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Minecraft Education is a free download on students Chromebooks, along with ScratchJr. Photo by: Henry Lopez

Minecraft makes an appearance on students’ Chromebooks

Sawyer Cameron and Nathan Lopez November 29, 2023

An educational version of Minecraft is officially available via Chromebook’s Play Store  Earlier this year, students district-wide, including students at VHS, have noticed that the Google Play Store...

Last year Smith was a student teacher for former VHS teacher Margaret Sellers and continued at VHS this year in the drama department. Photo by: VHS drama department

New teacher Arden Smith welcomed into the drama department

Vail Newman November 18, 2023

Drama kicked off the year with new assistant teacher, Arden Smith This year, Arden Smith was welcomed to the drama department as an assistant teacher to Stefoni Rossiter. Many students have said they...

There are primarily three different ways to apply for college in California. Graphic by: Alexis Segovia

College application deadlines coming soon

Alexis Segovia November 15, 2023

Seniors college applications are due soon for the fall semester of 2024 Seniors' application deadlines for various colleges are coming soon for the fall semester of 2024. Various platforms for submitting...

Pictured are former CTC members left to right, Wyatt Mojo, Mateo Navarro, Quinn Ferguson and Carsten Peterson. Photo by: Craig Carey

Tails take on the trails

Brody Daw October 31, 2023

Cougar Trail Crew works to make a difference in their community  Environmental impact starts locally, and that is exactly what a small group of VHS students are trying to achieve. The Cougar Trail Crew...

ASB president Emily Sehati 24 and senior class president Scott Vreeland 24 on the senior lawn. ASB wants to focus on student inclusion within the ASB process and appealing to a wider array of the student body, said Vreeland. Photo by: Ava Mohror

Inclusivity is ASB’s number one goal

Ava Mohror October 11, 2023

ASB looks into the 2023-24 school year with goals of inclusion and communication As VHS students and faculty enter the 2023-24 school year, the new ASB leaders begin to plan out dances, spirit weeks and...

Most marching band performances are with the pep band during football games. Photo by: Mera Clobes

The VHS marching band is ready for action

Ava Blau-Grinsel October 10, 2023

Keep on the lookout for the VHS marching band The VHS marching band performs at VHS athletic events and parades. It is made up of 50 musicians, including the color guard. Some instruments included in...

Natalie Jungo ‘24 said, “I feel excited [and] a little bit sad but Im ready.” Photo by: Eden Leyva

Seniors talk graduation

Eden Levya September 30, 2023

The first VHS classes started at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, and marked the beginning of the school year. Graphic by: Alexis Segovia

Fall semester begins at VHS

Alexis Segovia September 15, 2023

VHS is back at school for the fall semester after summer break VHS students returned to campus on Aug. 23. The 2023-24 school year marks the second year of VHS’ block schedule, which makes school start...

Adam Hibberd 24 in the Addams Family play. Photo by: Brianna Ramirez

Student Feature: Get to know more about Addams Family star Adam Hibberd

Brianna Ramirez June 12, 2023

Drama student Adam Hibberd ‘24 recently played Gomez Addams in the Addams Family play. Adam has also been involved in other plays at VHS, such as “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” and “Puffs,”...

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