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
During zero period jazz band, Gabrielle Clouard, Jess Vicuna, Zachary Taylor and Mr. Kris Harper reminisce about their band experiences in one of the final classes taught by Harper. Harper is leaving to teach in an elementary school music program, as part of the passing of Proposition 28 to reshape performing arts programs in public schools. After 18 years of service, Harper’s position is being filled by a new music teacher, leaving many students both with questions and thoughts about Harper’s impact. “From a band teacher to student, the teacher will still be there, but there's definitely a connection the students have [that] won't be the same with another teacher. I think students will have to help other students adjust and adapt to a new teacher,” Mansour Brame said. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Original staff member Mr. Kris Harper to depart for elementary performing arts program

Alyssa Folmer, Emerson Kibby, and Isabella Tomasini
May 28, 2023
On Sept. 16 after school, the dance team practices for their Quarry Bowl performance, which will include a combined kickline with Rocklin High’s dance team. Photo by Sara Kaulahao

Dance, cheer and marching band groups practice for first Quarry Bowl performances in two years

Francheska Pontillas and Nikhita Tandon
September 17, 2021
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 band camp, Aug. 8, Mr. Kasey Searles instructs his students on where and when to stop marching, in preparation for their competitions. Photo by Emma Accacian

New marching band director shares his story

Anjani Kedia, Jadea Tisdale, Grace Chang, Arianna Rasooli, & Kiera Gunn, STAFF
August 24, 2018

Marching band performs ‘Second City Lights,’ middle schoolers join

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Color guard members practice movements with their flags on the track at band camp Aug. 9. Photo by Danica Tran.

Marching band kickstarts the year with five-day camp to practice for Second City Nights

Emma Accacian, AJ Cabrera, Zoey Cummings and Danica Tran, Staff Writers
August 14, 2017
After making a joke, Eric Smith and Keegan McLean laugh during practice on Sept. 1. Photo by Morgan Hawkins

Marching band is going to perform at opening of new I-65-ramp

Britney Flint, Morgan Hawkins, and Madilyn Sindelar, Staff Writers
September 5, 2016
Julia Allwardt and Shelby Johnson plays xylophone. Photo by Maximo Esguerra

12-hour practices prepare marching band for season

Maximo Esguerra, Morgan Hawkins and Deanna Payan, Staff Writers
August 9, 2016
Marching band takes division title, first in high percussion, high brass

Marching band takes division title, first in high percussion, high brass

Sierra Young, Staff Writer
October 20, 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
Drum line works on their marching technique PHOTO BY OLIVIA GRAHL

Band Camp marches into Whitney

August 27, 2013
Senior Donovan Lawrence practices playing the trumpet for an upcoming performance. Photo by BRANDON NGUYEN.

Marching Band takes third place at Fairfield Field Show on Nov. 17

November 30, 2012
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