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
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As he waits with his peers Walker and Cash on child-sized chairs, Tiny Cats student Beckett smiles as his parent takes a photo. The Tiny Cats lined up in rows before walking across the stage as part of their graduation ceremony from the mock-preschool program. The teacher prepared by gathering facts and favorite items of their students to share with the audience as they walked the stage. “Last minute, Aiden decided he wanted Captain America and not The Hulk, which we had already written down,” Shainker said. “He started crying because he said he actually wanted to Captain America when he grows up.” Photo by Alyssa Folmer

Child Development II hosts Tiny Cats Graduation Ceremony

Alyssa Folmer and Maya Gomez
May 27, 2023
Dressed in a pink drag costume, a performer poses for a photo during a parade. The term “drag” refers to the act of extravagantly dressing and acting as a gender different than one’s own, often in a performance-based environment. Drag may include the impersonation of a famous individual, or dancing or singing as part of an act. Although drag has been linked to Ancient Greece and William Shakepspeare’s work and has been a historic place of community for queer folks, it is currently under surveillance as state lawmakers across the nation continue to push bans and regulations. Photo by Quito Al via Unsplash.

Amidst growing national bans, regulation of drag performances affects greater Sacramento region

Alyssa Folmer and Maya Gomez
April 17, 2023
In E-8 during fourth period, Carola Pastore studies for her Chapter 3 AP Biology test Sept. 14. Pastore said working with advanced scientific concepts in English rather than her native Italian has been one of the most difficult parts of her exchange. Photo by Maya Gomez

Italian exchange student Carola Pastore grapples with American culture, homesickness

Maya Gomez, Copy Editor
September 22, 2022
Decorating his classroom, Mr. Michael Ardito ties in an “Inside Out” theme to help showcase some of math’s concepts as “core memories.” Ardito said decorating F6 was a unique experience, as it marked the shift from his being a long-term substitute to a permanent teacher. Photo by Racxel Domingo.

Mr. Michael Ardito transitions from temporary to permanent teacher in the math department

Racxel Domingo, Maya Gomez, Emerson Kirby, Ava Samulewski, Jezlyn Sotelo, and Isabel Soto
August 26, 2022
In the administration office, Mr. Tod Furtado receives an attendance sheet and fob from Mrs. Tamara Fernandes on Jan. 27. In the midst of a nationwide substitute shortage, Furtado is one of the teachers filling in during their prep period. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Substitute shortages affect students and staff

Maya Gomez, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
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