark movies are shown daily on the Hallmark channel for their "Count Down to Christmas."

Holly jolly movies

Rebekah Mann and Tatum Tomallo
December 17, 2019
Gobbling for Good will be a new take on the traditional Turkey Feather campaign, but the causes remains the same.

‘Tis the season for giving

Rebekah Mann, Tatum Tomallo, and Daniel Lackey
November 12, 2019
During today's Veterans Day ceremony, algebra teacher Lauren Boswell acknowledges the applause as she is recognized as a veteran.

Heroes in the hallways

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Communities in Schools will be on campus next week to talk about suicide and the signs of depression.

Sending out an SOS

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Student Council members will have a stand outside the cafeteria in order for students to buy Pink Out shirts until Oct. 25, 2019, the day of the game.

Info on school Pink Out game

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
With a series of posters on Sept. 22, freshman Michael Mayhugh invites Zoie Saucedo to the homecoming dance.

Hoco?

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Just in time for fall weather to blow in, the campus celebrates spirt week with themed dress up days, as announced in the senior dining hall.

In high spirits

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
The Comal County Fair parade takes place Friday, but the fair and other events last through Sunday.

Fair play

Tatum Tomallo, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
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