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Outside VC:
Horseback Riding
by Chris McElhatton
Most high school students
think horses are really only around in cowboy movies and the far
reaches of California mountains. Maybe it would come as a surprise
then, that many horses are around even in San Jose- and in fact,
several girls from Valley ride these horses. Competitive equestrian
sports have become increasingly popular, especially in areas like
Silicon Valley.
A short drive up any road like Hicks or Shannon, or even through
Gilroy reveals many privately owned horses. Some Valley students
ride these horses in events like jumping, cross-country, or arena.
Some of these events are for show while others are more competitive.
This sport has become so extensive that it is even offered in
college. One Valley Christian alumnus currently attends Cal Poly
Pomona, pursuing a major in equestrians. Of course, there are
other local ways to participate in the sport. Senior Tiffany
Makinster, who has been riding locally for over eleven
years on her own horse, believes that riding is “a difficult sport
because one must signal the horse in order to perform any gait
or [hump].”
Many associations exist to both promote and participate in the
sport, but some people do it just for fun. While many competitions
do exist, and often involve prizes, competitive equestrians, just
as any other sport, is not for everyone. “ I got into it because
it’s fun because you can go fast… It is a different sport, and
you just have to experience it for yourself.”
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Headlines
Battle Cry Calls for
All to Stand
Thousands of people crammed into a crowded stadium with rain pouring
on top their heads. People just outside the wall have banners
and signs protesting the very presence of those inside. A scene
like this is intense.
This was the backdrop for the Battle Cry stadium event in San
Francisco. Among the thousands of teenagers attending the concert/worship
event were dozens of Valley Christian students. Freshmen, sophomores,
juniors, and seniors all came together for two days of meeting
with God.
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Are you looking for a summer job? Don’t know what you want to
do? Well, do something that you will enjoy, and something that
will come easy to you. Here are a few ideas that might fit your
personality and special talents.
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Varsity Baseball Steps
Up to the Plate in WCAL
The varsity baseball team is continuing their already great season.
With a few tough losses the team is easily recovering. The team
cannot wait to continue their WCAL season.
On Saturday March 25, Valley played Sacred Heart Cathedral at
home. The team was able to easily pull off a 14-1 win. After being
rained out on Tuesday March 28, the guys faced an extremely difficult
opponent, Bellarmine, the next day. The team put up a strong front
against the Bells, but in the end, the leading score did not fall
to Valley.
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Spiritual Emphasis
Week
Imagine trudging through a swamp waist deep with nothing
to guide you but your compass. It is night, and you have to use
your instincts to find your way to a marked point. For speaker
Darrin Crowder, he has met many similar challenges
such as this when he joined the army.
Crowder came to Valley Christian the week of March 27 to share
his message with the students of how to separate “what the world
tries to say to you vs. what the Bible is trying to tell you.”
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