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
Instructing her Dance I class, Ms. Cierra Askerneese demonstrates a sickle foot. After being a long-term substitute dance teacher at Oakmont, Askerneese got her teaching credential to become a permanent dance instructor. Photo by Natalie Deeble.

After long-term substitute teaching at Oakmont, Ms. Ciera Askerneese fills full-time dance teacher position

Amelia Chu, Natalie Deeble, Kiera Gregory, Luminia Huotari, Hannah Janssen, Nikol Parpauts, and Navneet Thandi
September 3, 2024

Advanced dance classes perform Advanced Dance Show May 17-18

Sarah Choi
May 30, 2024
Opening the Multicultural Fest, Black Student Union Vice President Samira Jackson, Hispanic and Latin Culture Club President Celeste Ruiz and Asian Youth and Leadership Association Club President Justin Kuo welcome the audience to the show in the theater. Photo by Desiree Montejano.

Multicultural Fest celebrates students’ heritage and cultural backgrounds April 26

Desiree Montejano, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
In sixth period Dance II/III, Mrs. Mallory Ansley performs a balancé to guide students through the move while cleaning their second routine for the Advanced Dance Showcase. In an email April 12, Ansley announced her resignation from her position as a dance teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Dance Teacher Mrs. Mallory Ansley announces resignation for the 2024-25 school year

Isabella Tomasini, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

Advanced Dance Show showcases Dance II-IV students’ learning over school year

Julia Cuyos, Sofia Dunmore, and Isabella Tomasini
May 22, 2023

Senior ball kicks off senior activities as students celebrate their last dance

Natalie Deeble, Emerson Kibby, and Carson Nichols
May 11, 2023
Dressed for a school dance, students pose for a photo outside. After discussion between school staff and junior class officers, it was decided that Junior Prom Apr. 22 would be held on campus in the small gym for the first time. Photo by Todd Cravens via Unsplash

Junior Prom held on campus for first time, raises concerns from Class of 2024

Gabby Aoun and Reilynn Roux
April 18, 2023
Looking over dance contracts for the spring show, Ms. Arianna Kioski teaches her second day as a long-term substitute for fifth period Dance I. Photo by Reilynn Roux

Long-term substitute Ms. Arianna Kioski takes vacant teaching position in dance department

Gabby Aoun and Reilynn Roux
January 26, 2023
In the dance room Jan. 18, August Donios and Destinee Kombo rehearse their routine to the song Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera for the VAPA Showcase. Photo by Desiree Montejano.

VAPA Showcase scheduled to feature dance, music, art, theater Jan. 27

Julia Leveron Hidalgo, Desiree Montejano, and Keira Wong
January 24, 2023
Q&A with Pranathi Sudharshan on how she juggles high school tennis and swim, traveling sports and school.

Q&A with Pranathi Sudharshan on how she juggles high school tennis and swim, traveling sports and school.

December 9, 2022
In the dance room before school Aug. 22, Mrs. Amber Rodriguez instructs the dance team on how to perform a move in their routine. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the dance team practices their routines for upcoming events. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Dance teacher, coach Mrs. Amber Rodriguez returns to campus after nine years

Mia Estrada, Lily Galdarisi, Katie Lacy, Carson Nichols, Francheska Pontillas, and Iabella Tomasini
August 27, 2022
The furthest wall of the dance room is covered in hand-painted bricks by students who graduated after completing the dance program with Mrs. Halley Crandell and Mrs. Mallory Ansley, who are both stepping down as coaches beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Photo by Maya Gomez

Dance team coaches Mrs. Mallory Ansley and Mrs. Halley Crandell step down due to family commitments

April 29, 2022
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