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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?
Jade Waldron accepts his reward after swishing all of his shots! A few months earlier, Waldron participated and achieved at the fall Special Olympics. he had won awards at fall olympics. Jade's dad Mr. Waldron said, "Jades been talking about the cheerleaders helping all week. Thank you so much for doing this for them!"
Cheerleaders Support Special Olympics Athletes in Memorable Event
The National Museum of Military Vehicles, located in Dubois, Wyoming, is a testament to the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. Mr. Young and Mr. Kabonic took over 50 of their US History students to the venue on April 25th.
History Students Take Field Trip to Dubois Museum
Highschool students from a bunch of different schools gather together in their neon at a community teen dance. A few weeks earlier many of them attended the Hawaiian-themed MORP dance. "Dances like this are the best. Nights like these are what I'm going to remember from highs chool," said freshman Kyli Hoopes.
Neon Dance Lights Up the Night for Local Teens
SkillsUSA students prepare to embark on their journey to Casper for the annual competition.SVHS placed many students in 1st or 2nd place at the competition.
Students Excel at State SkillsUSA Competition
The SVHS color guard team gets together to compete in Blackfoot, Idaho."It was a really great opportunity for us, especially since Star Valley has a smaller color guard. It was amazing to see all of the talent and hard work that the other guards put in to make such amazing shows happen. Since our captain Kassy [Taylor] choreographed our show, it was really interesting to see the feedback the judges gave us. All of us girls worked so hard to make our show happen and I'm so grateful that we got the opportunity to compete,"said Savanna Sloan.
Color Guard Team Places Second at Idaho Indoor Circuit Competition
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
Frozen in Time: Looking Back at the Winter of 24-25
Frozen in Time: Looking Back at the Winter of 24-25
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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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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

Keegan Miner
February 19, 2025
Is The Dress Code Too Strict?

Is The Dress Code Too Strict?

Keegan Miner, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
This big date group assembles for the first time on Feb 8th before heading to the dance. Some groups like this one did not go on a day date but got together for dinner before the dance. Sophomore Maddie Aullman said, "I thought the dance was fire. Most of our plans were last minutes, but at the end of the day our group was amazing, and we made some good memories!" They at dinner at Jace Burton's house.

Sweethearts Dance Returns, Provides Winter Fun

Keegan Miner, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
the pop-up, viewed by millions, explains how U.S. TikTok servers have been shut down. The ban was going to be enforced on Sundaythe 19th by the government, so the TikTok CEO made the executive decision to shut the app down for American himself on Saturday the 18th.

14 Hour TikTok Ban Causes Stir

Keegan Miner, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
Sisters freshman Brinley Merritt and junior Rylynne Merritt with their little brother on their family vacation over the break. They went on a Disney cruise. “My favorite thing was definitely having weather in the high 80’s in the middle of December,” said Rylynne.

What Did SVHS Students Do Over Winter Break?

Keegan Miner, staff writer
January 10, 2025
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

Keegan Miner, staff writer
January 6, 2025
Anticipation of Annual Music Wrapped Fills Halls

Anticipation of Annual Music Wrapped Fills Halls

Keegan Miner, staff writer
December 5, 2024
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