THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication

  • Album Review by Cru Jones: Trust No One by D Savage

    Album Review by Cru Jones: Trust No One by D Savage

    Racks On Me: This song has to be at least 9/10 because he is just starting the album off with an extra banger that everyone loves. The beat is so angelic and makes everyone start floating. WYTD: Another single released onto the album, most definitely a 10/10 because of the change from the vibe of…

  • The Dangers of Climate Change by Michelle Huber

    The Dangers of Climate Change by Michelle Huber

    Climate change is when our earth goes through long term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. Sometimes this can be natural due to changes in the sun’s activity or really big volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s this has not been natural mainly because of the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Burning…

  • “Comparison Is the Killer of Joy” by Kyer Collard

    Do you ever compare yourself to someone on a daily basis? Most of us do, and it’s destroying our mental health. Firstly, research studies have found a heightened chance of depression and anxiety involved with comparing yourself to others. This happens because it causes you to focus more on someone else and what you don’t…

  • Kubrick’s Cabinet of Excellence by Ander Barkley

    Kubrick’s Cabinet of Excellence by Ander Barkley

    This is Stanley Kubrick, known as one of the greatest directors in the history of film, he has made many well known movies such as The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full metal Jacket, and Barry Lyndon. He started his career with his debut feature length film “Fear and Desire” which is an anti war…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Writers Visit Valley by Jen Jurgens

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Writers Visit Valley by Jen Jurgens

    David Kranes On March 12th, the founder of the Sundance Playwrights Lab, David Kranes, read two short stories to Valley High School students. Kranes, who is a full Professor at the University of Utah and the Department Chair of the Master of Fine Arts Writing Program, read the story “What Happened to Lincoln” and part…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] David Lee Reading

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] David Lee Reading

    THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE LIBERATOR VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 (OCTOBER 1997). On September 18, the Poet Laureate of the state of Utah, David Lee, read at Valley. Those who attended know how entertaining and friendly Lee was, reading poems and giving young writers advice. Lee, who has been to Valley twice in…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Poetry Slam! by Apollo Crabtree

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Poetry Slam! by Apollo Crabtree

    THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE LIBERATOR VOLUME 31 SPRING 2016-17. The poetry slam returned last quarter, and though it has always been interesting in the past, this quarter it was a spectacle to behold. With the many performances that came up, there was a wide diversity in the tones, spirits, and voices on…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] POETRY SLAM! A fun sharing event by Hayden Seager & Truman Anderson

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] POETRY SLAM! A fun sharing event by Hayden Seager & Truman Anderson

    THE FOLLOWING WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE LIBERATOR VOLUME 26 ISSUE 2 (WINTER 2015) Valley High School holds a poetry slam twice a year that allows our talented students to share their poems, stories, or even thoughts. Valley students get the opportunity to sit down and listen to other students express their imaginations and creativity…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] The History of the Poetry Slam by Eugene Jensen

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] The History of the Poetry Slam by Eugene Jensen

    Few there be here now who can recall the beginning days of Valley’s esteemed Poetry Slam, but is not this the way of great traditions? The roots are lost in the obscure past, yet the fruit of the tree continues to come forth to nourish each new generation. remember the beginning days of this most…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Slammin’ It by Samantha Johnson

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Slammin’ It by Samantha Johnson

    The liberator staff sponsored a poetry slam for the students of Valley High School on December 15th in the Owl’s Nest. It was a celebration of great writing. A poetry slam is a plave for the writer to get up in front of an audience. In addition there was a fundraiser for the Children’s Justice…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Poet Laureate Vists Valley by Sarah Curtis

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Poet Laureate Vists Valley by Sarah Curtis

    Imagine Valley High School’s small gymnasium packed with well more than 250 people. That was the case on April 21st, when David Lee, Utah resident, poet, and Utah’s first ever Poet Laureate, graced Valley HIgh School with his presence. This was the first time reading at Valley High, nad hopefully not his last. From the…

  • [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Slam, Slam, Oh Hot Damn, There’s Another Poetry Slam by Rachel Douglas and Shanna McChesney

    [FROM THE ARCHIVE] Slam, Slam, Oh Hot Damn, There’s Another Poetry Slam by Rachel Douglas and Shanna McChesney

    Valley High School has been hosting the Poetry Slam for about a decade. The first slam took place in the undersized gym filled with couches at our old Valley building. Lisa Kolstad said, “It really set the mood; the floors creaked, the lighting was bad, and the machines hummed in the background.” Former Valley English…

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  • Valley High’s VP: Britnee Eng

    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…

  • Whispers of the Storm

    Whispers of the Storm

    Whispers of the Stormsnowflakes fall one by one,silent whispers in the night,unique and fragile yet so bright,beneath the weight of quiet skies,their beauty hides the wind and lies,much like the storms within our world,where hidden battles slowly rise.but as the dawn sheds light ahead,they freeze and stay, and undoubtedly fade.a dance as the darkness stayed,to…