Find out what VHS art is all about, what student artists are working on and learn about the teachers who run it
The VHS art department has a variety of classes for all students. The classes are taught...
As the year comes to a close, several exchange students reflect on their time in Ventura before returning to their homes across the world
In the 2022-23 school year, VHS played host to several foreign...
He can’t get out of the water
Merrick Giles ‘24 is a student at VHS with many accolades already under his belt. He and the VHS water polo team made it all the way to the second round of the...
Closing out the school year in the fourth quarter, seniors are beginning to choose which college they will attend in the upcoming fall. A popular option is the UC system, a group of California universities,...
There are several different options for students’ futures
As seniors begin receiving their college decisions, juniors can keep in mind the different options after graduating high school. The following...
VHS’ very own volleyball player, Kate Duffey, is on top of her game
“Kate is one of the most valuable players a team can have,” said VHS varsity girls volleyball player Chloe Simpson ‘24.
Kate...
The sophomore already has several running records
In June 2021, Sadie Engelhardt ‘25 broke the world record for the shortest mile time for females aged 14 and under in Huntington, Ala., with a time...
The history, backstory and aftermath of the chalk festival
The annual VHS chalk festival took place in front of the statue on May 12 and 13. The history of the chalk festival is rooted deep in VHS history....
Cesar Morales’s journey through dance
Born in an Oaxacan household, Cesar Morales ‘24 has been familiar with “La Danza De Los Diablos” or “The Dance of the Devils" ever since he was a child....
A place for VHS students who have an interest in theater
Drama Club is during lunch every Thursday in the Little Theater by room 40, with drama teacher Stefoni Rossiter serving as advisor.
Cadence...
Highlighting the military as a career for VHS students
Students at VHS follow many different career paths after graduation. One of those paths is the U.S. Armed Forces, the largest single employer in...
![Maliah Taylor ‘24 and Nico Gonzalez ‘23, left to right. Taylor said, “I’m not going to miss anything because I know my junior year is way harder than my senior year. Finals are super stressful. I hate finals so much. [I’m looking forward to] getting my license and more freedom.” Photo by: Soraya Stegall](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/photo-10-900x675.jpg)
