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Jane Armstrong

Jane Armstrong, Staffer

Jane Armstrong is a senior at VHS in her first year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music and being with friends.

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Jonathan Kelley ‘26 and Theo Southerpasquarella ‘26. Kelley said, “I feel pretty good. The school year wasn't too hard. It was fun, I got to make a lot of new friends, I got to play a lot of sports. It was a good freshman experience.” Southerpasquarella right, said, “I got to meet tons of new people I had never met and I had a really good experience by playing sports like volleyball and cross country, as well as getting to experience what high school is like for the first year.” Photo by: Jane Armstrong

The 2022-23 school year wrapped

Jane Armstrong and Julian Martinez
June 9, 2023
"Just Kids" by Patti Smith is an autobiography of her early life before fame and her complicated relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. Photo by: Jane Armstrong

Cougar critique: “Just Kids”

Jane Armstrong
June 9, 2023
VHS loses to BHS in varsity Powder Puff game. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

The “boat” is still afloat

Ruby Lacques, Belen Hibbler, and Jane Armstrong
June 8, 2023
Photo by: Ruby Lacques

What’s going on in the Ventura High School Art Department?

Ruby Lacques, Jane Armstrong, Belen Hibbler, and Soraya Stegall
June 8, 2023
Loop 83's second album "Petrichor" was released on May 27. Art by: Charles Dwyer

Cougar critique: “Petrichor”

Jane Armstrong
June 8, 2023
Guess the teacher

Guess the teacher

Jane Armstrong
June 7, 2023
Spot the difference

Spot the difference

Jane Armstrong
June 7, 2023
Things to do this summer

Things to do this summer

Jane Armstrong
June 6, 2023
End of the year crossword puzzle

End of the year crossword puzzle

Jane Armstrong
June 6, 2023
Important dates for seniors

Important dates for seniors

Jane Armstrong
June 6, 2023
Spot the difference

Spot the difference

Jane Armstrong
May 9, 2023
Important dates for the rest of the year

Important dates for the rest of the year

Jane Armstrong
April 25, 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
Many VHS students were waitlisted at colleges this year, including UCSB. Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

Seniors: put on the waitlist?

Jane Armstrong
March 30, 2023
Spot the difference

Spot the difference

Jane Armstrong
March 28, 2023
ASB has many events and activities planned for the spring season. Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

ASB’s exciting plans for spring include dances, spirit days and games

Jane Armstrong, Sophia Denzler, and Isabel Andrade
March 24, 2023
Sudoku

Sudoku

Jane Armstrong
February 24, 2023
The directors of "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are known for their extremist humor and have worked on other projects together including "Swiss Army Man" and DJ Snake's "Turn Down for What" music video. Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

Opinion: “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is a promising frontrunner for this year’s Oscars

Jane Armstrong
February 10, 2023
"Girl Interrupted," tackles important topics of mental illness and portrays the hardships that arise from being a teenage girl with mental health issues. Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

Opinion: What is wrong with “Girl Interrupted”

Jane Armstrong and Sophia Nacu
February 10, 2023
Car decorations come in many forms. Pictured is a VHS student, Fletcher Freeman's '23 car with a holiday wreath on the front. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

For and against: Holiday car decorations

Belen Hibbler, Lourdes Almalab, Jane Armstrong, and Julian Martinez
January 4, 2023
Bennett Torgerson ‘23 said, “Reid Kemble [center] is definitely the hottest person in the band.” Photo by: Ella Montano

Student band Loop 83 performs at Topa Topa

Jane Armstrong, Ella Montano, and Sophia Nacu
December 20, 2022
The 2022 film "Terrifier 2" is the third installment of the "Terrifier" franchise and follows the story of Art the clown as he attacks the people of Miles County. The film was directed by Damien Leone and was made six years after the second installment, "Terrifier," and nine years after the first installment, "All Hallows Eve." Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

“Terrifier 2” is anything but terrifying

Ruby Lacques and Jane Armstrong
December 2, 2022
Photo by: Ruby Lacques

Opinion: Anti-abortion activists spread misinformation on the VHS campus

Jane Armstrong, Ruby Lacques, and Soraya Stegall
November 29, 2022
Chloe Cross ‘24 (center) rocks a sea glass ring. Cross said, “My favorite piece is probably my Betty Belts green sea glass ring.” Many students wear meaningful jewelry from family members that hold sentimental value. Cross said, “My mom bought it for me on my birthday, but it’s also just a really cute statement piece.” Photo by: Ace Rico

What jewelry is most meaningful to VHS students?

Jane Armstrong, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
October 21, 2022
The "Puffs" play is set to open on at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 10 in the VHS auditorium. The play is directed by drama teacher Stefoni Rossiter, and written by Matt Cox with music by Brian Metolius. Graphic by: Hank Tovar Viewers ca

VHS Drama Department prepares for the “Puffs” play

Ruby Lacques and Jane Armstrong
October 21, 2022
Chantelle Troutman '23 (left) said, “They’re New Rocks. They make me like three inches taller and they have straps. There are no laces. I love wearing them. I just feel really tall and I love wearing them to concerts.” Photo by: Soraya Stegall

What shoes are VHS students wearing to walk into the new school year?

Ava Mohror, Soraya Stegall, Kinda Mehael, Jane Armstrong, and Ace Rico
September 21, 2022
Carson Peterson '23 said, "I think I'd like to go to my car; I don't think I’ve ever used a locker. Seniors don't have lockers." Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: We’ve got a LOT to say about the lot!

Ava Mohror, Soraya Stegall, Kinda Mehael, and Jane Armstrong
September 21, 2022
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