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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 student's action. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

English learners persevere at Ventura High School

Alejandro Hernandez and Rachel Gonzalez
April 25, 2022
In the "other races" category there are a total of 13 races according for 130 students. This information was given to The Cougar Press by principal Marissa Cervantes. Infographic by: Rachel Gonzalez

Are people of color represented at VHS?

Rachel Gonzalez and Rowan Munoz
March 25, 2022

Broadcast 96 03/14/22

Rachel Gonzalez, Sophia Nacu, Ava Mohror, Rowan Munoz, and Adi De Clerck
March 14, 2022
Guitar Nerd Day with Christian Gallo and T.A. Cash Connelly

Guitar Nerd Day with Christian Gallo and T.A. Cash Connelly

Rachel Gonzalez
March 1, 2022
According to sanandreasfault.org, " The 'Big One' is a hypothetical earthquake of magnitude ~8 or greater that is expected to happen along the SAF [San Andreas Fault]. Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

Earthquake safety in cougar country

Alejandro Hernandez and Rachel Gonzalez
February 24, 2022
Villalpando and Purdy have had different experiences being on female dominated sports but they both agree that their gender helps them stand out. Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

The truth about being a male in a female dominated sport

Rachel Gonzalez
February 23, 2022
Chavez gave tips for beginner artists, she said, "Draw what YOU like and not what you think others will like. I found I made more progress when I let my mind take over in the direction it wants when i’m making my pieces. another strong suggestion is definitely using references, a lot of artist have mixed emotions when it comes to them but you cannot draw something you’ve never seen/have full comprehension of how it looks or works." Art by: Paola Chavez. Graphic by: Rachel Gonzalez

Art brings Paola Chavez internet fame

Rachel Gonzalez
February 23, 2022
Pirraci said, "As the co-president of Interact, I would love to thank all of our participants, Interact club members, Key Club, and ASB students for all the help and support they showed in making this event possible. I would like to thank the teachers and counselors present at the event and our club advisors Miss Roberts and Irene Henry. But most importantly a big thank you goes to all of our special needs students and their teachers for agreeing to participate in the dance, for having fun, and for stepping out of their comfort zone." Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Interact club holds a Valentine’s dance for special needs students

Rachel Gonzalez
February 22, 2022
The Ventura High ASB dedicated the week before first semester finals to wellness. From Jan. 18 to 21 a new type of spirit week made its way into VHS. Instead of the focusing on school spirit, this week focused more on the individual student's. The grand finale of the week was a campus petting zoo. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Petting zoo comes to VHS for the end of the semester

Adi De Clerck and Rachel Gonzalez
February 11, 2022
Cervantes said, "I am very proud of how quickly our custodians got on it. [They] noticed it, contacted their supervisors, had VPD here, had it cleaned up and boarded up." Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Ventura High School front office damaged

Alejandro Hernandez, Rachel Gonzalez, Emily Nguyen, and Sophia Nacu
January 27, 2022
2022 horoscope

2022 horoscope

Rachel Gonzalez
January 19, 2022

VUSD choirs spread holiday joy with their 13th annual holiday celebration

Rachel Gonzalez
January 5, 2022
No threat to Ventura Unified: Superintendent Roger Rice responds to viral Tik Tok threat against schools

No threat to Ventura Unified: Superintendent Roger Rice responds to viral Tik Tok threat against schools

Alejandro Hernandez and Rachel Gonzalez
December 16, 2021
Get your priorities straight VHS

Get your priorities straight VHS

Rachel Gonzalez
December 16, 2021
Freshman Madison Sisk said, “It made me feel uncomfortable [the intruder], especially when I saw him going up to other girls.” Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez.

Dylan Thoele arrested for child luring on the Ventura High School Campus

Alejandro Hernandez, Rachel Gonzalez, and Rowan Muñoz
December 15, 2021
Senior Logan Bobis sat in the middle of the field after his last game, the semifinals against Colony High School. Photo by: James Rail

Class of 2022 says farewell to football

Rachel Gonzalez
December 14, 2021
The "Student Changes in Q" form is now making it easier for VHS students to change their names. Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Opinion: Getting VUSD to recognize a preferred name becomes easier…kinda

Rowan Munoz and Rachel Gonzalez
December 7, 2021
Fuentes did not campaign for herself for homecoming court. She said, "my friend Tierman Philliphs decided would be a cool thing and here we are." Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Who are the school’s HOCO royalty?: Amaya Fuentes and Sawyer Brooks win queen and king

Rachel Gonzalez
November 15, 2021
Parent's take the streets protesting against the possible vaccine mandate for schools. Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Protesters take it to the district over mandates

Adi De Clerck, Rowan Munoz, Rachel Gonzalez, and Alejandro Hernandez
October 22, 2021
Melina Bentiez, senior president of entertainment committee said, " I picked the days based off of how much participation we would receive. For Monday we decided on PJ day because it’s iconic and a must when it comes to spirit week. For Tuesday we decided on rep your sport day so people could wear their favorite sports team hats, shirts, jerseys and connect with one another. For Wednesday we knew it was a must in honor of breast cancer awareness month and felt most people would enjoy it. For Thursday I heard a lot of feedback from other classmates saying it’d be fun to do a 2000s day and I thought why not and gave it a try. For Friday we wanted to make it fun with class colors and tie it into the Greek theme for homecoming."

HOCO dress up days are back

Rachel Gonzalez, Brody Daw, and Sophia Denzler
October 22, 2021
Let's get groovy with pep band

Let’s get groovy with pep band

Rachel Gonzalez
October 22, 2021
For Friday's theme students were asked to wear colors by their grade. On the official Ventura High School ASB instagram, @asb_vhs, a post was made with the title "Friday's Class Colors". The post says, "Freshman: White Sophomores: Black Juniors: Green Seniors: Gold." Senior Josh Calles wore his gold football jersey for Friday's theme. Rachel Gonzalez

For Friday, senior Diane Villalobos wore her gold "V HOUSE" T-Shirt in spirit of Friday's theme. Diane feels that Friday's theme is "Kinda wack and could've been been better."

Junior Jacob Crites told The Cougar Press that his favorite part about the 2000s is the style wearing his 2000s inspired outfit for spirit week.

Wearing her 2000s inspired outfit, Senior Jayla Ramirez said, "it [Thursday's theme] allows people to be people to be creative."

Seniors Joey Golden and Sophia Tyner posed in their 2000s outfits after 3rd period. Golden's favorite part about the 2000s is the music. Tyner's favorite part about the 2000s is Channing Tatum.

Fransisco Gomo shares that "Students aren't returning the school property." Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

VHS students stealing in the name of the Devious Lick

Rachel Gonzalez
October 14, 2021
Getting the vending machines to work at Ventura High School is a hassle to put it nicely. Everyday students line up with their money and it is always a guessing game whether the vending machine will drop the item that is bought. When the vending machines aren't working, students are lucky to be given back their money. It’s never guaranteed. Because of this students cannot grab a small snack before class or for nutrition break. Students are wasting their time waiting in line for a quick bite and we are regularly met with a handful of nothing. What's up with that?

Cougar Catnip: Where’s my food?

Rachel Gonzalez
October 8, 2021
The Cougar Cafe is where cafeteria staff-- Louise Smith, Romeo Jimenez, Margarita Ramirez, and Rhonica Barrio-- prepare food for lunch and nutrition. Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Did you say free food?

Rachel Gonzalez
October 7, 2021
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