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
All content by Emerson Kibby
In December 2024, patches of turf were installed at the stadium to mend the separating seams to prevent injuries. Photo by Emerson Kibby

New turf installed to address safety concerns

Emerson Kibby, Editor-in-chief
February 17, 2025
In the front office, Mrs. Jessica Alcala answers a phone call from a parent Feb. 5. After working as a discipline technician, Alcala replaced Mrs. Carmen Colhour as clerk after Colhour started as the new principal’s secretary. Photo by Desiree Montejano.

Resignations of registrar, principal’s secretary, retirement cause changes in office

Emerson Kibby, Desiree Montejano, and Isabella Tomasini
February 10, 2025
During the “Pink Out” themed football game, Lyndee Veldstra salutes the crowd before leading the band in their halftime performance Oct. 18. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Drum Major Lyndee Veldstra continues family tradition by leading halftime performances

Emerson Kibby and Natalia Takeuchi
October 25, 2024
In her classroom, Mrs. Ashley Bailey helps a student during her fourth period biology class. Photo by Sasha Smith.

Mrs. Ashley Bailey begins her career as a new biology and chemistry teacher on campus

Leila Alexander, Sarah Choi, Addison Conrad, Emerson Kibby, Isabella Gimroth, Gavin Raleigh, Gabrielle Robinson, and Sasha Smith
September 4, 2024

AP Environmental Science students visit Western Placer Waste Management Authority for real-life application of curriculum

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
April 25, 2024

No Time to Waste

Emerson Kibby, editor-in-chief
April 18, 2024

Tech rehearsals for Shrek the Musical run Feb. 29-March 5 to prepare for seven shows

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
March 8, 2024
At the women’s varsity basketball game Jan. 12, Gary Jones takes photos for MaxPreps and his sports action photography business, TheWinningShot. Photo by Isabella Tomasini.

Behind the camera: A look into Gary Jones’ 20-year journey as a photographer

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
January 19, 2024
In the beginning of the first act, The 1975 performs “Looking for Somebody (to Love).” Photo by Emerson Kibby.

The 1975 begin their last tour in Sacramento, leaving fans with mixed emotions

Emerson Kibby, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
At the school board meeting Sept. 6, ASB President Nayeli Glaude, Cade George and Mrs. Meredith Kane talk about the previous speakers during the first recess. The six-hour meeting included two separate recesses. Photo by Emerson Kibby.

Rocklin Unified School Board of Trustees passes Amendment 21 with 4-1 vote

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
September 7, 2023
During practice Aug. 25, Emma Rabe reaches for Natalia Takeuchi’s flag in a drill focused on practicing offensive runs to get around a defender. Photo by Riley Rust.

Varsity, JV Flag football begin inaugural season

Sophia Allison, Caitlyn Arca, Emerson Kibby, Reilynn, and Riley Rust
August 31, 2023
At graduation June 2,  Assistant Principal Mr. Jeff Dietrich hands Matthew Marengo his diploma as they pose for a picture. Commencement was one of Dietrich’s final appearances as he took an assistant principal position at Roseville. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Assistant Principal Mr. Jeff Dietrich resigns after six years to go back to his Roseville roots

Emerson Kibby
July 28, 2023
During zero period jazz band, Gabrielle Clouard, Jess Vicuna, Zachary Taylor and Mr. Kris Harper reminisce about their band experiences in one of the final classes taught by Harper. Harper is leaving to teach in an elementary school music program, as part of the passing of Proposition 28 to reshape performing arts programs in public schools. After 18 years of service, Harper’s position is being filled by a new music teacher, leaving many students both with questions and thoughts about Harper’s impact. “From a band teacher to student, the teacher will still be there, but there's definitely a connection the students have [that] won't be the same with another teacher. I think students will have to help other students adjust and adapt to a new teacher,” Mansour Brame said. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Original staff member Mr. Kris Harper to depart for elementary performing arts program

Alyssa Folmer, Emerson Kibby, and Isabella Tomasini
May 28, 2023

Senior ball kicks off senior activities as students celebrate their last dance

Natalie Deeble, Emerson Kibby, and Carson Nichols
May 11, 2023
At Margarat Azevedo Park, Christine Louie rolls out with a ball to help the blood flow in her calf after a training session April 14. Louie stretches after every practice due to her Chronic Compartment Syndrome. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Varsity soccer player Christine Louie recovers from sports-related injury, returns to game

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
April 17, 2023
Shopping at Sephora, Sophia Sauer decides between the waterproof or regular Too Faced mascara. After viewing an Alix Earle “Get Ready With Me,” Sauer went to buy the same mascara she uses to replicate the star’s eyelashes. Photo by Emerson Kibby.

The Alix Earle effect

Natalie Deeble, Emerson Kibby, and Carson Nichols
January 23, 2023
Getting an early start on his homework, Rohitjeyan Kulanthaivel solves a math problem in Mr. Joel Williams’ last period Integrated ll class. Photo by Carson Nichols.

Eighth grader drives from middle school to take Integrated II

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
September 22, 2022
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