Category: Non Fiction
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Valley High’s VP: Britnee Eng
Meet Valley High School’s VPBy:Michelle Huber Britnee Eng is our assistant Principal here at Valley high school. She has taught for13 years from kindergarten all the way up to high school. She recognizes many ofthe students from past schools she’s been at. She enjoys how working at Valley shecan connect with the students better and…
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Why Come to Valley?
Why would you want to come to Valley? Valley Has helped so many students succeed,achieve their educational goals, and graduate!! Valley is the reason that I am able to graduate,and has helped me graduate early. All of the staff is always putting the students first, andmaking it their main goal to see what we as…
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Review of Title Flight’s album: Floral Green (by Camden Critchfield)
Title Fight’s second studio album, Floral Green, was released in 2012. This was the band’s most experimental album to date, pushing the status quo of what emo music was considered. Although they were nervous too, they released the album and it became their biggest album to date, along with becoming one of the many influences…
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….SOOO, whose idea was it to start Valley High School? (by Ivi Carman & Eisley Diaz)
Who thought that students should be able to learn in different ways? His name was Ivan Cendese. Ivan was a former Jesuit priest and principal at Hillcrest High School before he was the founder and first principal of Valley High School. Above: Ivan outside of Valley (Deseret News April 23-24, 1982) Ivan Cendese was born…
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Dogs are Many People’s Best Friends by Izabel Kump
They have feelings and emotions just like us. They provide emotional support, company, and a special bond. They’re the most popular pet on the planet. They are extremely smart and can learn over 100 words and gestures. The average dog’s intelligence is roughly compared to a 2.5-year-old child. They have a special sense of smell…
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How to Write a Book by River Fine
Have you ever had a story in your heart you’ve always wanted to tell? Or a unique life experience that could help out or relate to others with similar experiences? Or just interested in writing in general? Then writing a book could be a good path for you! Writing a book is hard work filled…
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How to: Love Yourself (by Kenley Taylor)
About 85% of the population struggles with self-esteem. That’s almost everyone! But the big question is how can we fix that? Are there things we can do to help ourselves? The answer is absolutely! Low self esteem doesn’t just affect you but also affects the people around you. Loving yourself can make the world of…
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“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.…
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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.…
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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…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Rose Code by Katie Quinn – Avaya Sterrett
I chose to do my book review on a historical non-fiction book called The Rose Code, written by Kate Quinn. Ms. Quinn is an excellent writer and historian. She captures the true essence of life during WWII. I enjoy historical non-fiction books with strong female leads. The Rose Code sets the scene by introducing the…
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BOOK REVIEW: Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes – Avaya Sterrett
I read Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. It’s a historical fiction story. This means the story and characters are made up, but the facts of the year and what happened during that time in history are real. When I first purchased the book, I thought it would be about a strong female lead during…
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The Biden Administration’s Policy Blunders – Jose Reyna Rodriguez
The current President Biden and his administration are responsible for having passed a number of laws. Due to the approach or lack thereof that the administration has taken in addressing a number of issues, the president’s approval rating is historically low. Sitting at a 38% approval rating and a 55% disapproval rating according to five…
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Books with Valley Kids – Grace Kasanos
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Anxiety and How it Impacts Students by Avaya Sterrett
Anxiety and the way it affects people is astonishing. It is one of the most prevalent mental health issues and it’s so hard for some people to overcome or even face. And it does affect a lot of academic performance, resulting in them failing or falling behind. A small part in the brain, about the…
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