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The cheerleaders keep the student section warm as they Braves played the Sugar Salem Diggers.
Student Section Rocks USA Theme at First Home Game
Bucked Up: Bran Fullmer and Daniel Nelson show the result of much scouting and hiking. Perhaps unbelievably, Fullmer said they shot the deer in southeastern Utah.
Students Share Stories from Opening Day of Deer Hunting
The 2024-2025 school year at SVHS was full of many fun and busy times. We had another successful football season. And more fun-filled basketball seasons. "I'm so very proud of the football after the huge effort they put into getting us another state title this year," said Mckay Young, Head football coach.
Looking Back on School Year in Pictures
Class Room Tier List: Comfort, Creativity Rule
Class Room Tier List: Comfort, Creativity Rule
Summer Break: Dreams vs Reality
Summer Break: Dreams vs Reality
The year started with a beat. At the first day of school assembly student body officer's introduced a new school dance; getting everyone on their feet and setting the tone for the year. A simple way to bring students together to remind us this year we're ALL IN.
Students Back to School Braves Style
The Candyman Can! Singcopation member gather around Will Wonka during the opening number of their two-hour show.
Annual Singco Show Wows Audience
Symantha Hepworth, Brooklyn Scherbel, Rebeka Rodriguez, and Taggert Ivie recieve recognition for placing in the state Young Authors contest. Scherbel said, "I am so grateful to have received the attention of those at state, and I aim to win next year!"
Young Authors Earn Honorable Mention at State Contest
On the drive home from nightly activities Samantha Allred captures the crazy weather on the road. Elizabeth Petersen stated, "The worst part of the storm was probably driving through the hail". The weather was crazy that night, and the roads were covered with rain and hail.
Unexpected Storm Stuns Star Valley, Brings Rain, Hail, and Community Spirit
This picture shows the cool views students enjoyed in the shark exhibit. According to Pheonixx Hovey,"The shark exhibit was definitely a favorite." Garrett Carlson added, "The zoology field trip was really cool. We watched them feed the sharks."
Zoology Students Visit Draper Aquarium
Gaughan Represents Wyoming in National American Miss Pageant
Gaughan Represents Wyoming in National American Miss Pageant
The 25-26 cheer team gathers on the highway to cleanup trash. The day before this they had their first practice. "I am so excited I get to experience this with my time here," exclaimed South Korean exchance student Ahrin Kim.
Cheerleaders Kick Off Season with Practice, Community Service
Dax Button, Crew Morgan, and Kai Frazier peruse the art on display from their classmates. The state art show was in the aux gym for 3 days showcasing hundreds of interesting, beautiful, and award-winning pieces. "It's fun walking around and seeing what's going in student's minds that they put down on paper," said Frazier.
SVHS Art Cleans up at State Symposium
Breakfast Can Taste So Good, Be So Bad
Breakfast Can Taste So Good, Be So Bad
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.
Tech, Crew Staffs Make Spring Musical “Hello Dolly!” Reality
The Lady Braves ball out in front of pink crowd in an effort that beat Preston and raised money for valley people battling cancer.
Volleyballers Raise Money, Wins on Pink Night
The Lady Braves huddle on during pink night and strategize their game plan. Coach Kalin Schwab said, "I like our team huddles because they give us time to regroup and take a breathe so that we can go back out on the court and win." This is Schwab's first year as the Lady Braves' head coach.
Volleyballers Win on Pink Night!
The Star Valley varsity cross-country team lines up for a photo at the finish line in Tillamook, Oregon. Each athlete pushed through the race, representing their school with determination and hard-work. Every runner set a new personal record, highlighting the teams steady progress this season.
Star Valley Braves Leave Their Mark in Oregon
As the Star Valley Braves get ready to tee off, they congregate on the practice green at the Airport Course in Cheyenne to hear the officials as they discuss the rules governing the round. The Braves had a good season and qualified both girls and boys teams for the state tournament. The first day was a little rough due to nerves but on the second day the Braves showed that they could play and compete with the other top teams in the state.
Star Valley Golf Teams Shine Late at State Despite Nerves on Day One
Adelyn Christiansen get up against a Thunderbasin defender in Cheyenne.
Getting to Know Lady Brave VolleyBallers
Warren the 13th Book Series Worth Reading
Warren the 13th Book Series Worth Reading
Seniors say so long by sound off on their most special song.
Senior Name Favorite Songs
Trial by Trolley Tutorial
Trial by Trolley Tutorial
Roman Emperors Ranked
Roman Emperors Ranked
Gordon Ramsay Quote Tier List (9 quotes)
Gordon Ramsay Quote Tier List (9 quotes)
Students Should Be Required to Take Personal Finance in Order to Graduate.
Students Should Be Required to Take Personal Finance in Order to Graduate.
AI is becoming a bigger problem inside of schools by the day.
AI is becoming a bigger problem inside of schools by the day.
"Balancing Privacy and Safety: The Case for Random Drug Testing in Schools"
“Balancing Privacy and Safety: The Case for Random Drug Testing in Schools”
I Propose a Better Work Week
I Propose a Better Work Week
Is the School's Cell Phone Policy What We Need?
Is the School’s Cell Phone Policy What We Need?
Singco Show Podcast
Singco Show Podcast
Talking with Two Young Author Contest Award Winners
Talking with Two Young Author Contest Award Winners
Chatting with Lady of Library Stephanie Suloff
Chatting with Lady of Library Stephanie Suloff
Kimball and Kellan talk surfing movies and NBA Goats
Kim K Podcast
Mr. Haderlie
Mr. Haderlie
Students Name NBA, NFL, Soccer Goats
Students Name NBA, NFL, Soccer Goats
Ranking Snack by Avoidability
Ranking Snack by Avoidability
Name That Tune
Name That Tune
March Madness Predictions
March Madness Predictions
Generic vs Name Brand
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Students Name NBA, NFL, Soccer Goats

Crew Lancaster, videographer/editor
September 30, 2025
Bucked Up: Bran Fullmer and Daniel Nelson show the result of much scouting and hiking. Perhaps unbelievably, Fullmer said they shot the deer in southeastern Utah.

Students Share Stories from Opening Day of Deer Hunting

Crew Lancaster, Staff writer
September 23, 2025
Elia and Kyan's names are all over the weight room lift-a-thon wall. Kyan has been training ever since middle school while Elia just started lifting when he moved to Star Valley his sophomore year. "It's been fun to compare myself to other SVHS greats," said Matuatia.

Matautia, Watson Break Records in Weight Room

Crew Lancaster, staff writer
September 15, 2025
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