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 Olivia Grahl

Seniors decide where they will attend college in the fall

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2016

Senior One Person Shows allow Theater IV seniors to create their own act

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016
The six convention attendees and advisor Sarah Nichols after receiving the First Amendment Press Freedom Award on April 14 at the Los Angeles National High School Journalism Convention. Photo by Wyce Mirzad

Whitney High Student Media receives two first-place awards at spring National High School Journalism Convention

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2016
Sarah Martinez checks the SBAC testing schedule on April 13. Photo by Olivia Grahl

SBAC testing schedule starts next week, affects all grade levels

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2016
Midori Garman, Linsey Immers and Kaitlyn Townsley go on a hike with friend Chris Torneros during their afternoon off period. Photo by Olivia Grahl

Afternoon off periods allow time for homework, jobs, errands, activities

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2016

Showcase night introduces incoming freshmen to different electives, sports, clubs

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2016

Our Story: WHSM from Whitney Update on Vimeo.

WHSM creates ‘Draw My Life’ video to celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2016
Kendrick Lamar performs “Alright” at the 58th Annual GRAMMYs Feb. 15. Photo used with permission under fair use.

Kendrick Lamar’s GRAMMYs performance was a reflection of his outlook, not a racist attack

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2016
Principal Debra Hawkins sit at her desk Feb. 11. Photo by Sarah Martinez

Principal Debra Hawkins announces retirement

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2016
Screenshot of Vanity Fair’s “Golden Globes 2016 Red Carpet Fashion” Pinterest board.

Red carpet fashion impacts prom season

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2016

Editor’s Note

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2016

UHS Community Meeting from Whitney Update on Vimeo.

Universal Health Services, Inc. holds community meeting

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2015
Retailmenot is a website and app that offers in-store and online coupons.

Black Friday deals aren’t worth the Black Friday hype

Olivia Grahl, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2015
 

Traditional Halloween music undergoes modern revival

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
October 25, 2015
Organization volunteer introduces the Libertarian representatice Robert Page on Oct. 16. Photo by Olivia Grahl

Political party representatives visit government, economics classes

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015

Top 5 haunted houses in the Rocklin area

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
October 11, 2015
Photo used with permission under fair use.

Fall fashion tunes in to ‘Scream Queens’

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
During last year's morning rally on Sept. 12, students hold signs to be shown on Good Day Sacramento. Photo by Robyn Rosenfeld

Morning tailgate planned in response to the morning rally cancellation

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
September 10, 2015
On Sept. 3, Mr. John Bosco leads sixth period step aerobics in a step routine. Photo by Olivia Grahl

[Video] Step aerobics steps back onto campus

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
September 6, 2015
During orientation on Aug. 14, freshmen attempt to align themselves in alphabetical order. Photo by Sarah Martinez

5 things I learned being a Shout leader at orientation

Olivia Grahl, Staff Writer
August 14, 2015
On Aug. 12, sophomores pick up their schedule from the counselors. Photo by Olivia Grahl

Schedule pickup days allow students to receive tentative schedules

Olivia Grahl and Rachel Marquardt
August 12, 2015
Jordan Sienkiewicz's parking spot

Seniors personalize their parking spots

Olivia Grahl and Sarah Martinez
August 12, 2015
Braydin Prevo, Ashley Shirhall and Michaela Puleo look through their yearbooks at the signing party on May 22. Photo by Annessa DeSouza

Yearbook distribution continues in C-2 after sellout anniversary edition

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
June 3, 2015
Seniors practice their graduation ceremony on June 3. Photo by Harmony Reilly

Commencement to take place at 7:30 p.m.

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
June 3, 2015

CJ Lomba for ASB President

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
May 5, 2015
Screenshot of an account created to highlight the #kyliejennerchallenge.

The Kylie Jenner Challenge highlights Twitter stereotypes

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
April 27, 2015
Elle Hsu oversees poster painting during the leadership class. Photo by Kaillie Hargis

Leadership students begin interviews for ASB positions next year

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
April 10, 2015
Kayla Daughters performs the hip-hop routine "Money." Photo by Olivia Grahl

Dance team qualifies for Nationals

Olivia Grahl, Copy-Editor
February 11, 2015
Photo used with permission under fair use.

George Ezra is a hidden treasure chest

Olivia Grahl, Copy-Editor
February 10, 2015
Eric Leverenz awaits inspection in his ROTC IV class on Jan. 29. Photo by Carsen Van der Linden

Eric Leverenz was recently accepted into the United States Air Force Academy

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
January 29, 2015
Used with permission under fair use.

Electric Christmas 2.0 scheduled to showcase new alternative bands

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
November 22, 2014

Angela Wessel researches and cares for Smithsonian giant pandas from Whitney Update on Vimeo.

[Video] Angela Wessel researches and cares for Smithsonian giant pandas

November 21, 2014
Beginning their inspection on Sept. 10, cadets get in formation. Photo by Morgan Hawkins

ROTC flight commanders perform inspections

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
November 3, 2014
Olivia Grahl walks into Dr. Ku Ooi's office after her third concussion on Oct. 1. Photo by Warren Grahl

Concussion gives a week off school, a semester of headaches

Olivia Grahl, Copy Editor
October 8, 2014
Tinker makes sure to include LoMonte in her presentation

[Photo] Tinker Tour spreads awareness about students’ rights and the First Amendment

April 2, 2014
New AP World History teacher Travis Mougette reviews a quiz with his class on Feb. 26

New AP World History teacher welcomed

Olivia Grahl, Editor
February 26, 2014
Photo from Little Mix's website used with permission.

Salute to Little Mix’s new album: ‘Salute’

Olivia Grahl, Editor
February 23, 2014
The FIDM Fashion club booth at club rush on Jan. 22

FIDM Fashion club struts onto campus

Olivia Grahl, Editor
January 30, 2014
Top 5 life changing moments of 2013

Top 5 life changing moments of 2013

Olivia Grahl, Editor
January 15, 2014
John Carver has his portrait done after meeting the photographer at a bus stop. Photo by DARLENE HILDEBRANDT

Help Portraits bring smiles to the less fortunate this holiday season

Olivia Grahl
December 23, 2013
Photo timing stage of the video-slideshow process in PicFlow

PicFlow slides into top charts

Olivia Grahl
December 9, 2013
Kristen El Sayegh catches up with club president Sarah Martinez to donate money on Nov. 22. Photo by OLIVIA GRAHL

International Food and Cultures club raise money for typhoon destruction in Philippines

Olivia Grahl
December 1, 2013
"One Direction" poses before going out for trick-or-treating on Halloween photo by Robin Houdek

Spending the night as One Direction

Olivia Grahl
November 5, 2013
Kaitlyn Townsley, Haley Peffereman, Sarah Martinez and Noelani Cairns watch "Prisoners" in their Homecoming dresses at Blue Oaks Century Theatres.

Homecoming at the movies draws unwanted attention

Olivia Grahl
October 24, 2013
Photo from “Carrie” official website, used with permission under fair use.

‘Carrie’ reincarnated

Olivia Grahl
October 23, 2013
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