THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication

  • Peace at Last by Walker Summers

    Gentle, I always wondered this feeling, felt like I’d never find it, Till you came along, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. My past didn’t matter to you, I know this time it’s different, Finally, I get a refreshment, a moment of pure contentment. That girl, so special, she’s divine… shit, she gotta be…

  • – EXHAUST – by Seven Roundy

    – EXHAUST – by Seven Roundy

    This piece is about the feeling of escapism, I used the symbolism of being a robot and overloading, and then having the internal version of myself floating freely in the exhaust emitted as a symbol of blocking out the bad. Though escapism as a whole is a very nuanced and personal subject to me, I…

  • Dogs are Many People’s Best Friends by Izabel Kump

    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…

  • Angel by Jei Enloe

    You called me your angelAnd you thought i could save youYou couldn’t see the hell behind my eyesAnd it drew you in closer Your heart has been hardenedBy years of hidingFar from the truthBelieving you are invincible Remember, a pretty faceDoesn’t always mean a pretty soulHearts are hauntedBy ghosts of a foggy past You called…

  • How my Grandpa Represents Valley Excellence by Eisley Diaz

    My grandpa is honestly the best grandpa I could ever ask for. Every time I see him, it brings me peace and joy, as if my backpack full of rocks got lifted off my shoulders. Every other weekend when I see him, since I always see him when I’m at my mom’s, he does not…

  • [Eisley’s Album Review] HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish

    [Eisley’s Album Review] HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish

    The album I will be reviewing is “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is Billie’s most recent and newest album that has people BOOMING about it. This album was made to represent supporting women through their breakups, and about her ex which in that relationship and the guilt/issues…

  • 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…

  • How to: Love Yourself (by Kenley Taylor)

    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…

  • Podcast: The Voice of Valley with Brooklynn [episode 2]

    On this episode of The Voice of Valley, Brooklynn talks with some students about the influence Valley has had on them!

  • SONGS MAKE UP WHO YOU ARE

    SONGS MAKE UP WHO YOU ARE

    I made a playlist of my favorite songs in alphabetical order. All of these songs on the playlist have been some of my favorite songs for a long time and all have some type of memory behind them. Some letters of the alphabet I couldn’t find a song with that letter that I liked or…

  • Three Points of View: a sequence of poems by Aracali Ramirez, Envy Ray, and Jei Enloe

    Closer to Me by Envy Ray I walk fast, head down, feeling the weight, Like everyone’s watching, deciding my fate. I feel like I’m always one step behind, Like I don’t belong, no matter how hard I try. My body’s a battle I never sought, Wide shoulders and edges I’ve always fought. The mirror, a…

  • Podcast: The Voice of Valley with Jacinto [episode 1]

    Podcast: The Voice of Valley with Jacinto [episode 1]

    On the inaugural episode of The Voice of Valley, Alexis Johnson and Kody Nielson sat down with our Principal, Jacinto Peterson, to discuss his life, the school, and, of course, his outfit. Hosts: Alexis Johnson, Kody Nielson Producers: Zia Schick, Melanie Espinoza

  • “The Dream of all Dreams” (by Vaeh Aldridge)

    I decided to try this art look because I wanted to recreate this artwork by Angela Neizer followed by the poem “He is”. I wanted to interpret this in my own artistic way which is make up. I wanted to make this so called doodle and into inspiration of artwork I can express.

  • What Nature is for Us

    What Nature is for Us

    Nature is the physical world and everything in it. It’s fresh, open, a slow breeze, and warm sun. It’s like a big box of crayons. The wind is rustling the leaves of the trees and the birds are singing alone, as I walk through the forest listening to nature’s song. God created beauty and the…

  • Horses with Remi

    Horses with Remi