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The Student News Site of Ventura High School

The Cougar Press
The Student News Site of Ventura High School

The Cougar Press
All content by Alejandro Hernandez
VHS students are all eligible for a free breakfast and lunch every day. They can line up to enter the cafeteria and give their student ID number to get lunch. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS now serves fresher food

Alejandro Hernandez
September 15, 2023
Dolores Huerta speaks in the auditorium. She has led farm workers and community members in Ventura County through her decades-long career. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist, speaks at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez
June 15, 2023
Cougie Unshrugged: Episode Two

Cougie Unshrugged: Episode Two

Alejandro Hernandez and Ava Mohror
June 9, 2023
Elementary school students visited the Tuttle Gym and Main Street Gym for the Readers Faire, and went from story to story. Photo by: Samantha Castañeda

Reading through time and beyond

Alejandro Hernandez and Samantha Castañeda
June 2, 2023
Cougie Unshrugged: Pilot

Cougie Unshrugged: Pilot

Alejandro Hernandez
June 2, 2023
The musical groups played a variety of musical instruments at the concert. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Honors perform

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Katie Rundle
May 26, 2023
Students can submit their interest to participate in the VHS TedxYouth event by scanning the QR code and completing the embedded Google form. The deadline to submit the form is June 1. Graphic by: Emily Sehati

TED Talk to be potentially held at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez
May 24, 2023
Sadie Engelhardt 25 is a competitive runner who has broken several records. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Sadie Engelhardt zooms past the competition

Alejandro Hernandez
May 19, 2023
The Cougie Corner Episode 13: Prom

The Cougie Corner Episode 13: Prom

Christian Montecino, Jayden Gentry, Halle Gentry, and Alejandro Hernandez
May 16, 2023
VHS Music Director Paul Hunt conducting the String Orchestra at the beginning of the Spring Concert Series I. Photo by: Katie Rundle

Musical groups perform in auditorium

Alejandro Hernandez, Katie Rundle, and Jocelyn Wood
May 13, 2023
Felix Cortez, center-left, was the head coach of the VHS varsity boys basketball team for most of the 2022-23 school year. Photo by: VHS Yearbook

Felix Cortez steps down as basketball coach

Alejandro Hernandez
May 10, 2023
The essay contest has been advertised in the VHS daily announcements. Graphic by: Association of California School Administrators

Senior essay contest for scholarship opens

Alejandro Hernandez
May 8, 2023
The Male Advantage is a guide for young men on how to build life momentum. Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

Cougar critique: “The Male Advantage”

Alejandro Hernandez
May 5, 2023
The presentation lasted for the entirety of period six, from 1:50 to 2:45 p.m. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Patagonia employees give presentation in career speaker series

Alejandro Hernandez
May 3, 2023
Science teacher and NewLife Club Advisor Heather Miyata, center-right, leading club members introductions during the clubs first meeting on April 18. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

NewLife Club: the newest club on campus is Christian

Alejandro Hernandez
April 25, 2023
Estrogeneration is a must-read for our estrogeneration. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Cougar critique: “Estrogeneration”

Alejandro Hernandez
April 25, 2023
Students can join the PTSA by providing their name, email and posting an $11 membership fee. Screenshot by: Alejandro Hernandez

Ventura High School PTSA to hold May elections

Alejandro Hernandez
April 11, 2023
The VUSD will change its school cafeterias to facilitate changes in meals for the 2023-24 school year. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VUSD to improve quality of school lunches

Alejandro Hernandez
April 11, 2023
GSA President Thomas Funnell 25, leftmost, said, The general climate [for LGBTQ students on campus] is accepting. But there are some individuals, as there always are, who try and make it difficult for people like us. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

LGBTQ students and allies welcome at the GSA

Alejandro Hernandez
April 2, 2023
ASSETS students can enjoy recreational activites as well as study and complete homework. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

ASSETS tutors and more in the cafeteria

Alejandro Hernandez
April 2, 2023
Every improv show cast member had a seat on the Little Theaters stage. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

“WHAT?!”: another improv show?

Alejandro Hernandez
March 17, 2023
The VHS, BHS, FTHS and St. Bonaventure girls beach volley teams vie for practice time at the three remaining sand courts at San Pedro State Beach. Photo by: Artie Maidman

Concerns arise regarding girls beach volleyball sand courts

Alejandro Hernandez
March 15, 2023
The next Cougar forum is scheduled for late April or early May. The Student Forum Society has yet to decide on the topic for the upcoming forum but will do so at a meeting beforehand. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Cougar forum discusses potential incentives for student performance

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Jocelyn Wood
March 14, 2023
Konieczny pumping his rocket for launch. He said, “I chose the design to have a parachute because I thought it [would] really maximize my chance of winning.” Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Rockets launch at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez and Adi De Clerck
March 7, 2023
Think and Grow Rich is a 1937 self-improvement book by Napoleon Hill that has sold millions of copies. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Cougar critique: “Think and Grow Rich”

Alejandro Hernandez
March 7, 2023
From left to right, Jazmin Kinchlow 25, Gwen Withers 24, Ella Bartlettt 23 and Jayden Johnson 23 are among the Black Student Unions members. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Black Student Union continues after decades

Alejandro Hernandez
February 26, 2023
Rhett Paul ‘25 (right), a tennis player, going to the line to serve. Hannah Wiggins ‘23, a spectator, said, “I saw the game while passing by, and I played [tennis] in the fall season so I wanted to support the team.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS boys tennis team loses to Adolfo Camarillo High School

Alejandro Hernandez
February 22, 2023
Pablo Torres 24 said, I started out as a lazy person. My room was a mess, and wrestling [and] tennis drive me to keep a clear space and keep my head clear with all my thoughts. With wrestling, you have to be really focused. Photo by: Davin Dedman

Pablo Torres: an up and coming mixed martial artist

Alejandro Hernandez, Christopher Morrison, Anastasia Nisky, and Davin Dedman
February 22, 2023
Talent show auditionees will be evaluated based on their performances on the main stage of the auditorium. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Who’s got talent at VHS?

Alejandro Hernandez
February 15, 2023
The VHS Chamber Concert featured an eclectic range of musical genres. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Annual VHS Chamber Concert held in the Little Theater

Alejandro Hernandez
February 8, 2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad has sold over 44 million copies globally and ignited a movement of personal finance education that exists to this day. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Book review: “Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a step up from conventional personal finance wisdom

Alejandro Hernandez
January 24, 2023
Ventura High School Music Director Paul Hunt said, Sometimes [musicians] dont make [California all-state] in their freshman year, because theres a lot of people. If its high school, then the people who are seniors have been playing so much longer. We see more of the older students getting in because theyve had more years of practice. Photo by: Paul Hunt

13 VHS students named California all-state musicians

Alejandro Hernandez
January 24, 2023
Before the 1990s, the Ventura High School weight room was situated in agricultural biology teacher Amy Lewandoskis floriculture room. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Machines and weights available for students to use

Alejandro Hernandez
January 23, 2023
The Mental Health Awareness Club held its first meeting on Jan. 24, 2022. The club is in its second year of operation. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS Mental Health Awareness Club to begin its “Pour out your subconscious” project

Alejandro Hernandez
January 23, 2023
English teacher James Locher, who runs the Girl Up book drive at Ventura High School, has collected 50 books as of Jan. 11. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Book drive to raise books for Malawian children

Alejandro Hernandez
January 23, 2023
Cougar catnip: Wearing sports jerseys and dignity are mutually exclusive

Cougar catnip: Wearing sports jerseys and dignity are mutually exclusive

Alejandro Hernandez
January 11, 2023
Ventura High School’s Career Day occurred from 11:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Dec. 9 on the senior lawn. 10 career-related organizations participated in the event to promote themselves to VHS students. ASB coordinated the event. ASB Election Board President Liza Jane Manninen ‘23 said, “We thought of the idea [for the Career Day] last year. This is our second annual Career Day. This one is a bit smaller, but were still super excited. We emailed whoever we could find [to participate in the event].” Photo by: Nicklaus Shelton

VHS’ Career Day takes place on the senior lawn

Nicklaus Shelton and Alejandro Hernandez
January 11, 2023
All Ventura High School food, service and hospitality pathway classes are held in room 83. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

What’s cooking in culinary?

Kendall Garcia and Alejandro Hernandez
January 6, 2023
Cougar catnip: Feast, don’t snack

Cougar catnip: Feast, don’t snack

Alejandro Hernandez
December 6, 2022
VHS Music Department Executive Officer Kate Fallon ‘23 (left) said, “I think that I personally performed well. After doing it throughout all of middle school and almost all of high school, the nerves don’t really get to me anymore. I remind myself that they just want to hear music and I just want to make music.” Photo by: Adi De Clerck

VHS Wind Ensemble Honors and String Orchestra Honors perform at the Honors Winter Concert

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, Jocelyn Wood, and Katie Rundle
December 6, 2022
The entire improv troupe plays “Confessions.” Sherman (lower-center-left) said, “Performing in front of an audience can be super scary. However, making a room full of people smile and laugh is an amazing feeling.” Photo by: Nicklaus Shelton

Students improvise for “What? Improv Troupe”

Alejandro Hernandez and Nicklaus Shelton
December 3, 2022
“What? Improv Troupe” performers Quinn McMurty ’24 (far-left) and Sinthia Cardenas ’23 (far-right) point imaginary guns at each other as a part of the “Storyline” game. Photo by: Nicklaus Shelton

VHS Theater Department presents “What? Improv Troupe” in the VHS Little Theater

Alejandro Hernandez and Nicklaus Shelton
December 3, 2022
Four musical groups performed at the Honors Winter Concert, two being from middle schools and two from Ventura High School. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Middle school and VHS musical groups perform at the Honors Winter Concert

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, Jocelyn Wood, and Katie Rundle
December 2, 2022
Chess Club President Riley Simpson 24 (upper-left) said, “I started the Chess Club because I like chess. It’s fun to play a good game with somebody. It’s just a big game of cat and mouse.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Chess Club in the second year of its modern iteration

Alejandro Hernandez
December 2, 2022
The VHS Frosh/soph Boys’ Soccer Team and FHS Frosh/soph Boys’ Soccer Team touch each other’s hands for sportsmanship. The final score was 7-0 for a VHS victory. The next frosh/soph boys’ soccer game will take place at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 28 at the VHS baseball field. Photo by: Nicklaus Shelton

Ventura High School Frosh/soph Boys’ Soccer Team beats Fillmore High School 7-0

Alejandro Hernandez and Nicklaus Shelton
November 22, 2022
Pastime Legends Video Games & Arcade Showroom sells video games from different eras and consoles. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Pastime Legends: a place to pass time

Alejandro Hernandez
November 21, 2022
The Ventura High School School Plan for Student Achievement contains 10 pages regarding VHS budget changes to improve student achievement for the fiscal year 2021-2022. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

A review of VHS’ 2021-2022 School Plan for Student Achievement

Alejandro Hernandez and Emily Nguyen
November 21, 2022
The Fall Food Faire, the first of two annual food faires, occurred at lunch on Nov. 18 on the senior law. Ventura High School clubs sold food items to raise funds for their respective clubs. Clubs that participated in the event organized tables from which they sold food. ASB’s student affairs committee organized the faire. ASB Student Affairs President Caylin Mobley ’23 said, “The purpose of the Food Faire is for clubs to raise money for their various expenses, as well as an opportunity for the school to come together and enjoy a fun Friday afternoon. Personally, I love the Food Faire. It’s one of my favorite events at [VHS], and the opportunity to plan it has been a blast. I love seeing everyone enjoying the food and hanging out with their friends — it creates a sense of community you can’t find anywhere else.” Photo by: Adi De Clerck

VHS clubs sell food at the Fall Food Faire

Alejandro Hernandez and Adi De Clerck
November 18, 2022
The Cougie Corner Episode Five: Mock Trial

The Cougie Corner Episode Five: Mock Trial

Alejandro Hernandez, , and Sophia Nacu
November 11, 2022
Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

Rating grass-fed ground meats

Alejandro Hernandez
November 10, 2022
Oregon State University Regional Admissions Adviser Grace Palmer said, “Broaden your horizons and just get to hear from different universities. Get more exposure for schools both in California and outside of the state.” Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Local high school students attend the Ventura Area College Fair

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, Katie Rundle, and Jocelyn Wood
November 5, 2022
The Ventura Area College Fair, which was hosted by Ventura High School in the Main Street Gym, provided college information to local high school students. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Annual Ventura Area College Fair provides students with college information

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, Katie Rundle, and Jocelyn Wood
November 5, 2022
Ventura High School students gathered to protest during period four near the Main Street Gym and the surrounding parking lot. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

VHS students walk out to protest teacher salaries

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Jocelyn Wood
October 25, 2022
Looking West’s song “I See a Man” was in progress for over a year until it was released at midnight on Oct. 21. Looking West bassist and El Camino High School student Owen Neth ’23 said, “It is really cool to finally [release] a single. Often, when we did a show, people used to ask us if we had a Spotify or any music on it, but we had to say no. Now we can say, ‘yes, we do,’ which is really cool. Overall, I am really happy [that] we are releasing one of our songs, so hopefully, we can get more ears on our music and more exposure.” Graphic by: Owen and Matt Neth

Looking West releases their debut single “I See a Man”

Alejandro Hernandez
October 21, 2022
VHS Instrumental Music Director Paul Hunt (center-left) conducts the wind ensemble. In chronological order, the concert featured performances by the studio jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, symphony orchestra, wind ensemble honors and honors symphony orchestra (string orchestra honors and wind ensemble honors). The studio jazz ensemble performed “Mas Que Nada,” “Bellavia” and “Spain.” The wind ensemble performed “Quixotic Episode” and “Oblivion.” The symphony orchestra performed “Appalachian Morning” and “American Landscapes.” The wind ensemble honors performed “Windsprints” and “Danzon No. 2.” The honors symphony orchestra performed “Song of the Universal for Piano,” “Strings on Fire, “Star Wars, The Adventures of Han” and “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.” Photo by: Adi DeClerck

VHS Music Department performs at the Fall Benefit Concert

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Jocelyn Wood
October 18, 2022
The Ventura Unified School District Bond Measure “E,” also known as Measure E, can allow funding for necessary campus improvements throughout the VUSD, including Ventura High School. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: Yes on Measure E to improve district education

Alejandro Hernandez
October 17, 2022
The Ventura High School Cheer Team poses for a photo at the VHS versus Buena High School football game Oct. 7, about a month after former head coach Orby Ortas resignation. Photo by: Elizabeth Botello

VHS Cheer Team head coach resigns

Alejandro Hernandez
October 12, 2022
Looking West performs at Topa Topa Brewing Co. on 104 E Thompson Blvd. in Ventura on Sept. 10. Looking West band member and El Camino High School student Dylan Brehm ‘23 said, “Looking West is when we are our best selves. The music brought us together and the brotherhood keeps us together.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Local band Looking West jams forward

Alejandro Hernandez
September 30, 2022
The Ventura High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Team played against Dos Pueblos High School on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tuttle Gym. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS Varsity Girls Volleyball Team loses to Dos Pueblos High School

Alejandro Hernandez and Samantha Castañeda
September 25, 2022
Chess Club President and founder Riley Simpson ´24 said, “We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch in the music room. We also are starting [chess] lessons on Wednesdays after school in the ASSETS program. Just show up. We have a lot of people participating this year. Its just something new to try. [Also] this Friday, [Sept. 23], we are holding a human/life-sized chess game, with people as the pieces and people playing as the kings.” The Chess Club collected names for a raffle (left) to decide on king players for their upcoming life-sized chess game. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Ventura High School clubs promote themselves during club week

Alejandro Hernandez and Adi De Clerck
September 17, 2022
The Ventura High School Neon Dance took place on Sept. 9 between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. in the Main Street Gym. The dance is a yearly event sponsored by ASB and is the first dance of the school year. Tickets for the dance were $8 and $5 for those with an ASB sticker. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Students sway at the Neon Dance

Alejandro Hernandez, Leslie Castro, and Adi De Clerck
September 14, 2022
Andrew Tate is an internet personality who is surrounded by controversy and has been banned from many social media platforms. Graphic by: Sophia Nacu

Opinion: For and against the impact of Andrew Tate

Alejandro Hernandez and Sophia Nacu
September 9, 2022
The Ventura High School basic needs pantry was run by multiple clubs under the supervision of the Interact Club during the 2021-2022 school year. The Interact Club is now exclusively responsible for the basic needs pantry as of the 2022-2023 school year. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Interact Club provides students with essential items

Alejandro Hernandez
September 2, 2022
Timbre Books owner Megan Murai said, Ive always loved books. Ive always loved talking about and reading them. I love getting to share books that I like reading with other people. Opening a bookstore was the perfect way to continue doing that while also being in a world where I can hopefully make connections for writing and continue to write. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Timbre Books finds its place in the community

Alejandro Hernandez
July 31, 2022
The Ventura County Fairgrounds hosts gun shows such as the Crossroads of the West Gun Shows. Its most recent gun shows took place on Oct. 23 (pictured) and 24, 2021, and on March 5 and 6. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows has gun shows scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28, and Oct. 22 and 23. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: Gun shows should continue at the Ventura County Fairgrounds

Alejandro Hernandez
July 26, 2022
The IDEA Center is one of many initatives by the non-profit organization STEMbassadors. According to the STEMbassadors website, ¨The STEMbassadors IDEA Center is a permanent location that offers marginalized youth and the community opportunities to bridge their education with innovation. By offering career pathways, students get the chance to partner with local businesses and community members.¨ Photo by: Sophia Denzler

IDEA Center allows students to create projects

Alejandro Hernandez and Sophia Denzler
July 9, 2022
Abortion providers such as the Planned Parenthood health center on Ralston Street in Ventura are protected by California law, despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The federal government should protect abortion rights, lifting the burden from states to decide and ensuring that every American can abort their pregnancies if they so choose. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: Abortion is a human right that demands protection

Alejandro Hernandez
June 29, 2022
The voluntary summer program is operated by the Ventura Unified School District, which entirely runs the June session and partners with the charter school Learn4Life for the July session. Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS summer school is now underway

Alejandro Hernandez
June 21, 2022
Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Book review: Down and Out in Paris and London

Alejandro Hernandez
June 10, 2022
Senior Isabella Ramos, who is Banner Bold’s editor-in-chief, said, “This is the first year since 2019 that the Banner Bold will be published physically. Therefore, this year really means a lot to us considering we were able to be a part of it. Unfortunately, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders have no prior knowledge of the Banner Bold so we hope this year’s edition will inspire students to either partake in the making of, submit to, or support the Banner Bold next year.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Banner Bold boldly releases to the public

Alejandro Hernandez
May 31, 2022
As COVID-19 numbers rise, public attention on the virus at both the national and local level unjustly declines. Students are faced with vital decisions such as whether to mask or not. Photo by: Brody Daw

Opinion: COVID-19 is not hindsight 20/20

Alejandro Hernandez and Brody Daw
May 25, 2022
Banner Bold distribution

Banner Bold distribution

Alejandro Hernandez
May 24, 2022
Campus security cameras are often placed in less-visible areas, such as stairwells (like the camera pictured). Photo by: Ava Mohror

What is the rationale behind Ventura High School campus security cameras?

Alejandro Hernandez and Ava Mohror
May 20, 2022
CAASPP testing has required Ventura High School to begin using block schedule so that class periods are long enough to take the test. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Ventura High School undergoes CAASPP testing

Alejandro Hernandez
May 17, 2022
Junior Tobias Raymond said, I started playing [football] in 8th grade and I was always a little nervous to play but I fell in love with it. I think I love football because of the team camaraderie. It’s really fun being around all of the guys on the team. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Student feature: Tobias Raymond tackles his future

Alejandro Hernandez
May 9, 2022
May 16-June 2 CAASPP testing block schedule

May 16-June 2 CAASPP testing block schedule

Alejandro Hernandez
May 5, 2022
AP Computer Science teacher Linda Bergfeld, who is also the Ventura Unified Education Association (VUEA) treasurer, said, “The block schedule rotates based on odds and evens. We go one, three, five and then seven. We call it a ‘skinny seventh.’ Seventh period meets everyday versus one, three and five that are on a block and two, four and six being the next day.” Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS set to introduce new block schedule

Alejandro Hernandez
May 5, 2022
Freshman Sevastian Smith, who is an ASSETS member, said, “I think that ASSETS is an amazing place, letting kids stay after school. Sometimes they can’t be picked up.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

ASSETS supports students after hours

Alejandro Hernandez
April 27, 2022
VUSD student can no longer access the Chrome Web Store via their school Google accounts. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VUSD students barred from using Google Chrome extensions

Alejandro Hernandez
April 26, 2022
Todos los miércoles durante el almuerzo, la maestra de apoyo para estudiantes de inglés, Emily Bradvica Downard, lleva a cabo sesiones de «Simon dice» para estudiantes de inglés en el salón 50. En las sesiones, los estudiantes adivinan la palabra en inglés para la acción de otro estudiante. Foto por: Alejandro Hernández

Los estudiantes de inglés perseveran en la escuela secundaria Ventura

Alejandro Hernandez and Rachel Gonzalez
April 26, 2022
Every Wednesday at lunch, English Learner Support Teacher Emily Bradvica Downard holds Simon says sessions for English learners in room 50. At the sessions students guess the English word for another students action. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

English learners persevere at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez and Rachel Gonzalez
April 25, 2022
On April 12 at the Chevron on East Main Street in Ventura, the price of regular fuel was $5.79 per gallon. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, that price is over a dollar more expensive than the average California gas price of Feb. 2022. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: Gas prices shouldn’t be this high

Alejandro Hernandez
April 19, 2022
Senior Grace Morton, who is a co-president of the Interact Club, said, We volunteer at certain events such as the Color Run, Cheers for Children where we shop for Christmas presents for children. We also do on campus events such as the food faire, and we have a Valentine’s day dance for the special needs students. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Interact Club interacts with the community

Alejandro Hernandez
April 19, 2022
On April 11, the Latino Rights Club held a meeting at lunch to discuss options on what activism organizations to partner with. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Students for Latino rights

Alejandro Hernandez
April 14, 2022
Cougar Catnip: Why are the portable restrooms locked during break and lunch?

Cougar Catnip: Why are the portable restrooms locked during break and lunch?

Alejandro Hernandez
April 14, 2022
Sophomore Robert Wolfe said, As a frontiersman I like being in nature. I really love being barefoot when its not snake season. But when it is snake season, snake hunting is definitely a good activity that me and some of my other friends do. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Student feature: Robert Wolfe’s journey to greener pastures

Alejandro Hernandez
April 1, 2022
On March 25 at lunch, the spring Food Faire took place. Food Faires occur once per semester, with the previous Food Faire taking place on Nov. 19. Junior Lilia Duque, who is ASB student affairs president, said, ASB was behind the Food Faire! [The] student affairs committee is tasked with the communications between clubs and ASB, and plans Food Faire! McKale Bauerlerin, Thomas Anter and Caylin Mobley are the other members in Student Affairs committee. Food Faire is an opportunity for clubs to show what they represent through food. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Food Faire comes for seconds

Alejandro Hernandez and Adi De Clerck
March 31, 2022
VHS Principal Marissa Cervantes said, Our safety plans are used in various ways but the minute we received the initial information our safety plans went into effect by contacting our District offices and our School Resource Officer. From there we adhered to our safety plan throughout the investigation. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

March 28 gun scare resolved as a false alarm at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez
March 31, 2022
In VHS AVID teacher Linda Bergelds classroom (room 58), there is a white board where AVID members can write their admitted colleges and names. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

AVID helps students get to college

Alejandro Hernandez
March 29, 2022
The Atoms for Peace statue on north Catalina street is one of the two main food delivery pickup locations (the other being Poli street). Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Should students be allowed to receive food deliveries?

Alejandro Hernandez
March 28, 2022
Cougar catnip: Its about time for permanent daylight saving time

Cougar catnip: It’s about time for permanent daylight saving time

Alejandro Hernandez
March 24, 2022
On March 18, ASB and the College and Career Center held a career fair at Ventura High School, which took place during period 5 and lunch. College and Career counselor Patricia Roberts said, “This year our career fair was designed around our career technical education pathways. At Ventura High School we have nine different pathways, so all the organizations represented here fit within one of those pathways. Those pathways include our building and construction pathway, our agricultural business pathway, we have a performing arts dance pathway, an information technology robotics pathway, a welding pathway, and a patient care pathway. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Career Fair 2022 is held on the senior lawn

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Belen Hibbler
March 24, 2022
Senior Jayla Ramirez came up with the idea of “capture the flag” as a lunchtime activity. Ramirez said, “My committee [ASB] and I thought [capture the flag] would be a lot of fun.” Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Capture the flag intramural sport held at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez and Adi De Clerck
March 23, 2022
Gold Coast Transit District offers a “VHS Tripper” service line which runs between Ventura High School and Ventura avenue. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: Fare free public transportation is a necessity for the modern-day

Alejandro Hernandez
March 22, 2022
VHS Agriculture teacher Amy Lewandoski said, Agricultural Biology is the beginning of the Agricultural Business pathway, and once students start there hopefully they discover an interest for plants other than food crops. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Seeds sprout at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez
March 21, 2022
VHS Biology teacher Nathan Donnelly said, “I think that too much of the decision [to lift the mask mandate] has been made because of political pressure. The decision should be made based on data available at any given time.” Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

What does the future hold for face masks?

Alejandro Hernandez
March 11, 2022
Senior Aliza Barroca, who is a member of the VHS choir, said, “It’s [the trip to Carnegie Hall] an amazing opportunity. I’m excited to go. I haven’t been to New York before so it’s going to be really fun.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Ventura High School choir set to go to New York City

Alejandro Hernandez
March 10, 2022
Sophomore Joaquin Benitez said, The school should hold a conference with every parent so they can agree on what they want for their student. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Café con los maestros in room 50

Alejandro Hernandez
March 10, 2022
Junior Ella Strong said, As a person Carson is hilarious. He’s always friendly and happy and knows how to cheer people up. His personality and rowing skills combined will lead him to a great and successful future. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Student feature: Carson Peterson rows towards the future

Alejandro Hernandez
March 10, 2022
Emily Sehati, Siena Cherry, Mia Kish and Brooke Roberts (left to right) met to discuss Model UNs plans for the upcoming spring food faire. Sophomore Emily Sehati, who is also president of MUN, said, “To put it simply, MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations, in which students partake in conferences representing a country, and debate its countrys stance to pass a resolution to a given topic.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Simulating the United Nations

Alejandro Hernandez
March 10, 2022
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