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Summer Break: Dreams vs Reality
Freshman Kellsie Dunne sips on her cold Alani during lunch. Alani Nu energy drinks are generally considered a healthier option compared to some other energy drinks on the market due to their lower calorie and sugar content. She said, "I hope that I will be able to stay awake in English now that I've got some energy."
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What Do Students Have on Their Bucket List?
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Breakfast Provides Food for Thought
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Cheerleaders Support Special Olympics Athletes in Memorable Event
The National Museum of Military Vehicles, located in Dubois, Wyoming, is a testament to the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. Mr. Young and Mr. Kabonic took over 50 of their US History students to the venue on April 25th.
History Students Take Field Trip to Dubois Museum
Highschool students from a bunch of different schools gather together in their neon at a community teen dance. A few weeks earlier many of them attended the Hawaiian-themed MORP dance. "Dances like this are the best. Nights like these are what I'm going to remember from highs chool," said freshman Kyli Hoopes.
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SkillsUSA students prepare to embark on their journey to Casper for the annual competition.SVHS placed many students in 1st or 2nd place at the competition.
Students Excel at State SkillsUSA Competition
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Color Guard Team Places Second at Idaho Indoor Circuit Competition
Breakfast Can Taste So Good, Be So Bad
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These stairs, build by Mr. Balls and the stagecraft class, helped make some of the most memorable scenes from the musical possible. "The stairs were ginormous and heavy but worked better than we thought. Underneath was a maze of lumber holding them together. We made extra sure to make sure that they weren't going to collapse, super fun piece to build! We never did finish the newel posts, but I don't think anyone noticed," said Balls.
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Day Dates Make for Fun MORP Experience
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Peyton Ross, Hannah Steed, and Layla England bask in the moment of making the 25-26 Brave Cadette team!
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This snow covering a green at White Mountain golf course in Rock Springs resulted in cancellation of the tournament.
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All the senior Brave Cadettes pose for their picture in a bittersweet moment as they celebrate their years together but know they are coming to an end.
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Is the School’s Cell Phone Policy What We Need?
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Is the SVHS tardy policy fair? Nope
The attendance policy is a topic that most students in the school have a pretty strong opinion about. The attendance policy says that student who miss more than 6 days in a class will have to do credit recovery to make up the time they missed in the class, Greyson Wolfley had this to say about credit recovery "I have lost three of my Fridays because I have to go to the remediation friday school to make up hours on my own time to get the credits back."
SVHS Attendance Policy, Is it Fair?
Teenagers are known to be on their phones often, but do other generations understand why? "I do think that some people are addicted, but I think a lot of kids see it as a escape from reality. Just being on my phone for a few minutes after a stressful day helps me relax," explains Gabe Henrie. Most adults view teenagers as phone addicts, but in reality they are just trying to relieve some of the stress that builds up.
Phones Also Help Teens Get Through Day
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Is The Dress Code Too Strict?
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Chatting with Lady of Library Stephanie Suloff
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State Indoor Track Podcast
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Ranking Snack by Avoidability
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25-26 Brave Cadette Team Finalized after Tryouts

Danna Miranda, Hannah Steed
May 8, 2025
Peyton Ross, Hannah Steed, and Layla England bask in the moment of making the 25-26 Brave Cadette team!

SVHS Brave Cadettes Introduce Their New Team

The Star Valley Brave Cadettes recently held their 2025–26 dance team tryouts from April 28–30. After a successful audition process, they excitedly announced the new team lineup consisting of 13 talented dancers.

Seniors Alyia Peavler, Maya Hyde, Krystal Gibbons, and  Nicki Bartleson

Juniors Brynlee Paterson, and  Ryan Kallgren

Sophomores Peyton Ross, Hannah Steed, Layla England, Mady Mosgeller, Gabriella Beus, and McKaty Dance

Freshman Rebecca Daniel

These girls are thrilled to begin the upcoming season and represent Star Valley High School.   

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Freshman Peyton Ross made the team for the second time this spring. She said, “I am very excited for this next season. Tryouts went well, and I got to meet the new girls. Something I am looking forward to with next season is just making so many more memories.” 

 

 

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