![The popular series has already been renewed for two more seasons.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/heart-900x532.png)
REVIEW | “Heartstopper” pleases fans with its positive representations of LGBTQ relationships
![Since 1996, Mr. Michael Watson has been a familiar face on campus. After the 2021-22 school year, he is set to retire.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/watson-1-bella-900x601.jpg)
5 MINUTES WITH…
Social Science Teacher Mr. Michael Watson
![On Jan. 12, Librarian Ms. Osman, Principal De Santiago, Assistant Principal Ms. Keller and Period 1 Library Aid Dana Shegolevsky receive a grant from 7/11. Three employees from 7/11 were also in attendance, bringing along freshly baked cookies and drinks for the office staff.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7-11-grant-2-beverly-900x601.jpg)
Money, money, money: The library receives a $711 donation from 7/11
![The Winter Showcase will be led by students behind the curtain and on the stage.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mic-3-900x606.png)
Returning on a high note
![Famous celebrities: These boxes display drawings and prints of classic dogs like Snoopy and one of the 101 dalmations.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bark-box-4-angela-900x599.jpg)
Barking up the right tree
![Clocks and watches are set an hour back as the fall season kicks off in full swing.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-polina-kovaleva-5827880-900x600.jpg)
Daylight savings time: A hit or a miss?
![Senior support: The cheer team makes an appearance and gives the crowd a performance that amazed those who watched.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/❌senior-kickoff-5-beverly-900x597.jpg)
The Senior Kickoff adds a splash of color to the football field
![Red Team flaunting their color in the 2019 Senior Kickoff event offers an example of what to expect.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_7460-smaller-900x600.jpg)
Seniors kick off their stress
![Photo from last years Comedysportz team competing over zoom (will be in person this year)](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SPORTSCOM-900x345.jpg)
Untraditional improv: ComedySportz is back and ready to compete
![After choosing his perfect pumpkin, Senior Marvin Ocampo prepares a scary idea to paint.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pumpkin-7-beverly-900x601.jpg)
Painting the perfect pumpkins
![Drippy: The first rainstorm of the season caused drainage problems, deep puddles, and lots of mud which wouldve made for a miserable event](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rain-5-beverly-900x601.jpg)
Washed out: Senior Kickoff has been pushed to next week
![Goodbye Van Nuys and hello Baja, California! Mazin is moving to the beach to get away from all the craziness and take time for herself.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MS_MAZIN_MUGSHOT_EDITED-ANGELA-no-bg-900x599.jpg)
5 MINUTES WITH…
Special Education Coordinator Ms. Karyn Mazin
![Calling all fans of Harry Potter, theater or both. The drama team prepare for a three day show in November.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/puff-logo-01-900x570.jpg)
Theater department will make a spellbinding return with “PUFFS”
![Passionate about the arts since she was very young, Ms. Lief is now a mentor for future generations of theatrical artists.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BR-lief-mugshot-edited.png)
5 MINUTES WITH…
Theater teacher Ms. Mollie Lief
![Senior Heidy Rosales-Castillo closes her eyes as she gets her first dose of the covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Sept. 29.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_1436-900x601.jpg)
California becomes the first state to require covid-19 vaccinations for students
![Gover Olivares is performing his monologue for the role of Cedric. “I’m auditioning for Cedric, he’s such a fun and energetic character. Hes so upbeat and full of energy because I think that I could match it. But if I dont get Cedric I’m happy with whoever I get because Puffs is an amazing play.”
“I’m excited, I’m ready, Im pumped.”](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A1-900x537.png)