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"I love students and education and teaching, and as a librarian, you get to see all the grades, and that's what I love the most," said Farima Farokhi, the new librarian at VHS. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Welcoming new teachers on campus

Brynn Kightlinger September 27, 2024

19 new faculty members have joined the VHS staff Last school year, VHS said goodbye to 15 teachers, 10 of whom retired. Going into the 2024-25 school year, VHS has welcomed 19 new faculty members, including...

Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

Brody Daw September 13, 2024

Raul Rubacava claims “time management” is the key to his success Ventura local for 45 years, Raul Rubalcava ventured into the business world 17 years ago. He, alongside his brother Issac Rubalcava...

Last year Smith was a student teacher for former VHS teacher Margaret Sellers and continued at VHS this year in the drama department. Photo by: VHS drama department

New teacher Arden Smith welcomed into the drama department

Vail Newman November 18, 2023

Drama kicked off the year with new assistant teacher, Arden Smith This year, Arden Smith was welcomed to the drama department as an assistant teacher to Stefoni Rossiter. Many students have said they...

"I want to make sure my students know that my job here is to support them," said Honda. Photo by: Adi De Clerk

Who replaced Logan Norris?

Annika Lange, Katie Rundle, and Adi De Clerck September 30, 2022

 New VHS teacher Jared Honda has replaced Logan Norris Logan Norris taught math at Ventura High School, but has recently left to go on sabbatical in Spain. Labeled as his replacement, Jared Honda has...

“My favorite thing that we do every year is the chalk festival, because I love chalk art and I love staying out there for like two or three days," said Minadeo. Photo by: Ava Mohror

What’s up with art in room 20 and 22?

Ava Mohror February 27, 2022

An inside look at the classes of art teachers Ms. Mckee and Ms. Minadeo Art teachers Lauren Minadeo and Megan Mckee have been working this year to make art an enjoyable experience for their students....

Parisi, room 133, shows her “Wall of Puns”, a helpful learning graphic for her students.

VHS welcomes Amanda Parisi

September 14, 2017

Amanda Parisi, room 133, teaches five periods consisting of special education, biology and math. Although she has been teaching for seven years, this is her first year teaching at VHS. Parisi states...

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