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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
LJ Haider

LJ Haider, Online Editor

Hey, what’s trending? I’m LJ Haider! I’m a junior and I am the online editor. I enjoy theater, friends, and my favorite font (despite the backlash I get) is wingdings.

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The cast and crew of "GINT" celebrate their trophies and medals along with a first place finish in district.

[Photo] District champions

Taralynn Gates and Jackson Posey
March 25, 2019
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[Photo] Cloud hangs over vaping devices

May 4, 2018
Seniors Lindsey Curtis and Eleftherios Synodinos reunited after a confrontation in the previous scene in a bar in London.

History made by Theatre’s “Man From Nebraska”

LJ Haider, Online Editor
April 3, 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
Cast of "Man From Nebraska" celebrates their win at 6A Zone competition at Canyon.

“Man From Nebraska” moves to the next stage of competition

LJ Haider, Online Editor
March 9, 2018
Writing Center Logo

[Photo] Writing center opens

Rebecca Covington, Opinion Editor
February 23, 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
Eric Reece signs his letter to play baseball at Oklahoma West End University. The signing took place this morning. "It's a great school with a competitive Christian program and it's a good place to be," he said.

Mason Pierce poses during his signing. He will play football at Colorado School of Mines. "Academics and football both excelled there," he said

Joaquin Martinez signs his letter of intent to golf at Western Texas College. The signing took place this morning. "This is the next step in my golfing career," he said.

Raquel Hill sit in between her parents, signing her letter of intent. She will golf at Trinity University. "It's a really small school," Hill said. "I really liked the coach and atmosphere."

Christian Hallum sits in between his parents at his signing to Austin College. He will play football there. "It felt like it fit," he said. "I liked what the program and coaches stood for. I can see myself there."

Johnathan Diaz, Nathaniel Diaz and Luis Green pose as Nathaniel Diaz signs his letter of intent. He will play soccer at Saint Mary's University. "It's close to home," he said.

Ethan Cernohouse signs his letter of intent to play baseball at University of Mary. "It's a great school," he said. "It grabbed me and it feels like home."

Avery Wilson sits in between Coach Kari Osborne and her mother. She signed with Adams State University to swim. "I love the location," she said. "It has my major of environmental science too."

[Photo] Second signing day to take place

April 10, 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
With Youtube's continuing success advertisers raise their standards.

Youtube’s Adpocalypse causes frenzy among creators and advertisers

Jack Padgett and LJ Haider
January 26, 2018
A 'Wicked' performance

A ‘Wicked’ performance

LJ Haider, Online Editor
January 23, 2018
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[Photo] Internet "open" for business

December 15, 2017
Months of practice following region auditions will finally be put to the test.

Brilliant bunch at Bandera

LJ Haider, Online Editor
December 11, 2017
O snow close!

O snow close!

Bobby Palomin and LJ Haider
December 8, 2017
Calendar voting process begins

Calendar voting process begins

LJ Haider, Online Editor
November 28, 2017
Operation blessings in Rockport

Operation blessings in Rockport

LJ Haider, Online Editor
November 14, 2017
Dictator editor reinstated, staff prepares for worst

Dictator editor reinstated, staff prepares for worst

LJ Haider, Online Editor
October 20, 2017
Flag of the Model United Nations

School UNited

LJ Haider, Online Editor
September 25, 2017
Emma Sipple is co-editor in chief of the Valley Ventana.

[Photo] Emma Sipple

March 8, 2016
Rebecca Covington is the opinion editor for the Valley Ventana.

[Photo] Rebecca Covington

October 2, 2016
Five apps you NEED this summer

Five apps you NEED this summer

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
May 30, 2017
Zachary Brady sings "Sandcastles."

School’s got talent

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
May 9, 2017
Left to right: Linsey Curtis, Ana Elliot, Kaylee Underwood, Katie Box, Madeline Kutac, Jack Mobley and LJ Haider examine River Thompson as the body.

Not just for show, for life

Jack Mobley and LJ Haider
March 31, 2017
Superintendent Andrew Kim serves pancakes to the student body before school.

Shattered Dreams program gives second chance

LJ Haider, Alex Alvarado, and Laney Rendon
March 10, 2017
Kathy Presley reads her daughter's eulogy during the mock memorial.

Sydney Beard and others pay their respects with white carnations.

Ana Elliot and others mourn the victims of drunk driving crashes.

Giselle Kowalski and other FACS students pay respects at mock memorial.

From behind the casket of Hannah Presley.

Choir performs "See you again" at mock memorial.

Casket presentation showing Hannah's accomplishments.

Juniors and seniors watch the mock memorial service.

Curriculum instructional coach Sally Bratton embraces her daughter Kathleen after giving her testimony.

From left to right: Hannah Pittman, Jack Mobley, Emily Harrison, Elf Synodinos and Kaylee Underwood receive their awards

Theatre UIL advances to district

Jack Mobley and LJ Haider
March 8, 2017
The long awaited Switch is revealed.

Time to ‘Switch’ it up

LJ Haider and Jack Padgett
March 2, 2017
Sophomore Garrett Fischer is presented the scholarship after his win at San Antonio Rodeo.

Stock show scholarship

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
February 22, 2017
Hannah

[Photo] Hannah Gray

October 26, 2016
Conversation Hearts: The good, bad and corny

Conversation Hearts: The good, bad and corny

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
February 14, 2017
Data complied by Emma Sipple, Jack Padgett, Megan Myles, LJ Haider and Alex Alvarado

Three lunches get thumbs down

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
February 8, 2017
German students celebrate their success at Region UIL

German students dominate region UIL

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
February 6, 2017
Comal school board is considering two calendar proposals for next school year. The community is invited to provide input.

School board considers two calendar options for next year

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
February 1, 2017

Senior’s Inauguration Day surprise has her in tears

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
January 20, 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
Web editor gains power, seen as dictator

Web editor gains power, seen as dictator

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2016
Bye Bye Birdie Hits the Stage Tomorrow Night

Bye Bye Birdie Hits the Stage Tomorrow Night

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
December 7, 2016
PANIC! in Austin

PANIC! in Austin

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
November 8, 2016
Senior Morgan McLeod performs "Holding Out for a Hero" at the Bulverde United Methodist Church in August.

Mc’Loud’ and proud

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
October 28, 2016
During rehearsal, choir students prepare for an upcoming performance.

New musical rocks the stage

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2016
Katy Box and River Thompson practice their scene in "Twentieth Century" The Show opens Oct. 20-22.

Twentieth Century in Full Swing

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2016
New Year, New Musical

New Year, New Musical

LJ Haider, Social Media Editor
September 12, 2016
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