Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
Alex is a senior and in her second year on staff. She is a member of the UIL journalism team and has won many awards through it. She has also won TAJE, ILPC and Best in Texas awards. She is a member of NHS and Key Club. Outside of school, she plays soccer for a club team.
![Wrilyn Shippey plays center back for the soccer team and will be continuing her career at Angelo State University. Shippey, although nervous about graduating early, is ready to begin this new chapter in her life. “[I’m looking forward to] just being part of a team,” Shippey said. “There’s nothing better than having built in friends, being part of a team and having something to work for.”](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-3.png)
