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Senior journalist Isabella Medina reflects on her journey in Thors Hammer.
Patrick Shimpock has taught at Valley High School for around 23 years. He is Valleys theatre teacher.
Gary Brown wins Mercedes in the Mornings Teacher of the Month award. He was nominated by band student Noah Hageman.
News
UNLV Gear-Up Adviser Jackie Lester speaks in the November Parents and Community meeting about the student opportunities of UNLVs GEAR UP program.
PAC Gives New Updates
Isabella Medina, Reporter • December 13, 2021

A PAC meeting was held on November 17 to speak about the ending of the first semester and the UNLV Gear Up program. The meeting began with Assistant Principals Philip Marsh and Terrence Simmons speaking...

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MTSS Students of the Month Pick Prizes Off Wall
MTSS Students of the Month Pick Prizes Off Wall
Bemo Miller, Reporter • December 13, 2021
Zayda Fludd earns the position of Student Body Treasurer.
Student Council Elects New Officers
Quinn Pedrick, Editor-in-Chief • November 23, 2021
The Marching Band performs their set at the annual Tournament on the Turf. This event took place on Clark High Schools football field.
Marching Band Earns Second Place
Kaylani Rodrigues, Managing Editor • November 23, 2021
Sub-groups of student leaders discuss issues within the school that need administrative attention at the Intercouncil meeting on November 8.
Intercouncil Entertains New Ideas
Bemo Miller, Reporter • November 23, 2021
Features
Newest English teacher Zachary Ell welcomes students into his classroom.
English Educator Ell Engages With Students
Bemo Miller, Reporter • December 13, 2021
Justin Diza spends his first year teaching trying to integrate into the culture of Valley High School.
Diza Encourages Exploration
EV Thurgood, Features Editor • December 13, 2021
Senior Alexis Creayla talks about her experiences as a student at Valley High School. She shared how Valley has prepared her for her future.
Creayla Reflects on Experiences to Move Toward Future
Kaylani Rodrigues, Managing Editor • December 13, 2021
Sports
Seniors Kajon Gray, Christopher Gutierrez, Deandre Gholar, and Davion Duncan honored at senior night on October 22.
Cheer and Football Celebrate in the Senior Pink Out Game
Isabella Medina, Reporter • November 11, 2021
Senior Kevin Vargas runs during the state championships qualifying race at Veterans Memorial Park on October 23. The boys team demonstrated their progress over the season, though the team did not qualify for state championships.
Girls’ XC Send Two to States
EV Thurgood, Features Editor • November 11, 2021

Valley’s Cross Country running team, more commonly referred to as simply XC, ran at the state championships qualifying run. Along with Valley...

Senior soccer players huddle together with their teammates, coaches, friends, and family on October 1.
Boys Soccer Wins Against Faith Lutheran on Senior Night
Amy Vasquez-Rivera, Reporter • October 19, 2021

Boys Varsity Soccer celebrates a win, with a score of 2-0, for their senior night. The team played Faith Lutheran on October 1 where the senior...

Opinion
Hair Care Results in Healthy Hair
Hair Care Results in Healthy Hair
Lisa Norris, Reporter • September 15, 2021
Inks and bottles of paint are some of the main things that are expensive with many bottles with over 5 to 10 dollars. Isabella Medina explores the topic on why art supplies should be priced lower.
Many Art Supplies Are Overpriced
Isabella Medina, Reporter • April 9, 2021
Gen Z is prone to bottling up their emotions without expressing their feelings. I explore the issues that plague the generation that has coined the name, Gen Z.
Internalized Issues In Gen Z
Emma Thurgood, Reporter • March 19, 2021
A&E
“CATS” Makes Magnificence in a Musical
“CATS” Makes Magnificence in a Musical
EV Thurgood, Features Editor • November 11, 2021
Venom Amuses Audience
Venom Amuses Audience
October 19, 2021
Gordon Ramsey Burgers Backyard Burger fresh out of the kitchen.
Gordon Ramsay Burger, A Disappointing Desire
October 19, 2021
Model wears a gele, a Nigerian head scarf.
Gele Holds Importance in African Culture
October 19, 2021
Multimedia
Art Displays For Day of the Dead
Isabella Medina, Reporter • November 23, 2021
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Cheer Stunt and Tumbling
November 23, 2021
Students Commemorate Hispanic History Month With Ceremony
November 23, 2021
Blood Moon
November 11, 2021
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