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
Dylan de Valk

Dylan de Valk, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Dylan de Valk
During fourth period April 30, Gillian Kingery, Ethan Pellegrini, and Ifé Spencer deliver and hang posters in classrooms. Photo by Sarah Nichols.

GSA makes posters and stickers to promote an inclusive atmosphere

Dylan de Valk, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021
A screenshot from Alaina Roberts’ CSU ERWC class. As a Rocklin Virtual Campus student, Roberts doesn’t receive direct instruction; instead, she watches videos in order to learn course material. Photo by Alaina Roberts.

What it’s like for students enrolled in Rocklin Virtual Campus

Dylan de Valk and Paulina Solorzano
December 7, 2020
Students on what is currently bothering them

Students on what is currently bothering them

Trinity Barker, Dylan de Valk, Alyssa Eimer, Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, and Ashley Granados
November 17, 2020
With extra time due to hybrid schedule and quarantine, Netflix can be used to procrastinate on the homework that should be done already. Photo by Mollie Sivaram from Unsplash.

Six binge-worthy shows on Netflix to watch right now

Dylan de Valk and Connor Eaton
October 11, 2020
Students returned to campus Sep.21 for a hybrid model based on A/B groups and social distancing procedures with masks enforced for all students and staff on campus. Photo by Karina Zhyrun.

Second confirmed student case of COVID-19 affects Whitney High School

Dylan de Valk, Sofia McMaster, and Aaryan Midha
September 28, 2020
Screenshot of the “Delay RUSD’s Reopening” petition Sept. 16 at 2:12 p.m.

Petition to delay RUSD schools reopening showcases student opposition

Dylan de Valk and Ashley Granados
September 16, 2020
Logo for the Diversify our RUSD group

Diversify Our RUSD initiative aims to impact district toward anti-racist initiatives

Dylan de Valk and Sofia McMaster
September 12, 2020
[OPINION] Riots and protests are the appropriate responses to ongoing police brutality, and you should do everything in your power to support this turning point

[OPINION] Riots and protests are the appropriate responses to ongoing police brutality, and you should do everything in your power to support this turning point

Dylan de Valk, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2020
Screenshot April 2 of College Board website’s front page

College Board changes AP exams to shortened at-home tests

Dylan de Valk, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Warning signs like these are up all over campus. Photo by Grace Chang.

BREAKING NEWS: RUSD cancels all events, travel through April 12 due to COVID-19

Grace Chang, Dylan de Valk, and Paulina Solorzano
March 11, 2020
After celebrating the win against Del Oro, the team pose for a picture. The Wildcats won 69-37. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

Men’s varsity team defeats Del Oro at Golden 1 Center

Dylan de Valk and Paulina Solorzano
February 2, 2020
IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL - “Circle of Life” choreographed by Halley Crandell. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

4WRD Dance Show combines Whitney, Rocklin programs for annual performances

Dylan de Valk and Paulina Solorzano
December 4, 2019
During a meeting in the library Oct. 31 at break, Mrs. Jana Kingery introduces herself to marching band members as interim director. Members were called into the library during second period in order to understand what the rest of their season was going to consist of. Photo by Dylan de Valk.

Band parent Mrs. Jana Kingery fills marching band role after director resigns mid-season

Dylan de Valk and Angelina Morgan
November 6, 2019
During the Air 1’s “Dare to Dream” assembly, Erin Weidemann talks to sophomores about the importance of chasing their dreams through her own experiences as a softball player and being a five-time cancer survivor. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Leadership kicks off Suicide Prevention Week with assembly from Erin Weidemann

Dylan de Valk
September 10, 2019
After school Jadon Buller is in Mrs. Seabrooks Dual Enrollment room working on a response for a 2nd semester assignment. The purpose of it is to carefully analyze the articles given and relating the context with what they are learning about U.S history.

APUSH Versus DEUS: Which is the Better Option?

Dena Higgy and Dylan De Valk
January 31, 2019
Using the last few hours of Homecoming float construction, Madison Olson works to complete her class’ ‘haunted manor’ themed float. The sophomore class float was haunted hospital, the junior class was haunted cemetery, and the senior class was haunted circus. Photo by Dylan de Valk

During last-minute Homecoming float building session, students finish haunted floats

Haley Bedrin and Dylan de Valk
October 12, 2018
While visiting KCRA 3, broadcast students pose with cameraman Bob Wuchenich. They visited the Sacramento-based studio Aug. 7 from 5-8 p.m. to gain experience with how a professional news show operates. Photo by Mr. Ben Barnholdt.

Broadcast program visits KCRA 3 to gain experience

Adriana Williams, Dena Higgy, Dylan de Valk, EmC Cowles, and Nathan Marquardt
August 15, 2018
During the Senior Paint Day, Kikilia Mateo Borges expresses her love for the Disney movie “The Lion King”.She explained the inspiration of her parking spot masterpiece were the similarities between her life and the movie. “When I was little I was always into Lion King, it's always been my number one movie,” Mateo Borges said.

[Photo] Paint Day kicks off unofficial start to senior year

WHSM staff
August 6, 2018

Vendors sell to local crowds at Auburn Farmers Market

Dylan de Valk, Staff Writer
June 8, 2018
Photo from SPIN, used with permission under fair use.

BØRNS returns in ‘Blue Madonna’ with decent and similar songs

Dylan de Valk, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
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