2016 Cousins Photos
-Photos by Mr. Howard
Nervous About That Presentation?
There are two different types of people out there when it comes to presenting. There's ones with sweaty palms and knobby knees, stuttering in the first sentence of their presentation. And then there's the one's who can't wait for the spotlight to be on them. If public presenting is not your forte and find it to be a tad nerve-wracking, you're just in luck because here are some fellow Panthers spreading their wisdom on public presentations!
-Alexis Dagar & Melanie Naraval
Jordan Vasquez (10) "When getting ready to do a presentation, write a speech ahead of time and practice it at home. If you're trying to stay calm throughout the whole thing, don't look at the students' eyes. Instead you want to look above their heads. It's easy for me to do presentations since FFA helps me with public speaking."
Jessica Morales (9) "Before you do a presentation in front of your class, drink some water. Always practice at home so you know you're ready. When trying to be calm, do not look at your friends so you won't laugh. Also try to be serious throughout the whole thing. For me, it's easy doing presentations since I have experience."
Vanessa Perez (12) "It's not all that easy for me to present in class. For me, it depends on the people. If it's too many people and I don't know them well enough, I'm not really comfortable with it. Just remember to practice what you have to present so you won't mess up."
Jordan Vasquez (10) "When getting ready to do a presentation, write a speech ahead of time and practice it at home. If you're trying to stay calm throughout the whole thing, don't look at the students' eyes. Instead you want to look above their heads. It's easy for me to do presentations since FFA helps me with public speaking."
How Much Does That Dress Cost???
Wondering how much money you should spend on a prom dress? We have created a survey that will hopefuly establish what is “normal” at PV. We are not talking about the accessories, shoes, etc.; we are just talking about the dress. Please take this survey to help us find out how much the average lady Panther has budgeted for her prom dress.
PVHS Prom 2015
Senior Cheerleaders Bid a Fond Farewell
Senior cheerleaders ended their last games and season with a final farewell in February. The Senior Varsity squad consists of 8 loud, spirited girls. Some have been cheering together since freshman year of high school, and some have joined in the last year. Blood, sweat, and tears were overcome by the rush of nailing a perfect halftime or performance, cheers, stunts, camp, and bonding. All 8 seniors have grown up together and lived every summer, fall, and winter together.
-Madison Skaufel
"My favorite part about cheer was getting close to all the girls and building a strong bond throughout the four years of my cheer experience. Throughout all our amazing memories my favorite would have to be when we went to the Mid State Fair as a team or when we went to camp and I had an anxiety attack because I was so nervous. These girls will forever be my friends although cheer is over I know the friendship I have with these girls will last a lifetime." -Leslie Diaz
"It's bittersweet to know cheer is over, I feel like I should've tried out earlier because meeting you Guys (cheerleaders) was and still is a great experience, but I'm happy I got to be part of the team. Going to Wingstop before football games, stuffing our faces and just chillin' was my favorite" -Stephanie Castillo
"My favorite memory of us was when we went to camp and we got all emotional." -Sarah Garcia (12)
"My favorite part about cheer was getting close to all the girls and building a strong bond throughout the four years of my cheer experience. Throughout all our amazing memories my favorite would have to be when we went to the Mid State Fair as a team or when we went to camp and I had an anxiety attack because I was so nervous. These girls will forever be my friends although cheer is over I know the friendship I have with these girls will last a lifetime." -Leslie Diaz
Last Thursday was the team photo, and really, this was the first time coming back together after the season ended, looking back on what had been achieved and what challenges had been overcome since becoming Cheer Sisters. Cheer will always be apart of every cheerleader, because sisters are forever. I, being one of those 8 girls can forever say that being part of the Pioneer Valley Cheer Squad was worth all the tears, anger, joy, stress, and hard work, because a family was formed and many memories were made.