It has been said again and again, but it bears repeating: the infamous COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives. Even after its reign over daily life has begun to taper off, its effects still remain.  Many...

Katie Clarke’s sophomore field hockey season has come to an end, with the final game of the season being the state champion semi-final game on Nov. 12. Clarke’s love for field hockey started in...

Safe Night Halloween occurred on Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Various school organizations helped to host by running games or other activities for the trick-or-treating kids.   These clubs...

“I like it because I am able to sleep in, and I can do homework in the morning instead of staying up late.” Lexi Schaaf “It is really beneficial if you have it both days so you can wake up...

Volleyball season has come to an end and junior Makenzie Mackey, who played as a defensive specialist, has been able to reflect on the volleyball season with their last game on Wednesday Oct. 26. “I...

Senior Sean Minnick grew up with a passion for books throughout his elementary and middle school years.  “I read nonstop, it was one of those things I did all the time,” Minnick said. “Anytime...

Updated: October 28,2022 With the first big round of college application deadlines on Oct 15 and Nov 1, high school seniors have been dealing with lots of stress. This additional stress has caused student's...

Homecoming is back and the students of Valley are getting ready for the big game and dance. To get excited about it, the SCA has planned spirit days that correspond with this year’s Gloco theme.  The...

English teacher Shea Perry participates in a unique hobby outside of school, one many are too afraid to attempt. For her, ghost investigating is a fun outside-of-school activity for her and her husband. “We...

A life-time love of travel for history teacher Cynthia Sweatte began in her early childhood. The military stationed her father in England, and as she grew up, various assignments relocated him to different...

Some people love something so much that it’s a borderline obsession, if not an actual obsession. The line between loving something and being fixated might be blurry, but a few students at Valley have...

Music. Its effects on people vary. Does it help students focus? Make people happy? How does music really affect students here at Valley, and why is it still so important even after the pandemic?   Sophomore...