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Greta Pankratz

Greta Pankratz, Editor-in-Chief/ Print EIC

Greta Pankratz is a senior at VHS in her third year of journalism. She enjoys taking her dog to the beach, snowboarding and hanging out with friends.

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The Dolores Huerta mural had a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 1, 2022. Photo by: Adi DeClerk

New VHS mural projects the colors of local activism

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
June 7, 2022
Things to do in Ventura

Things to do in Ventura

Greta Pankratz
June 6, 2022

2022 VHS Powderpuff

Greta Pankratz and Caroline Marsden
June 3, 2022
Seniors Quinn Clow, Ella Girtsman, Kristina Efner, Audrey Flynn, and Clare Duganne (left to right) who all go to different schools within Ventura County. Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Protests ensue as Supreme Court votes to overturn Roe v. Wade

Greta Pankratz and Sophia Nacu
May 12, 2022
Senior Nolen Hilditch said, "My best moment of the game was getting in the rundown between second and third that led to five runs." Photo by: Greta Pankratz

VHS Varsity Baseball beats Buena

Greta Pankratz and Alina Reitz
April 1, 2022
The cast of the 2022 spring musical consists of 25 students of all grades. Graphic by: Olive Kranzler

Charlie Brown comes to town

Greta Pankratz
March 24, 2022

Opinion: Green food review

Caroline Marsden, Greta Pankratz, and Alina Reitz
March 17, 2022
During the bows, all the students took a moment to thank the crew and show director, Stefoni Rossiter. Photo by: Greta Pankratz

The winter showcase returns in-person

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
March 2, 2022
Four popular local community colleges for VHS students include Ventura College, Oxnard College, Moorpark College and Santa Barbara City College. Graphic by: Greta Pankratz

So… what’s next for VHS graduates?

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
January 27, 2022
Team 3925 meets frequently, especially during build season. A week in build season can look like Tuesday-Sunday for roughly two to four hours. Photo by: Greta Pankratz

It all starts with The Circuit of Life

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
January 26, 2022
The earliest versions of the soccer played today can be traced back to over three thousand years ago. Photo by: Brody Daw

Cat got their tail?

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
January 24, 2022
Scooter Braun stole Taylor Swift's music without her knowledge and consent. Flash-forward to Swift reclaiming and reproducing her music today. Drawing by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: This is better than revenge

Sophia Nacu and Greta Pankratz
January 10, 2022
March was declared as Women's History Month by the United States in 1987. Graphic by Greta Pankratz

The future is female

Greta Pankratz and Katie Medina
March 26, 2021
The webinar addressed 150 live questions and concerns from listeners. Many topics continued to come up, such as vaccines and the ability to switch groups. Graphic by: Greta Pankratz

VUSD unveils the outline for hybrid campus life

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
March 5, 2021
On January 19, 2021 the College Board announced that it will be retiring the SAT subject tests and essay. Graphic by: Greta Pankratz

Saying goodbye to the old SAT

Greta Pankratz
February 12, 2021
Sophomore Olivia Roman (pictured) said, "This year I've gone [snowboarding] three times. This differs a lot from past seasons because I probably would have already gone at least six times if it wasn't covid." Photo from: Olivia Roman

Masks protect from more than just the cold this season

Greta Pankratz
February 5, 2021
The new target return date was announced for secondary schools to return in April, after the third semester. Infographic by: Greta Pankratz

April is the newest target return, but will it happen at all?

Greta Pankratz
January 6, 2021
Senior Nevada Knowles is opting to take the path of an academic scholarship now that athletics have become unreliable. Photo by: Ashlynn Velarde

Sports skills, but nowhere to show them

Greta Pankratz
December 7, 2020
The regular AP exam registration has officially closed. There is now a $40 late fee in place. Infographic by: Greta Pankratz

Paying for pressure

Greta Pankratz
November 20, 2020
Online schooling is filled with disruptions. This includes things like cellphones, bad wifi, and zoom sabotages from disruptive students. Photo by: Greta Pankratz

Zoom sabotages are the new classroom disruption

Greta Pankratz
October 27, 2020
Junior Ava Rosenthal shared, “As of next year, we will focus on music theory and basic fundamentals before we get to see each other in the classroom again. We will have zoom calls and chat and try to get together in these tough times." Photo by: Miles Bennett

Music in the heart while staying apart

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
August 17, 2020
Making masks to stop the spread

Making masks to stop the spread

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
May 11, 2020
Does social media influence what we perceive as attractive?

Does social media influence what we perceive as attractive?

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
March 13, 2020
Catch up and get ahead

Catch up and get ahead

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
March 13, 2020
Rating Valentine's Day Treats

Rating Valentine’s Day Treats

Caroline Marsden, Greta Pankratz, and Alina Calamia
February 14, 2020
Teachers embrace their inner comedians at the 6th annual teacher improv show

Teachers embrace their inner comedians at the 6th annual teacher improv show

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
January 22, 2020
Opinion: What is the best burrito in Ventura?

Opinion: What is the best burrito in Ventura?

Caroline Marsden, Greta Pankratz, and Alina Calamia
January 22, 2020
Ventura High School gets graded

Ventura High School gets graded

Greta Pankratz
December 20, 2019
While reflecting on her family get-togethers, sophomore Juana Egus said, "It's cool seeing everyone having a good time around the best food." Illustration by: Greta Pankratz

Whatcha got cookin?

Audrey Flynn and Greta Pankratz
December 18, 2019
Say "Bonjour" to Jeanne!

Say “Bonjour” to Jeanne!

Greta Pankratz and Charlotte D’Orsi
November 14, 2019
All bark, no bite

All bark, no bite

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
October 28, 2019
All grown up and ready to work

All grown up and ready to work

Audrey Flynn and Greta Pankratz
October 18, 2019
Are you too old for free candy?

Are you too old for free candy?

Audrey Flynn and Greta Pankratz
October 17, 2019
The Class of 2023 Orientation

The Class of 2023 Orientation

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
October 10, 2019
Fall Blood Drive 2019

Fall Blood Drive 2019

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
October 10, 2019
Student vehicles in the VHS parking lot. These cars belong to students who have gotten their licenses. Photo by: Greta Pankratz

Not Everyone Needs a Sweet Sixteen License

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
October 10, 2019
Forever 21 is going bankrupt, how do VHS students feel about it?

Forever 21 is going bankrupt, how do VHS students feel about it?

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
September 25, 2019
Summer hustlin’

Summer hustlin’

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
September 11, 2019
Sophomore Avery Kightlinger and her family excited to prepare on set before filming a segment on BeIN Sports. Photo from: Avery Kightlinger

VHS students get a kick out of the World Cup

Greta Pankratz
September 2, 2019
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