The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update
The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update
The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update
Mrs. Lisa Gack and Alexia Valencia partner together in an LTA against three other teacher-teacher assistant duos, in which the TA’s were quizzed on facts about their favorite teachers May 3. Photo by Francheska Pontillas.

Mrs. Lisa Gack transitions to assistant principal

Alexandra Bosano, Mateo Martinez, Kelvin Sarmiento, and Jezlyn Sotelo
September 5, 2023
Following the relocation of the athletic office, the previous Wildcat room was redesigned by Mrs. Carrie Schlenz to be applicable for its new purpose. Photo by Sofia Dunmore

Athletic Office relocates to assist the athletic directors

Sofia Dunmore, Megan Kubas, Gavin Raleigh, Elias Whitehead, and Matvey Yazkov
September 2, 2023
During third period in the band room Aug. 28, Mrs. Michelle Jamieson conducts the band through “Ancient Airs and Dances.” Jamieson was hired to take over and redevelop the music program.

Mrs. Michelle Jamieson arrives as the new band teacher to take on the challenge of continuing the music program.

Natalie Deeble, Izzy Hernandez, Desiree Montejano & Jules Sanchez
August 31, 2023

Advanced Dance Show showcases Dance II-IV students’ learning over school year

Julia Cuyos, Sofia Dunmore, and Isabella Tomasini
May 22, 2023

Music department hosts annual spring concert for choir and string orchestra, recognizes leaving seniors

Elias Whitehead, Gianna Geradila, and Nicolle Valite
May 17, 2023
In the amphitheater during the LTA May 3, Mrs. Jenny Armas and her TA, Ava Kopec, were tested on how well they knew each other against two other teacher-student pairs. Voice of Whitney Cam Cole asked each pair to answer how many years their teacher has been working. All three pairs answered incorrectly. Photo by Francheska Pontillas

Throughout the first week of May, students recognize teachers through gifts, performances and cards for Teacher Appreciation Week

Racxel Domingo, Cheska Pontillas, and Ayla Su
May 15, 2023
During Mrs. Emilie Cavolt’s eighth period AP Language Arts class April 19, Sophia Punsalan delivers her speech to the “jury” – a panel made up of her peers – in an attempt to prosecute the “defendant,” Margaret Macomber, during the class’ Mock Trial project. Photo by Alexis Dashnyam

AP Language Arts classes analyze text by putting on a mock trial

Alexis Dashnyam, Gabby Aoun, and Reilynn Roux
April 27, 2023
Due to the rain March 29, Ellie Hokersun-Brun collects students’ ballots in the cafeteria instead of the amphitheater. Seniors in leadership took turns running the ASB voting process during lunch and PAWS March 28-30. Photo by Julia Leveron-Hidalgo.

Following elections, 2023-24 ASB members reflect on changes to voting process, share plans for roles

Alexandra Bosano and Natalie Deeble
April 18, 2023

Theatre IV hosts Lenaea Revue in theater following festival that occurred more than a month prior

Julia Cuyos
April 16, 2023
Photo by Toria Cheng.

Rocklin and Whitney 2023 Homecoming dances land on same date

Jezlyn Sotelo and Keira Wong
April 16, 2023
In pre-production for the upcoming Lenaea festival, Theater IV student Armaan Sharma reviews and discusses their One Act script with the class in preparation of being on stage. Photo by Liliana Galdarisi

Theater IV students make last-minute preparations for their chance in the spotlight during the upcoming Lenaea Festival

Nicole Vallite, Liliana Galdarisi, and Elias Whitehead
January 29, 2023
Taking over her first lesson plan as a student teacher in fifth period U.S. History, Ms. Courtney Crowe presents notes regarding the New Deal. However, students also attempted to take this as an opportunity to ask questions about Crowe. Photo by Izzy Lenik.

As new student teachers arrive, Ms. Courtney Crowe takes on Mrs. Nicole Ferguson’s U.S. History classes to start her teaching career

Koda Cedor, Racxel Domingo, and Izzy Lenik
January 26, 2023
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