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

Advanced dance classes perform Advanced Dance Show May 17-18

Sarah Choi
May 30, 2024

Music Department banquet held in the cafeteria speaks of what to expect for next year

Trinity Kim and Christopher Pham
May 4, 2024
Ending the Dance I Showcase Media Day, Dance I Interns perform their final bows of the show Apr. 3. Photo by Rhaymark Nazareno.

Dance I Showcase displays routines based on Billboard Top Hits

Jezlyn Sotelo and Keira Wong
April 8, 2024
After accepting the Second Place trophy, winter percussion members Isaac Zuniga, Jabez Lim, Declan Kingery, Jacob Hillman, Richard Chang, Ryan Rau, Annika Hubbard, Edson Menjivar, Deepika Vijayan, Rhea Verma and Shruti Rajesh pose for a photo. Photo by Jana Kingery.

Winter percussion members start their season, and connect through their competitions

Jules Sanchez
March 16, 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
On the theater stage playing Lilith and Kaliope, Selena Macam and Lauren Turner practice their dance routines. Photo by Elias Whitehead

Cast of fall play Nov. 1-5 combines action, humor, relatable themes

Elias Whitehead
October 31, 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
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

Theatre Awards Show recognizes students’ performance and service

Wynette Calunsag and Isabel Soto
May 27, 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

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

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
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