More than 200 SYHS students participate in national walk-out over gun violence, while others remain in the gym
Santa Ynez High students walkout of class Wednesday March 14, 2018 to protest gun violence.
By Kyah Luna and Raiza Giorgi 3 Apr, 2018
On the one-month anniversary of the mass shooting of high school students on Feb. 14 in Parkland, Fla., more than 200 students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School took part in a national walk-out in their memory . . .
SYHS freshman is Finalist in Teen Star Singing
Santa Ynez High School freshman Jake Gildred is a finalist competing in Santa Barbara Teen Star on Feb. 24 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.
By Kyah Luna 20 Feb, 2018
Through hard work and extraordinary singing ability, high school freshman Jake Gildred has been selected from hundreds of competitors as a finalist in this year’s Teen Star Santa Barbara competition . . .
Foster families get a day of fun, relaxation
Santa Maria Custom Workouts led fitness sessions throughout Resource Family Wellness Day.
By Kyah Luna 4 Jun, 2019
In celebration of May as National Foster Care Month, nearly 100 families gathered on a gray Sunday afternoon, May 19, to enjoy a day of wellness, relaxation and fun at River View Park in Buellton . . .
A spider, a monkey and a foot-tall frog
“Just because something looks different doesn’t mean it is bad. It just means we need to take more time to understand them,” said Steve Mehren, executive director of Saving Wildlife International.
By Kyah Luna 19 Jun, 2018
The importance of protecting all animals, from the cute and fluffy to the creepy and crawly, was the topic May 19 at the Saving Wildlife International presentation hosted by the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake.
Volunteers bring art to the locker room
Calligraphy was Marj Kocher’s first artistic passion.
By Kyah Luna 21 Aug, 2018
For 20 years, Marj and Dennis Kocher have volunteered their artistic talents to give Santa Ynez Valley Union High School’s football team a sense of pride and accomplishment. . . .
SYHS jazz band playing a happier tune
The Santa Ynez High School Jazz Band will now be an official class rather than an extracurricular club.
By Kyah Luna 17 July, 2018
A fusion of musical tones haunts the halls of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in the early mornings. Waves of soulful or invigorating jazz sounds burst from the music room as determined students play their parts with passion . . .
