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 Rachel Marquardt
Alumna Hayley Parker displays her released cookbook “Out of the Box Desserts” and soon to be released cookbook “Two in One Desserts.” Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Library staff hosts alumna Hayley Parker for cookbook signing, meet-and-greet

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2017
Photo depicting a poster at the People's Climate March in New York City. Photo by Nick Verlaan CC0 1.0

President denies global change, leaves the world falling to climate change

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2017
Mr. Scott Collins talks about the dynasties of ancient China with his seventh period AP World History class. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Social science teacher Mr. Scott Collins named Spring View middle school vice principal

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2017
Planning committee members Atir Mirza, Mr. Erich Means, Sydney Schreiner and Katie James look at the screen displaying what the team developed as the official mission statement. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Strategic Planning Committee begins process to enrich campus

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2017

Sacramento Women’s March promotes equality for all

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2017
Educational Services Director of Secondary Marty Flowers opens the forum by reviewing the agenda. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

District hosts forum to discuss later school start times

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Winner of sixth season of 'The Voice' Josh Kaufman answers questions from journalism students attending the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Reporter meets, interviews sixth season winner of ‘The Voice’

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2016
Brynn Blatnick signs the poster for Micheal Klaman during lunch on Oct. 26. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Senior recovering, critically injured after accident on Wildcat Boulevard

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
Students in Mrs. Jennifer Davis' fifth period Language Arts IV class participate in a two minute "Hate." Photo by Morgan Hawkins

Seniors take part in ‘1984’ simulation in Language Arts IV, AP Literature

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2016
Sydney Schreiner gets asked to the Homecoming dance by Michael Hamp. Photo by Madison Herren

Students talk about their experiences regarding Homecoming proposals

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2016
JV and varsity cheer team holds up the "W" during Fight Song Friday. Photo by Lizzie Salvato

Students wear spirit attire and sing fight song on day of Quarry Bowl

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2016
Jessica Rose, Morgan Tidwell and Amanda Goetzd wear their offical Quarry Bowl shirts for the freshmen Quarry Bowl game. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Graphics III students design seventh annual Quarry Bowl T-shirt

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2016
Mr. Joshua Ansley gives students in his seventh period class assigned seats. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

New theater teacher Mr. Joshua Ansley looks to create professional student-run program

Rachel Marquardt, Editor-in-Cheif
September 2, 2016
Raku fired pottery. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Ceramics students ‘raku fire’ clay pottery

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
June 1, 2016
Contemplation of albums from whitneyupdate #Dream Pop playlist linked below. Photo illustration by Rachel Marquardt

SoundCloud genre #Dream pop envelops the listener in relaxation

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
May 28, 2016
Aerial view of Carquinez Strait, which is the outflow of the Sacramento River. Photo by Robert Campbell. CC by SA_3.0

Climate Change will directly affect the Sacramento area

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
May 26, 2016
Angela Reed, Casey Borghesi and Noaf Sanif run blocking for Reed and Borghesi's OPS. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Senior one person shows scheduled for April 26-27

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
April 7, 2016
Logic at Ace of Spades. Photo by Kevin Cortopassi CC BY-ND 2.0

Venues make a difference when planning summer concerts

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
March 30, 2016
Fish at an oil platform, Gulf of Mexico. Photo by US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Permission given under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code.

The debated Rigs-to-Reefs policy ensures safety of marine animals

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
March 18, 2016
Melissa Lombardo creates her design on draft paper for her nightlight. Photo taken by Rachel Marquardt

Art III students use vintage book pages, glass to create nightlights

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
February 29, 2016
Ms. Whitney Lum directs her students on the expectations for the redesign of the football field. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Graphics II students help redesign athletic field, courts

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
January 31, 2016
Morgan Jones and Trevor Gross go through their music on their phones. Photo illustration by Rachel Marquardt

Free music apps offer convenience, customized features

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
January 21, 2016
Students use paints to replicate a painting onto a 3D mask. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Art II students recreate paintings on 3D masks

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
December 17, 2015
Nyke Debrowski gets input from his peers on the outcome of his first film. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Photo I works with their first strip of film

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
November 25, 2015

Step-by-step to signing up for an open mic at a coffeehouse

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
October 30, 2015
Cameryn Oakes works on her sgraffito tile.

Students in Ceramics II create sgraffito tiles with famous inspiration

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
October 22, 2015
Photo illustration by Rachel Marquardt

Apple’s iOS 9 software update makes iPhone more efficient

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
October 5, 2015
A screenshot of the Schoology grading page.

Teachers switch to Schoology for posting grades

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
September 15, 2015
Students dance outside to music by Fearless Nation. Photo taken by Connor O'Brien.

The back-to-school dance kicks off the new school year

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
August 22, 2015
On Aug. 14, marching band rehearses at band camp for their first recital. Photo by Rachel Marquardt

Band camp prepares members for a new season

Rachel Marquardt, Copy Editor
August 16, 2015
Maroon offense warms up before the game. Photo by Sierra Young

Maroon and Gold scrimmage showcases new head coach and players of 2015 season

Daniel Sharrah and Rachel Marquardt
August 15, 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
Melissa Lombardo works on her Venice travel poster skateboard.

Art II paints skateboards with acrylic paint

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
May 29, 2015
Playlist of songs hash-tagged as "'80s". Link to playlist below.

New wave of music tagged as “’80s” should stay true to its genre

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
Mrs. Stephanie Ireland works with a student on their homework assignment.

Multiple long term substitutes transition on and off of campus

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
Students in Art I create self-portraits

Students in Art I create self-portraits

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Roberta Romans works on tea stained paper to create her illuminated letter.

Illuminated manuscript empowers self expression in Art III/IV

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015
Used with permission under fair use.

“My Confidante” is deep, simple and beautiful

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
February 23, 2015
Photo used with permission under fair use.

BABE’s hit single ‘Circles’ is simply addictive

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
January 28, 2015
Alannah Frankel edits her one of her photos for the pop art assignment.

Graphic Communications I takes art to a digital level

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
December 13, 2014
Art student Caeli Solis holds up her painted mask and graded homework. Photo illustration by Rachel Marquardt.

Art provides students with hidden benefits

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
November 19, 2014
Art III creates an insect collection

Art III creates an insect collection

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
Photo by Rachel Marquardt

The delay in planners reveals an alternative resource

Rachel Marquardt
August 31, 2014
A cup of coffee. Photo by RACHEL MARQUARDT.

Shady’s Coffee and Tea pleases coffee and music lovers

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
March 5, 2014
Top 5 life changing moments of 2013

Top 5 life changing moments of 2013

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
Photo taken from Panic! At the Disco's official website, used with permission.

Panic! At the Disco’s new album is too tech to ignore, too good to forget

Rachel Marquardt
December 19, 2013
Rachel Marquardt's reaction to her first zombie apocalypse movie. Photo by MARY MARQUARDT

Surviving a zombie apocalypse movie

Rachel Marquardt, Staff Writer
November 23, 2013
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