Author: Graham Bany

  • “What do you see in Valley that brings out the excellence and light in students that most schools can’t reach?” (by Eisley Diaz)

    Valley High School is great at showing its excellence and the light Valley brings out of our students. It shows how and why Valley High School is not just a school for is behaved kids, but kids who need faith to continue building their future. Valley is normally seen as a school for bad kids.…

  • Input -> Output by Seven Roundy

    Input -> Output by Seven Roundy

    This piece was created with the intention of showing a visual of what it’s like to feel as if you are fundamentally different from what is “normal”. I have always felt that my thought process and way of feeling emotions and holding conversations was more similar to that of a machine than a human. I…

  • The Journey by Envy Ray

    In halls where laughter twirls and dreams take flight.We navigate the shadows that hide from the light.Each step is a puzzle; a twist and a turn.With teachers guidance like stars we take what we learn. Through whispers of hope and tears that may fall.We find strength in our stories united, we stand tall.Though some days…

  • Princess Ana by Araceli Ramirez

    Princess Ana by Araceli Ramirez

    My best friend yet almost my enemyHow good it seems yet how sick I feelHow silent it is but makes me screamHow confident I am until it sneaks up on meHow many calories?I take a marker to my sides, a few more repsIt’s not all as bad as it seemsI must restrict but cant let…

  • What Happens When You Die? by Izabel Kump

    What Happens When You Die? by Izabel Kump

    That’s a huge question that many people have. Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs about life after death. Your body’s vital function stops. Your heart no longer beats. Your breath stops and your brain no longer functions. Some people say you get a seven minute recap of your whole life when you stop breathing.…

  • Unravel Your Thoughts by Naveah Aldridge

    Unravel Your Thoughts by Naveah Aldridge

  • Getting to Know Tierca, the Valley High School Librarian, with Ana Duarte

    Getting to Know Tierca, the Valley High School Librarian, with Ana Duarte

  • beautiful moments by Jei Enloe

    beautiful moments by Jei Enloe

    have you ever noticed  how the fog seems to trap the light  every headlight  every street lamp their light hangs in the fog and i move  through a moment trapped in time when the rain starts i don’t feel so alone nature cries with me she’s imperfect  and we cry together until the storm clears…

  • Annie’s Film Reviews: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

    Annie’s Film Reviews: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

    PG-13; 104 minutes; 9.2/10 In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, the Deetz family spans three generations as they return to Winter River following a family tragedy. The story centers on Lydia Deetz, who continues to deal with the lingering presence of the demon ghost Beetlejuice. Her teenage daughter, rebellious as her mother was, stumbles upon a portal to…

  • Nailing the Nails with Sophie (by Izabel Kump)

    I chose to spotlight Sophie because she’s taking a class at JTech to learn how to do nails. Learning anything at JTech is an amazing opportunity. She works hard in class and is on time. Sophie shows Valley Excellence because she’s the only student in her class that goes to Valley. Sophie went into JTech…

  • The Art of Death with Boe Jarman (by Lyric Brock)

    The Art of Death with Boe Jarman (by Lyric Brock)

    I had the honor of interviewing this beautiful soul, Boe Jarman, about their hobby: Taxidermy. If you would like to learn more about them and taxidermy make sure to listen to the interview down below. Check out their Instagram at @Dreadful.dogfish

  • The Canvas Dream (by Vaeh Aldridge)

    I interviewed Chelsea Cox, behind many talents she obtains, drawing and art is one of her favorite talents. Chelsea includes how drawing has been a big a part of her life, she’s loved to draw since she was 3 and she managed to use it for coping and a way to express her emotion into…

  • Kylie’s Florals (by Brooklynn Sorensen)

    Kylie’s Florals (by Brooklynn Sorensen)

    Kylie Scott is a senior here at Valley High School. She is a very good florist, she makes beautifulflower arrangements. She is very talented and has been doing arrangements since she waslittle. What got you into flower arrangements? My grandma used to be a florist and I would helpher growing up, and it piqued my…

  • Badass Cars with Ariel Uribe (by Eisley Diaz)

    Badass Cars with Ariel Uribe (by Eisley Diaz)

    Ariel Uribe is from East LA California, where from there, they have tons and tons of car showings and meets of low riders, with their different paints and designs. Ariel Uribe has a big interest in Cadillacs, Impalas, and Monte Carlo. Ariel said that during the car showings and meets, there’s a lot of “funky”…

  • From Sags to Stitches (by Kyer Collard)

    From Sags to Stitches (by Kyer Collard)

    Teigen Stroud, a student of Valley High School likes to sew designs on pants, hoodies,sweatshirts, and even shirts. Some examples of these designs will be below with the pictures and questions I’m asking. Do you find sewing pants fun, or do you think its boring/not appealing? “I think it’s really fun, at times it can…