Brett Walls, Reporter
June 5, 2019
TUHS students and staff held an assembly announcing where seniors plan to go after high school graduation. This celebration announced, with excitement, the places they plan to go. Principal Mary Alice Finn talked a little about the future for the seniors and how it would be: “We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of our seniors. It has been an honor to support these students in their education for the last four years. Their next adventures will be filled with new experiences, challenges,...
Isabella Martinez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
The end of the year is a busy time for seniors, and that comes with knowing a lot of important dates like: prom, grad night, and the senior pool party. If you don’t know these dates, you may miss out on something exciting. May: Prom - May 18, 9:00 to 12:00 Senior Class Meeting - May 16, period 4 Memorial Day - May 27 Yearbook distribution - May 28, period 7 Senior debt due - May 29 Oh the Places You’ll Go Rally - May 30 Last day to take finals - May 30 Disneyland...
McKenlee Wescott, News Editor
May 17, 2019
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, TUHS Jazz Band puts on a show for community members, family, and friends. Alongside the help with others, Amanda Posey has been hosting this event since 2011. Having a great turn out every year, Posey had to continuously change venues to hold more people attending. This event came about because the Jazz Band has so many songs they have perfected and could easily play for an entire dinner. Amanda Posey said, “The band parents are great at planning and hosting...
Jonah Armstrong, Chief Photographer
May 17, 2019
The new 2019-20 school year schedule is official. Thursday, May 9th there was a meeting in the Mullen Gym. Teachers and staff were able to enjoy a cup of coffee and donuts as part of teacher appreciation week. They were also entertained by the TUHS Drumline with their award winning show, "Tesla's Tower." After the show, Mary Alice Finn discussed the new schedule with staff, informing them on what the schedule will look like next year and what to expect. It seemed that the teaching staff were on board...
Alo Maino, Clubs and Curriculum Editor
June 5, 2019
The Taft High Wildcat to Watch event was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The event was held in the TUHS cafeteria and started with dinner at 6 pm. Carlos Chavira and his Culinary Arts students cooked the dinner and made a variety of delicious food for...
May 24, 2019
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, TUHS Jazz Band put on a show for community members, family, and friends. Alongside the help with others, Amanda Posey has been hosting this event since 2011. Having a great turn out every year, Posey had to continuously...
Christopher Green, Opinions and Editorial Editor
May 24, 2019
Presenting and switching things up from last year's musical, we had a new and refreshing act this year. Drama teacher, Kelly Morris presented "Once on this island Jr." Try imagining a setting in the French Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The...
Alo Maino, Clubs and Curriculum Editor
May 24, 2019
On Friday, May 3, 2019, the Taft High culinary class held their Polynesian Day. Foods teacher, Carlos Chavira, held the event at the football field. They set up tables, chairs, tents, and food. Chavira and some of our local Polynesians prepared a variety...
Isabella Martinez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019
This is the second year in a row that the CEO of the Houchin Blood Bank awarded Key Club with the, “You made a difference, the Give it up high school blood drive challenge for 2018- 2019.” Key Club won the award because, “Our students and staff...
Michael Van Zee, Reporter
May 10, 2019
With an amazing show comes an amazing award. Taft's Drumline got first place in “Senior A” Division with a surprise. The judges awarded $650.00 for more equipment. Everyone was satisfied with how they did. They are now waiting for the next competition...
Garden Club’s Second Annual Plant Sale happens this Thursday
May 9, 2019
Garden Club is getting ready to have a plant sale this week, Thursday May 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at the school farm (located at the back of the Buena Vista...
Jaye Sparks, Features Editor and Reporter
May 24, 2019
The Taft Rotary Club president Chris McGehee and Jasmeet Bain organized the community cleanup in order to “Keep Taft Beautiful.” Approximately 60 people participated...
Brett Walls, Reporter
May 24, 2019
Earning the South Sequoia League Scholar Athlete of the Year has to take a lot of hard work and late-night studying. There's also a lot of pressure to earn this achievement,...
Christopher Green, Opinions and Editorial Editor
May 10, 2019
Spotlight, dance moves, heard and unheard voices and so much more comes to mind when we think of this one event, Mock Rock. This year brought new talent, as it does every...
Michael Van Zee, Reporter
May 10, 2019
Outside on a warm Friday night, TUHS had a luau. With D.J. Donald bumping the hits, the selfie van, and Hawaiian punch for a dollar, the dance was definitely one for the books....
Brett Walls, Reporter
May 7, 2019
Jonathan Hopkins soars over the rest of his competition this season going 15-3 in the hurdles and pole vault. Hopkins specializes in the 110-meter hurdles and the pole vault....
Jaye Sparks, Features Editor and Reporter
May 3, 2019
A student here at Taft High has continuously stood out above the rest for his passion for photography. Jonah Armstrong, a senior, is an active member of journalism and of...
Tough Guy ends in golden victory
April 24, 2019
Tough Guy was on April 2, 2019. It is a senior activity they do every year, which involves...
April 2, 2019
Josh Bryant went to a CBO mentor program, which he successfully completed over the past year....
Human Element hosts ping pong activity during lunch
April 1, 2019
Human Element hosted another activity in the quad during lunch on March 20, 2019. A group of...
Destanie Owens, Reporter
April 2, 2019
Tough Guy is April 2, 2019. It is an activity seniors have every year and look forward to; it is a volleyball game that senior boys play and senior girls coach. Every year,...
Christopher Green, Opinions and Editorial Editor
March 13, 2019
As we walked into the meeting, Mrs. Stansberry, Director of Educational Technology and Curricular Innovation, began to elaborate on the falsification of privacy. She went...
Sofia Zendejas, Ramiro Gonzalez, McKenlee Wescott, Jaye Sparks, Makenzie Miller, Mariah Nevarez, and Brett Walls
June 5, 2019
The Spring Sports Banquet started off with hors d'oeuvres served by the TUHS Culinary Arts students and teacher, Carlos Chavira. Parents and athletes took the time to enjoy this meal before the awards in Mullen Gym. They...
Mackenzie Miller, Reporter
May 17, 2019
On Wednesday, May 6, the Varsity baseball team took on the Morro Bay Pirates. This game was to have the next seed in the CIF games but the ‘Cats ended up giving the Pirates the game.. The score was 8-1, Kyler Miles was...
Alo Maino, Clubs and Curriculum
May 17, 2019
This past week was exciting for the swim and dive team. Two of our swim and dive athletes, Kaleb Hillan and Presley Golling, went to the Swim and Dive Valley Championships. The event was held at Clovis West High School. Back...
Destanie Owens, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Taft Union High School is holding a Spring athletic awards banquet in the Mullen Gym on Thursday, May 16th at 5:40 P.M to 8:00 P.M. After the main awards are given out at 6:00 p.m., everyone will break into their groups for...
Brett Walls, Reporter
May 10, 2019
Taft has had a very strong track team the past couple of years, with their girls winning back-to-back Sequoia/Sierra Valley Championships, but at the end of the last season Taft was informed that there would no longer be...
Mackenzie Miller, Reporter
May 8, 2019
The varsity baseball team ended up receiving the #3 seed in D4 with their overall record of 20-6. Their first home game is today, May 7 against Morro Bay at 4:30. Logun Clark encouraged the community to come out and support...