THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication

  • Prescription Cover – Avaya Sterrett

    We are misunderstood by what they only see,forteens the burdens can be immense,Prescriptions that embrace a fragile defense. Just a young adult trying to seek for compassion,A shadow of smoke flows like the sea to ease the pain , And allow minds to wanderfree,Not forfun orthoughtless flights, But to sail our minds through the darkest…

  • The Beauty of Everyday – Livvy Wilkinson

    It is easy to overlook the beauty that surrounds us in the simplicity of everyday moments. The magic found in mundane routines is often taken for granted. From your favorite coffee shop releasing their spring menu on a day you need a pick me up to your boyfriend stopping on the side of the road…

  • MAGIC SUPERNOVA – MJ Ortega, Zia Shick & Grace Kasanos

    This photo project includes Grace Kasanos as the model , makeup done by Zia Shick and photos done by MJ Ortega. The idea around the photos are inspired by red wine supernova by chappell roan , we wanted a playful energy to the photos as the song has a very queer bouncy vibe and doesn’t…

  • 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…

  • ‘untitled’ by Rylan Treweek

    ‘untitled’ by Rylan Treweek

  • STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: BRE SMITH IS A NATIONAL CHAMPION

    This March, our very own Bre Smith, along with her cheer team, Mac’s Wicked, dominated the National Cheer Competition in Florida. Bre has been competing in cheer since she was little. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IINe6q9x9s

  • “Medicare For All would cost too much” …is a lie. – Jose Reyna Rodriguez

    Have you ever wondered why the United States doesn’t guarantee healthcare to its citizens? The push for Medicare For All has intensified, Due to rising healthcare costs and coverage concerns affecting millions of Americans. The debate, spotlighted by Bernie Sanders during the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries, centers on the deficiency  in our current system…

  • Whispers of Rain – Liv Wilkinson

    Let it pour, let it fall I will soak it up all in one  Each drop from natures gift Carrying a secret from her sky Telling tales as they drop by Kissing the earth with tender care A quenching thirst, a love affair In every drop, a story not told As they fall, a tale…

  • Earth Day Project – MJ Ortega

    April 22 was Earth day, so me and Zia decided to take photos outside. We took pictures with the flowers and in the grass. It was a beautiful sunny day and the flowers were bright and everywhere. Sometimes its nice to just be outside and appreciate our planet and how beautiful nature can be.

  • The Hesi – Dominic Utley

    The desire to have others satisfied or desired by my work has been near a lifelong journey for me thus far. Sprouted by a ghost of a father, watered by the tears of solitude. It grew for I was only a child into a fear bewildered by the sclera. The fear grew to feel like…

  • Alone in April – Grace Kasanos

    I miss the sand  The vastness of the land I wouldn’t think you’d understand   Never meant to be tamed  Feeling ashamed of my mind Thoughts that can’t be explained  The blackest sheep in the herd My words never understood Forever wishing you could Trying to find the right thing Is this just another fling Will…

  • METAL MASTER – SHAWNDICE OVERSON KILLING IT AT THE BEEHIVE

    Jose Gutierrez, famed photographer from Valley High School, captured our very own Shawn Overson. The talents of the drummer, Shawn, and his bandmates were on full display Wednesday at The Beehive downtown. Crowds got wild in the mosh pit. We are happy to report that only one person got punched in the face.

  • Loneliness – Dominic Utley

    Humans are intersocial creatures designed to be a part of a social circle and cooperate with each other. Loneliness is a big word for our understanding, when the population is at an all time high it can seem hard to think of other humans in your corner. Humans as individuals cannot face the entire world…

  • The impotrance of life – Caleb Marvive

    The time we spend on this earth is so very limited, in the vast expanse of the universe we are a tiny speck. So I always ask myself the question: Why do we get so caught up in this idea that everything has to fall into place, and why, until those events happen do we…

  • LOL – Grace Kasanos

    I’ve used all of my juice I am a nub of chalk A dried up marker I live among piles of clothes  The weight of my guilt pressing down on my chest I look out the glass to the moon I wonder if I will see you soon I remember being small, up on my…