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The School Newspaper of Vista Ridge High School

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After being admitted to Trinity University in San Antonio, senior Joscelyn Flores Silva snaps a picture at the admitted student tour in April.

One Step Closer

Rhea Erukulla, Journalism Contributor
May 22, 2024
Exploring nature, senior Kaitlyn To takes a moment to capture the beautiful scene. The balance between working hard to achieve academic goals and enjoying life is greatly valued by To. “I think what makes Vista Ridge special is our strive for success,” To said. “Evidently, statistics wise we are not the best school in basically anything but I admire our passion to be better and to improve as a whole.”

A Little Bit Of Everything

Eleanor Ronan, Journalism Contributor
May 22, 2024
My mother has always been my hero, Rodriguez said. I’ve never told her but I call her my guardian angel because she always has faith in me. She believes the best in me.

Threads of Strength: Navigating High School with Resilience and Service

Joscelyn Flores Silva, Journalism Contributor
May 17, 2024
“Dance has created an everlasting impact on my life that allowed me to create friendships, learn discipline and respect for the art, and foster a passion of mine forever, Pietrzak said.

Dancing Queen

Kendall Trujillo, Journalism Contributor
May 15, 2024
Weighed down by her speech medals, senior Kendall Trujillo shows off her NSDA Nationals plaque in her senior photoshoot. “I’m most looking forward to performing in front of people whove never seen my speech before,” Trujillo said. “I can’t wait to watch the other competitors too.”

A Beacon Of Change

Amelia Wilkinson, Journalism Contributor
May 14, 2024
Leading the band in one of their favorite traditions, Eddings was presented the Band Member of The Week. “The person who receives the title is someone our leadership team has voted on that demonstrates qualities we would like to see in our program. As band president I announce who this person is,” Eddings said.

Presenting The President

Ethan Young, Journalism Contributor
May 9, 2024
Moyer is a part of the Ranger Crew which is a student led group that focuses on SCHOOL SPIRIT! Moyer was also a Pep Rally MC this year, where he would get the crowd hyped at each one.

The Spirit King

Ada Myrick, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2024
Senior Telci Huynh plans to attend UTSA in the Fall with hopes to moving over to UT Austin after a year.

Everything For Everyone

Ada Myrick, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2024
Seniors TJ Kuehn and Will Hines perform the halftime show at the Blue Santa game on December 15 to honor our former principal, Paul Johnson.

Meant To Be Great

Nick Chang, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
TJ walking down the streets of Austin with his arms outstretched. Despite being in Austin for all his High School years, TJ is going to Indiana to pursue his dreams in the medical field.

Theater Powerhouse

Nick Chang, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2024
While Raven is staying in Texas for college, she has big dreams for her career in technical theater. “I hope I get to see my set on Broadway one day,” Campbell said. “Well, Im planning on seeing it up there one day.”

Behind The Curtain

Nick Chang, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2024
Kleins design for Eurydice

The One and Only

Nick Chang, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
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