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Weston Blackburn

Weston Blackburn, Parliamentarian

Weston Blackburn is a senior at VHS in his second year of journalism. He enjoys writing, meeting new people and hiking. He is also very attractive and awesome.
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Guardians are notified by the school when their children are caught in a tardy sweep. Photo by: Isabella Fierros

Tardy sweeps sweep across campus

Isabel Andrade, Lily Brown, and Weston Blackburn
May 30, 2024
The cast of "Willy Wonka" approached the audience several times throughout the play, creating an engaging experience for the crowd. Photo by: Emily Nguyen

Opinion: “Willy Wonka” is a performance full of wonder and delight

Weston Blackburn and Emily Nguyen
May 22, 2024
Temu advertises their free shipping and 90 day free return policies. Screenshot from: @temu on Instagram

The Rise of Temu

Weston Blackburn and Emily Nguyen
April 9, 2024
After House's closing speech, long standing show choir members were given flowers as a parting gift from House. Photo by: Emily Sevaaetasi

Ventura High School’s show choir takes the stage

Christian Montecino and Weston Blackburn
January 19, 2024
Students are able to access the Minga website on their Chromebooks in order create their hall pass or check their student ID. Photo by: Emily Nguyen

Minga offers digital approach to hall passes

Emily Nguyen, Christian Montecino, and Weston Blackburn
October 10, 2023
Linnet Sanchez '25, Adrian Resendiz '25 and Andrew Sandoval '25 joined the Young Life Club. The club is a Christian organization with programs for young adults. Photo by: Isabella Fierros

Let’s go clubbing!

Isabella Fierros, Weston Blackburn, and Emily Nguyen
September 22, 2023
Malani Del Rosario ‘25 said, “This summer I am taking a history course at Ventura College. I am hanging out with all my friends super often and [I’ll also be] reading a bunch of books.” Photo by: Isabel Andrade

Summer’s just around the corner

Isabel Andrade and Weston Blackburn
June 15, 2023
The 2023 VHS dance showcase, Dancing Through The Decades, took place from 7 to 9 p.m. June 3. It was the last performance of the year for the dance department. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

Dancing through the decades

Weston Blackburn and Isabel Andrade
June 15, 2023
Students argued with former math teacher John Kim in his fourth period money management class in room 61. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

What happened to Mr. Kim?

Weston Blackburn and Isabel Andrade
May 31, 2023
String Orchestra Honors II performs "10th Sinfonia" and "Overture to the Hebrides Suite." Photo by: Andi Kish

Ventura High School receives unanimous gold ratings at Rancho Campana Music Festival

Katie Rundle, Ella Duncan, Weston Blackburn, and Leslie Castro
March 22, 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
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
Rocket club members watch and discuss recent rocket launches from around the world. Photo by: Weston Blackburn

Club feature: Rocket Club

Weston Blackburn
January 25, 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
Mister Softee rolls into Ventura High School

Mister Softee rolls into Ventura High School

Weston Blackburn, Isabel Andrade, and Nicklaus Shelton
January 11, 2023
The Puffs students were so funny and it was just hilarious when they would raise their wands and start chanting. Photo by: Stefoni Rossiter

Opinion: “Puffs” review

Isabel Andrade and Weston Blackburn
December 2, 2022
Ventura High School wrestlers faced off against each other in front of a crowd at the Black and Gold event. Photo by: Weston Blackburn

VHS hosts its annual Black and Gold event

Weston Blackburn and Isabel Andrade
December 2, 2022
People choose their phone lockscreens for various reasons. Brianna Harwood ‘26 (center) said, “[My lockscreen] is my boyfriend.” Photo by: Weston Blackburn

What lockscreens are VHS students using?

Weston Blackburn and Isabel Andrade
November 11, 2022
The VHS snack bar is open during nutrition breaks and lunch. Photo by: Weston Blackburn

VHS hires students to work at the snack bar

Weston Blackburn
November 5, 2022
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