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How Does Technology Affect Classroom Experience?
How Does Technology Affect Classroom Experience?
High school is always portrayed as an amazing life changing experience. It can often feel like this image and it's hard to know what to do through these times. Although it is fun at times, it's not always the way you thought it would be growing up.
One Hour at a Time
Favorite Holiday?
Favorite Holiday?
A typical school in Italy. The Italian school system is much more academically heavy and stressful than American schools.
Italian Schools Quite Different from American Counterparts
Exchange Students from Italy, Spain Share Thoughts
Exchange Students from Italy, Spain Share Thoughts
The students on the speech and debate team stand together for one last photo before the end of the state tournament. The tournament went from Friday to Saturday, March 13-15. They got home Sunday very early in the morning. Sophomore Ian Coles said, "The tournament just felt like a normal one but just longer which was strange."
Speech Wraps up Season in Cheyenne at State Tournament
Some of the cheerleaders settle in for the long bus ride to Casper for state basketball. A few months earlier, they had also traveled a similar distance to state football in Laramie. Senior Kynzee Hurd shared, "Bus rides with my teammates are always a blast. I'm so grateful I got one last memorable bus ride with the girls who have become my family."
Cheerleaders Support Teams in Casper at State Basketball Tournament
Members of the team eat lunch at the school in Riverton. Tournaments take a long time and students usually have to eat at the school where they are competing. Senior Kennadee Wheeler said, "Depending on the tournament, either the school or parents will feed us, but most of the time we just bring snacks."
Star Valley Speech and Debate Participates in Riverton Regionals
The concert orchestra practices one of the songs that they will play at String-Fest. Conductor Lisa Barber said, "We are working hard in orchestra to learn the music. When we arrive at Stringfest on March 19, we only have that day to rehearse with the students from Jackson and be able to play together as an orchestra for a concert that night, so it's important that we know the music well when we arrive." The orchestra has been working hard for the past 2 weeks to prepare for their first ever high school String-Fest.
SVHS Orchestra Prepares for First Ever High School String-Fest
The Speech and Debate team poses to celebrate a former member's birthday. The Speech and Debate team is like a family for many members ,and they don't know where they would be without them.
SVHS Speech and Debate Takes 3rd Place at Teton Invitational
The FFA officers stand together in the order in the order of their positions. 2nd-Vice President Lizzy Petersen said, "Some of my favorite things about FFA are the animals we work with (my favorite is definitely the chickens), the constant and never-ending lessons to learn about both agriculture and everyday life, and the enormous family that FFA has throughout the entire nation." Lizzy has been doing FFA for 3 years and is very passionate about her role in it.
Checking in with FFA
While SVHS may have a low College Readiness Index score, one thing it has excelled at is getting 92% seniors to graduation while Sheridan graduates 85% of their seniors.
How Good is Star Valley High School?
Dewie Collard Steps into Shoes of Hello Dolly Title Character
Dewie Collard Steps into Shoes of Hello Dolly Title Character
The girls and boys of Speech & Debate take a group photo in the cold weather outside of Star Valley High School. The team ended up editing a picture of the speech & debate "ancestors" that comes from their iconic theme "Lets talk it to death." Sophomore Bailey Sperry said, "I am so happy I beat my biggest competition at our recent tournament!"
Forensics Team Moving Through Busy, Successful Season
Eight sophomore friends watch "Letters to Juliet" on Galentines. They had spent the afternoon eating crepes, playing games and laughing a lot. Host Eden Adams said, "It was so fun to be able to hang out with my friends and not have any pressure to act normal around someone."
Galentines Over Valentines
Dylan Shumway high fives his teammates after making his free throw. Dylan shot a team high 76% from the free throw line. "I like shooting free throws because it makes me calm down and zone back in to."
Braves Lose Close Games at State in Casper
Jase Burton poses with family and coaches after signing for run at BYU. Burton said, "The opportunity to run for BYU is a dream come true." He follows in the spikes of SVHS greats to go to BYU in track and field like former teacher Dave Draney.
Burton Proudly Commits to Brigham Young University, Boys Indoor Track Places top 3 at State
Smith Mclure, Dayton Schwab and Cooper Lawson double team Rock Springs' Lionburger. The Tiger big man stands at six foot six inches tall. "He was tall, but not too hard to move around," said Lawson.
Braves Beat Rock Springs to Qualify for State Tournament
Star Valley High School’s girls wrestling team celebrates a state championship title for the 2025 season! After months of intense training, dedication, and grit, these athletes battled their way through tough competition, showcasing their strength, technique, and heart. Their victory showed how much work and effort they put in. Congratulations to the lady's in braids!
Girls Wrestling Take Home State Championship
The Star Valley boys placed third at the state meet with a total of 64 points, largely contributed by distance runners Jase Burton, Habtamu Wetzel, and Sullivan Wilson. The entire team felt a strong sense of accomplishment and is eager to improve even further next year.
Braves Take 3rd at Indoor State Track Led
Rock Band Tier List
Rock Band Tier List
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off on February 9th. This year will be the 54th super bowl. "This Super Bowl is going to suck. I would rather watch Squid Games in a language I can't understand on repeat," said sophomore Carson Clapp.
Chiefs Attempt at 3rd Consecutive Super Bowl Win Not Appreciated by All
Rapper Tier List
Rapper Tier List
The album cover for "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles. "Watermelon Sugar" was a very popular song over the summer that some was eventually overplayed. Avrey Rosalez said, "Watermelon Sugar was very repetitive and annoying."
Classic or Overplayed?
Stray Kids' "HOP" Album Gives Listeners Fun Variety of Sounds
Stray Kids’ “HOP” Album Gives Listeners Fun Variety of Sounds
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
Is The Dress Code Too Strict?
Is The Dress Code Too Strict?
Afton's main street is divided by plowed snow. This burm can reach over four feet in height on heavy snow days. Snowy conditions can lead to dangerous and slow commutes to school each day.
SVHS Should Consider Having Snow Days
PODLESS: Owen Lancaster and Rhen England show what they are missing while working in class. School policy restricts the use of phones and earphones from bell to bell. "No AirPods makes me hate school even more now," said Lancaster. "No phones is understandable, and honestly I don't care about it that much, but the no AirPods rule seems kind of stupid," added England.
Students Should Be Allowed to Wear AirPods While Working
The SV burns on Homecoming eve right after the powder puff game. Everyone gathers around this annual tradition to watch it light up and bring good luck to the Homecoming game. “I think extracurriculars boost school spirit because it brings kids together through something that they enjoy!” said Nathen Haderlie.
Extracurriculars Help Boost Braves Spirit
Mr. Haderlie
Mr. Haderlie
State Indoor Track Podcast
State Indoor Track Podcast
Z &W Sit Down with Legend Turned Coach, Teacher Mr. Lancaster
Z &W Sit Down with Legend Turned Coach, Teacher Mr. Lancaster
March Madness Predictions
March Madness Predictions
Generic vs Name Brand
Superbowl Commercials Discussed
Look Back at Cheer Lead up to State Spirit
State Spirit Ends in Satisfaction, Frustration, Disappointment
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State Indoor Track Podcast

Clara Pieper and Ashley Coles
March 12, 2025
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