Ventura High School’s chalk festival pushes students to explore new limits Belen Hibbler and Lourdes Almalab • May 19, 2023 The history, backstory and aftermath of the chalk festival The annual VHS chalk festival took place in front of the statue on May 12 and 13. The history of the chalk festival is rooted deep in VHS history....
![Washington, who is the artist of this work, said, "[They figured out their art was being put in the showcase] by Mrs. Minadeo submitting it and then she just told me that it was going to be on the cover of the poster [promoting the exhibit].” Photo by: Avea Baker](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/11-713x900.jpg)
![Lindsay Guzik, new assistant principal said, "I am settling in [at VHS] pretty well. I know a lot of the students, so that makes it a little bit easier coming from Cabrillo, and it's been nice to see them all grown up." Photo by: Abraham Kassa](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_9728-300x200.jpg)