THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication
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Falling Action by Finn Argyle
I didn’t understand that my story was continuing for a reason I didn’t realize that my series would be more than 14 seasons I wanted out of the book, wanted the story to end But my character is immortal because of a friend I realized that there won’t always be a happy ending I realized…
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How I Make School Easier @ Valley High by Trey Valdez
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“I love you more” by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
Ever since I was a little girl I loved to sing, I loved singing and dancing, and I especially loved to perform for my family. I have so many memories of singing songs for them but there was one person in particular who enjoyed my singing the most, my great grandfather, Tata Leo. The first…
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Art is something anyone can appreciate and create by Trey Valdez
Appreciation of art is something everyone does whether it be paintings, sketching, architecture, math, science, fashion, etc. There is appreciation for something art related for everyone and most careers now involve some sort of creativity and skill and that makes other people appreciate what these jobs do. Teachers must come up with a lesson plan…
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Hair Dying by Sammy Garcia
Ever since I was a little girl I always loved dying my hair. Before the age of 7 I was only allowed to use the spray can of hair dye. Once I reached the age of 8 was when the trend came out of teens dying their hair was kool aid packets. Obviously I came…
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(Memory Capsule) Lizz Hatt
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(Staff Bio) Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
Jocelyn is a senior at Valley High School, she originally used to go to Alta High School but switched once she felt she wouldn’t succeed at that school. Jocelyn has grown up in Utah her entire life, she lived in West Valley for a handful of years then moved to Sandy, Utah. When she was…
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(Staff Bio) Jojo Holman
Jojo Holman is a senior in high school, loves figure skating, loves the outdoors, and loves watching youtube videos so she can learn how to play notes on a piano. Jojo grew up in Magna, Utah until she was 14. She then moved to Bluffdale, Utah. She spends most of her time shopping at Ulta…
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(Staff Bio) Trey Valdez
Trey Valdez is a student who has found himself since beginning Valley high school in August 2024. He went to fox hill elementary from 3-6 grade when the Corona-Virus spread across the world and shut schools down, this led Trey had to switch to an online school where it didn’t work to teach him in…
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(Staff Bio) Finn Argyle
Finn Argyle is a new student at Valley as of January 2026 after having previously been homeschooled. They also went to Murray High School for a solid two days, and West High School for a month. Finn grew up enjoying art, music, and writing which are still their main passions today. They hope to graduate…
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(Staff Bio) Aaleeya Stevens
Aaleeya Stevens is a junior at Valley High School. Aaleeya grew up in Herriman, Utah where she decided one day she just didn’t want to go to school anymore. She came to Valley to graduate early and make up credits. While at Valley she randomly got placed in this digital publishing class where she hopes…
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(Staff Bio) Lucas Bland
As a senior at Valley High School, Lucas is in the transitioning phase between adolescence and adulthood. Over the years, he has gained many hobbies which he continues to enjoy. One of his prominent passions is Volleyball. Taught by his sister Anna at ten, he is approaching ten full years of loving the sport. He…
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(Staff Bio) Avalynn Kelley
Avalynn joined Valley High school starting her junior year in 2025. Av grew up with many passions, such as volleyball, art, and poetry. She developed a love for poetry when she wanted to express her emotions during times when volleyball became difficult. Av transferred to Valley High School determined to earn better grades so that…
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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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