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Ace Rico

Ace Rico, Staffer

Ace Rico is a senior at VHS and in his first year at The Cougar Press. He enjoys playing with his cats while making Pinterest boards and blasting his Spotify playlists. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors.

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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

Juniors reflect on their year

Soraya Stegall and Ace Rico
June 8, 2023
Jennifer Thompson (pictured), the founder of Cassie's Cats has been a cat lover her whole life. In the featured image, she is posing with with a portrait of Cassie, her childhood cat. Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Cassie’s Cats: a cat lounge and adoption center

Ace Rico, Soraya Stegall, and Kendall Garcia
February 1, 2023
Spotify Wrapped happens at the end of each year. Users get a trip down memory lane, recapping their music for the whole year. Graphic by: Kendall Garcia

Students wrap up 2022 with Spotify wrapped

Kendall Garcia, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
December 16, 2022
The Ventura High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team lined up for the pledge of allegiance at their first Pacific View league game of the season against Pacifica High School at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Photo by: Kendall Garcia

Cougars bring the ball home

Kendall Garcia and Ace Rico
December 11, 2022
The new library sign above the doors. In the glass window is the old handmade sign by teacher librarian Susan Adamich. Photo by: Kendall Garcia

The library has a sign for the first time

Kendall Garcia and Ace Rico
December 5, 2022
Tobias Raymond '23 (lower-left) said, "My favorite memory is throwing Sawyer Cline '24 [#17] in the air after a touchdown." Photo by: Felix Cortez

Class of 2023 reminisces on their years on the field

Kendall Garcia, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
November 21, 2022
"Pearl" ended with actress Mia Goth's (Pearl) intense smile that lasted two minutes while the credits rolled. Graphic by: Summer Williams

Movie review: “Pearl”

Summer Williams and Ace Rico
November 13, 2022
Students came together Oct. 1 under the brightly lit, colorful dance floor for the Homecoming dance. Popular songs such as "Mo Bamba" and "Party in the USA" were played as students cheered and danced along. Photo by: Avery Cameron

Opinion: Hold the music

Soraya Stegall and Ace Rico
November 10, 2022
Chloe Cross ‘24 (center) rocks a sea glass ring. Cross said, “My favorite piece is probably my Betty Belts green sea glass ring.” Many students wear meaningful jewelry from family members that hold sentimental value. Cross said, “My mom bought it for me on my birthday, but it’s also just a really cute statement piece.” Photo by: Ace Rico

What jewelry is most meaningful to VHS students?

Jane Armstrong, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
October 21, 2022
Chantelle Troutman '23 (left) said, “They’re New Rocks. They make me like three inches taller and they have straps. There are no laces. I love wearing them. I just feel really tall and I love wearing them to concerts.” Photo by: Soraya Stegall

What shoes are VHS students wearing to walk into the new school year?

Ava Mohror, Soraya Stegall, Kinda Mehael, Jane Armstrong, and Ace Rico
September 21, 2022
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