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The process was great, I had a really great time calling both my coaches and taking my official visit, said Sarah Beckman 25. Photo by: Andrew Beckman

Sarah Beckman makes a splash into the Ivy League

Ava Mohror and Brody Daw March 15, 2024

VHS junior Sarah Beckman announces her commitment to the admissions process at Harvard University Sarah Beckman ‘25 announced her verbal commitment to the admissions process at Harvard University on...

Pictured left to right are Claire Ramos 24, Amanda Lubbos 25 and Juliette Nasarenko 24 after the Jerry Harwood Memorial invite. Photo by: Sierra Meyers

Ventura High School’s track season has officially begun

Meray Touma March 8, 2024

How are VHS track students feeling about their season starting?  Track and Field has been a sport at VHS for many years. Track and Field is a sport with numerous events including sprints, long jumps,...

Harley Nix 24 said, And I will also be performing with the Hip-Hop team. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

It’s Talent Show time!

Lily Brown and Isabel Andrade February 24, 2024

The talent show auditions have come and gone The talent show is back, which means auditions for it were held as well. Talent show auditions were  on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. On Feb. 21, auditions started...

The account page is gaining followers by the day, using Google Forms to obtain submissions. Graphic by: Nathan Lopez

Student-made Instagram account shares anonymous confessions from students

Emily Sevaaetasi, Nathan Lopez, and Sawyer Cameron February 15, 2024

The people of VHS have mixed opinions about a new VHS confessions account on Instagram @venturahigh_confessions on Instagram is a new school drama Instagram account created in December by an anonymous...

The association of HOSAs motto is, The hands of youth mold the future of tomorrow. Graphic by: Brody Daw

HOSA: turning aspirations into careers

Brody Daw February 15, 2024

Ventura High School introduced a new club this year: HOSA, or Health Occupations Students of America. It is run by medical CTE pathway teacher Schatzi Sovich and President Alana Thogerson ‘24, the...

Factors such as inexperience, nighttime and weekend driving, not using seatbelts, speeding, distractions and being under the influence are all common causes of car accidents among teens. Graphic by: Ava Mohror

Let’s talk about teen driving

Ava Mohror February 14, 2024

Weather conditions, distractions or critical errors: how are teen drivers doing on the road?  In 2021, 2,116 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 died in traffic crashes, an 11% increase from 2020....

Banner Bold posters around the school gives a look at what Banner Bold is. It includes the prize rewards, the email, the due date, the format options for what students will submit, a few online resources as well as the theme, The Things You Dont See. Photo by: Emmett Flynn

Compete in Banner Bold 2023-24

Emmett Flynn February 12, 2024

VHS’ best writers and artists compete for Banner Bold prizes Throughout the school year, VHS students have a chance to submit their own literature, art or photography to VHS’ Banner Bold literary...

Harley Nix 24 said, With my family we do a Secret Santa where my aunts and uncles receive the names of nieces and nephew to give gifts to. Graphic by: Isabel Andrade.

How do different cultures celebrate their holidays?

Isabel Andrade December 20, 2023

Holiday traditions and foods from different cultures  In every household, each family, culture and person has a different way of celebrating, whether it’s celebrating different holidays or eating various...

I love Italian, its my passion, said Italian teacher Claudio Lonardo. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Saying “ciao” to the Italian program

Brynn Kightlinger December 19, 2023

After many years, the Italian program is coming to an end at VHS The Italian language program has been at VHS for many years. The current Italian teacher, Claudio Lonardo, has been teaching at VHS for...

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