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
During third period Dec. 5, Abigayle Magennis scrubs fake blood off the ground as a part of the crime scene clean-up process. Photo by Lila Combs

Forensics students set up crime scenes around campus as a part of their semester final

Lila Combs and Rowen Kibby
December 16, 2024
Education specialist Mr. Mark Thompson becomes a teacher after his career in high tech electronics

Education specialist Mr. Mark Thompson becomes a teacher after his career in high tech electronics

LILA COMBS, ROWEN KIBBY, MILA KLJAJIN, DESIREE MONTEJANO, RHAYMARK NAZARENO, SIERRA OROSCO, and NATALIA TAKEUCHI
September 2, 2024

As seniors perform their last show in their high school career, students reflect on their skills and memories throughout the theatre program

Koda Cedor, Izzy Lenik, and Reese Moracco
May 8, 2023

“Billboard Top Hits”-themed Dance I Showcase features 100 performers

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 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
Annick Friedrich Poses for a photo on the soccer fields before school on Sep. 20. Photo by Isabel Soto

Q&A: Exchange student Annick Friedrich talks about her experience coming to Rocklin from Germany

Isabel Soto, Staff writer
October 10, 2022
As Homecoming approaches, Koda Cedor decided to look around on Sept. 10 at the “I’m a Star,” store for their homecoming dress. Photo by Izzy Lenik.

Staffers rate their five must-see places at Westfield Galleria in Roseville for Homecoming dresses

Koda Cedor and Izzy Lenik
September 22, 2022
During the “Salute to Service” football game Sept. 16, Mrs. Whitney Lum and Mr. Alex Anderson join other staff members to watch the varsity football game against Chico. The Wildcats won 21-7. Photo by Kayleigh Butler.

CLAW-Chella, A new staff competition is set to raise school spirit

Kayleigh Butler and Katie Lacy
September 21, 2022
Preparing for Club Rush in the library Sept. 19, Cade George finalizes details on a tri-fold for the Key Club booth. Photo by Jezlyn Sotelo.

Preparations take place for Club Rush

Jezlyn Sotelo and Keira Wong
September 19, 2022
In room F9, Mr. Brian Crammer helps his fifth period Culinary III students with a “Get to Know Me” slideshow. Photo by Allie Bosano.

Brian Cramer, the new culinary director, looks forward to building relationships close with students to watch them grow throughout their high school career.

Allie Bosano, Koda Cedor, Gianna Geradila, Ariana Malata, Reese Moracco, Ayla Su, and Lili Vidana
August 30, 2022
In C4 Aug. 23, computer science teacher Mr. Thomas Graham guides his third period Computer Science II students through a note-taking and visual learning session on data types. Photo by Alyssa Folmer.

Computer science teacher Mr. Thomas Graham enters profession after 19 years in IT

Wynette Calunsag, Alexis Dashnyam, Natalie Deeble, Rose Derby, Alyssa Folmer, and Reilynn Roux
August 29, 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
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