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Leslie Castro

Leslie Castro, Staffer

Leslie Castro is a junior at VHS in her first year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys going to the beach, spending time with friends and listening to music.

 

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On May 11 and 12, VHS’ Art 2, 3 and AP Art held their annual chalk festival at the front of the school. The Chalk Festival was a way for the art department to raise extra money for field trips and supplies by creating commissioned art pieces for community members. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Chalk it up

Samantha Castañeda, Leslie Castro, and Angelica Matehuala
May 27, 2023
The Dance Informal Showcase took place during period six on Jan. 20 in the VHS Auditorium. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Ventura High School dance teams step into the spotlight

Leslie Castro
April 28, 2023
Sela Duque ‘26, left, will go to Costa Rica this spring break. Adeline Vertucci ‘26, right, is going to San Francisco. Photo by: Leslie Castro

VHS on: spring break plans

Samantha Castañeda, Leslie Castro, and Angelica Matehuala
March 28, 2023
“[My go-to drink is] mint Yerba mate,” said Chloe Cross ‘24. Photo by: Kinda Mehael

VHS on: go-to drinks

Kinda Mehael, Leslie Castro, Angelica Matehuala, and Samantha Castañeda
March 24, 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
Spring Word Search

Spring Word Search

Leslie Castro
March 22, 2023
Triton Evans ‘26, left, said, “My favorite song is ‘Leave Everything’ by Vs Self because it makes me cry to sleep.” Guinevere Chappell ‘26, center, said, “My favorite song is ‘Lipstick’ by Guttermouth because I love to listen to it when I go to bed.” Hailyn Manson ‘26, right, said, “My favorite song is ‘Blind’ by Korn because it’s good.” Photo by: Leslie Castro

What are VHS students’ favorite songs?

Samantha Castañeda, Angelica Matehuala, and Leslie Castro
March 8, 2023
Spring playlist

Spring playlist

Samantha Castañeda, Angelica Matehuala, and Leslie Castro
March 8, 2023
Picture path to Cougie

Picture path to Cougie

Leslie Castro and Angelica Matehuala
February 24, 2023
Valentine Date ideas

Valentine Date ideas

Samantha Castañeda and Leslie Castro
February 10, 2023
Valentine's playlist

Valentine’s playlist

Samantha Castañeda, Angelica Matehuala, and Leslie Castro
February 8, 2023
The VHS Dance Program held its annual showcase during period six on Jan. 20 in the auditorium. Photo by: Angelica Matehuala

VHS Dance Program holds annual showcase

Angelica Matehuala and Leslie Castro
February 5, 2023
The VHS Girls’ Frosh/Soph Soccer team played against Camarillo High School on Dec. 14 on the VHS baseball field. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Ventura High Schools Frosh/Soph Girls’ soccer put up a fight against Camarillo High School

Leslie Castro and Angelica Matehuala
January 22, 2023
On Dec. 12, VHS teacher John Kim participated in the “Ugly Sweater Day” for this year’s Winter Spirit week. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Photostory: VHS Winter Spirit week

Samantha Castañeda, Leslie Castro, and Angelica Matehuala
January 13, 2023
Graphic by: Leslie Castro

Things to do over winter break

Leslie Castro
December 11, 2022
The Ventura High School JV Boys’ Soccer Team played against Fillmore High School at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 21 at Larrabee Stadium. Photo by: Leslie Castro

VHS JV soccer boys take the win

Samantha Castañeda, Angelica Matehuala, and Leslie Castro
December 2, 2022
Los miembros del club Mi Sendero se reúnen todos los miércoles y participan en actividades que ayudan a ampliar su vocabulario tanto en inglés como en español. Foto por: Leslie Castro

Una mirada a Mi Sendero

Leslie Castro
December 2, 2022
Members of the Mi Sendero club get together every Wednesday and participate in activities that help expand their vocabulary in both English and Spanish. Photo by: Leslie Castro

A look into Mi Sendero

Leslie Castro
November 26, 2022
On Nov. 1, VHS held an event in the counselors courtyard to celebrate Día de los Muertos and showcase the ofrendas made by this year’s Spanish 1 and 2 students. Photo by: Travis Rinehart

VHS celebrates Día de los Muertos with annual festivities

Leslie Castro, Angelica Matehuala, and Travis Rinehart
November 8, 2022
Rating Halloween candy

Rating Halloween candy

Leslie Castro
October 31, 2022
On Sept. 30, ASB organized and held a rally during lunch to promote the Ventura High School annual homecoming football game and dance. Photo by: Leslie Castro

VHS prepares for annual homecoming dance with lunch rally

Angelica Matehuala and Leslie Castro
October 5, 2022
"He really listens to his students and he actually values what we have to say. He's real with us. Even if a student is disobedient, he's still a good teacher. He takes it seriously," said Daisy Jones '23. Photo by: Jocelyn Wood

Math teacher John Kim hits the scene

Jocelyn Wood, Hugh Murphy, Hannah Wiggins, and Leslie Castro
September 22, 2022
The Ventura High School Neon Dance took place on Sept. 9 between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. in the Main Street Gym. The dance is a yearly event sponsored by ASB and is the first dance of the school year. Tickets for the dance were $8 and $5 for those with an ASB sticker. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Students sway at the Neon Dance

Alejandro Hernandez, Leslie Castro, and Adi De Clerck
September 14, 2022
Cougar Catnip: GoFan needs to go away

Cougar Catnip: GoFan needs to go away

Leslie Castro
September 13, 2022
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