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This article appears courtesy of Delaney Oppedahl. At the beginning of August 2019, I entered the Verrado High School doors for the first time as a student. I was so nervous but so excited to begin the next chapter. I remember thinking the seniors were so big and it’s still so crazy to me that I now am one. Over the years I’ve built so many amazing...

Dear Verrado high school, As I begin my final days at Verrado I've realized how much I have grown. Even though I have only been at Verrado...

Most people think of pageants as just about pretty girls in fancy dresses and being judged on how pretty they are. But for Alexis Miranda, it...

Sadly, one of the most invasive issues students will face during high school is the temptation to experiment with drug use and vaping. Efforts...

When most think of cyberbullying they think of someone sending constant mean messages online. These bullies hope to get away with this and to...

Everyone thought Verrado Football in the Fall but that isn't quite accurate. Verrado's Black versus Gold game was last night. The football team squared off not only in a fun scrimmage but also in challenging events like a food eating contest.

2022-23 Regular Season The Phoenix Suns have ultimately failed to meet fans expectations once again this season. The team had faced numerous...

Verrado Senior Journey Tucker is heading to the University of Arizona next year to play D1 Volleyball.

The term “Powderpuff” speaks nothing of a long-lasting tradition of football but for Verrado High School it's brand new. Powderpuff, the...

Fencing is a sport that has been around for centuries and has especially gained popularity in schools as of late. It's not only unique, but Fencing...

The 49th Annual MET Gala took place this past Monday in New York, and celebrated the legacy of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld with the theme: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The evening provided the media with hundreds of attendees dressed head to toe...

During the afternoon of March 17, thousands of cars lined the freeway leading to State Farm Stadium in Glendale. However, at 6:30 the chaos would come to a halt,...

This year Verrado is doing Jekyll and Hyde for musical theater in early May. Fellow students get the chance to see some familiar faces portray complex characters...
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Superintendent Tom Horne has enacted a hotline to crack down on inappropriate lessons in all schools in Arizona. Critical race theory has been a touchy subject all over the US for a very long time,...

Kanye Omari West, also known as Ye, is a very well-known rapper, songwriter, producer, fashion designer,...

The United States has a problem. Daily, there is at least one mass shooting, many on school campuses. Only...

The Hunger Games: Ranked Now that the full Hunger Games movie series is on Netflix, many people have...

During the home stretch of the 2022-2023 school year, students are fueled with excitement for summer and finally getting out of school. However,...

If you were asked whether feminine products were important or not, would you say yes? Girls experience changes in their bodies in their teen...

Verrado is home to many cultures and traditions, and some are usually taken for granted. This is the case with many Latin American students,...

Verrado high school has a lot of options when it comes to choosing an elective, however, in a new assignment that was given to the students of...
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Saying goodbye is never easy especially since Mr. Showman has been an amazing Principal at Verrado High School. Now it's time to see what is...


Yakira Wade and Christina Chen discuss the different ways to study and the benefits of studying.

Joey Seymour talks with band member Amber to discuss joining clubs and stepping out of your comfort zones by joining the band.

Kevin Reinhardt and Yakira Wade sit with Rae Auble to discuss their recent art portfolio at the Verrado District Art Show.



Ms. Barnes hosts a Reader’s Theatre in AP Lit that got a little loud. We think Gabby and Ben enjoy acting a bit.
It’s amazing how crazy and competitive the Advisory Olympics can become.
What was the theme of this Spirit Day? It looks like A Wing was on a quest.
These are a spirited bunch and we can definitely get behind a “Hat Day”.
Striking a pose makes us curious. What we really want to know is does Charles have the moves?
These four: Bryson, Lizzy, Gabby and Kevin will be back next year for Journalism.
Our Principal certainly loves to barbeque. He was at a lot of football games and the Senior’s BBQ.
Spirit days bring out the best of everyone. Mrs. Waddle seems quite happy as a hippy.
Weird how none of Mrs. Reyna’s students noticed that she was wearing a wig. Everyone thought she bleached her hair.