STADIUM LIGHTS
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Valley Ventana - News
Under the STADIUM
Valley Ventana - News
October 24, 2016
LIGHTS
Homecoming traditions still take breaths away
BURSTING THROUGH Varsity football players start the homecoming game with enthusiasm while running through banner. With a strong offensive and defensive performance, the team downed the Thunderbirds 37-0.
Courtly Favorites A NEW QUEEN Senior Taylor Mooney celebrates after she is crowned homecoming queen on Oct. 7. Mooney was escorted by her dad and brother. “I was overwhelmed with excitement because I had really wanted to win,” Mooney said. “All I could think was, ‘Finally,’ because I’ve wanted it since freshman year.” INSET: Senior Josh Dillon, who was in the locker room with his team at halftime, shows off his homecoming king sash as he is introduced at the dance on Oct. 8. Photos by: McKenzie Bentley, Jamie Nickles and Zac Stager
COURTLY CONGRATULATIONS Junior princess nominees Mackenzie Foley and Maddie Carlson, middle and right, congratulate princess Morgan Seminaro, left, for receiving the title. The homecoming court was announced during halftime of the homecoming came. Photos by: Aaron Rodriguez and McKenzie Bentley
Fine Time
Seniors vs. Babies GET OFF MY LAWN! Senior Aubrey Medrano and Librarian Amanda Trussell dressed up for Senior Day with rollers in their hair and a walker to make the day easier.
JUNIORS
SENIORS
Princess: Ann Mark
Prince: Josh Adkins
SOPHOMORES
Princess: Kayla Cassady
Prince: Colton Eilers
COUNTING HER PUPPIES Forensics Science teacher Michelle Rothbauer participates in Character Day of Spirit Week dressed as Cruella Deville. Photo credit: Aaron Rodriguez
Wear Your Star Stuff
OUT OF THIS WORLD Junior Alyssa Land activates her light saber as Princess Leia from Star Wars.
Rocking Onesies
BUNCH OF EEYORE Freshman Grace Collazo, Diana Martinez and Alex Murphy participate in matching onesies for PJ Day.
Princess: Morgan Seminaro
Prince: Cody Stricker
FRESHMEN
Princess: Takarah Anthony
Prince: Jake May
FOR MORE COVERAGE of homecoming, visit the photo gallery and broadcast report online at valleyventana.org.
Students, staff dress up to pep up for spirit week Dress as Favorite Movie Character
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Game Day Pep Rally
PIE TO THE FACE During the morning pep rally on Oct. 7, junior Jacob Riggs smashes a pie in ROTC instructor Vincent Quidachay’s face for a fundraiser hosted by the student council.
Color Wars
BURST OF RANGER PRIDE Freshman Atleigh Welch dresses in red to show her spirit on color day and wears her mum for homecoming.
Homecoming Crowning
ROYALTY Homecoming King Josh Dillon and Queen Taylor Mooney get introduced at the homecoming dance.
Secret Garden
FLYING COLORS Juniors Julia LaFond and Riley Bridgewater participate in the homecoming dance, dancing the night away on cafeteria dance floor.
Valley Ventana - News
Under the STADIUM
Valley Ventana - News
October 24, 2016
LIGHTS
Homecoming traditions still take breaths away
BURSTING THROUGH Varsity football players start the homecoming game with enthusiasm while running through banner. With a strong offensive and defensive performance, the team downed the Thunderbirds 37-0.
Courtly Favorites A NEW QUEEN Senior Taylor Mooney celebrates after she is crowned homecoming queen on Oct. 7. Mooney was escorted by her dad and brother. “I was overwhelmed with excitement because I had really wanted to win,” Mooney said. “All I could think was, ‘Finally,’ because I’ve wanted it since freshman year.” INSET: Senior Josh Dillon, who was in the locker room with his team at halftime, shows off his homecoming king sash as he is introduced at the dance on Oct. 8. Photos by: McKenzie Bentley, Jamie Nickles and Zac Stager
COURTLY CONGRATULATIONS Junior princess nominees Mackenzie Foley and Maddie Carlson, middle and right, congratulate princess Morgan Seminaro, left, for receiving the title. The homecoming court was announced during halftime of the homecoming came. Photos by: Aaron Rodriguez and McKenzie Bentley
Fine Time
Seniors vs. Babies GET OFF MY LAWN! Senior Aubrey Medrano and Librarian Amanda Trussell dressed up for Senior Day with rollers in their hair and a walker to make the day easier.
JUNIORS
SENIORS
Princess: Ann Mark
Prince: Josh Adkins
SOPHOMORES
Princess: Kayla Cassady
Prince: Colton Eilers
COUNTING HER PUPPIES Forensics Science teacher Michelle Rothbauer participates in Character Day of Spirit Week dressed as Cruella Deville. Photo credit: Aaron Rodriguez
Wear Your Star Stuff
OUT OF THIS WORLD Junior Alyssa Land activates her light saber as Princess Leia from Star Wars.
Rocking Onesies
BUNCH OF EEYORE Freshman Grace Collazo, Diana Martinez and Alex Murphy participate in matching onesies for PJ Day.
Princess: Morgan Seminaro
Prince: Cody Stricker
FRESHMEN
Princess: Takarah Anthony
Prince: Jake May
FOR MORE COVERAGE of homecoming, visit the photo gallery and broadcast report online at valleyventana.org.
Students, staff dress up to pep up for spirit week Dress as Favorite Movie Character
9
Game Day Pep Rally
PIE TO THE FACE During the morning pep rally on Oct. 7, junior Jacob Riggs smashes a pie in ROTC instructor Vincent Quidachay’s face for a fundraiser hosted by the student council.
Color Wars
BURST OF RANGER PRIDE Freshman Atleigh Welch dresses in red to show her spirit on color day and wears her mum for homecoming.
Homecoming Crowning
ROYALTY Homecoming King Josh Dillon and Queen Taylor Mooney get introduced at the homecoming dance.
Secret Garden
FLYING COLORS Juniors Julia LaFond and Riley Bridgewater participate in the homecoming dance, dancing the night away on cafeteria dance floor.
