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#9 Jason Mamaradlo warming up before the game.
Boys Volleyball Impresses
Flag Football is growing at a rapid pace throughout the country. Arizona is expanding its horizons when it comes to the sport.
Flag Football Growing Across Arizona and Beyond
Amari Fletcher (Sr.) guards a AZCP player with his right hand blocking his left side.
Fast Start Fuels Vipers’ First-Half Surge
Our Verrado Unified basketball players practicing before the game.
Verrado’s Unified Basketball Game Ends with Electrifying Buzzer-Beater
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
The Correlation Between Goths and Vampires
The Correlation Between Goths and Vampires
Pigeon Influencers
Pigeon Influencers
Maddox Talker is a fifteen-year-old country artist making his way up the country charts. Photo courtesy of Moxie.
Maddox Batson is Crushing Country Tik Tok
Photo courtesy of MOXIE.
Kim Jisoo’s AMORTAGE
Sunrise on the Reaping struck readers with it's enthralling violence and political commentary.
Sunrise on the Reaping: A Political Parallel
Sunrise on the Reaping struck readers with it's enthralling violence and political commentary.
Sunrise on the Reaping: A Political Parallel
The cover of the New York Times Bestseller from the classic Star Wars series by Timothy Zahn.
STAR WARS: Thrawn
Oscar Wilde’s most popular book transforms a gothic classic into a lesson to life.
The Picture of Dorian Gray – A Gothic Classic
One of Colleen Hoover's most popular and groundbreaking books put readers in a position where they have to read the sequel It Starts With Us
Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us”
Promotional book cover for the George Takei novel about Japanese Americans during WWII.
They Called Us Enemy: A Lesson in Understanding & Acceptance
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Monsters: The Menendez Series
The new biopic Bob Marley One Love delves into the legend's legacy. Bob Marley by
Bob Marley | One Love
The Over The Garden Wall poster. The poster demonstrates the turbulent dynamic of the two brothers, Wirt and Greg, on their journey throughout the show. (Photo from Warner Bros. Television Studios)
You Should Watch “Over the Garden Wall” This Fall
Photo courtesy of MOXIE.
Kim Jisoo’s AMORTAGE
(RECREATED) Screenshot from Kanye's reel that was posted on January 23rd, and archived a few days later
Vultures Official Release…. Dates?
Taylor Swift performed "I Knew You Were Trouble" during the Red portion of the Eras Tour on March 17.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off Tour in Eras-zona
Should You Take a Gap Year After High School?
Should You Take a Gap Year After High School?
Photo courtesy of MOXIE.
Kim Jisoo’s AMORTAGE
Global warming gets worse everyday as climate change progresses.
Growing Up in the Fire of Climate Change
Women are fearful due to the new administration coming into office.
America Has Failed Women (Again)
Trump continuously utilizes dangerous rhetoric in his campaign.
The Dangerous Slope of Trump’s Rhetoric
Vowing Retribution, a Determined Trump Exerts His Authority
Vowing Retribution, a Determined Trump Exerts His Authority
Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hobbs Signs Law Banning Cellphones In Schools
The jostling of the stock market has struck fear in investors and anyone with a 401k recently. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay).
Trump Administration Faces Allegations of Market Manipulation After Tariff Reversal
Many are outraged with how President Trump has been handling tariffs.
How a False Tariff Report Shook Wall Street
Many lawmakers are pushing to remove DEI from universities.
The Future of DEI Programs at Arizona State University
Paige Brown is the newly elected Student Government Vice President at Verrado.
Our New STUGO Vice President, Paige Brown
Student "protestors" march into Verrado High during One World, One Verrado. The protest was part of a cross-curricular project on Protest Music.
One World, One Verrado: A Night of Unity, Art, and Protest Music
Part of the AP Biology group exploring the tide pool wildlife
Mrs. Thomas’s Last School Trip to San Diego
Verrado High School students pose with their project posters in a sit-in style. (Photo Courtesty of Vernon Beard.)
Real World Connections in English
Bookmark contest at Verrado
Bookmark contest at Verrado
The members of SkillsUSA prepare for their competition!
Film Strikes Gold in SkillsUSA
Students listen to the Dungeon Master set the scene for the club's latest campaign.
Dare to Venture into a Dungeon with Table Top Club?
Students talking and drawing during Art Club.
Art Club is a Creative Place
Hispanic Honors Society meets to discuss the upcoming Club Rush at Verrado High School.
Join Hispanic Honors Society
Anime Club Members Amelia, Zoe, and Elyse
Anime Club Wants You To Join!
Finding things to do in Arizona can be hard, you just have to look in the right places though!
Places to visit in AZ over spring break!
Saucy Luke's won first place in a recent barbeque competition in Arizona. Courtesy of Orlando Ramos used with permission.
Saucy Luke’s Craft Barbeque
Bardot and Nadia talking to people about what they want in a relationship.
What Do People Look For In A Relationship?
District Honor Band at a recent performance included several Verrado musicians.
Verrado Students Perform In The Annual District Honor Band
Happy Holidays from one of the adorable Santa cows.
Santa Cows!
Nathan Fugitt's grin gives anyone a good idea what kind of creative he is. Photo courtesy of Nathan Fugitt.
Leaving His Mark: Nathan Fugitt’s Ambitious High School Career
A moment captured during Michael Myers performance as Jean Valjean in Verrado's 2024 production of Les Mis. Photo courtesy of Cohen Cantrell.
Michael Myers is Ready for The Spotlight
Sophia Berger wearing her volleyball uniform, her family by her side. Photo courtesy of Vernon Beard.
Senior Volleyball Spotlight: Sophia Berger
Garren bumps the volleyball during a recent match for Verrado.
Garren Garcia Moving On To College Volleyball
Skylar Moreno
Senior Wrestler has College Plans
Nathan Fugitt films directs and films a scene for his student led film about a failed director.
Filmstine’s Failed Film Career
Merry Movie Marathon
Viper Sports Podcast recaps Verrado's Fall Season. (Graphic by Amelie De La Torre)
Viper Podcast
Allison and Aria watch the latest holiday movies. Graphic by Allison Rospierski
Merry Movie Marathon
The Viper Times True Crime podcast.
Cactus & Corpses Podcast
Merry Movie Marathon
Viper Sports Podcast recaps Verrado's Fall Season. (Graphic by Amelie De La Torre)
Viper Podcast
Allison and Aria watch the latest holiday movies. Graphic by Allison Rospierski
Merry Movie Marathon
The Viper Times True Crime podcast.
Cactus & Corpses Podcast
Gabe Santiago and Elizabeth Martinez take a run at podcasting with an interesting take on the upcoming UFC fight.
UFC Predictions
Nathan Fugitt films directs and films a scene for his student led film about a failed director.
Filmstine’s Failed Film Career
Students in Ms. McCloud's Freshman Experience class work to win Music Bingo.
Freshman Experience Explores Performing Arts
The Verrado Unified Basketball team assembles on the court to begin the annual gold and black game.
Promoting Inclusivity with Unified Sports Basketball
Verrado High School Senior, Caleb Balos face painting at the community art walk in Buckeye, AZ. His talents add a lively addition to the project.
Buckeye Youth Council Senior Project Brings Art and Life Back to the Community
Verrado basketball stands for the Pledge of Allegiance, mentally preparing for their upcoming playoff game in which they are about to face Apollo High School
Verrado Basketball Finally Makes The Playoffs
Mrs. Mattei works on her computer in her classroom .
Learning About History Through Mrs. Mattei
Mrs. Cronk working on her lessons for her classes.
The End of an Era for Mrs. Cronk
Mrs. Auble shares a WWI book with the class!
Traversing Through History With Mrs. Auble
Mannequin PBL Project in Mr. Schafer's AP Lit Class where students read the novel "Frankenstein".
PBLs: What are they and why do them?
While ChatGPT and AI seem to figure heavily in our future, the detriment to our environment can't be ignored. Graphic courtesy of Dezii Pelz.
Agua Fria Schools Contract ChatGPT Amid AI Concerns
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#9 Jason Mamaradlo warming up before the game.
Boys Volleyball Impresses
Jacob Ceron, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

On April 11, 2025, the Verrado High School Varsity Viper boys volleyball team delivered a commanding performance, sweeping Washington High School...

Flag Football is growing at a rapid pace throughout the country. Arizona is expanding its horizons when it comes to the sport.
Flag Football Growing Across Arizona and Beyond
Allison Rospierski, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025
Amari Fletcher (Sr.) guards a AZCP player with his right hand blocking his left side.
Fast Start Fuels Vipers’ First-Half Surge
Jacolbie Kusmer, Writer • February 27, 2025
Our Verrado Unified basketball players practicing before the game.
Verrado’s Unified Basketball Game Ends with Electrifying Buzzer-Beater
Jacob Ceron and Izaak Zubia • February 21, 2025
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
Allison Rospierski, Sports Editor • February 13, 2025
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Badminton
Verrado badminton player smacks the birdie with her racket.
Viper Badminton #6 in AIA’s Rankings
Izaak Zubia, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

As regular season has concluded for the Verrado badminton team, they exceeded all expectations. After starting out the season 2-2, the Vipers...

Cross Country
Verrado runner eagerly races towards the finish line during the final home stretch.
Cross Country Reveals Grit and Determination
Izaak Zubia, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

The Verrado Cross Country athletes embody dedication and perseverance at every stride. These runners are out at dawn, pushing through grueling...

Girls Volleyball
JV Gold Girls volleyball team picture after tryouts.
Girl’s Volleyball Tryouts
Kacey Sienko, Staff Writer • August 23, 2024

The Verrado girls' volleyball team has begun its season, promising a couple of months of improvement and accomplishments. The teams were selected...

Football
Verrado lineman practices tackling fundamentals
Could The Verrado Vipers Be State Contenders This Year?
August 17, 2024

It’s surely an interesting question given how last season ended and all the changes that have happened since then. The Vipers last season finished...

Flag Football
Lady Vipers discuss the next play with their coaches during a recent "Pink Out" game. Photo used with permission by Louie Malave
Lady Vipers Prepping for Success Reveals Dedication
Izaak Zubia, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

The Verrado Vipers Girls' Flag Football team has made a statement in the past few weeks. After starting out the season with a record of 2-4,...

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