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Summer Break: Dreams vs Reality
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."
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?
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
Hallie Hokanson, Bria Jack, Italy Erickson, and Janey Young represent the gold ticket in the SBO elections. All of these girls won their individual races.
Gold Team Takes the Win in SBO Elections: An Inside Look
People line up to go in and see all of the beautiful art pieces at the Wyoming High School Art Symposium. "Our students did absolutely incredible this year," said art teacher Adam Guild.
SVHS Artists Shine at 2025 State Art Symposium
A group of 14 prom goers take pictures in Fairview. Earlier in the day this group battled each other in paintball. "Definitely not what I expected, but it ended up being fun, minus the bruises," said Travis Thomson.
A Night to Remember: SVHS Junior Prom Brings “Journey to the Past” to Life
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
Day Dates Make for Fun MORP Experience
Day Dates Make for Fun MORP Experience
Art Club members join creative forces with Thayne Elementary students by sculpting their monsters drawings in clay. Art Club love to combine art and service around the community.
Warriors with Brushes
Southwest District Administrators Association Outstanding Senior Student Athletes Jase Burton and Kambree Johnson stand with SVHS Activities Director Robert Erickson. Burton and Johnson were selected to represent their region as student athletes who have exemplified excellence in the classroom and in athletic competition. "I'm proud of the way Jase and Kambree have represented us over the years as impressive scholars and athletes," said Erickson.
Johnson, Burton Recognized As Standout Senior Student Athletes
Peyton Ross, Hannah Steed, and Layla England bask in the moment of making the 25-26 Brave Cadette team!
25-26 Brave Cadette Team Finalized after Tryouts
This snow covering a green at White Mountain golf course in Rock Springs resulted in cancellation of the tournament.
Spring Golf Season Tees Off Despite Weather Challenges
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
Roman Emperors Ranked
Roman Emperors Ranked
Gordon Ramsay Quote Tier List (9 quotes)
Gordon Ramsay Quote Tier List (9 quotes)
Greek Gods and Goddesses Ranked on Tier List
Greek Gods and Goddesses Ranked on Tier List
What's in theaters?
What’s in theaters?
Rock Band Tier List
Rock Band Tier List
"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?
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?
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
State Indoor Track Podcast
State Indoor Track Podcast
Ranking Snack by Avoidability
Ranking Snack by Avoidability
Name That Tune
Name That Tune
March Madness Predictions
March Madness Predictions
Generic vs Name Brand
Superbowl Commercials Discussed
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