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Prom Provides Social Fun

Ryann Kallgren, staff writer
May 12, 2026
Kelly Fullmer
Juniors Roman Erickson and Paylan Merritt dance together as students fill the dance floor throughout the night. The two spent the evening enjoying music, dancing, and time with friends and classmates. Erickson remembers his favorite part of prom. “My favorite part of prom was definitely when Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber was playing and everyone was going crazy in the mosh and singing.”
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During the first week of May, yearbook staff members work together to glue spring event pages into the yearbook — a process repeated 715 times to prepare every copy for distribution.
SVHS Yearbooks Set for Release May 19
Gracie Jackson (left) and Arie Kilroy (right) pose with their horse at the spring rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho. Kilroy said, "I love the friendships that high school rodeo brings." Both seniors are competing in their last high school rodeo season, bringing experience, determination, and a love for the sport.
Spring High School Rodeo Kicks Off Strong for SVHS Competitors
An Iran-made ballistic missile is displayed during a rally commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution's victory in Azadi (Freedom) Square in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026.
Iran War Escalates Global, Local Tensions
As Tootsie Peterson, Marie Batemen, Mr Hepworth, Emma Moreton, Thomas Randall, Ian Coles, Mrs Finch, and Isabella Burton take a picture as a group, Marie says," I'm happy we could connect over nerd events and get to know eachother better."
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Singco choir students perform for the judges during their final day at the District Music Festival, focusing on blending their voices and delivering one of the most challenging pieces they prepared all trimester; the group earned a superior rating for their performance, marking a major accomplishment at the event. Senior Mya Allred said, “It was really rewarding to see all of our hard work pay off, especially being able to perform at such a high level with everyone working together.”
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In the Heart of Paris. Students pause for a group photo outside the iconic Paris landmark. The stop was one of the most memorable moments of the spring break Europe trip.
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