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VHS students climb their way to the top at Boulderdash

VHS students climb their way to the top at Boulderdash

Saida Delgadillo and Tanya Turchyn May 29, 2019

Indoor rock climbing arena “Boulderdash” becomes a new fad in Ventura and VHS students are latching on. Ventura’s newest rock climbing arena--Boulderdash--has faced a blowup of popularity and has...

Students reflect on their journey from freshman to senior year

Students reflect on their journey from freshman to senior year

Liliana Lara May 21, 2019

Freshman year photos taken from Ventura High School’s 2016 Yearbook. Current photos taken by Liliana Lara. [huge_it_slider id="100"]

Students of Ventura High School reveal their hidden talents

Students of Ventura High School reveal their hidden talents

Julia Davies and Jessica Johnson April 26, 2019

We already know that Ventura High School is pretty crazy, but how crazy are our peers hidden talents? As the VHS talent show comes near, we were on the hunt for the hidden talents that normally wouldn’t...

After I found out that I got under five minutes for the 1500 meter run, I was so excited that I wasnt even tired, commented Pekar. Photo from: Derek Pekar

It’s over 7,000: Derek Pekar breaks decathlon record

Jezel Mercado April 25, 2019

On April 5 and 6, senior Derek Pekar attended the Arcadia Invitational Track Meet in Arcadia, CA, and made history. Pekar was invited to this event, so he could participate in the decathlon. A decathlon...

Senior Jackson Ellis going to block a goal. Photo by Julie Ellis 2019.

A look at Cougar Water Polo through the ages: part four

Garrett Jaffe March 29, 2019

This is the fourth of four articles interviewing four different generations of  Ventura Water Polo players ranging from 1980 to present. Thirty years since Mark Schmidt played his last Buena ventura...

Tyler Grey going for the goal. Photo by Bill Grey circa 2009.

A look at Cougar Water Polo through the ages: part three

Garrett Jaffe March 28, 2019

This is the third of four articles interviewing four different generations of  Ventura Water Polo players ranging from 1980 to present. Me: Ok, I have a few questions: When and where did you play water...

A look at Cougar Water Polo through the ages: part two

A look at Cougar Water Polo through the ages: part two

Garrett Jaffe March 28, 2019

This is the second of four articles interviewing four different generations of  Ventura Water Polo players ranging from 1980 to present.   Ventura Water Polo in 1990 Interview with Mark...

Senior Claire Ortiz has created a fun and unique way for students to showcase who they truly are, rather than filtering themselves in our schools yearbook. Photo from: @2019unfiltered on Instagram

Ortiz unfilters senior portraits

Sailor Hawes and Tatum Luoma March 20, 2019

Senior Claire Ortiz is making her own website where she plans to upload film photos of most of the seniors at Ventura High School; through these photos, students will be able to express themselves and...

Spring break: School’s out, but will you be out?

Spring break: School’s out, but will you be out?

Saida Delgadillo and Tanya Turchyn March 20, 2019

Whether you're jumping on a plane, staying in bed for a week straight, or working 24/7, Ventura High School students are setting their intentions for the upcoming week of vacation. Many students interviewed...

Senior John Simon with his own brand, Simon Shapes, riding a barrel on his self-made surfboard. Photo by: Luke William

VHS surf team rides wave of victories

Trinity Taylor and John Studebaker March 19, 2019

Cowabunga! Ventura High School surf team is undefeated. Every other Saturday morning from August to March, VUSD high schools’ surfer kids head to Ventura Point with surf-coaches Christian Brock and...

Transgender students, senior Alexander Crimes (left) and juniors Max Bolle (center) and Noah Tallent (right) use their clothing and mannerisms to express their gender identity.
Photo by: Miles Bennett

Stuck in the wrong body but staying strong

Miles Bennett March 2, 2019

“My breasts feel like cancerous tumors and my voice feels like the result of some horrible accident. I don't feel like I grew up with these things, and I feel like the ‘feminine’ things about me...

Students putting in hours at school and at their jobs

Students putting in hours at school and at their jobs

Take a look at some Ventura High School students that have part-time jobs              

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