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

Laney Rendon

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief

Yo, I'm Laney and I'm a senior this year. When I'm not putting in hours at Chick-fil-A, or at UIL for journalism, I can probably be found in the media team classroom, eating, writing or even both at the same time. This year, I'm Editor-in-Chief alongside my best friend. I hope you can enjoy the stories and photos we post on the website. (:

All content by Laney Rendon
During a summer journalism workshop, senior Laney Rendon enjoys her last summer before graduation.

Graduation meltdown

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2019
A week of events are set in place to raise money

SPUD week returns

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
Competitors wait for next event in New Braunfels High School cafeteria Saturday, Feb. 23.

Braingers’ old record under stampede

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2019
Senior Luke Estes assists math and science competitors as they wait for their next event in the Bandera High School cafeteria on Dec. 1. Senior Ross Stoutamyer and junior Audrey Pauletti are both on the right.

Sibling success

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Before school, juniors Josephine Ford, Max Oliver, Liahm Nowak, Abigail Lewis and Carsyn Chambers add their artistic touches to the giant coloring page in the library Thursday, Jan. 24.

Coloring is the new wave

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019
Senior Luke Estes assists math and science competitors as they wait for their next event in the Bandera High School cafeteria on Dec. 1. Senior Ross Stoutamyer and junior Audrey Pauletti are both on the right.

Braingerstorm

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2018
Texass minimum wage has been at the federal minimum wage level of $7.25 since 2008.

Texas’s low pay unfair to public

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and donate during the Oct. 4 blood drive on campus. Sign up before Sept. 28 and get those permission slips signed.

Every drop counts

Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
Tootsie was a Chow-Lab mix.

News editor remembers dog

Laney Rendon, News Editor
May 10, 2018
The Rush2Recycle project encourages fans to limit waste at the stadium and at home.

Zero waste on big stages

Laney Rendon, News Editor
February 6, 2018
Tide makes sure to warn its customers of the dangers of eating its pods on the packaging.

Tide pod challenges common sense

Laney Rendon, News Editor
January 31, 2018
National Merit Commended Scholars and National Hispanic Recognized students stand in front of the main entrance of SV. Before the football game on Oct. 20, the students had a dinner where they were recognized.

High grades pay off

Laney Rendon, News Editor
November 14, 2017
ROLLING UP SLEEVES  Medical personel gathers donated blood from senior Hallie Reeves in the first blood drive bus parked at the main entrance. Student volunteers were excused from class to donate.

Out for blood

Laney Rendon, News Editor
November 14, 2017
Sophomores Lyndsey Reyes and Jaymie Nickles smile with mums galore in C wing.

Homecoming court announced

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 28, 2017
Drum Major Ann Mark conducts the band performance during the pep rally last year.

Pep rally schedule announced

Laney Rendon, News Editor
September 6, 2017
Sophomores Cry Lester, Sydney Rostedt, Chase Carson, and Mckenna Bonney lean back and forward on stage under the spotlight.

[Photo] Spring in their step

Jack Padgett, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017
Senior Andie OBrien placed first in Cupcake Battle.

FCCLA stars shine at competition

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
At the 2016 Dinner and a Song, senior Madelyn Deviney and freshmen Amanda Charlton and Bethany Kleck dance to the music.

Choir to perform Dinner and Song

Laney Rendon, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
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