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
Sofia McMaster

Sofia McMaster, Editor

All content by Sofia McMaster

140 performers featured at Back to the Future-themed Advanced Dance Show May 20-21

Sofia McMaster, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2022
In the main office, principal’s secretary Mrs. Tamara Fernandes and principal Mr. Justin Cutts discuss upcoming meetings and deadlines. Photo by Sofia McMaster

BREAKING NEWS: Principal Mr. Justin Cutts accepts Yuba City Unified School District job offer, will not return next school year

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh and Sofia McMaster
May 11, 2022
Created by friends and family, a small memorial for Anthony Williams sits across from Lucille’s Smokehouse on Lonetree Boulevard. Photo by Lexi Lopez.

Campus grieves loss of former student

Sofia McMaster, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2022
At the CIF State Championships Feb. 26, Leah Brown wins in the 150 lb. division against Savannah Lewis. Photo by Chris Mora.

Wrestler Leah Brown becomes Whitney’s first athlete to win state championship

Sofia McMaster and Kayleigh Butler
March 3, 2022
Empty feminine product dispensers in girls' bathrooms on campus will be filled due to Governer Gavin Newsoms signing of the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Menstrual Equity for All Act will guarantee free feminine products available in campus restrooms

Sofia McMaster, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2022
During an ice cream party celebration, Olivia Roberts embraces Mrs. Penny Shelton. Shelton threw the party as a way to say goodbye to her students and celebrate her transition from teaching to the assistant principal role. She will be starting her new position Sept. 27. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Science teacher Mrs. Penny Shelton begins new admin role

Sofia McMaster, Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Aaryan Midha, Karis Weiss, and Julia Cuyos
September 27, 2021
CharacterStrong, an SEL curriculum, will now be implemented in the Rocklin Unified School District.

CharacterStrong implemented into monthly schedule to promote student relationships, learning

Alyssa Folmer, Sofia McMaster, and Polina Sokolova
September 14, 2021
Athletic secretary Mrs. Carrie Schlenz works with athletic intern Emily Beasley during second lunch Sept. 1. Photo by Kaitlyn El-Sayegh.

As Feuerbach departs, staff prepares for new athletic director, assistant principal

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh and Sofia McMaster
September 1, 2021
After 16 years as a part of the Whitney Faculty, Mr. Jason Feuerbach announces his departure for a new position as associate commissioner for the California Interscholastic Federation Sac-Joaquin Section (SJS). Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Athletic director and assistant principal Mr. Jason Feuerbach announces departure after accepting CIF position

Sofia McMaster and Kaitlyn El-Sayegh
August 22, 2021
As a way to promote diversity, Mr. Michael Gimenez adds to his bobblehead collection in the sports medicine room.

Bobblehead collection in sports medicine promotes diversity, inclusivity

Sofia McMaster
January 14, 2021
On Dec. 14 at 10:50 p.m, The RUSD Board of Trustees deliberates proposed plans for the districts next steps in implementing a school format.

BREAKING NEWS: RUSD Board of Trustees votes to implement a.m./p.m. schedule Jan. 19

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh and Sofia McMaster
December 15, 2020
Local Armenian people gather in Sacramento on Oct. 5 to protest and spread awareness about the recent conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Photo by Diana Sahakyan

Ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan sparks protests in Sacramento

Sofia McMaster and Angela Roberson
October 14, 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
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
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, school has been canceled for the rest of the year, and many seniors are saying their last goodbyes from home. Photo by Melanie Patterson, used with permission.

COVID-19 forces an early end to seniors’ high school experience

Angela Roberson and Sofia McMaster
April 8, 2020
Hands are places in a strong, tight formation to showcase the unity that the Love Notes program will provide.

New Love Notes program helps create healthy relationships with male students

Ebi Bermeta, Lexi Lopez, Sofia McMaster, and Katie Quaranta
February 28, 2020
YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE BESIDE ME. name, name, and name, perform What I've Been Looking For from High School Musical. The trio are cast in the upcoming High School Musical play that debuts from Mar. 5 to Mar 14.

Girls from all levels of soccer meet at Maddie Hamp's house to wrap donated presents Dec. 13. Many of the players also donated gifts themselves. Photo by Sofia McMaster

Women’s soccer teams donate, wrap gifts for Pete’s Christmas Walk Through

Sofia McMaster, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
WELCOME TO SIERRA. Rachelle Smith, a faculty member of Sierra College, welcomes high school students to the Sierra campus on CTE day. Topics such as Sierra’s Fire Technology, Mechatronis, and Fashion Industry educational pathways were introduced and explained.

CTE open house at Sierra College provides opportunity for students to explore options after high school

Sofia McMaster and Eliza Brown
October 11, 2019
At the combined morning practice Sept. 19, the dance teams run off in two separate lines. Photo by Sofia McMaster

Quarry Bowl dance team collaboration highlights sisterhood, friendship

Grace Chang and Sofia McMaster
September 20, 2019
During break on Aug. 27, students gather in the D-1 amphitheatre, a location for one of the surveillance cameras on campus. Despite the camera, students continued to be on their phones or talking with others. Photo by Angela Roberson.

New surveillance cameras bring mixed reactions

Alicia Cho, Eliza Brown, Sofia McMaster, and Angela Roberson
August 31, 2019
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