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Alexis Segovia

Alexis Segovia, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

 

Alexis Segovia is a senior at VHS in her second year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys being with her dog, Rocket, chai lattes with brown sugar, shopping and, of course, buying lipgloss.
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From left to right: Melanie True '26, Valentina Fakrogha '24, Sadie Englehardt '25 and Aelo Curtis '26 compete in the distance medley relay. Photo by: VHS Track & Field

Ventura High School Track and Field team has a historic season

Isabella Fierros and Alexis Segovia
May 28, 2024
Registration for the 2025 AP tests begins in September 2024 in which the registration process follows these steps. Graphic By: Alexis Segovia

Advanced Placement testing season is just around the corner

Alexis Segovia
May 1, 2024
Micah Grossman '24 is now currently competing in his fourth track season at VHS while Nick DeGeorge '24 is taking the media for the track events that VHS attends. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Nick DeGeorge and Micah Grossman headed to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Alexis Segovia
March 19, 2024
"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

Brody Daw and Alexis Segovia
March 6, 2024
Students and other donors waited in the cafeteria to get their blood drawn. (Pictured left to right) Thomas Atkins '25, Ruby Welch '25 and Annabella Lehtonen '25. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Ventura High School hosts its quarterly blood drive

Alexis Segovia and Brody Daw
March 6, 2024
Valentine's Day Playlist

Valentine’s Day Playlist

Alexis Segovia
February 14, 2024
Spotify also announced their top 10 artists globally for the this year. Graphic by: Alexis Segovia

2023’s Spotify Wrapped has been released

Alexis Segovia
December 13, 2023
Pictures were taped onto table cloths with yellow flowers for every person as well as a purple flowered garland. Photo By: Alexis Segovia

Model United Nations hold Israel Palestine Vigil

Alexis Segovia
November 16, 2023
Pictured is the lunchroom scene in the play, "Discovering Amelia." Bottom left to right, Penelope De Soto and Maja Deboer. Top left to right, Cayden Thomas and Levi Gargoyle. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

“Discovering Amelia” takes off at Ventura High School

Alexis Segovia
November 16, 2023
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
Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

Elizabeth Gallo and Alexis Segovia
November 11, 2023
Cougie Catnip: Where's my homecoming?

Cougie Catnip: Where’s my homecoming?

Alexis Segovia
October 20, 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
Headshot of Daniel Brackett, who, according to his resume, has special skills in "movement, vocal, instruments, sports and impressions." Photo by: Elon University

VHS hall of famer Daniel Brackett performs on national tour

Alexis Segovia
September 14, 2023
Students gather around dogs on the senior lawn during lunch. The dogs provided comfort to students who participated in the wellness faire. Photo by: Brody Daw

Ventura High School hosts a wellness fair for students

Alexis Segovia, Sophia Denzler, and Brody Daw
June 6, 2023
Senior athletes listen to Kory Anderson, the VHS track and field coach. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Ventura High School celebrates senior athletic signing day

Alexis Segovia
May 26, 2023
The Cougie Corner: Episode 14

The Cougie Corner: Episode 14

Christian Montecino, Halle Gentry, Jayden Gentry, and Alexis Segovia
May 26, 2023
Craig Carey, Karen Reynosa, Edward Pacula, Nathan Donnelly, James Locher and Elizabeth Mainz, left to right, all participated in the event. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Pies fly, money flows

Alexis Segovia
May 19, 2023
Promposal ideas

Promposal ideas

Alexis Segovia and Isabel Andrade
May 11, 2023
Dr. Steve Hall stands in front of one of the booths at the Career Education Fair, in which he presents public safety and teaches students how to perform CPR. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

Opportunities come to Ventura High School students at the Career Education Fair

Isabel Andrade and Alexis Segovia
May 5, 2023
The VHS Car Show was held on March 31, and featured a variety of different vehicles, including a purple semi-truck. Photo by: Jane Armstrong

Ventura High School hosts its annual car show

Jane Armstrong, Julian Martinez, and Alexis Segovia
April 14, 2023
The spring dance being canceled was saddening to ASB members. Refunds are now being offered in the student store for those who bought tickets. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Opinion: Why the spring dance was a flop to begin with

Alexis Segovia and Lourdes Almalab
March 29, 2023
The VHS 100s wing during a downpour that lasted the entire school day. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Irregular weather falls upon California

Alexis Segovia, Christian Montecino, and Kinda Mehael
March 22, 2023
The VHS baseball team was scheduled to compete against its rivals, the BHS Bulldogs. However, conditions became too dangerous because of the mud on the playing field. Graphic by: Samantha Castañeda

Ventura High School baseball and softball teams forced to cancel games against BHS

Alexis Segovia, Samantha Castañeda, and Jayden Gentry
March 15, 2023
March 2 was the deadline to receive California priority for a chance to receive more financial aid. Photo by: Weston Blackburn

Calling all seniors: apply for financial aid to graduate

Isabel Andrade, Weston Blackburn, and Alexis Segovia
March 10, 2023
This year's Senior Ball was themed after "The Great Gatsby," a novel set in the 1920s written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. ASB President Mateo Navarro '23 said, “I think [Senior Ball] is really fun. I love seeing all these people with all their couples. I'm seeing people I've never seen before, like these people are seniors? I think it's really well put together." Graphic by: Isabel Andrade

Senior Ball: Throwback to the 20’s

Alexis Segovia, Isabel Andrade, and Weston Blackburn
February 24, 2023
Esja Moore '23 dijo: «El Channel League Championship es el equipo que obtiene el primer lugar en la liga con más victorias. A veces hay un empate, pero generalmente no es un empate. Si hay un empate, van por diferencia de goles o voltean una moneda.» Foto por: Joe Curley

El equipo de fútbol femenino de VHS ha ganado el título de Campeones de Channel League

Angelica Matehuala, Weston Blackburn, Isabel Andrade, and Alexis Segovia
February 15, 2023
Salvador Villalobos supervisor principal del club dijo: "El objetivo [de MECha] es promover y ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener una educación superior mediante la exploración de diferentes tipos de opciones [de] universidades, colegios y asistencia financiera, subvenciones y becas". Foto por: Alexis Segovia

Después de una pausa, el Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán regresa a VHS

Alexis Segovia
February 10, 2023
Esja Moore '23 said, "The Channel League Championship is the team that gets first place in the league with the most wins. Sometimes there’s a tie, but it’s not usually a tie. If there’s a tie they go by goal differential or they flip a coin." Photo by: Joe Curley

VHS soccer team has earned the title of Channel League Champs

Alexis Segovia, Isabel Andrade, and Weston Blackburn
February 10, 2023
Valentine's day can be celebrated by anyone whether it be friends, family, or a significant other. The holiday is to celebrate love all around you. Graphic by: Emily Nguyen

Hearts and kisses, tears and wishes: Valentine’s day is right around the corner

Alexis Segovia, Weston Blackburn, and Isabel Andrade
February 3, 2023
On Jan. 13, the VHS auditorium was filled with people who came to watch their favorite faculty members perform on stage. Rue Strunk ‘24 said, “I am very excited [about the show]. There’s a lot of teachers that I am excited to see. [I’m most excited to see] Mr. Carey.” Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Faculty takes the stage with improv

Weston Blackburn, Alexis Segovia, and Isabel Andrade
February 1, 2023
Villalobos said, "The goal [of MECha] is to promote and help students get a higher education by exploring different types of options [of] universities, colleges and assisting financial aid, grants and scholarships." Photo by: Alexis Segovia

After a hiatus, the Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán is back at VHS

Alexis Segovia
January 27, 2023
Ventura Unified School District went on its two-week winter break from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2, and students will be taking their finals when they return from break. Kayla Enriquez ‘25 said, “I feel like [finals after the break] is going to be hard because we have such a long break and then going right into finals, we’ll probably forget everything.” Photo by: Ruby Lacques

Finals happening after winter break

Ruby Lacques, Julian Martinez, Isabel Andrade, Weston Blackburn, Alexis Segovia, Brianna Ramirez, and Anastasia Nisky
January 18, 2023
Both drinks are incredibly delicious that we both have to drink them until they are empty. Photo by: Summer Williams

For and against: Dirty chais vs. chai lattes

Summer Williams and Alexis Segovia
November 10, 2022
Christopher Rea '26 (center-left) and Joseph Ramirez '26 (center-right) wearing the stereotypical "Edgar" outfit. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Opinion: Edgar nation stand up!

Alexis Segovia, Alex Hoskins, and Julian Martinez
October 21, 2022
Students with a gap period must report to the library or the cafeteria. Ventura High School Librarian Susan Adamich doesn't see any benefits to block schedule. She said, “100 minutes with nothing to do. There are some students who do some studying, but not a lot.” Photo by: Alexis Segovia

New state law changes VHS atmosphere with block schedule

Alexis Segovia, Alex Hoskins, Isabella Fierros, Emily Nguyen, and Christopher Morrison
September 28, 2022
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