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Cafeteria worker Celeste Morales serves up chicken nuggets, cheesy garlic bread with sausage and chicken mashed potato gravy bowls for lunch in the school's cafeteria.

[Photo] Nourishing minds and fueling success

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff
May 29, 2024
Nieco Erasmo practices his volleyball skills during warmup.

[Photo] Boys volleyball’s comeback season

May 20, 2024
Devin Brown tries to score a point in midair after getting the ball set to him at the Alumni vs. Varsity Volleyball game.

[Photo] Ultimate showdown between the alumni and current volleyball teams

By Jaden Gervacio and Chioma Chiawa
May 9, 2024
CANDIDATE CONUNDRUM With the presidential election coming up in November, new voters are presented with two choices: Donald Trump or Joe Biden. Unfortunately, due tot he issues that both candidates pose, many voters feel dissatisfied with the choice they are going to have to make and wish they had better options instead.

[Photo] Lack of candidate choices concerns student voters

By Mia Ramirez, Spanish Editor
Apr 10, 2024
Ms. Diane Hula (far left, facing away from camera) explaining how the cast can improve their choreography during a scene.

Emily Chavez sings alone onstage to improve both her tone and pitch.

Xavier Martin Porter (wearing glasses) and Lucy Tait show their final positions in this scene.

The cast holds a pose after the end of the scene to make sure everyone is able to get into the correct place.

Mr. Justin Baldridge looks over to the cast in the audience to make sure they are aware of the critical placements of their characters on stage.

[Photo] Run it from the top: "Sweeney Todd" week eight

Mar 8, 2024
Director Mr. Justin Baldridge and the cast rehearse the play in room 303.

[Photo] HOLD: Sweeney Todd week seven

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 29, 2024
Looking down at the row of performers, the cast looks to there sheet music to follow along with Mr. Wilson's directions.

[Photo] Five, six, seven, eight: “Sweeney Todd” week six

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 22, 2024
With bright smiles, the girls basketball team lines up for a team photo after their win against Panorama.

[Photo] Girls basketball dominate Panorama at the last home game of the season

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
Feb 3, 2024
Mr. Justin Baldridge shows Ellie Steinberg how to perfect a scene, as they both throw their arms up.

[Photo] The race to catch up: “Sweeney Todd” week four

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 6, 2024
Mr. Baldridge setting up the classroom with different students and props to help the cast transition into the auditorium stage.

[Photo] Back to the basics: “Sweeney Todd” week three

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 30, 2024
From L to R: Olivia Klipstine, Maddie KC-Jordan, Ami Singer and Ellie Steinberg hold their scripts while singing out loud in rehearsal.

[Photo] Music, melodies, magic and more: “Sweeney Todd” week two

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 23, 2024
Madison Braybon-Beard takes a moment to introduce herself to the rest of the cast and crew during the first Sweeney Todd rehearsal.

[Photo] “Sweeney Todd” has its work cut out during the first week of rehearsals

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 18, 2024
TEEN FREEDOM Earning a driver's license as early as possible sets teenagers up to become more independent.

[Photo] Teenagers need to take the wheel and hit the open road

By Kimberly Salazar, Photographer
Jan 16, 2024
The Strings Winter Concert took place on Dec. 6, showcasing the strings classes' skills that they have developed over the past few months.

[Photo] Strings Winter Concert strums its way to success

By Mia Rodriguez, Staff
Dec 12, 2023
Movies, TV shows and social media all present high school relationships as an attainable and desirable goal. Yet, as is often the case with such trends, this is highly unrealistic.

[Photo] High school relationships: Not the wish students are dreaming of

By Mia Ramirez, Spanish Editor
Dec 5, 2023
Ami Singer (10th) unexpectedly calls her grandma on stage in an emotional serenade.

[Photo] Solo Showcase strikes a chord with its audience

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager
Nov 21, 2023
A group of freshman students enjoying playing ping pong in their own way.

[Photo] Fun in the sun at Freshman Funday

By Mia Ramirez and Olamide Olumide
Nov 13, 2023
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[Photo] Girls Tennis: First victory of the season

By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2023
The girls volleyball team rallies together before a game.

[Photo] Girls volleyball extend their win streak with a victory over Panorama

By Rogers Levitt, Staff
Oct 11, 2023
Students play spikeball together at Senior Kickoff.

Seniors dressed up in pink for the Senior Kickoff color wars.

Seniors of the VNHS Dance Company performed for the students at the Senior Kickoff.

[Photo] The class of 2024 kicks off the school year

Sep 26, 2023
The Disadvantaged Youth Aid showed off their club at Club Rush.

[Photo] Club rush stirs up excitement on the quad

By Mia Ramirez and Olamide Olumide
Aug 31, 2023
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