Students at SLVHS are excited for the upcoming holiday season. We went around campus to ask some students about their favorite things to do everytime the season comes around. This is what students said. Juniors, Reid Olmsted and Sarah Morley, both said that they enjoy visiting Crest Ranch Christmas tree farm with their families to … More SLV Students Share Holiday Traditions
Did you attend San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Homecoming game and dance? Homecoming is a tradition of welcoming back former students and members and celebrating the organization’s existence. It is traditional in the United States and Canada. Homecoming was invented 100 years ago at the University of Missouri-Columbia when an athletic director Chester Brewer urged … More From Dancing to Football, SLVHS Students Celebrated Homecoming Week
One of the hardest parts of re-entering American society was writing about the difficulties of entering American society. Two years ago I went to Singapore, a small city-state in Southeast Asia, and brought with me the idea that to travel meant a total change in everything, not only in the way one lived his everyday … More Living in Singapore for Reid Uncovered How Globalization can Decrease Culture
by Madison Reger A thrilling new production is coming to SLVHS this fall. “A Haunting We Will Go” directed by two of our seniors, Nick Payne and Jennifer Rodriguez, will be hitting the PAC October 26th. Student produced plays have had tremendous success over the years here at SLV, and this one is on track … More Student Directed Play, “A Haunting We Will Go,” is on Track to be a Great Success
It has become a tradition of people around the world to set resolutions to accomplish throughout the year. People usually make these resolutions to break bad habits or to start good ones. The very first known New Year celebrations were in Mesopotamia and date back to 2000 BC. Since then people celebrate the new year … More SLVHS Students Share Their New Year’s Resolutions
Every holiday has its fair share of complaints or drawbacks. The one most frequently heard for Valentine’s Day is how irritating it is for everyone who is single. Year after year, adolescents wrapped in a veil of solitude mourn their deceased love life, as they watch couples exchange vows of eternal love and vibrant roses. … More The Perks of Having a Platonic Valentine
This year for Thanksgiving break, students are going on vacations to exotic places and were willing to share their thoughts. There are stories of fun adventures, cool places, and tons of excitement coming from the students, ready to be reunited with their families. The following students are: Erin Iwasyk, Zane Krikke, Caroline Rolander, Lindsey Peterson, … More SLVHS Students Venturing Our during Thanskgiving Break
Step into the world of Museum, a comedic play that also gives us a unique view of art. Directed by two SLV seniors: Sampson Miller and Rowan Nicolett – Ray. The 19 cast members and 14 crew members have been working hard for over 2 months on this production, having at least 2 hours of … More SLV’s Student Directed Play, Museum
Even though not many people know of the existence of Ninjago, it is still a quietly buzzing topic. As of May 26, 2017, 74 episodes have been aired in seven seasons, as well as a TV special in-between seasons six and seven. This show uses factors from previous ninja stories and shows. But this involves … More Lego Ninjago is Quietly Rising
The SAT is considered to be a series of the hardest tests you will take in high school. The test is the way colleges look at you, and the difference between a good SAT score and a bad score is everything to a graduating student looking for a college to attend. Most students study for … More A guide on How to Overcome the SAT’s
The Skeleton War, the memes, and now, the Candy Corn Wars. Candy corn factions have already been formed, and October 31st could turn into a full-on bloodbath as tensions between candy corn enthusiasts and anti-corners begin to escalate. Candy preference has always been a topic once the spooky month rolls around, with candy trades and … More SLVHS Students Preparing for Battle in Candy Corn Wars
During the last week of September, the entire San Lorenzo Valley high school comes together as a family, eulogizing the school with spirit. Between the week filled with celebratory spirit days, the commemoratory rally, and the enjoyable homecoming dance, the school did a great job with this year’s homecoming. “I really liked how everyone came … More San Lorenzo Valley High School Comes Together as a Family for Homecoming
Cafeteria food. Is it getting better or worse at SLVHS? Some say worse, and I would have to agree. The main concerns kids have are the food selections becoming worse in quality, and the portions getting smaller. Based on student responses, there are common favorite and least favorite options. The majority of students say that … More Is the cafeteria food getting worse at SLVHS?
This year at SLVHS, students, faculty, and parents are greeted by a handful of new faces, as well as some familiar ones coming down from SLVMS. SLVHS’s new AP Bio and Agricultural Biology teacher, Aria Bauman, hopes to have a positive impact on students by making science more tangible and interesting. She has taught APES … More SLV welcomes five new teachers to share their knowledge at our school
At the end of one of the darkest, wettest winters in memory, a bright spot has lit up the San Lorenzo Valley community in the form of an old, blind dog who went missing in the mountains for eight days has finally been found. On Feb. 24, the Cole family went to bed for the … More Blind labrador retriever, Sage, rescued after missing for eight days
Although few students are bold enough to say it to their teachers, who may surprisingly share the same sentiment, everyone is really tired of school. The daily grind has worn everyone down, and our exhausted adolescent minds are crying out for a break. But rest easy sleep deprived teens, for Spring Break is here. After … More Students share their plans for this spring break
January started off with possibly the worst storm the Santa Cruz Mountains has seen in over 20 years. On Monday, January 2nd, Santa Cruz County residents were warned of an approaching storm. With light rain a few days prior, many had already prepared for power outages and other issues. After living in the mountains, most … More Early January storm pummels the Valley into submission, and students into their homes, for one last day of winter break
After this year’s controversial election came to an end in early November, political newcomer Donald J. Trump slid into victory. He surpassed Hillary Clinton, an experienced politician. This unexpected win came as a surprise to most students at SLVHS, and as one can see in the survey, most were not happy. Out of 194 responses, … More Student responses provide eloquent insight to the feelings of the nation’s youth, following Presidential election results
Many incoming juniors and seniors, and even some sophomores, are having to decide whether or not they want to take on the challenge of an AP class. Even with the incentive of college credit and the admiration of their peers, most realize that these more advanced classes are formidable trials: college prep. AP classes, or … More What AP classes will be offered at SLVHS during the 2017-2018 school year?
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