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"It was a fun experience but being new to it, challenging to keep track of the prompts and storyline. Everyone was very supportive," said Hunt. Pictured is the skit, "Film Critic," where DeBoer and DeClerck discussed "The Friendly Alien." Photo by: Ava Mohror

Faculty Fundraiser Improv Show was a success

Ava Mohror and Elizabeth Gallo January 19, 2024

The eighth annual Faculty Fundraiser Improv Show brings laughter to Ventura and funding to the drama department On Friday, Jan. 12, the VHS Drama Department held its eighth Faculty Fundraiser Improv Show....

Charlie Ruff'24, Cadence West'25, and Malani del Rosario'25 are playing and improv game called party. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

What’s going on in the Drama Club?

Isabel Andrade May 19, 2023

 A place for VHS students who have an interest in theater  Drama Club is during lunch every Thursday in the Little Theater by room 40, with drama teacher Stefoni Rossiter serving as advisor. Cadence...

Kanye West, the star of the controversy and one banned from Instagram himself. Photo By: David Shankbone

Kanye West, ideologies unmasked

Lia Hersh, Christopher Morrison, and Santiago Gonzales February 10, 2023

Are VHS students pro-Kanye? Recently, internet and music celebrity, Kanye West has been in multiple controversies due to anti-Semitic comments he made on Twitter and Instagram. West said things such as,...

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

The “Puffs” play is about a certain magic school in London that shows the story of the background characters and their lives “Puffs” opened on Nov. 10 and had its last show on Nov. 19. Drama...

“Puffs” leads take stage

“Puffs” leads take stage

Isabel Andrade November 15, 2022

New leads take their places for the upcoming show “Puffs” The Ventura High School Drama Department’s play “Puffs” opened Nov. 10. Cast members new to drama performances include Adam Hibberd...

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
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VHS Drama Department prepares for the “Puffs” play

Ruby Lacques and Jane Armstrong October 21, 2022

The play “Puffs” is set to open this November in the VHS auditorium As students get back into the swing of school, the Ventura High School Drama Department prepares for their first performance of...

Alice in Wonderland MCs introduce the next act with in character lines to fit the theme. Photo by: Olive Kranzler

Alice in a wonderful showcase

Olive Kranzler June 2, 2022

What exactly went down at VHS’s annual Spring Showcase? The VHS annual Spring Showcase was the next drama production to be staged following the play, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” This year,...

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

The spring musical is in full swing– the cast was revealed and rehearsals have begun This spring, the Ventura High School drama department is set to put on their annual spring musical. This year, they’re...

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

 VHS drama department highlights standout performances of the year in the annual winter showcase The annual Winter Showcase took place on Fri., Feb. 4, and Sat., Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m. It was led by Stefoni...

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