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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
SPOTLIGHT
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Johnny Tao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

May 8, 2026

VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

Johnny Tao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

May 1, 2026

Working on a garment, senior Valentina Escobar adds ribbon trim to a train of a jacket. The project was meant for the Formula 1 fashion competition. “What I really love about FCCLA is the fact that I get to work within my program area, which is fashion,” Escobar said. “Fashion is my passion and it’s genuinely something I want to do after high school, so FCCLA has allowed me to develop my technical skills and become more creative.”
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Q&A
Q&A: Would You Ever Want to Attend Coachella?
Q&A: What is your favorite spring event?
Q&A: What Are You Doing For April Fool's?
Q&A: How Are You Spending Your Spring Break?
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Where Are They Now: Lily Gurdison
Where Are They Now: Lily Gurdison
Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director • April 21, 2026
Here’s a look at 2023 graduate Lily Gurdison’s life after high school.
Where Are They Now: Zella Hekkert
Where Are They Now: Zella Hekkert
Chase Paine, Staff Writer • February 25, 2026
Here’s a look at 2023 graduate Zella Hekkert's life after high school.
Where Are They Now: Tishie Nyitray
Where Are They Now: Tishie Nyitray
Chase Paine, Staff Writer • February 19, 2026
Here’s a look at 2023 graduate Tishie Nyitray's life after high school.
Where Are They Now: Yaritzza Montenegro
Where Are They Now: Yaritzza Montenegro
Jon Escala, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Here’s a look at 2024 graduate Yaritzza Montenegro's life after high school.
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