The School Newspaper of Vista Ridge High School

The Word
The School Newspaper of Vista Ridge High School

The Word
The School Newspaper of Vista Ridge High School

The Word
As students find their way to their seat, they come to realize that all the seats are taken up. With the new limit of two lunches, students are having to adjust where and who they sit with, to be able to fit into the cafeteria. “I think it's a lot more crowded but it's chill,” senior Dean Chenault said. “I prefer 3 lunches because there's less people so there's more space and it's less loud.”

Schedule Shake Up

Michelle Faghih, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Mrs. Dossey takes a student's phone during her lesson due to not listening and hiding the device instead of putting it away. When students don't follow the rules, teachers have to take matters into their own hands and completely take up their phones.

Don’t Miss the Call: The New Phone Policy Rings In Changes

Ada Myrick, Editor-in-chief
September 10, 2024
“A positive I’ve found in the new portables is that it allows us to have a normal classroom setting despite the construction,” sophomore Selin Atakan said.

Portable City

Matilda Prado, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2024
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 who've 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
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