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 Isabella Tomasini

A dance show to be reckoned with; dance program debuts 4ORCE show

Isabella Tomasini, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
During Mr. Keagan Anzalone’s fourth period Integrated I class, students raise their hands to answer the question. Anzalone was hired for the 2024-25 school year to teach Integrated I and II. Photo by Riley Rust

New math teacher Mr. Keegan Anzalone shares his excitement for his first year on campus

Olivia Boyd, Claire Curtis, Mairyn Osecheck, Riley Rust, Jezlyn Sotelo, Isabella Tomasini, and Matvey Yazkov
September 3, 2024
In sixth period Dance II/III, Mrs. Mallory Ansley performs a balancé to guide students through the move while cleaning their second routine for the Advanced Dance Showcase. In an email April 12, Ansley announced her resignation from her position as a dance teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Dance Teacher Mrs. Mallory Ansley announces resignation for the 2024-25 school year

Isabella Tomasini, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
In second period Unified Sports, Mr. Nick French talks to Bella Pool. French resigned from the athletic director position March 13 to be more present with the classes he teaches, like Unified Sports, as well as be available for his family and the basketball program, for which he is head men’s varsity coach. Mr. Erich Means has been hired as the new athletic director for the 2024-25 school year. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Mr. Nick French resigns from athletic director position after three years, Mr. Erich Means hired in his place

Isabella Tomasini and Desiree Montejano
March 17, 2024
Photo Illustration by Isabella Tomasini

How Thrifting has had an Impact on Gen Z

Desiree Montejano and Isabella Tomasini
October 22, 2023
Coach Mark Snow retires from head track and field coach position after being one of the school’s longest tenured coaches

Coach Mark Snow retires from head track and field coach position after being one of the school’s longest tenured coaches

Amelia Chu, Kiera Gregory, Isabella Tomasini, and Lauren Willis
September 2, 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

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

Julia Cuyos, Sofia Dunmore, and Isabella Tomasini
May 22, 2023
After taking the bus to get to school, Victor Needham arrives on campus at 8:23 a.m. 1,003 students out of RUSD’s 11,388 students take the bus, with many students relying on the transportation the bus provides to get to school. The district’s school buses are in the process of being replaced with new electric buses that will be rolled out in May 2023, with new features and environmental benefits. Photo by Isabella Tomasini.

Rocklin Unified School District receives $2.9 million in funding, money goes to new fleet of environmentally conscious buses

Desiree Montejano and Isabella Tomasini
April 14, 2023

Women’s water polo practices pushed to mornings to accomadate late start times

Isabella Tomasini, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
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