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Jessie Camarillo receives a set and scores the next point for her team. “While I’m confident in our abilities, we need to work on staying steady the whole game,” Camarillo said. “As a team we are up and down sometimes in our level of play, which can cause us to trail behind teams that we should be beating.”

Women’s varsity volleyball beats Oak Ridge

Kaiden Pombo, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
During an ice cream party celebration, Olivia Roberts embraces Mrs. Penny Shelton. Shelton threw the party as a way to say goodbye to her students and celebrate her transition from teaching to the assistant principal role. She will be starting her new position Sept. 27. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Science teacher Mrs. Penny Shelton begins new admin role

Sofia McMaster , Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Aaryan Midha, Karis Weiss, and Julia Cuyos
September 27, 2021
On Sept. 16 after school, the dance team practices for their Quarry Bowl performance, which will include a combined kickline with Rocklin High’s dance team. Photo by Sara Kaulahao

Dance, cheer and marching band groups practice for first Quarry Bowl performances in two years

Francheska Pontillas and Nikhita Tandon
September 17, 2021
During the morning rally, students pose in their Quarry Bowl T-shirts designed by Mandi Pinkerton. Photo by Reese Moracco.

Graphics student Mandi Pinkerton designs 11th annual Quarry Bowl shirt

Reese Moracco, Francheska Pontillas, and Nikhita Tandon
September 17, 2021
In preparation for the Quarry Bowl, varsity football players Cole McCracken and Ben Counter complete their last set of weight training. Photo by Benjamin Lynn.

Working hard to play hard: Football players train for annual Quarry Bowl games

Kayleigh Butler, Zoe Cloud, Alexus Johnson, Ben Lynn, Aaryan Midha, and Kaiden Pombo
September 17, 2021
CharacterStrong, an SEL curriculum, will now be implemented in the Rocklin Unified School District.

CharacterStrong implemented into monthly schedule to promote student relationships, learning

Alyssa Folmer, Sofia McMaster, and Polina Sokolova
September 14, 2021
The counseling staff in the front office, including counseling secretary Mrs. Jennifer Teames, helps students with scheduling questions. Photo by Ariana Malata.

Reporters get the facts about rumors surrounding senior off-periods

Rose Derby, Benjamin Lynn, and Ariana Malata
September 8, 2021
Students converse with each other during the new PAWS period, which was previously called Intervention. PAWS is everyday from 9:06-9:31 a.m. Photo by Francheska Pontillas.

Sophomores experience first normal year of high school

Sofia Dunmore, Francheska Pontillas, and Ayla Su
September 6, 2021
Athletic secretary Mrs. Carrie Schlenz works with athletic intern Emily Beasley during second lunch Sept. 1. Photo by Kaitlyn El-Sayegh.

As Feuerbach departs, staff prepares for new athletic director, assistant principal

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh and Sofia McMaster
September 1, 2021
After 16 years as a part of the Whitney Faculty, Mr. Jason Feuerbach announces his departure for a new position as associate commissioner for the California Interscholastic Federation Sac-Joaquin Section (SJS). Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Athletic director and assistant principal Mr. Jason Feuerbach announces departure after accepting CIF position

Sofia McMaster and Kaitlyn El-Sayegh
August 22, 2021
During fourth period April 30, Gillian Kingery, Ethan Pellegrini, and Ifé Spencer deliver and hang posters in classrooms. Photo by Sarah Nichols.

GSA makes posters and stickers to promote an inclusive atmosphere

Dylan de Valk, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021
As a way to promote diversity, Mr. Michael Gimenez adds to his bobblehead collection in the sports medicine room.

Bobblehead collection in sports medicine promotes diversity, inclusivity

Sofia McMaster
January 14, 2021
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