THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication
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John Pork (sad) by Lizz Hatt
Looking down at the puddles rain made I can’t help but see your face, Taken from us too soon, John pork why Why must you be gone forever I often think about what life would’ve been like if you were still around But all it does is remind me of the good times. John pork…
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Shapes of Art by Colby Smith
This is Colby. He has been through ups and downs, betrayal and acceptance, loss and gain. Throughout all of this, the one thing that has remained constant is art. As a child, Colby didn’t think he was interested in art. The things he was drawn to were dinosaurs and space. What he didn’t realize at…
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The Significance of Music by Solomon Harmer
Music connects to Solomon in many ways, along with a sense of comfort in certain songs or themes of music. To him, it is more than just a sound or rhythm that plays—it can affect how he feels or how his day could change for the better, or even help with anxiety, especially in the…
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“Like the sun, both fierce and bright,” by Colby Smith
Like the sun, both fierce and bright, I gaze at you until I lose my sight, Fading as the day into night, Yet in your arms, I find my light. For love, though blind you give me sight, I hold you near, in you I find the strength to conquer fear. Unskilled in life I…
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Zoom Boom Fire Car by Avalynn Kelley
Avalynn Kelley has a very big interest in old and unique cars. What started that passion was her grandpa owning a motorcycle, Mustang, Trucks, and a unique Chevelle. Her grandpa would frequently take her to car shows as a little kid and also take her on rides in the vehicles, teaching her about them. As…
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“Some souls speak with no words said” by Avalynn Kelley
Some souls speak with no words said, the ones who show love through action when others have fled. They are the animals— the ones who sit with you when you cry, who watch you grow, and never leave your side. My love for animals will always be ongoing, because at my lowest, I didn’t receive…
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“The silence” by Avalynn Kelley
The silence The chatter, the noise, the breathing. The eyes, the smiles, the people pretending to be what they project. I look around in a room full of souls, and though the uproar surrounds me, the silence in my head is the loudest sound. The emptiness in my chest is what I push away, yet…
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“My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty.” by Avalynn Kelley
My life, it’s full, yet I feel so empty. My mind flickers to the boy who once held my heart so gently. The romance- the holding doors, the buying flowers. I’m starting to think it’s all a scheme, because every time, my mind is manipulated, and my heart bleeds. Boy after boy, I get a…
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![[Digital Zine] How to do a Backflip by Sean Savage](https://hoothoot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1-1.png?w=1024)
[Digital Zine] How to do a Backflip by Sean Savage
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Fox Eyes
The fox sniffs the outside of its den before cautiously climbing out. A shadow above warns it of potential danger, and the vulpine hides among the emerald bushes. An owl lands on a branch, its talons digging into its lofty perch. As the full moon illuminated the ancient forest, its amber eyes scanned the evergreens…
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Exp3rimental_Film by Jose Gutierrez
“no CAP…..tionnnnnnnn” – Jose
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Horoscope (April 7-13)
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Horoscope (March 31-April 6)
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Valley Goes to Antelope Island
This field trip to Antelope Island was an experience. We were asked to write about the different things we saw, like the little sea life and certain plants, and to describe what they are and what they felt like. The first thing we discovered was a shrimp living close to shore. We all had to…
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Gone Fishin’ by Camden Critchfield
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