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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."
Caffeine Crush
What Do Students Have on Their Bucket List?
What Do Students Have on Their Bucket List?
Breakfast Provides Food for Thought
Breakfast Provides Food for Thought
Where Ya Goin' for Spring Break?
Where Ya Goin’ for Spring Break?
Charley Ayers, Kadence Jorgensen, and Tazyn Sessions head to class with a hallfull of others. Naturally, there are things students like and dislike about their classes. "It's pretty sick to go to class with friends. I wouldn't change a thing," said Ayers.
Checking in with Students About Their Classes
The poultry team studies before their competition. Their efforts helped them beat 16 school teams at the competition. FFA president Sammantha Bramwell said, "Members put the work into their CDEs( career development events) outside of school by studying, practicing, and putting their knowledge to work."
Team Competes at FFA State, Wolfley Elected to State Office
After giving eight amazing shows in three days, the SVHS Musical cast gives their final bow. "I am so proud of these kids and the work they have put in to make this show successful. Though it has been time consuming, I am so grateful that I can help do it," said director Tami Nielsen.
Cast Wows Audience with Hello Dolly
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
Frozen in Time: Looking Back at the Winter of 24-25
Frozen in Time: Looking Back at the Winter of 24-25
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
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.
Senior Brave Cadettes Will Miss Time Spent Together
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
What's in theaters?
What’s in theaters?
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?
Is the SVHS tardy policy fair? Nope
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
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
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
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 Spirit Ends in Satisfaction, Frustration, Disappointment

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January 29, 2025
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